Plot — What is The Intimate Duke Ellington about?
Duke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist, arranger, prolific composer and leader of a timeless orchestra. On occasion he recorded with a small group from his orchestra or as a piano soloist, but Duke was rarely filmed in that capacity... with a few exceptions. On January 23, 1967, Ellington filmed two programs for Danish television. The first has him jamming with an octet taken from his orchestra, including such greats as altoist Johnny Hodges, tenor-saxophonist Paul Gonsalves, baritonist Harry Carney and trumpeter Cat Anderson. Highlights include "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," "Sophisitcated Lady" and "Jam with Sam." The second program puts the focus on Ellington's piano, in solo and trio performances that include "Lotus Blossom," "Mood Indigo," and a definitive version of "Take the 'A' Train." Always a modern and distinctive soloist, Ellington is seen creating brilliant improvisations full of strong melodies, subtle surprises and sly wit.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 57 min |
The Intimate Duke Ellington — FAQ
Is The Intimate Duke Ellington worth watching? Duke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist, arranger, prolific composer and leader of a timeless orchestra. On occasion he recorded with a small group from his orchestra o
Who is in the cast of The Intimate Duke Ellington? It stars Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves.
Where can I stream The Intimate Duke Ellington? Streaming availability for The Intimate Duke Ellington is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Intimate Duke Ellington release? It released in 2003.
