TV Guide: Duke Ellington

Video: The Gift (1917-1924)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -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: The True Welcome (1929-1934)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -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: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -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: Duke Ellington Swinging At His Best

CinemaNow — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -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: Peggy Lee: 'The Queen'

CBS News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -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 12:00:00 -0500

A short biography of Duke Ellington.

Video: Duke Ellington: Honored by President Nixon

Biography — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -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 12:00:00 -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 12:00:00 -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 12:00:00 -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 12:00:00 -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: MOOCHE, THE

Singing Fool — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500

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

Video: SYMPHONY IN BLACK

Singing Fool — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500

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

Video: Swing Era: Duke Ellington

Video Detective — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500