Product Details

• Format: NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: J2 Communications
• VHS Release Date: February 8, 1989
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301239571
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,704 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL, CLASSY, EXCEPTIONAL, STUNNING!!!!, September 17, 2004

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A. R SCOTT "Alesha Scott" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies [VHS] (VHS Tape)

THIS VIDEO JUST TAKES MY BREATH AWAY I LOVE THIS VIDEO I WAS LUCKY TO GET IT ON DVD FOR A VERY LOW PRICE. THIS IS A TRULY MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES BROADWAY MUSICALS I LOVE THIS VIDEO THE LATE GREAT MULTITALENTED SILKY SULTRY VOICE MS. PHYLLIS HYMAN PERFORMS SHE SING BEAUTIFULLY AND SHE LOOKS GLARMOUROUS. PAULA KELLY IS ON HERE SHE DOES A FANTASTIC JOB. EVERYONE ON THIS VIDEO DOES A FANTASTIC JOB. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO LIKES BROADWAY MUSICALS AND IT IS A TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON. THIS IS A SAVVY, AND SOPHISTICATED MUSICAL YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT!!!!!

BRAVO! BRAVO!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phyllis took Broadway by storm like she was a pro, May 12, 2005

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Charli Girl (Mississippi, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sophisticated Ladies (DVD)

When I saw this DVD, I can see why Phyllis won the Theater Desk award. It was well deserving. Her presence on that stage was like she belonged there and had been there all the time. To hear her sing In A Sentimental Mood, she put her whole heart into it and I could feel what she felt. It was chilling. Phyllis stole the show. She made the stage her own. Sophisticated Lady is exactly what Phyllis was on that stage. I'm sure when Duke wrote the song, "Music Is A Woman," I'm pretty sure he had a woman like Phyllis in mind.

This DVD is a definite must have for any Phyllis Hyman fan.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's great!, May 25, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sophisticated Ladies (DVD)

This DVD contains a wonderful rendition of the hit Broadway musical - Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies. Chock-full of Ellington's great music, the production features many talented artists, and lots of great costumes.

OK, does that sound like I am going overboard? Well, I'm not! In fact, this is a great performance that must have been a real treat to see live. But, second best to live is seeing this DVD. I loved the music and dancing, and had a very enjoyable evening with this DVD.

So, if you like the music of the Jazz Age, then I highly recommend that you get this DVD. It's great!