Posted in Videos on Mar 30th, 2008
The Jazz Icons series has been earning well-deserved raves from jazz fans around the world for its two rounds of live concert releases on DVD, featuring compelling and historical performances from the likes of Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk…you get the picture. (And the sound!) A third wave of titles has been announced–we’ll be seeing the following come September…
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Posted in Shows on Oct 30th, 2004
“Strange Enchantment” is a program of Halloween-related jazz, including music from Duke Ellington (”Stalking Monster”), Bill Evans (”Witchcraft”), Kay Starr (”The Headless Horseman”), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (”Haunted Feelings”)and a very young Gil Evans with Skinny Ennis (”Strange Enchantment”) as well as tracks from…
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Posted in Shows on Jul 3rd, 2004
Night Lights‘ pilot program that aired on the eve of 2004’s July 4th holiday, featuring music from Jackie McLean, Charles Mingus, Avery Parrish, Nina Simone…
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