Duke Ellington

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a…

The Apollo

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.…

Jazz Ball

A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from…

Mood Indigo

Duke Ellington Orchestra performs "Mood Indigo" for Snader Telescriptions.…

Sophisticated Lady

Duke Ellington Orchestra performing "Sophisticated Lady" for Snader Telescriptions film.…

Solitude

Date with Duke

Duke Ellington at the piano conducts a group of puppet perfume bottles playing his "Perfume Suite."…

Reveille with Beverly

Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the DJ fo…

Jam Session

Duke Ellington and Orchestra perform 'C Jam Blues'.…