Product Details

• Actors: Duke Ellington
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Kultur Video
• DVD Release Date: March 29, 2005
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0007NMJZO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,605 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke’s world! Here’s the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven! It’s an unforgettable celebration of the genius of Duke Ellington, brought to vibrant life with a big band led by the Duke's son Mercer, incredible talents, award-winning costumes, and all the lights and colors of Broadway! Stars Phyllis Hyman, Gregge Burge. Music includes I've Got To Be A Rug Cutter, Music Is A Woman, The Mooch, Hit Me With A Hot Note, Love You Madly/Perdido, Everything But You, It Don't Mean A Thing, Bli-blip, Cotton Tail, Take The A Train, Solitude, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Caravan, Drop Me Off In Harlem, Rockin' Rhythm, C Jam Blues/Duke's Place, In A Sentimental Mood, I'm Beginning To See The Light, Satin Doll/Just Squeeze Me, Dancers In Love, Echoes of Harlem, I'm Just A Lucky So-and-so, Imagine My Frustration, Kinda Dukish, I'm Checking Out/Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good/Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, It Don't Mean A Thing (Finale).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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!