Duke Ellington Movies

The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies...

In 1999, on the occasion of the centenary of Ellington's birth, Franco Maresco commissioned Steve Lacy to perform ten songs by the Duke, which were...

Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.

Duke Ellington Orchestra performing "Sophisticated Lady" for Snader Telescriptions film.

Duke Ellington and his orchestra play two jazz compositions plus 'Stormy Weather' (sung by Ivy Anderson).

Kåre has a bank on wheels. He lives for the Bank bus and its customers, but soon it is over. A story of human presence in stark contrast to...

Short directed by Will Cowan as tribute to Duke Ellington

Restored Film released in 1943, directed by Jay Bonafield

Duke Ellington Orchestra performs "Mood Indigo" for Snader Telescriptions.

Joined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke Ellington demonstrates in this collection of...

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White

Restored film directed by Josef Berne, released in 1942

1942 Short restored in true form

Duke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist, arranger, prolific composer and leader of a timeless...

A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest...

Profile of Duke Ellington featuring performances and interviews with the legendary bandleader. The performance footage was recorded in a number of...