I love that Armstrong-Ellington disc. I pretty much actually like damn near anything Ellington did, especially his small group stuff. I've been a big fan of Johnny Hodges from his orchestra for quite a while. The albums they did as a duo are a couple of my all time favorites.

Another amazing release from Mosaic is the Duke Ellington 1936-40 Small Group Sessions:


I really should check into the Basie sidemen.