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“A superb profile on an elusive subject.”
—Variety

“The camera reveals, the Duke is tense—a musician in almost desperate search of that melody.”
—Newsweek

Filmed just six years before Duke Ellington’s death and at the peak of his career, On the Road with Duke Ellington serves as perhaps the most revealing an intimate portrait of the artist ever recorded. “A man who writes music has got to hear it,” Ellington says. “Music is very regenerating when performed… a profit in joy.” In this film, the camera follows as Ellington moves from town to town, between recording studios, concert halls, hotels, always concerned with reaching people with his art.

Featuring a post-screening panel with Duke Ellington’s granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington, noted dancer, choreographer and family historian; moderated by NEA Jazz Master and DC Jazz Festival Artistic Director Willard Jenkins.

Part of Ellington 125

Patrons who make advanced reservations can pick up their tickets at the REACH Box Office on the day of the film beginning when the REACH Box Office opens at 12pm on Sundays. Patrons need to either print the email confirmation at home and present it to the REACH Box Office, or show the email confirmation at the REACH Box Office on their “smart device.” Tickets that have not been claimed by 5 minutes prior to the start of the film will be released and distributed to a stand-by line.

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