Ella Fitzgerald.

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book is a 1957 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, focusing on Ellington's songs.Part of Fitzgerald's "Song Book" series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion Fitzgerald recorded with Ellington. It is also the entry in the Song Book series that provided her with the most opportunities to exhibit her skill at scat singing.

The greater part of disc three is devoted to two original compositions by Billy Strayhorn, inspired by Fitzgerald's life, character, and artistry. Fitzgerald's performance on this album won her the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance, Individual, at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards.

The album was released in two volumes: The first volume comprised Fitzgerald with the Ellington orchestra, the second of Fitzgerald with a small group setting.

This album marked the start of a fruitful artistic relationship for Fitzgerald and Ellington. The 1960s would see them perform on the Côte d'Azur for the album Ella and Duke at the Cote D'Azur (1966), and in Sweden for The Stockholm Concert, 1966. Their only other studio album is Ella at Duke's Place (1965

Disc One.....

1. Rockin' In Rhythm
2. Drop Me Off At Harlem
3. Day Dream
4. Caravan
5. Take The A Train

1. I ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues
2. Clementine
3. I Didn't Know About You
4. I'm Beginning To See The Light
5. Lost In Meditation
6. Perdido

Disc Two......

1. Cottontail

2. Do Nothing Till You Hear It From Me

3. Just A Sittin' And A Rockin'

4. Solitude

5. Rocks In My Bed

1. Satin Doll

2. Sophisticated Lady

3. Just Squeeze Me

4. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

5. Azure

           13. Do Nothing Till You Hear It From Me