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Sophisticated Ladies (1982)

Directed by Clark Jones

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.

Length 108 minutes

Actors

Hinton Battle | Paula Kelly | Gregg Burge | Leata Galloway | Phyllis Hyman | Lorraine Fields | Eugene Fleming | Lacy Darryl Phillips | Terri Klausner | Cheryl Baxter | Lloyd Culbreath | Garry Q. Lewis | Sheri Cowart | Calvin McRae | Karen McDonald | Beth Bowles | Jamilah Lucas | Michael Graham | Roger Spivy | Steve Marder