
This CD combines Peterson's 1952 program of Ellingtonia (featuring Ray Brown on bass and Barney Kessel on guitar) with a 1959 session (with drummer Ed Thigpen replacing Kessel) devoted to the exact same repertoire, but with subtle differences in interpretation. This title is part of Verve's Master Edition series featuring meticulous restoration, superior digital sound and deluxe packaging.
1) John Hardy's Wife
2) Sophisticated Lady
3) Things Ain't What They Used to Be
4) Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'
5) In a Mellow Tone
6) I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
7) Prelude to a Kiss
8) Cotton Tail
9) Don't Get Around Much Anymore
10) Take the 'A' Train
11) Rockin' in Rhythm
12) Do Nothin' Til You Hear from Me
13) Don't Get Around Much Anymore
14) Sophisticated Lady
15) Rockin' in Rhythm
16) Prelude to a Kiss
17) In a Mellow Tone
18) Cotton Tail
19) Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'
20) Things Ain't What They Used to Be
21) Take the 'A' Train
22) I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
23) Do Nothin' Til You Hear from Me
24) John Hardy's Wife