Artist page · 04/07/2026
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33 vinyl releases spanning bebop, big band, and film scores; original 1960 Festival Session LPs in high demand.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington started his musical journey as a pianist at 17 and quickly matured into one of jazz's most important figures. He formed the Washingtonians in 1923, later gaining fame with his orchestra at Harlem’s Cotton Club in the late 1920s. Known for integrating jazz and blues into symphonic compositions, Ellington's band included notable soloists like Johnny Hodges and Cootie Williams.
Vinyl collectors can explore 33 releases under his name across various jazz subgenres, including original 1960 Columbia LPs such as Festival Session (CL 1400, mono) and recent remastered reissues. His catalog spans classic studio albums, live concerts, and collaborations, reflecting a prolific career that shaped modern jazz.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Storyville · 2019
Storyville · 2018
Circle · 2017
Grönland Records · 2015
Essential Jazz Classics · 2013
Blue Note · 2002
Pablo Records · 2002
Roulette Jazz · 2000
Columbia · 1999
Milan · 1999
Buddha Records · 1999
Decca · 1999
Trema · 1999
Trema · 1999
MusicMasters Jazz · 1996
Philips · 1996
MusicMasters Jazz · 1995
Trema · 1995
Impulse! · 1995
Jazz Heritage · 1995
Radiex Music · 1994
Roulette Jazz · 1994
Trema · 1993
Varèse Sarabande · 1993
MusicMasters Jazz · 1993
First Choice · 1991
Red Baron · 1991
Nostalgia · 1980
Ember Records · 1978
Columbia · 1961
Columbia · 1960
Columbia · 1957
Columbia · 1956
RCA Victor · 1954
Columbia Masterworks · 1951
Stardust Records · 
Caracol · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Duke Ellington's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This Columbia original pressing (CL 1400) captures Ellington's big band in a 1960 mono studio session featuring 10 tracks of swing and jazz standards.
This Intermusic pressing highlights Ellington's 1962 collaboration with Charles Mingus and Max Roach, merging free jazz elements with classic big band style.
A recent colored vinyl release pairing Ellington and John Coltrane, showcasing bebop influences with over one million listeners appreciating the collaboration.
Go further
Artists who share part of Duke Ellington's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"He did not just lead his orchestra; he played it like an instrument with a unique sound."— Duke Ellington biography
This collectible features live recordings from 1953 and 1954, reflecting Ellington’s gospel and jazz/blues versatility during tours across the West Coast.
The original 1960 mono pressing of Festival Session on Columbia (cat no CL 1400) is highly sought after, offering authentic sound with 10 tracks meticulously recorded in the studio.
Recorded in 1956, this album captures Ellington’s dynamic big band performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, a key moment revitalizing his career.
The 2024 colored vinyl release pairs Duke Ellington with John Coltrane, blending bebop and swing elements, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key vinyl albums include Festival Session (1960 Columbia mono LP), Money Jungle (collaboration with Charles Mingus and Max Roach), and the 2024 colored vinyl with John Coltrane.
Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., United States.
His catalog spans bebop, big band, jazz/blues, gospel, free jazz, and film soundtracks among others.
The original 1960 Festival Session LP on Columbia is a mono pressing with 10 tracks including 'Perdido' and 'Idiom 59'. It is highly collectible for its authentic sound.
Yes, there is a 2024 colored vinyl release of Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, popular among vinyl collectors.
French collectors can find reissues and compilations such as Festival Session and Anatomy of a Murder among specialty record stores and online platforms.
Prices vary by pressing and condition, with original 1960 US mono pressings of Festival Session ranging from around 2.6 to 11.6 euros currently on the market.
Live recordings like 'Ellington at Newport 1956' showcase his orchestra’s energetic performances and retain historical significance in jazz history.
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