Sunday, April 29, 2012

Portrait in Jazz

Portrait in Jazz Review



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Friday, April 27, 2012

Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus Live in '64

Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus Live in '64 Review



The immensely innovative Eric Dolphy was with Mingus again, playing alto sax, flute and bass clarinet, when these shows were filmed in Belgium, Norway and Sweden. Three months later; Dolphy was dead. This is one of Mingus's most exciting live bands, doing Meditations on Integration; So Long Eric; Peggy's Blue Skylight; Parkeriana , and more profoundly imaginative jazz.


Thursday, April 26, 2012

Time Out

Time Out Review



Containing the monster hit Take Five, Time Out firmly establishes the Dave Brubeck Quartet outside of the jazz world. This seminal recording is highlighted by the moody arrangements and saxophone work of Paul Desmond.


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Art of Jazz Piano

The Art of Jazz Piano Review



The Art of Jazz Piano Feature

  • Art Tatum: The Art of Jazz Piano is still the only documentary portrait of the greatest jazz pianist ever. Using photographs and some rare footage of Tatum and his contemporaries, the film reconstructs his genius. Included are interviews with musicians who played with him or who were influenced strongly by him: Guitarists Tiny Grimes & Les Paul, and pianists Marian McPartland, Hank Jones, Dick Hym
Still the only documentary portrait of the greatest jazz pianist ever. Interviews with Tiny Grimes, Les Paul, George Shearing and Hank Jones-plus rare footage and photos-combine to tell the tale of the ultimate musician's musician; includes Tiger Rag; My Ideal; Humoresque; I Got Rhythm; Rosetta; Ain't Misbehavin' , and more!


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Jazz Icons: Series 2 (Boxed Set)

Jazz Icons: Series 2 (Boxed Set) Review



Hours and hours of vintage live concerts by jazz's most revered singers, guitars, horn players, piano men, composers and more! The Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan, Dave Brubeck and Dexter Gordon DVDs join an exclusive one with rare performances by Coltrane, Vaughan, Gordon and Brubeck.


Monday, April 16, 2012

Smooth Side of Soul

Smooth Side of Soul Review



The Smooth Side of Soul features Najee at the peak of his form. Highlights include Najee's romantic re-imagining of the Ne-Yo snash "When You're Mad", his collaboration with R&B icon Phil Perry on the upbeat "Just to Fall In Love", the funky "Foo Foo She Lollipop" and much more.


Friday, April 13, 2012

Best of Smooth Jazz 3

Best of Smooth Jazz 3 Review



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