Memories of Duke
Synopsis
Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.
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April 12, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Director
- Gary Keys
- Original Title
- Memories of Duke
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Keys
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Gary Keys
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What is Memories of Duke about?
Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.
Who directed Memories of Duke?
Memories of Duke was directed by Gary Keys.
Who stars in Memories of Duke?
The principal cast of Memories of Duke includes Russell Procope, Cootie Williams.
When was Memories of Duke released and how long is it?
Memories of Duke was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.