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  • Duke Ellington Masters, 1965, The - The First And Second Sets
  • Rated - 5 stars Great Jazz - Better Quality Audio 30 November 2004
    ...he audio quality was not a let down compared to the later title in the series - Duke Ellington Masters, 1971......see my other review of that title. Jazz piano at it's best ...  
  • Duke Ellington - Memories Of Duke
  • Duke Ellington - Memories Of Duke review by A customer from Croydon, Surrey
    Rated - 1 stars A Jazz Album on DVD 9 March 2005
    ...This DVD is in black/white and feature a collection of movie footage of Duke Ellington's performances. If you're into jazz this is the DVD for you, really not my cup of tea. ...  
  • Duke Ellington - Concert Of Sacred Music / Love You Madly
  • Rated - 5 stars LOVE YOU MADLY and SACRED MUSIC 30 March 2006
    ...Two films on Duke Ellington. See Duke in interviews rehearsing the band and on gigs. The first film Love You Madly covers a few of his popular standards and features the lik...  

Duke Ellington - filmography


  • Duke Ellington - Live - Soft And Gentle on DVD (2005)
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Director: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. Take The "A" Train 3. Passion Flower 4. The Jeep Is Jumpin' 5. Sophisticated Lady 6. Tippin' 7. Happy Reunion 8. Satin Doll 9. Jam With Sam 10. Le Sucrier Velour 11. Louis Basson 12. Portrait Of A Lion 13. Lost In Meditation 14. On The Fringe Of The ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 5 members
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  • Sleepytime Down South on DVD (2005)
    Starring: Louis Armstrong,  Peggy Lee,  Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Compilation of music tracks from the golden era of jazz. Includes performances by Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and many more. Features twenty seven tracks in total.
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 46% from 27 members
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  • The Essence Of Jazz on DVD (2002)
    Starring: Duke Ellington,  Stan Getz,  Red Rodney
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Sixteen essential jazz tracks including: Duke Ellington - 'Tootie For Cootie', John McLaughlin - 'Lotus Feet', Stan Getz - 'Dolphin', Red Rodney - 'Love Letters', Dexter Gordon - 'Back Stage At The Village', Willie Dixon - 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', Flora Purim - 'Nothing Will be As It Was ..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 44% from 27 members
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  • Duke Ellington Masters, 1971, The - The ... on DVD (1971)
    Starring: Duke Ellington,  Ben Webster
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This rare glimpse of the legendary Duke Ellington performing live in Copenhagen features other great musicians such as Mercer Ellington, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, and special guest Ben Webster. Songs include: "C Jam Blues," "Take the A Train," "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," and many more.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 65% from 47 members
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  • Duke Ellington Masters, 1969, The - The ... on DVD (1969)
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This rare glimpse of the legendary Duke Ellington performing live in Copenhagen features other great musicians such as Mercer Ellington, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, and Paul Gonsalves. Songs include: "C Jam Blues," "Take the A Train," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "It Don't Mean a Thing," ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 61% from 36 members
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  • Duke Ellington Masters, 1967, The - The ... on DVD (1967)
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This rare glimpse of the legendary Duke Ellington performing live in Copenhagen features other great musicians such as Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, and Paul Gonsalves. Songs include: "Take the A Train," "Passion Flower," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Mood Indigo," and many more.
