Black and Tan, (1929), Duke Ellington's first film appearance (colorized)
Directed and written by Dudley Murphy Starring Duke Ellington (as himself), Fredi Washington (as herself) , Frankie Jaxon (as Piano Mover), Alec Lovejoy (as Piano Mover), Arthur Whetsel (trumpet), Barney Bigard (clarinet), Wellman Braud (bass), , Tricky Sam Nanton (trombone), the Cotton Club Orchestra, Hall Johnson Choir. songs in the movie : Black and Tan Fantasy The Duke Steps Out Black Beauty (trumpet solo by Arthur Whetsel) Fragments of "Cotton Club Stomp, "Flaming Youth", "Hot Feet" & "Same Train" Gospel by the Hall Johnson Choir, Thanks to Anders for his help in correcting the subtitiles.
About duke ellington s
Mercer Kennedy Ellington (March 11, 1919 – February 8, 1996) was an American musician, composer, and arranger. His father was Duke Ellington, whose band Mercer led for 20 years after his father's death.
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