Blues in Orbit is a studio album by Duke Ellington released in 1960 on Columbia Records. It was recorded in sessions between December 1959 and February 1960 in New York.
The album features a mix of original compositions by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, focusing on blues and swing. Notable tracks include 'Blues in Orbit' and 'Villes Ville Is the Place, Man'.
Although not one of Ellington's most commercial albums, it received positive reviews for its cohesion and quality of improvisations. The original cover featured an abstract image of a blue planet.