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S04E08: Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in TempoAt 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.
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Air Date:
Dec 09, 1991
Runtime:
55 minutes
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