Original jazz classics.

Compact disc

Combo suite: The Intimacy of the blues (3:58) ; Out South (2:37) ; Tell me 'bout my baby (3:17) ; Kentucky Avenue, A.C. (4:00) ; Near North (2:32) ; Soul country (2:07) -- Noon morning (6:02) -- Rockochet (4:19) -- Tippy-toeing through the jungle garden (5:51) -- Just a-sittin' and a-rockin' (3:12) -- All too soon (3:42)

Program notes by Stanley Dance on slipcover

The Duke Ellington Small bands, featuring various performers

Selection #1-6, recorded March 15, 1967, New York City ; #7-9, recorded January 7, 1970 (Las Vegas) ; #10-11, recorded June 15, 1970 (New York City)