Episode
American Masters: A Duke Named Ellington
Overview
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
Details
- Series
- American Masters
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 1988-07-18
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
A Duke Named Ellington is Episode 2 in Season 3 of American Masters. It aired on 1988-07-18. The runtime is 90 min.
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