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Sophisticated Ladies (1982)

Name: Sophisticated Ladies
Director: Clark Jones
Released: 1982-11-05
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly, Phyllis Hyman, Terri Klausner, Gregg Burge

November 5, 19821h 48mEN

9.0

1 votes

Overview

The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.

Director

Clark Jones

Writers

Duke Ellington, Donald McKayle