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Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song Book is a 1960 album by pianist Oscar Peterson of compositions written or performed by Duke Ellington.

Track listing:
1. “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” Bob Russell Duke Ellington 2:33
2. “Sophisticated Lady” Mitchell Parish Duke Ellington and Irving Mills 2:26
3. “Rockin’ in Rhythm” Ellington, Carney, Mills 2:15
4. “Prelude to a Kiss” Mack Gordon Duke Ellington and Irving Mills 2:31
5. “In a Mellow Tone” Milt Gabler Duke Ellington 3:43
6. “Cotton Tail”” Duke Ellington Duke Ellington 2:23
7. “Just A-Sittin’ and A-Rockin'” Lee Gaines Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn 2:58
8. “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” Ted Persons Mercer Ellington 3:07
9. “Take the “A” Train” Strayhorn 3:04
10. “I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good)” Paul Francis Webster Duke Ellington 3:12
11. “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me” Bob Russell Duke Ellington 2:15
12. “John Hardy’s Wife” Mercer Ellington 2:34

Personnel:
Oscar Peterson – piano
Ray Brown – double bass
Ed Thigpen – drums

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Released: February 1960
Recorded: July 14 – August 9, 1959
Studio: Universal (Chicago)
Label: Verve
Producer: Norman Granz