Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
Synopsis
Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington features the earliest-known filmed full-length concert by one of the 20th Century's greatest songwriters and bandleaders. Filmed at Amsterdam's famed Concertgebouw, this 80-minute concert features the 16-piece Duke Ellington Orchestra two years after their stunning performance at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival,which Duke considered his second birth. This epic performance includes legendary players Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Quentin Jackson and Ray Nance performing some of the most beloved American music ever written.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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What is Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 about?
Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington features the earliest-known filmed full-length concert by one of the 20th Century's greatest songwriters and bandleaders. Filmed at Amsterdam's famed Concertgebouw, this 80-minute concert features the 16-piece Duke Ellington Orchestra two years after their stunning performance at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival,which Duke considered his second birth. This epic performance includes legendary players Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Quentin Jackson and Ray Nance performing some of the most beloved American music ever written.
Who directed Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58?
Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58?
The principal cast of Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 includes Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington.
When was Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 released and how long is it?
Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.