Duke Ellington

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The Apollo
6.8

The Apollo

Apr. 24, 2019

The Apollo

The history of New York City’s Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
7.4

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and ...
Belle of the Nineties
6.3

Belle of the Nineties

Sep. 21, 1934

Belle of the Nineties

Cabaret entertainer Ruby Carter shifts her operations to New Orleans and becomes exceedingly popular with the local men.
A Bundle of Blues
6.9

A Bundle of Blues

Jan. 31, 1933

A Bundle of Blues

Duke Ellington and his orchestra play two jazz compositions plus ‘Stormy Weather’ (sung by Ivy Anderson).
Black and Tan
6.4

Black and Tan

Dec. 08, 1929

Black and Tan

Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi ...