Freda Payne: High Standards

Freda Payne grew up with sister Scherrie Payne of the Supremes, listening to intoxicating jazz singers like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She moved to New York City to begin her career, working with a Who's Who of entertainers such as Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr. and Pearl Bailey. When she released "Band of Gold," the song immediately shot to the top of the charts, transforming Freda from an unknown talent into an international Pop celebrity virtually overnight.

 

“Freda Payne has a truly unique voice that hits an amazing

number of notes with a smoky, unusual quality... and a genuine

depth of feeling."                                   - Variety

 

The Ad Lib Series, now available on DVD for the first time, is a collection of 46 concert TV programs presenting the best Jazz, Pop and Blues artists showcasing their skills with a Jazz flair.  Seen on TV internationally, Ad Lib (filmed in 1980) was the first musical television series recorded in Stereo. Each DVD features 2 episodes of the acclaimed Ad Lib Series.

 

“Her range is impressive, her delivery spot-on and her tone

consistently silky. At one point, she unleashes a roller-coastering

scat break that would have made Ella proud”

                                                              - The San Francisco Chronicle

 

With a career full of success, accolades and fame, Freda Payne will forever be in the public's consciousness from the memory of her smash hit. However, her supreme talent and genuine musicality have made her a mainstay in the music scene.

 

 

2 EPISODES OF THE ACCLAIMED AL LIB SERIES ON 1 DVD

Song Selection:

Show #9              

Freda Payne:  The Lady Is A Tramp

Freda Payne:  Just The Way You Are

Stanley Turrentine:  Pieces Of Dreams

Freda Payne:  I've Never Been To Me

Stanley Turrentine & Freda Payne:  Honeysuckle Rose

 

Show #17

Freda Payne:  Just The Two Of Us

Freda Payne:  Theme From New York, New York

Freda Payne:  Someone That I Used To Love

Jerome Richardson:  Work Song

Jerome Richardson:  Groove Merchant

Freda Payne & Jerome Richardson:  I Cried For You

 

Featuring Musicians:

Freda Payne: Vocals

Jerome Richardson: Flute, Soprano & Tenor Sax

Stanley Turrentine: Tenor Sax

Wray Downes: Piano

John Heard: Bass

Harold Jones: Drums

Larry Nash: Piano

Phil Moore: Piano

 

DVD Bonus Features:

● Freda Payne Biography

● Bonus Video: Freda Payne & Lou Rawls perform

                       from the DVD "The Lou Rawls Show"

                       (with Duke Ellington)

● Stanley Turrentine Biography

● Jerome Richardson Biography

● Ad Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)

● Digitally Mastered Audio & Video

● Dolby Stereo Audio

● Instant Access Songs

● DVD Recommendations
(1 Hour plus Bonus Features)