Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
Synopsis
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.
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January 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
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- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
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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, Symphony in Black and The Hit Parade of 1937.
Who directed Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
The principal cast of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 includes Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams.
When was Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 released and how long is it?
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.