Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Duke Ellington
Self
Cootie Williams
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 was released on January 1, 2000.
The runtime of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 is 1h 48m.
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 is a Music movie.
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The main cast of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 includes Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams.
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 is originally in English.