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Ellington the music lives on

Title
Ellington [videorecording] : the music lives on / a production of WNET/13, in association with Fremantle International, Inc. ; produced by Bob Bach, Bill W. Chastain, Jr. ; directed by Jerome Schnur ; written by David Axlerod ; coordinating producer, Jackie Craig.
Publication
New York : WNET, [1983]

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Additional Authors
  • Bach, Bob.
  • Chastain, Bill W.
  • Schnur, Jerome.
  • Axlerod, David, 1937-
  • Craig, Jackie.
  • Faria, Arthur
  • John, Tom.
  • Barcelo, Randy.
  • Ellington, Mercer.
  • Duke Ellington Orchestra. prf
  • Boys' Choir of Harlem. prf
  • WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) pro
  • Fremantle International. pro
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (90 min.) : sd., col., mono; 1/2 in.
Summary
Documentary television prorgram, a tribute in words and music to the life and work of Duke Ellington. Includes interviews with contemporary musicians and choreographers as well as conversations with his friends and family members, and excerpts from various performances of his music and songs.
Alternative Title
Music lives on
Subjects
Genre/Form
Television programs.
Credits (note)
  • Choreographed by Arthur Faria ; Tom John, art director ; Randy Barcelo, costume designer.
Event (note)
  • Broadcast on WNET/13, New York, N.Y., Mar. 7, 1983.
Contents
Act 1. The songs -- act 2. The orchestra -- act 3. The musical Women -- act 4. The legacy.
Call Number
*LVH 20
OCLC
591535801
Title
Ellington [videorecording] : the music lives on / a production of WNET/13, in association with Fremantle International, Inc. ; produced by Bob Bach, Bill W. Chastain, Jr. ; directed by Jerome Schnur ; written by David Axlerod ; coordinating producer, Jackie Craig.
Imprint
New York : WNET, [1983]
Event
Broadcast on WNET/13, New York, N.Y., Mar. 7, 1983.
Credits
Choreographed by Arthur Faria ; Tom John, art director ; Randy Barcelo, costume designer.
Performer
Interviewees: Alvin Ailey, choreographer ; Jean Bach, writer ; Cab Calloway, bandleader ; Kitty Carlisle, singer-actress ; Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter ; Mercer Ellington, son ; Ruth Ellington, sister ; John Hammond, record executive ; Nat Hentoff, journalist ; Al Hibler, singer ; Yves Montand, actor ; Joya Sherrill, singer ; Boby Short, entertainer ; John Springer, film historian. Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Mercer Ellington, conductor ; Boys Choir of Harlem.
Added Author
Bach, Bob. Producer
Chastain, Bill W. Producer
Schnur, Jerome. Director
Axlerod, David, 1937-
Craig, Jackie. Producer
Faria, Arthur, choreographer.
John, Tom. Set designer
Barcelo, Randy. Costume designer
Duke Ellington Orchestra. Performer
Ellington, Mercer. Conductor
Boys' Choir of Harlem. Performer
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) Producer
Fremantle International. Producer
Research Call Number
*LVH 20
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