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.

Cast

Hinton Battle

Performer

Paula Kelly

Performer

Phyllis Hyman

Performer

Terri Klausner

Performer

Gregg Burge

Performer

Garry Q. Lewis

Performer

Leata Galloway

Performer

Cheryl Baxter

Sophisticated Lady

Karen McDonald

Sophisticated Lady

Eugene Fleming

Sophisticated Gentleman

Lacy Darryl Phillips

Sophisticated Gentleman

Lloyd Culbreath

Sophisticated Gentleman