BEN WEBSTER: TENOR SAX LEGEND
Live and Intimate: 3 Concerts and a Documentary
Ben Webster
Available for the first time on this DVD are 4 rare programs filmed in Europe between 1965 and 1971 featuring Ben in 3 concerts and one documentary. Three concerts from the archives of Danish TV show Ben in a variety of settings - with a trio, a big band and playing in front of a large string ensemble.
The classic 1971 documentary BIG BEN is highlighted by rare intimate moments with Ben, one of the few times he talked openly about his career.
The DVD contains a full 2 hours with 20 performances.
CONTENTS:
1-Ben Webster 1965 (13 Minutes). With Kenny Drew(p), Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen(b), and Alex Riel(d).
2-Ben Webster and His Music 1968 (24 Minutes.) Orchestra conducted by Niels Jorgen Steen.
3-Ben Webster 1969 Timme Rosenkrantz Memorial Concert (27 Minutes). With Teddy Wilson(p), Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen(b), Mkaya Ntshoko(d), and Inez Cavanaugh(v).
4-Big Ben 1971 (48 Minutes). Documentary with performances. With Charlie Shavers(tpt), Finn Ziegler(v), Niels Jorgen Steen(p), Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen(b), and Jorn Elniff(d).
Special Features: Include a biography and a slide show of Ben's album covers.
Retail Price: $19.95
Online Sale Price: $18.95
Product Details: DVD (NTSC/ALL REGION); Color and B&W
2 Hours
Product Code: 016351633392
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