Which 1968 Sinatra album was recorded with Duke Ellington?

Which 1968 Sinatra album was recorded with Duke Ellington? The album was Francis A. & Edward K. The title refers to Frank Sinatra's full middle name, Francis Albert, and Duke Ellington's full name, Edward Kennedy. It is their sole studio album together.

Although the album was released in 1968, the recording sessions took place in Hollywood on December 11 and 12, 1967. Billy May arranged and conducted the performances, while Ellington played piano and appeared with members of his celebrated orchestra, including Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Paul Gonsalves, and Sam Woodyard.

The eight-track set blends traditional pop, vocal jazz, and big-band writing. Its program includes standards such as “Indian Summer,” “Poor Butterfly,” and “Come Back to Me,” along with Ellington's “I Like the Sunrise.” Most of the performances use relaxed, slow tempos, giving the album a reflective character.

Listeners sometimes confuse this record with Sinatra's albums made with Count Basie, including Sinatra-Basie and It Might as Well Be Swing. Those are different collaborations. Moonlight Sinatra is a 1966 solo album, whereas Francis A. & Edward K. specifically documents Sinatra's meeting with Ellington's band.