Home / Music / How long did it take to record Ella Fitzgerald's Duke Ellington Songbook?Music linernotes album music ella-fitzgeraldHow long did it take to record Ella Fitzgerald's Duke Ellington Songbook?Recording took four months, from June 25 to October 17, 1957, in New York City and Los Angeles. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What is "Hymn to Freedom" and why is it significant to Oscar Peterson?Next How long did it take Ella Fitzgerald to record the Cole Porter Songbook?