Album DescriptionAssociate arranger/second pianist Billy Strayhorn was Ellington's right-hand man from 1939-67. Musically inseparable for nearly 30 years, they collaborated on all The Duke's finest works. This UK compilation opens with Stray's beautiful Ellington debut, 'Something To Live For'. Includes classic hits like, 'Take The 'A' Train', 'Chelsea Bridge', 'Day Dream' & 'Johnny Come Lately'. Also features seldom reissued tracks of great beauty such as 'Grievin'', 'Lament For Javanette', 'Noir Bleu' & Stray's telling piano debut with Ellington, 'Tonk'. Digitally mastered. 2001.