Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo

American Experience

S04E08
December 9, 1991 55 min

Overview

At a time when black and white musicians rarely performed together, when black musicians were exploited by record companies, Ellington was an international star. He made the Cotton Club his showcase for original jazz compositions, some of the most exiting music America had ever heard. Underscored with more than 40 Ellington pieces.

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