Mae West - Belle of the Nineties

Clips from the 1934 film Belle of the Nineties, of Mae West's musical numbers. Accompaniment by Duke Ellington on the tracks "My Old Flame" & "Memphis Blues".

R.I.P. Max Roach

We lost another legend today. Innovative Bebop percussionist Max Roach has passed on. Here are just a few reminders why this is such a loss.

"Mr. Hi-Hat", a tribute to Papa Jo Jones.


"The Third Eye", solo performance.


"Drum Waltz", solo performance.


"Driver Man", performed with saxophonist Clifford Jordan and singer Abbey Lincoln.


"What Am I Here For?", the Duke Ellington classic, performed with Billy Taylor in 1981.

Duke Ellington - "My Funny Valentine"

Performed live at the Concertgebouw, in Amsterdam on November 2nd, 1958. Jimmy Hamilton on clarinet and Quentin Jackson on trombone.

Duke Ellington Medley

"Black and Tan Fantasy", "Creole Love Call" & "The Mooch", live in Zurich, Switzerland on October 9th, 1959.