Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 (2000)
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.
Genre: Music
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cast
- Duke Ellington - Self
- Cootie Williams - Self
Original Language: en
Keywords
big band
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 stars in Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 stars Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams.
- How long is Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943?
- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 is a Music film.