Among other adjectives corresponding to the compositional talents of Mr. Billy Strayhorn, "haunting" surely comes to mind —A Strayhorn masterpiece is always expressed definitively via Billy's other half, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington —In another stroke of genius, Duke invites "First Lady of Song", Ms. Ella Fitzgerald to collaborate on the album"Ella at Duke's Place", recorded October 18,19, 20 1965 at United Recorders, Hollywood —Rich, lush, and complex in the inimitable style of a stellar cast of Ellington veterans including Duke Ellington (piano); Jimmy Jones (arranger, piano); Russell Procope (alto saxophone, clarinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet); Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington (trumpet); Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper (trombone); Chuck Connors (bass trombone); Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet, tenor saxophone); John Lamb (bass); Sam Woodyard, Louis Bellson (drums) —Please enjoy, from "Ella at Duke's Place", my absolute favorite recording of Billy Stayhorn's "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing"...

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