Duke Ellington / Lionel Hampton: Swing Era

Legendary jazzman Duke Ellington and master of the vibraphone Lionel Hampton are the stars of this fascinating video that includes rarely seen archival material (short films called "soundies") from the 1940s and '50s. Watch "The Duke" and Lionel swing in this film footage that, thankfully, has been rescued and preserved for succeeding generations of jazz fans to enjoy.