The music recorded between 1927 and 1937 encapsulates a flourishing period of artistic ingenuity for Duke Ellington. His compositions broke new ground, blurring the lines between jazz and classical music, while capturing the spirit and vitality of the Harlem Renaissance. Through his inventive arrangements and imaginative melodies, Ellington solidified his status as a pioneering bandleader and composer, setting the stage for his enduring legacy as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Listen to Ellington In Order Volumes 1-7:

Volume 1
1927-1928
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Volume 2
1928-1930
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Volume 3
1930-1932
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Volume 4
1932
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Volume 5
1932-1933
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Volume 6
1934-1936
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Volume 7
1936-1937
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