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Duke Ellington — Documentary Clips

Rare documentary footage of Duke Ellington, curated from across the internet. Browse 9 clips below.

Duke EllingtonDocumentary

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Documentary footage provides context that no single clip can — it places the music, the artist, and the moment in a broader narrative. The best music documentaries combine interviews, performance footage, and behind-the-scenes access to tell stories that reveal truths about the creative process, the music industry, and the people who make the music we love.

About Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer." Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's a...

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  • Thumbnail for Duke Ellington Interviews | Collection of Duke Ellington performances, interviews and documentary by duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re2:31:34

    Duke Ellington Interviews | Collection of Duke Ellington performances, interviews and documentary

    duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re

    DocumentaryTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Soda Fountain Rag by Duke Ellington, Burns0:43

    Soda Fountain Rag

    Duke Ellington, Burns

    DocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Duke Ellington BBC Radio documentary 1999 by duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re50:06

    Duke Ellington BBC Radio documentary 1999

    duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re

    1990sDocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for DUKE ELLINGTON SWINGS THROUGH JAPAN (documentary) by duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, Concert, duke ellington re23:11

    DUKE ELLINGTON SWINGS THROUGH JAPAN (documentary)

    duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, Concert, duke ellington re

    1960sDocumentaryTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Reminiscing In Tempo - Duke Ellington by duke ellington s, R.E.M., Duke Ellington, duke ellington re6:22

    Reminiscing In Tempo - Duke Ellington

    duke ellington s, R.E.M., Duke Ellington, duke ellington re

    1970sDocumentaryInterview
  • Thumbnail for DUKE ELLINGTON - 1939 - in Hollywood to stage "Jump for Joy" by duke ellington s, The Band, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re, Y&T, Sting1:57

    DUKE ELLINGTON - 1939 - in Hollywood to stage "Jump for Joy"

    duke ellington s, The Band, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re, Y&T, Sting

    DocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Reminiscing In Tempo - Duke Ellington by duke ellington s, R.E.M., Duke Ellington, duke ellington re7:12

    Reminiscing In Tempo - Duke Ellington

    duke ellington s, R.E.M., Duke Ellington, duke ellington re

    1970sDocumentaryInterview
  • Thumbnail for [Jazz Live] (Rare footage) Duke Ellington with Willie Smith - Sophisticated Lady 1952 by The D.O.C., duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re2:06

    [Jazz Live] (Rare footage) Duke Ellington with Willie Smith - Sophisticated Lady 1952

    The D.O.C., duke ellington s, Duke Ellington, duke ellington re

    1950sDocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for On the Road with Duke Ellington by Duke Ellington

    On the Road with Duke Ellington

    Duke Ellington

    1960sDocumentaryRare
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