American Experience

Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo

E8    Dec 9, 1991    55m    TV-PG
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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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  • Julian BondNarrator (voice)

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