Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are among the most important artists in the history of jazz and the two most influential American musicians of the 20th Century. Because of their centennials (1999 for Duke and 2000 for Louis), their great legacy is celebrating a worldwide renaissance. They have also been the recent focus in Ken Burns' JAZZ, a nearly 20-hour PBS documentary. In 1961 these two giants got together in a New York studio for their only encounter. Louis brought his trumpet and voice and stars like Young and Bigard. Duke brought his pianistic talents and a considerable canon of great compositions. The magic that transpired over one night and the following afternoon was of historic proportion. Hear 17 master takes made during those magical sessions. Accompaniment: Louis Armstrong (trumpet,vocals), Trummy Young (trombone), Barney Bigard (clarinet), Duke Ellington (piano), Mort Herbert (bass), and Danny Barcelona (drums). Audio CD. Blue Note Records (2001). Number of Discs: 1.

   1. Duke's Place 5:03  

   2. I'm Just A Lucky So And So 3:09  

   3. Cotton Tail 3:42  

   4. Mood Indigo 3:57  

   5. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 2:38

   6. The Beautiful American 3:08

   7. Black And Tan Fantasy 3:59  

   8. Drop Me Off In Harlem 3:49  

   9. The Mooche 3:38  

 10. In A Mellow Tone 3:48  

 11. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 3:58

 12. Solitude 4:55  

 13. Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:31  

 14. I'm Beginning To See The Light 3:37  

 15. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) 3:58  

 16. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 5:32

 17. Azalea 5:02