Like Ellington's Piano in the Foreground , Money Jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring Charlie Mingus on bass and Max Roach on drums. Recorded in Sept. Preview songs from Money Jungle by Duke Ellington on the iTunes Store. Preview, buy, and download Money Jungle for $5.99. Songs start at just $1.29. The Duke is the king. He was huge. Too much recent writing bogs down in arguments whether Strayhorn got enough credit, whether Hodges or Nanton or Williams were. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Money Jungle - Duke Ellington on AllMusic - 1962 - Duke Ellington surprised the jazz world in 1962. Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus, Max Roach-MONEY JUNGLE- '63 Mono Jazz LP Record in Music, Records | eBay Opening title track from Ellington's Money Jungle album. Recorded at Sound Makers, New York, New York on September 17, 1962. Originally released on. Money Jungle is a studio album by pianist Duke Ellington with double bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Max Roach. It was recorded on September 17, 1962 and released. Olivier C. Delisle.