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Formed in September, 2004 for the express purpose of recording the first contemporary CD for the South Australian Jazz Archive Inc, the band comprises six of the State's younger musicians, most of whom are graduates of the Conservatorium at Adelaide University. Somewhat unconventional in line-up, the front line features trumpet and two reed players, supported by piano, string bass and guitar. The music all comes from the mind of Duke Ellington and the head arrangements were decided in the studio.

Production is by Ron Spain and engineering by Rob Brook in his Pyalla Studios at Reynella.

All compositions on this CD are by Duke Ellington

1.   It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing 
2.   Satin Doll
3.   Stompy Jones
4.   I'm Beginning To See The Light
5.   Things Ain't What They used To Be
6.   Doin' The Crazy Walk
7.   In A Mellow Tone
8.   Creole Love Call
9.   In A Sentimental Mood
10. Cottontail