Memories of Duke

Memories of Duke

85 mins | Documentary, Music | April 12, 1980

Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.

Memories of Duke

85 mins | Documentary, Music | April 12, 1980

Memories of Duke
Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.
Producers
Original title Memories of Duke
Directors Gary Keys
Writers

Cast

Russell Procope

as Himself

Cootie Williams

as Himself