Qwest TV - Duke Ellington - Reminiscing In Tempo

Reminiscing in Tempo dives into Duke Ellington’s music and life from two perspectives: a 1958 performance in Mexico and chats at a birthday party his sister hosted. These talks involved musicians, critics, and friends. Pianist Bobby Short summed it up by saying Ellington had "beautiful music and a beautiful soul." The show shines a light on Duke’s endless creativity, his roots tracing back to a slave, his quiet anger about segregation, and the spiritual depth in his music admired by church leaders. A major highlight is his collaboration with Billy Strayhorn; their work was so seamless that it's hard to tell who did what.