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Sophisticated Ladies

0 %|Nov 5, 1982|

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.

Featured Crew

Ron Nicodemus
Producer
Clark Jones
Director
Willa Kim
Costume Design
Mickey Scott
Makeup Artist
Duke Ellington
Musical
Michael Smuin
Choreographer
Steve Zinn
Camera Operator
Jerry Newman
Editor

Cast

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Hinton Battle
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Paula Kelly
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Phyllis Hyman
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Gregg Burge
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Calvin McRae
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Cheryl Baxter
Sophisticated Lady
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Sheri Cowart
Sophisticated Lady
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Karen McDonald
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Beth Bowles
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Jamilah Lucas
Sophisticated Lady
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Eugene Fleming
Sophisticated Gentleman
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Michael Graham
Sophisticated Gentleman
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Lacy Darryl Phillips
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Roger Spivy
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Lloyd Culbreath
Sophisticated Gentleman
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Steve Marder
Sophisticated Gentleman