American Experience — Episode 8: Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo

You are watching the episode Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo At a time when black and white musicians rarely performed together, when black musicians were exploited by record companies, Ellington was an international star. He made the Cotton Club his showcase for original jazz compositions, some of the most exiting music America had ever heard. Underscored with more than 40 Ellington pieces.