Memories of Duke (1980)
Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.
Director: Gary Keys
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 12, 1980
Cast
- Russell Procope - Himself
- Cootie Williams - Himself
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memories of Duke about?
- Documentary reminiscence of the late jazz bandleader Duke Ellington. Shot in 1968, this footage includes the previously unreleased "Mexican Suite" plus all the Ellington classics including "Satin Doll," "Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Take the A Train" plus interviews with band members, film sequences which featured Ellington and his band and other exclusive footage.
- Who directed Memories of Duke?
- Memories of Duke was directed by Gary Keys.
- Who stars in Memories of Duke?
- Memories of Duke stars Russell Procope, Cootie Williams.
- How long is Memories of Duke?
- Memories of Duke has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Memories of Duke?
- Memories of Duke is a Documentary, Music film.