TV Guide: Duke Ellington

Video: SYMPHONY IN BLACK

Video Detective — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Symphony In Black movie trailer - starring Duke Ellington.

Video: THE MOOCHE

Video Detective — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Mooche movie trailer - starring Duke Ellington.

Video: The Gift (1917-1924)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money - it's the Jazz Age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, Chicago and New York, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music will span almost three-quarters of a century - Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Armstrong grew up on the mean streets of New Orleans and moved to Chicago in 1922, inspiring a new generation of musicians. Meanwhile, Ellington outgrows the society music he learned to play in Washington D.C., and heads to Harlem.

Video: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

As the 1930's come to a close, Swing-mania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Count Basie and the Kansas City sound reignite the spirit of swing. By the decade's end, Duke Ellington has been hailed as a hero in Europe, amid anxious preparations for war. And weeks after that war begins, Coleman Hawkins startles the world with a glimpse of what jazz will become, improvising a new music on the old standard, "Body and Soul."

Video: Our Language (1924-1929)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In the 1920s, jazz is everywhere, and for the first time soloists and singers take center stage. We meet Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues; Bix Beiderbecke, the first great white jazz star; and Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, for whom jazz offers a chance to escape the ghetto and achieve their dreams. Duke Ellington appears at the Cotton Club and Louis Armstrong performs his masterpiece, "West End Blues."

Video: The True Welcome (1929-1934)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In 1929 as the Great Depression begins, New York is now America's jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionizes the art of American popular song. In Harlem, Chick Webb pioneers his own big-band sound and in the city's clubs, pianists Fats Waller and Art Tatum dazzle audiences. But it is Duke Ellington who takes jazz "beyond category," composing hit tunes that has critics comparing him to Stravinsky.

Video: Duke Ellington Swinging At His Best

CinemaNow — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The work of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington lit up the jazz genre, and seems destined to forever burn a flame through the music world.

Video: Season 7, Episode 11

PBS — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Duke Ellington Plates; "Scottsboro Boys" Stamp; Civil War Bridge

Video: Peggy Lee: 'The Queen'

CBS News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Peggy Lee's style touched jazz, ballads, and the blues. Duke Ellington called her "The Queen." Her career spanned more than 50 years. Peter Richmond discusses his book, "Fever," with Harry Smith.

Video: Duke Ellington: Mini Bio

Biography — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A short biography of Duke Ellington.

Video: Duke Ellington: Honored by President Nixon

Biography — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

President Nixon awards "Duke" Ellington the Medal of Honor-The most prestigious medal that can be awarded to a civilian.

Video: Clark Terry: Live in Concert

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

An internationally renowned trumpeter and headliner for jazz festivals around the globe, Clark Terry began his career in the 1940s and worked with legendary greats such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington. His love of music crossed over into education, and as director of the Clark Terry Great Plains Jazz Camp and noted author of books on trumpet technique, he is often referred to as "America's #1 Jazz Educator." Now see up-close and live how this charistmatic performer's improvisation and love of jazz music always keep an audience enthralled!

Video: Duke Ellington: Honored by President Nixon

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

President Nixon awards "Duke" Ellington the Medal of Honor-The most prestigious medal that can be awarded to a civilian.

Video: Duke Ellington: Honored by President Nixon

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

President Nixon awards "Duke" Ellington the Medal of Honor-The most prestigious medal that can be awarded to a civilian.

Video: Reveille With Beverly - (Television Trailer)

TCM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Count Basie are among the delights in the wartime musical Reveille With Beverly (1943).

Video: Reveille with Beverly -- (Movie Clip) Take the A Train

TCM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

This performance of "Take the A Train" from Reveille with Beverly, 1943, stars the famous Blanton-Webster edition of Duke Ellington's Orchestra, with Ivie Johnson's vocal.

Video: SYMPHONY IN BLACK

Singing Fool — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Album: SWIMG ERA: DUKE ELLINGTON IN HOLLYWOOD; Label: MVD Music Video

Video: MOOCHE, THE

Singing Fool — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Album: SWING ERA DUKE ELLINGTON; Label: MVD Music Video

Video: Jazz Giants Of The 20th Century

CinemaNow — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Here are some of the greatest jazz artists of the 20th century in 17 rare, vintage performances, from pioneers such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Louis Armstrong

Video: Clark Terry: Live in Concert

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500