1899-1974

A biography of African American jazz musician Duke Ellington, discussing his youth in a middle-class family in Washington D.C., his reaction to racial inequalities, and his successes as a composer and performer.

Chronicles the life of internationally-acclaimed jazz musician Duke Ellington, from the Harlem Renaissance through his later years.

Traces the life of the internationally-acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music.

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.