Duke Ellington Presents...

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars and stated "Although this set is not essential, the music is quite enjoyable and it is interesting to hear Duke Ellington playing such tunes as "Laura," "My Funny Valentine," and "Indian Summer."

Track listing

:All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated

1. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward) - 2:13
2. "Laura" (Johnny Mercer, David Raksin) - 4:15
3. "I Can't Get Started" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) - 4:25
4. "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 4:48
5. "Everything But You" (Ellington, Don George, Harry James) - 2:57
6. "Frustration" - 3:49
7. "Cotton Tail" - 2:52
8. "Day Dream" (Ellington, John Latouche, Billy Strayhorn) - 3:39
9. "Deep Purple" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) - 3:36
10. "Indian Summer" (Al Dubin, Victor Herbert) - 3:01
11. "Blues" - 7:00

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