STORY OF JAZZ, THE Masters of American Music Volume 4 Now available again as part of the digitally remastered, limited edition Masters of American Music series!This video documents the evolution of jazz. It began in 19th century New Orleans, where the slaves first introduced the rhythms of African music. Story of Jazz follows the development of jazz music from the blending together of African rhythms, European and American folk, and classical styles. Rare film clips, vintage footage, and photos complete this in-depth look at Jazz. ~ Beth Deki, All Movie GuideThe Story of Jazz gives us just that, a panorama of the mode since its New Orleans inception right up to 50s and 60s free jazz and modern manifestations, compressing all into a fast-moving and engrossing 98 minutes zeroing in on historic authenticity. Along the way and all through the series, 80 prominent figures were interviewed--Dizzy, Brubeck, Lester Bowie, Tony Bennett, and a universe of others--giving intimate windows onto the daily nuts and bolts beneath historic chronologies. Then there are performance clips from Miles, the Duke, the Count, Mingus, and many giants of the genre. Of striking importance is panoply of footage from the times: club gigs, street scenes, and such that are rarely available otherwise. These glimpses into the everyday afford a great deal of empathy for the degree of achievement connoted and denoted in the rise of jazz among a people too often treated as tenth-class citizens in their own country. Lester Bowie and Wynton Marsalis, ever the scholars, serve here alongside the greats of the time (Carmen MacRae, Jay McShann, Randy Weston, and, well, just an overwhelmingly stellar array), commenting and guiding the listener through subtleties and overviews. The tone of the entire parade of swingin', boppin', bluesin', jazzin' interludes is warm and intimate. You feel a part of it, as though there, watching Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine on stage. The pace is headily breathtaking, the stock footage dazzling, and the editing brisk and vivacious, making for a viewing experience pulling the audience right into the dance and concert halls.--Mark S. Tucker, Acoustic Music Included are performances by: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Willie "the Lion" Smith, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmie Lunceford, Louis Armstrong, Charles Mingus, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Gil Evans, Ben Webster, Bud Powell, Sarah Vaughan, and many others.Contents
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Price: $21.95 Product Details: DVD (NTSC/ALL REGION) 98 Minutes Product Code: 880242571588 This item usually ships within 1 business day. Recently Visited ProductsRecently Visited Pages |
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