Jazz Legends - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra (1929-1943)
| List Price | $14.99 (You save $3.44) |
| Studio | Naxos |
| Orig Year | 1929 |
| All Time Sales Rank |  117826  |
| CD Universe Part number | 7587580 |
| Catalog number | 26033 |
| Discs | 1 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Rating | Not Rated |
| Running Time | 55 Minutes |
| Additional Info | Black & White |
| Movie Details | B&W; Black & White |
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Jazz Legends - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra (1929-1943) DVD
Duke Ellington became a nationwide sensation because of his radio broadcasts from the Cotton Club in Harlem. Shortly thereafter, Ellington made his first film appearance in the Douglas Murphy production "Black And Tan". Though not actually shot in the Cotton Club, it remains the most vivid visual document we have of the special aura and mythology surrounding that landmark club.
The relationship with Hollywood continued throughout his career. Duke was often enlisted to appear in short subjects and as musical relief in feature films. "Check And Double Check" featured the enormously popular radio stars Amos & Andy. The band plays background music throughout dialogue scenes that take place at a swank party. The filmmakers allowed Duke Ellington two complete numbers.
The short subject films continued throughout the 1930's and 1940's. "Symphony In Black" is particularly interesting because the music was specially written for the film. It was one of Ellington's early suites, in this case a portrait of black America. "Record Making With Duke Ellington" is a fascinating explanation of how a record was recorded and duplicated in the 1930's, based around an Ellington recording date. In "The Hit Parade Of 1937", we see one of Ellington's most lively and amusing screen performances. "I've Got To Be A Rug Cutter" shows the tuxedoed band in a playful mood, bolstered by Ivy Anderson's wonderful vocal. "RKO Jamboree (Number 7)" is a mini-concert of great Ellington standards.
Source: Naxos
Region 0
Keep Case
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono - English, Natural sound/Music
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, Natural sound/Music
Additional Product:
Booklet - Liner Notes
Shorts:
"Black and Tan" (1929)
"Check and Double Check" (1930)
"Symphony in Black" (1934)
Paramount Pictorial No. 889 (1937)
The Hit Parade of 1937 (1937)
RKO Jamboree Nol. 7 (1943)
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