your favorite 3 Duke Ellington albums?


I need to explore his catalog deeper....not his best but your favorites to listen to.

My favorite 3 so far are:

Ellington meets Coleman Hawkins
First Time The Count Meets The Duke
Side by Side
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Sarah Vaughan's "Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. 1 & 2"
In the 40s With Jimmy Blanton
Jazz Violin Session
Piano Reflections
1940 Live From the Crystal Ballroom In Fargo, ND

There are five and the first is not even by Ellington, but it's important to hear what a great vocalist can do with his material.  If I had to only recommend a single recording it would be the Fargo concert recording.
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