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Talmage Farlow: S/T

Rated: 0 | 148 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: This fitting homage to jazz-guitar legend Tal Farlow not only showcases his music, it provides an intriguing glimpse into his life. Though the self-taught fret man found success after working with such greats as Artie Shaw and Charles Mingus, Farlow suddenly packed it in and returned to his North Carolina roots. Concert footage highlights his genius as he plays "Autumn in New York," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Flamingo" and "I Hear a Rhapsody."
URL: Talmage Farlow: S/T

Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet

Rated: 0 | 146 Views Released Year: 1994

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Richard Basehart narrates this look at the legendary jazz cornettist Bix Beiderbecke, who made such a mark on Jazz that he is still unchallenged. Featuring interviews from such notables as Hoagy Carmichael, Charlie Davis and Louis Armstrong, this documentary follows his life and career as well as chronicling the influence of Bix on modern music.
URL: Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet

Phil Woods: Life in E Flat

Rated: 0 | 147 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Legendary jazz alto saxophone player Phil Woods reviews an amazing 50-year-plus career, joined by his "Little Big Band" (composed of Brian Lynch, Bill Charlap, Steve Gilmore and Bill Goodwin) in this intimately exclusive documentary. Behind-the-scenes footage shows Woods at his best, recording several songs from the album "This Is How I Feel About Quincy" and providing unparalleled insight into his creative process.
URL: Phil Woods: Life in E Flat

Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

Rated: 0 | 126 Views Released Year: 2007

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: One of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Anita O'Day was adored by millions for her vibrant music and personality. In this documentary portrait, O'Day recounts her groundbreaking career and her battles with substance abuse, accompanied by rarely seen performance footage and television interviews. Jazz luminaries such as George Wein, Annie Ross and Will Friedwald also share their insight into O'Day's impact on the genre's history.
URL: Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

Anita O'Day: Live at Ronnie Scott's

Rated: 0 | 124 Views Released Year: 1986

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Jazz singer Anita O'Day, long celebrated for her inventive improvisations and powerful vocal range, takes the stage at Ronnie Scott's, one of London's landmark venues. Joined by a host of other artists, including longtime collaborator John Poole, she cuts loose on such standards as "On Green Dolphin Street." Also featured are performances of "My Funny Valentine," "The Street of Dreams" and "I Cried for You." Jazz fans will not be disappointed!
URL: Anita O'Day: Live at Ronnie Scott's

J.J. Johnson: Live in Concert

Rated: 0 | 110 Views Released Year: 1991

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Legendary trombonist J.J. Johnson demonstrates the talent that made him a jazz superstar in this 1991 concert. Renowned musician Jamey Aebersold joins him on tenor, along with Phil DeGreg on piano, Tyrone Wheeler on bass and Art Gore on drums for numbers such as "Autumn Leaves" and "My Funny Valentine." Other songs include "Blues Walk," "Misty," "Confirmation," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "I Can't Get Started," "Just Friends" and more.
URL: J.J. Johnson: Live in Concert

Larry Coryell: A Retrospective

Rated: 0 | 151 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Filmed at Hollywood's Avalon in 2005, this career-spanning performance features the best of jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. Interviews and backstage rehearsal footage are interwoven with the live footage as Coryell plays a dozen of his greatest tunes, including "After Later," "Souls Meeting" and "Spaces." Special guests include Maroon 5's James Valentine and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, with Bernard Pretty Purdie on drums.
URL: Larry Coryell: A Retrospective

Jazz on a Summer's Day

Rated: 0 | 108 Views Released Year: 1960

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Filmed at the 1958 Jazz Festival at Newport, Rhode Island, this easygoing documentary affords an intimate, atmospheric glimpse of a historically significant musical event. Performing at the festival were jazz heavyweights such as Louis Armstrong, Chuck Berry, Thelonious Monk, Mahalia Jackson, Dinah Washington, Gerry Mulligan and Anita O'Day. Fascinating viewing for jazz and documentary fans alike.
URL: Jazz on a Summer's Day

Louis Armstrong: Greatest Performances of the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s

Rated: 0 | 137 Views Released Year: 2008

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Spanning four decades of one of the most influential careers in 20th-century music, this dazzling collection of 17 rare filmed appearances of singer-trumpeter Louis Armstrong shows the musician at his thrilling best. Satchmo shines on such tracks as "I Cover the Waterfront," "Tiger Rag," "St. Louis Blues," "Basin Street Blues," "Blueberry Hill," "Mack the Knife" and more. Guests include Bing Crosby, Jackie Gleason and Gene Krupa.
URL: Louis Armstrong: Greatest Performances of the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s

A Tribute to Bill Evans

Rated: 0 | 121 Views Released Year: 1991

Genre: Classic Jazz
About: Celebrated jazz composer Bill Evans is honored by his fellow jazz musicians in this documentary shot at the Brewhouse Theater in England. Trumpet player Kenny Wheeler, pianist Gordon Breck, percussionist Tony Oxley, saxophonist Stan Sulzman and bassist Dieter Ilg come together in this live tribute concert. Songs include "Not the Last Waltz," "Perri-Scope," "Waltz for Debbie," "Orbit," and "Blue in Green."
URL: A Tribute to Bill Evans

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