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American Experience•Season 4•Episode 8

Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo

7.9/10 · 30 votesDec 9, 199155 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 4•+1.0 vs season avg

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At a time when black and white musicians rarely performed together, when black musicians were exploited by record companies, Ellington was an international star. He made the Cotton Club his showcase for original jazz compositions, some of the most exiting music America had ever heard.

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Episode Summary

"Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo" is episode 8 of American Experience season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 30 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on December 9, 1991.

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