With a minimum of narration, this film uses commentary by Ellington himself and rare interviews with musicians who worked for the "Duke" or were influence by him, among which Ben Webster, Herbie Hancock, Alice Babs and many others.
Director : Terry Carter
Script : Leonard Malone
Production : American Masters,
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Co-Production : The Council for Positive Images
Format: 3/4 High band. Colour
Running time: 1h00
Year of production: 1988
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