Jazz dvd

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Acclaimed jazz vocalist Freddie Jackson adds him name to the list of reputable jazz musicians to have appeared on BET's music concert series, JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. The award-winning rhythm & blues crooner is filmed before a live audience at the cable channel's Studio II in America's capitol city. Tracks that he performs include "Nice 'N' Slow," "Love Me Down," and "You Are My Lady."

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This sonically advanced DVD-Audio release presents some of the Brazilian jazz community's most exciting music. Songs include "Samba No Pe," "Trilhos Urbanos," and Goiania."

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Silverline and 5.1 Entertainment present a series of Audio-Only DVDs, recorded in stunning 6-channel surround sound for truly breathtaking reproduction.

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Designed specifically for children from the ages of 4 through 6, JUNIOR JAZZ is an introductory video lesson of jazz dancing. Led by experienced dance teacher Rosemary Boross, the video is easy-to-follow and engaging. Using high-energy percussion music, Boross and her students go through 4 dances, each of which is performed in a different style of jazz.

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Smooth jazz/rhythm and blues vocalists Jeffrey Osborne has a voice like either velvet or butter, depending on which metaphor you favor. During his performance on BET's wonderful jazz showcase, THE JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS, Osbourne sings several of his hits including "That's For Sure," "Don't You Get So Mad," "We Party Hearty," and several others.

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Since the dawn of rock n' roll, record labels have become as famous for making stars and creating genres as the stars have themselves. The Blue Note label is one of the shining examples of this. Credited with shaping the course of jazz, swing, and blues music, the Blue Note released classic albums by such luminaries as John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis. This documentary tracks the creation and history of this legendary record label, and features many of the stars on their roster in interviews.

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Rhythm and blues singing sensation Chaka Khan joins the illustrious group of musicians recorded performing on BET's wonderful music showcase, THE JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. Going through huskily soulful renditions of songs by luminaries including Prince, Gershwin, and Otis Redding. Songs include "My Funny Valentine," "Reconsider," "Love Me Still," and many more.

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Another gem in the stellar BET series THE JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. . ., this video contains nearly an hour and a half of the great Lou Rawls at his very best. The popular rhythm and blues vocalist sings seventeen of his classic hits during this performance, touching often on themes of love and relationships. In keeping with the other videos in this series, the program also includes a fascinating interview with Mr. Rawls.

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Black Entertainment Television presents another episode of their wonderful Jazz performance series. Here they dedicate an hour and a half to the soulful artistry of great rhythm and blues guitarist Bobby Womack. A consistently innovative guitar player since the early 1960's, Womack has worked with Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett (whom he also partied with). In this live performance, Womack plays eighteen of his classics. In addition, the video contains an interview with the guitarist himself.

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BET's musical showcase series continues its unbelievably stellar lineup of jazz legends with this performance by deep-voiced R & B great Ben E. King. Perhaps best known in mainstream culture for his hit song "Stand by Me," King's career has spanned more than three soulful decades. On this performance, the star delivers 18 beautiful songs, including "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You" and "Under the Boardwalk." As always on this series, the release includes an interview with King himself.

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With this collection of moving images, even the most ordinary living room can resemble a vibrant jazz club, with footage of sax players, dancers, and music from the Gumbo Kings. This release features an hour of material and an auto looping device.

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Part of the JAZZ CLASSICS COLLECTION, this jazz compilation features performances by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Les Paul, Cab Calloway, Hoagy Carmichael, Bing Crosby, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, and more.

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Viewers are invited to celebrate the era of jazz with this release (part of the 10 DVD Jazz Classics Collection) featuring classic tracks by such greats as Jimmy Dorsey, Helen OConnell, Teddy Wilson, Lawrence Welk, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie.

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The spectacular Diana Ross concert - December 4, 1992 at New York's Ritz Theatre. On a custom-built, dual stage, Miss Ross surrounded herself with 18 of the world's finest jazz, blues, and big band musicians, as she gives one of the finest performances of her career. Interviews with Diana Ross during behind the scenes footage highlight this once in a lifetime performance.

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A legend in the annals of jazz music, Herbie Hancock is a talented pianist and composer who is considered to be one of the major innovators of the genre. Here he joins the long list of acclaimed jazz musicians to perform on BET's famed concert series, JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. Hancock performs 9 tracks, including "Cotton Tail," "The Man I Love," and "Maiden Voyage." An interview with the star is also included.

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Another release in BET's remarkable live jazz series JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS, this video features a stellar performance from Earl Klugh. A jazz guitarist, Klugh worked with several jazz heavyweights, including George Benson, before embarking on a highly successful solo career. His remarkable, innovative playing is showcased in this performance, during which he picks and plucks his way through a dozen of his classics. As always, an interview with the star is included.

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This renowned Japanese pianist is one of the major practitioners of a New Age-jazz fusion. Performing on BET's fantastic jazz showcase, "BET On Jazz," Matsui plays several original compositions, and even graces the viewer with a candid interview. Her eleven song set includes "Doll," "Bridge Over The Stars," and "Safari."

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Jazz guitar legends Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, and Tal Farlow come together for special performances of instrumental standards and originals. With decades of combined experience, the three deliver stellar renditions of "Seven Come Eleven," "Georgia On My Mind," "Angel Eyes," "Blue Skies" and many others.