Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
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
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