This album was Duke Ellington and John Coltrane's only recorded encounter ever. For the occasion, Trane and Duke were accompanied by the bassist and drummer of their respective groups (who alternated from track to track), Aaron Bell and Sam Woodyard (from Duke’s rhythm section), and Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones (from Trane’s rhythm section). "I was really honored to have the opportunity of working with Duke”, explained the saxophonist following their collaboration. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, September 26, 1962. (*) BONUS TRACK (B4): John Coltrane (ts), Donald Byrd (tp), Red Garland (p), Jamil Nasser (b), Art Taylor (d). Hackensack, New Jersey, November 15, 1957.