content: This CD is a compilation of tracks from the "Early Ellington" multi-disc set, which is hands down the worst digital transfer I've ever heard of this material. It's got an astonishing amount of high-end distortion that has absolutely nothing to do with the 78s themselves, and will be torture for any dogs in your neighborhood. I've heard very low-grade copies of these 78s that sound much better than this CD. The first couple of songs are pretty much unbearable even if you turn the treble all the way down. As the program goes on the poor transfer is still in evidence, but it's not quite as horrifying.If you have the slightest interest in this era of Ellington's music, try the comps on Phonodor or Jazz Archives instead.