Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life 1935

Title: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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Languages: English
Genres: Short, Music,
Runtime: 0:09:00 Hour
Cast: Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Barney Bigard
Directors: Fred Waller
Rating: 7.4 (277 Votes)
Year: 1935
Summary: Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece ('A Rhapsody of Negro Life') with his orchestra against slice-of-life background scenes. The four movements: 1) The Laborers, 2) A Triangle: Dance, Jealousy, Blues, 3) A Hymn of Sorrow, 4) Harlem Rhythm.