Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
Anatomy of a Murder
as Pie Eye (uncredited)Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a...
Movie pageCabin in the Sky
as Duke Ellington (uncredited)When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory,...
Movie pageThe Green Book: Guide to Freedom
as Self - Musician (archive footage)In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was...
Movie pagePiano Blues
as Self (archive footage)Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues,...
Movie pageMurder at the Vanities
as Duke EllingtonShortly before the curtain goes up the first time at the latest performance of Earl Carroll's...
Movie pageSoundtrack to a Coup d'État
as Self (archive footage)In 1960, United Nations: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, musicians Abbey...
Movie pageBlack and Tan
as Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in...
Movie pageThe Jazz Ambassadors
as Self (archive footage)The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race....
Movie pageCheck and Double Check
as Orchestra LeaderAmos and Andy trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while they get caught up in...
Movie pageThe Apollo
as Self (archive footage)The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Movie pageJam Session
as Self - PianoDuke Ellington and Orchestra perform 'C Jam Blues'.
Movie pageThe Hit Parade
as Duke EllingtonAgent Pete Garland is fired by society singer Monica Barrett after he got her a new radio...
Movie pageIt's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of...
Movie pageReveille with Beverly
as Duke - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (uncredited)Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the...
Movie pageBelle of the Nineties
as Piano PlayerCabaret entertainer Ruby Carter shifts her operations to New Orleans and becomes exceedingly...
Movie pageBirth of the Blues
as Self (archive footage)Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He...
Movie pageMany Happy Returns
as Piano Player (uncredited)Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it...
Movie pageThe Story Of The Blues
as SelfThe story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban...
Movie pageSymphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
as SelfA rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this...
Movie pageA Bundle of Blues
as SelfDuke Ellington and his orchestra play two jazz compositions plus 'Stormy Weather' (sung by Ivy...
Movie pageThe Strolling '20s
as SelfHarry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the...
Movie pageDuke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling
as SelfThis 1952 recording includes 2 performances of Duke and his Orchestra, one on Jan. 7, 1952 and...
Movie pageImprovisation
as SelfImprovisational jazz performance filmed in 1950 by Gjon Mili plus Duke Ellington Trio filmed in...
Movie pageOn the Road with Duke Ellington
as SelfDocumentary portrait of the legendary jazz bandleader. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in...
Movie pageCharlie Parker: Bird Songs
as Self (archive footage)In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie...
Movie pageBlack Shadows on a Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a...
Movie pageBli-Blip
as HimselfDuke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White
Movie pageDuke Ellington in Isfahan
as Self (archive footage)This short documentary by writer and archivist Ehsan Khoshbakht tells the story of Duke...
Movie pageAlice Babs - Swing It!
as Himself (archive footage)This documentary film features plenty of archival material, also showing Alice Babs from her...
Movie pageDuke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens
as SelfCall him the Duke of Denmark, as this is the second superb Ellington performance recorded in...
Movie pageDuke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
as SelfJoined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke...
Movie pageJazz Ball
as Self (archive footage)A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats...
Movie pageDuke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989
as SelfDuke Ellington & His Orchestra plus Sarah Vaughan & Her Trio live in Berlin. Featuring: Duke...
Movie pageThe Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the...
Movie pageI Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
as Self (archive footage)An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the...
Movie pageThe Intimate Duke Ellington
as SelfDuke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist,...
Movie pageJazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
as Self - PianoJazz Icons: Duke Ellington features the earliest-known filmed full-length concert by one of the...
Movie pageHot Chocolate
as Self (uncredited)Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for...
Movie pageThe Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington
as SelfWith a unique style that encompassed soul, jazz and pop, Lou Rawls established himself as one of...
Movie pageBillie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
as HimselfThis remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview...
Movie pageJazz Legends in Their Own Words
as SelfA journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the...
Movie pageThe Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
TV Show pageThe Mike Douglas Show
as SelfThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...
TV Show pageWhat's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
TV Show pageThe Merv Griffin Show
as SelfThe Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...
TV Show pageThe Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - PianistThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
TV Show pageThe Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
TV Show pageThe Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - Band LeaderThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
TV Show pageBambi Awards
as SelfThe Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented...
TV Show pageJazz
as Self (archive footage)Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest...
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