1971 commencement ceremony excerpts featuring Arif Mardin and Duke Ellington

Speeches by commencement speaker Arif Mardin (Berklee School of Music Class of 1961) and Berklee's first Honorary Degree recipient Duke Ellington; remarks by Berklee President Lawrence Berk. Speaker introductions by Dean Bobbitt and President Berk.

Duke Ellington plays Satin Doll, solo piano, for guests

Duke Ellington asks the audience for musical requests

Duke Ellington performs "Baby, You Can't Miss"

Excerpt of Track 09 (Ellington playing Sophisticated Lady)

Duke Ellington comments on Fats Waller during introduction to "Honeysuckle Rose"

Duke Ellington plays Honeysuckle Rose (recording fades out before applause)

Excerpt of Track 4 (Duke Ellington playing "Baby, You Can't Miss")

Duke Ellington performs "Sophisticated Lady"

Duke Ellington comments on Fats Waller during intro to Honeysuckle Rose (shorter excerpt, same content as Track 6)