Duke Ellington

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
7.3

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and ...
Belle of the Nineties
6.3

Belle of the Nineties

Sep. 21, 1934

Belle of the Nineties

Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont’s club, she gains fame but faces ...
A Bundle of Blues
6.9

A Bundle of Blues

Jan. 31, 1933

A Bundle of Blues

Duke Ellington and his orchestra play two jazz compositions plus ‘Stormy Weather’ (sung by Ivy Anderson).
Black and Tan
6.5

Black and Tan

Dec. 08, 1929

Black and Tan

Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi ...