In this fictional story, Duke Ellington's jazz band is struggling to find success, and the legendary musician is feeling down on his luck. Despite his reservations, he agrees to work with his friend Fredi Washington, a talented dancer who is hiding a serious health issue. Tragically, her condition worsens, and she collapses on stage, putting the entire band in a precarious situation.
Black and Tan
"Ellington's poignant jazz musical short tells the heart-wrenching story of a musician's descent into despair."
