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Release date: 14-05-2009 (originally release from 1960) 2009 UK issue 9-track 180 gram virgin vinyl LP audiophile re-mastered limited edition - A wonderful translation of Tchaikovsky's work in the Ellington style, features solo spots from Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonzalves, Ray Nance & Jimmy Hodges - Sealed and stickered in original artwork sleeve. Tracks: 01. Overture 02. Toot Toot Tootsie Toot (Dance of the Reed-Flutes) 03. Peanut Brittle Brigade (March) 04. Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy) 05. Entr'acte 06. The Volga Vouty (Russian Trepak) 07. Chinoiserie (Chinese Tea) 08. Dance of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers) 09. Arabesque Cookie (Arabian Coffee) Personnel: Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry Carney (reeds); Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins (trumpets); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Lawrence Brown, Britt Woodman, Booty Wood (tbns.); Sam Woodyard (drums); Aaron Bell (bass); Duke Ellington (piano); Procope plays Japanese flute and Tizol plays tambourine on “Arabesque”. Re-mastering by: Kevin Gray & Steve Hoffman Recorded in Los Angeles 26 May to 22 June 1960
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