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 56 members
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  • Duke Ellington Masters, 1965, The - The ... on DVD (1965)
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This rare glimpse of the legendary Duke Ellington performing live in Copenhagen features other great musicians such as Billy Strayhorn, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, and Sam Woodyard. Songs include: "Take the A Train," "Sophisticated Lady," "Passion Flower," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," and ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 64% from 51 members
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  • Duke Ellington Live - On The Jazz Train on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Director: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    TRACKLISTING: 1. Introduction 2. Sophisticated Lady 3. Mood Indigo 4. Cotton Tail 5. C Jam Blues 6. Bli Blip (Duke Ellington & Guests). 7. The Mooch 8. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good (Duke Ellington & Guests) 9. V.I.P.'s Boogie 10. Solitude (Duke Ellington & Guest) 11. Caravan 12. The ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 21 members
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  • Duke Ellington - Concert Of Sacred Music... on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Two features. As a pianist, composer, and bandleader, jazz great Duke Ellington created a huge body of work that ranks among the greatest contributions to American music. Ellington's gift for combining blues simplicity, gospel emotion, and sophisticated musical themes is apparent in this double ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 22 members
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  • Lullaby Of Harlem on DVD
    Starring: Count Basie,  Nat King Cole,  Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This vintage compilation features 60 minutes of classic footage as it takes you on a mythic night out on the town, with stops at the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theatre and the Savoy Ballroom in New York. It features performances by Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Billie ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 60% from 25 members
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  • Jazz-O-Logy - Duke Ellington And Lionel ... on DVD
    Director: Lionel Hampton,  Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A collection of 'soundies' (the music videos of their day) with performances from Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington.Tracks:DUKE ELLINGTON:Sophisticated LadyMood IndigoHot ChocolateC Jam BluesBli-BlipThe MoocheI Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodVip's BoogieSolitudeCaravanThe Hawk TalksFlamingoLIONEL ..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 16 members
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  • Duke Ellington And His Orchestra 1929-1943 on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracks include: Black and Tan Fantasy / The Duke Step Out / Black Beauty / Cotton Club Stomp / Flaming Youth / Same Train / Three Little Words / Old Man Blues / The Laborers / A Triangle ( Dance, Jealousy, Blues) / A Hymn Of Sorrow / Harlem Rhythm / Daybreak Express / Oh Babe! Maybe Someday / I've ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 57% from 32 members
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  • Duke Ellington - Great Performers
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Juke Ellington, the jazz legend, performs some of his most famous tracks, tracing over 30 years of classics by one of the pioneers of jazz.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 No ratings yet. Be the first.
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  • Jazz Evolution on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington,  Louis Armstrong,  Ray Charles
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Experience the finest broadcast performances from the very highest echelon of the jazz world. Evolution celebrates the best artists at the very peak of their respective careers! These classic full length performances are from Saturday Night Live, The Grammy Awards, and The Bonzo Dog Bands 40th ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 57% from 7 members
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  • Rhapsody in Black on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington,  Cab Calloway,  Ella Fitzgerald
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A collection of rare remastered recordings and film clips from the 1950s and 60s from Canada's CBC who were welcoming black musicians who were facing racism at home. Includes performances of classic songs from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald ("Oh Lady Be Good"), Duke Ellington ("Sophisticated Lady") ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 56% from 40 members
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  • That Old Black Magic on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington,  Cab Calloway,  Ella Fitzgerald
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The tracklist features Duke Ellington - 'I'm Beginning To See The Light', Cab Calloway - 'Minnie The Moocher', Ella Fitzgerald - 'Imagination', Billy Eckstine - 'September Song', Sarah Vaughan - 'Misty' and many more.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 57% from 38 members
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  • Duke Ellington - Rare Video Footage on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracks include: "Take the A Train," "Satin Doll," "Stormy Weather," "Blow By Blow," "Jam With Sam," "A Bundle of Blues," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "VIP Boogie," "Kinda Dukish," "Bugle Call Rag," "I Got Rhythm," "Black and Tan Fantasy".
    Rate this: 4 stars out of 5 80% from 1 member
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  • Duke Ellington - Soft And Gentle on DVD
    Starring: Duke Ellington
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. Take The 'A' Train 3. Passion Flower 4. The Jeep Is Jumpin´ 5. Sophisticated Lady 6. Tippin` 7. Happy Reunion 8. Satin Doll 9. Jam With Sam 10. Le Sucrier Velour 11. Luis Basson 12. Portrait Of A Lion 13. Lost In Meditation 14. On The Fringe Of The ..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 30% from 2 members
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