Sophisticated Ladies

Sophisticated Ladies

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 5, 1982

Runtime

1h 48m

Original Title

Sophisticated Ladies

Production Companies

J2 Communications, Black Tie Network

Director

Clark Jones

Description

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.