Movies

Kåre has a bank on wheels. He lives for the Bank bus and its customers, but soon it is over. A story of human presence in stark contrast to...

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White

This documentary film features plenty of archival material, also showing Alice Babs from her private side: as a vivacious lady who has held on to her...

Duke Ellington Orchestra performing "Sophisticated Lady" for Snader Telescriptions film.

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

With a unique style that encompassed soul, jazz and pop, Lou Rawls established himself as one of the premier voices of the modern musical age. This...

A compilation reel of television commercials produced by Story Board Inc.

Restored Film released in 1943, directed by Jay Bonafield

Short directed by Will Cowan as tribute to Duke Ellington

The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies...

Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the...

Restored film directed by Josef Berne, released in 1942

Duke Ellington Orchestra performs "Mood Indigo" for Snader Telescriptions.

1942 Short restored in true form

A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest...

Profile of Duke Ellington featuring performances and interviews with the legendary bandleader. The performance footage was recorded in a number of...