American Masters

Chris Calloway Brooks Discuss His Grandfather

Clip: 02/26/2012 | 3m 42s

Chris Calloway Brooks, musician and current director of the Cab Calloway Orchestra, discusses his grandfather Cab Calloway's accomplishments and style. Cab Calloway: Sketches premieres nationally Monday, February 27 at 10 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). In the New York metro-area the film airs Sunday, February 26 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN.

Aired: 02/26/12 | Rating: TV-PG

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More Extras

• The Blues Brothers Band Remembers Cab Calloway

  Clip: 02/26/2012 | 2m 22s

• Cab Calloway: Sketches

  Preview: 02/26/2012 | 30s

• Cab Calloway's Straight Hair

  Clip: 02/26/2012 | 1m 49s

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