Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 (2000) is a Music film that follows joined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke Ellington demonstrates in this collection of performance clips (spanning the years 1929-43) precisely why he's one of the seminal figures in American music. Ellington's musical evolution can be seen in excerpts from feature-length and short films that include Black and Tan, Check and Double Check, Symphony in Black and The Hit Parade of 1937. Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of music movies may also want to explore similar titles below.