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Hip-hop's biggest stars come out for this annual awards show produced by BET. Master of ceremonies Katt Williams lends a comic touch to the proceedings while phenomenal performances by the likes of Kanye West, Nelly, Common, and Lil' Wayne thrill the crowd. Get ready to celebrate the best in music for 2007.

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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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Hosted by Anthony Anderson (BARBERSHOP, HUSTLE & FLOW), this event was a monumental occasion in Gospel music, with a collection of superstars delivering their greatest hits. The urge to move is irresistible with Grammy winner Hezekiah Walker, and Grammy-nominated Deitrick Haddon on the mic. Mary Mary, Kelly Price, KiKi Sheard, Micah Stampley, and Martha Munizzi also lend their voices to the air of joy and inspiration that was created this night.

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Starring two of the most innovative contemporary jazz guitarists, this episode of BET's JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS is a fascinating musical spectacle. Former child prodigy Mark Whitfield and newcomer J.K. show off their very different talents in what becomes an engaging duet. Adding funky, poppy elements to jazz, these two performers create an unique and original sound. Songs played include "Whatever It Takes," "Talk To Me," and "On The Edge."

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vocalist Brenda Russell mixes jazz and rhythm & blues to create an enticing contemporary sound. Here, she joins the long list of acclaimed jazz musicians to perform on BET's popular concert series, JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. In her alluring, engaging manner, Russell performs over a dozen songs in front of a live audience, including "Expect a Miracle," "Love and Paris Rain," and "Please Felipe."

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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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This release in the remarkable BET jazz series JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS features a program starring the wonderful jazz singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin. Filmed at BET's Washington, DC television studio, Rankin's performance is truly impressive and involving, as he sings a variety of original songs and classical jazz covers. As usual, the video also includes an exclusive interview with Rankin, who discusses his career and influences.

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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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The list of musicians that BET's Jazz Channel has managed to attract to its soundstage reads like a Hall of Fame brochure. In this thrilling episode, legendary blues guitarist B.B. King struts his stunningly talented stuff. With his guitar Lucille, King goes through raucous renditions of several classics including "Let The Good Times Roll," "The Thrill Is Gone," "I'll Survive," and several others. As always, it is clear the King is having as great a time playing the tunes as his audience is having listening to them.

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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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Vocalist Brenda Russell mixes jazz and rhythm & blues to create an enticing contemporary sound. Here, she joins the long list of acclaimed jazz musicians to perform on BET's popular concert series, JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS. In her alluring, engaging manner, Russell performs over a dozen songs in front of a live audience, including "Expect a Miracle," "Love and Paris Rain," and "Please Felipe."

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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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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.