Duke Ellington: Memories of Duke

"...Pure musical pleasure." -New York Magazine

Memories of Duke is a loving homage to Duke Ellington, shot in 1968 as the bandleader and his musicians play their way through a Mexican tour. In addition to the concert performance, there are interviews with musicians Russel Procope and Cootie William, and historic scenes from early films in which Ellington and his band performs.

The film has been invited to festivals around the world including the London Film Festival, the Toronto Festival of Festivals, the Denver International Film Festival, New Directors, New Films in New York, the Moscow Film Festival (Best Documentary).

Includes:
Satin Doll
Black and Tan Fantasy
Creole Love Call
The Mooch
Happy-Go-Lucky Local
Mexican Suite
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Mood Indigo
Take the 'A' Train
Sophisticated Lady
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me