The Quintessence, Vol. 1: New York – Chicago – Hollywood 1926–1941
AlbumTracklist 122:08
CD 1
| 1 | East St. Louis Toodle-Oo Duke Ellington and His Kentucky Club Orchestra | 2:50 | |
| 2 | Black and Tan Fantasy The Washingtonians | 3:18 | |
| 3 | Creole Love Call Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:10 | |
| 4 | The Blues I Love to Sing Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:00 | |
| 5 | Take It Easy Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:07 | |
| 6 | Jubilee Stomp Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 2:33 | |
| 7 | Yellow Dog Blues The Washingtonians | 2:49 | |
| 8 | The Mooche Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:11 | |
| 9 | Hot and Bothered Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:16 | |
| 10 | Awful Sad Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra | 3:05 | |
| 11 | Misty Mornin’ Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:17 | |
| 12 | Mood Indigo The Jungle Band | 2:51 | |
| 13 | Rockin’ in Rhythm The Harlem Footwarmers | 3:12 | |
| 14 | Echoes of the Jungle Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:26 | |
| 15 | Daybreak Express Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 2:53 | |
| 16 | Saddest Tale Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:14 | |
| 17 | Moon Glow Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | 3:03 | |
| 18 | Black Beauty | 2:59 |
CD 2