Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
Jan 01, 2000 · 1h 48m
Overview
Joined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke Ellington demonstrates in this collection of performance clips (spanning the years 1929-43) precisely why he's one of the seminal figures in American music. Ellington's musical evolution can be seen in excerpts from feature-length and short films that include Black and Tan, Check and Double Check, Symphony in Black and The Hit Parade of 1937.
Cast of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
About Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
What is Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 about?
Joined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke Ellington demonstrates in this collection of performance clips (spanning the years 1929-43) precisely why he's one of the seminal figures in American music. Ellington's musical evolution can be seen in excerpts from feature-length and short films that include Black and Tan, Check and Double Check…
When was Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 released?
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 was released on January 1, 2000.
How long is Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
The cast of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 includes Duke Ellington (Self) and Cootie Williams (Self).