Brilliant Corners is a masterpiece, featuring Ernie Henry. Now there's another underated name. Although Alfred Lion gave Monk his break, he flourished at Riverside.

nobody, love the Hodge. I bought his Mosaic box, it's a real treat. Here's my favorite Ellington small group...

Dukes Big 4
Pablo, 1973
Duke Ellington – piano
Joe Pass - guitar
Ray Brown - bass
Louie Bellson - drums