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The acclaimed pianist/composer is joined by sax wizard Kirk Whalum in this 1985 concert from the Queen Mary Jazz Festival. Hailed by Video Ticket for it's "magical sounds and structures," the video includes such selections as James' hit theme from the TV show "Taxi," "Zebra Man" and "Unicorn." #1310 (56 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Dizzy Gillespie is the godfather of Modern Jazz trumpet-playing and bebop. This unforgettable documentary tells the story of the creation of his most memorable composition, "A Night in Tunisia." Beginning with a no-holds-barred rehearsal and culminating in an electrifying live concert, we see and hear the evidence of his remarkable genius. #1315 (28 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
His unique, ageless style, encompassing soul, jazz and pop, has established him as one of the premiere voices of the past four decades. Jam-packed with belting blues, beautiful ballads and a glorious gospel version of "Oh Happy Day" by Rawls and Freda Payne. Special guest Duke Ellington performs his legendary "Satin Doll" and "Sophisticated Lady." #1319 (48 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $14.98
JazzTimes video editor Chuck Berg called this extraordinary concert, recorded in Chicago's intimate Jazz Showcase, "a priceless souvenir of one of our bona fide legends." In one of his final performances, Dizzy plays, scats, dances and jokes his way through such gems as "Round Midnight" and "Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac." #1334 (53 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Playing the music of the Beatles, Gershwin and Fats Waller as well as the improvised solos of Charlie Parker in five part harmony at breakneck speed, five virtuoso Russian saxmen and their emphatic rhythm section prove that Jazz is universal. Saxophone Journal commended the session as "an amazing display of pure musicianship of the highest caliber." #1318 (62 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Mr. Magic is at the peak of his considerable powers here, joined by fusion all-stars Richard Tee on keyboards, Eric Gale on guitar and drummer Steve Gadd for striking renditions of hits like "Just the Two of Us" and "Winelight." "This is a must-see video," JazzTimes said. #1327 (60 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Three of the best musicians in jazz, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Billy Cobham join forces in this unique Swiss reunion concert, recorded in 1984, that features Hancock's "Dolphin Dance" and "Eye of the Hurricane." JazzTimes described the video as "nothing short of breathtaking... In all, a classic!" # 1329 (60 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Recorded in 1990 at New York's Sweet Basil, four Jazz masters come together for a set of great jazz, performing originals written for the occasion and standards like "My Funny Valentine." Also included: rehearsal footage and illuminating interviews. Carter's bass, Farmer's trumpet and flugelhorn, Walton's piano and Higgins' drums have never sounded better! #1330 (60 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
London-born jazz piano legend George Shearing is beloved as the composer of the chestnut, "Lullaby of Birdland." This 1991 concert from the Paul Masson Winery is his only concert video. He's joined by bassist Neil Swainson for a program of Rodgers & Hart, Hoagy Carmichael and Charlie Parker. #1332 (55 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Aging hipster Zoot Finster hosts this award-winning film noir documentary about the story of jazz "Down Under," from the Bohemian dives of 1950s Sydney to today's funk and avant-garde. Includes live performances and interviews with such local legends as pianist Mike Nock and violinist Bruce Cale. #1337 (102 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $29.98
Bley's piano and Swallow's bass are featured in this moving duo performance that captivates its audience with cool wit and fluid musical rapport. Both are renowned for their singular compositions of simple melodic beauty. Their uniquely symbiotic playing on this video captures the essence of their grace, wit and imagination. #1344 (32 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Dave Holland leads one of the most intriguing ensembles in Jazz. Merging spontaneity and interplay with sparkling clarity, the group features Canadian trumpet veteran Kenny Wheeler and young lions Steve Coleman on alto and Tonight Show drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith. Yet with all its unique inventiveness, the Quintet also projects an utterly melodic mellowness. #1345 (62 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98 Percussion powerhouse Elvin Jones, the rhythm dynamo who propelled the classic John Coltrane Quartet, brings his screaming intensity to his Jazz Machine in this stirring video that features Trane's son Ravi on tenor as well as veteran saxman Sonny Fortune and Chicago mainstay Willie Pickins on piano. #1346 (58 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Django Reinhardt's melodic and harmonic ideas, solo style and general technique have been recycled, absorbed and spread by generations of jazz and blues guitarists. This tribute to Europe's first jazz master is a blistering set of duets performed by groundbreaking Gypsy guitarist Bireli Lagrene and Django's son, Babik. Includes Django's composition "Nuages." #1347 (26 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
After helping Ornette Coleman give birth to Free Jazz, trumpeter Don Cherry became a pivotal composer/theorist and an invigorating, experimental World Music improviser. This joyful encounter, taken from the Days of Jazz Festival in Stuttgart, Germany, finds Cherry and friends weaving a shimmering, polyphonic musical tapestry that includes his originals and Monk's "Bemsha Swing." #1348 (57 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
Direct from Brazil in his last recorded performance, Jobim is joined by Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ron Carter, Shirley Horn, and Jon Hendricks for intoxicating renditions of unforgettable melodies like "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Once I Loved." Lyrical, harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated, "Tom" Jobim's compositions are melodically rich, striking and, above all, extraordinarily beautiful. #1349 (60 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $29.98
From their roots as the rhythm section in Dizzy Gillespie's immortal big band, the MJQ helped bring respectability to Jazz by interacting with classical ensembles and playing concerts at prestigious venues, but always leaving plenty of space for bluesy and swinging improvising. The 40th Anniversary Concert is no exception, featuring the group accompanied by a chamber string orchestra. #1350 (58 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $29.98
This riveting new documentary includes classic and contemporary performances by the piano icon, as well as rare footage and in-depth interviews that tell the story of his early days as a Montreal boogie-woogie sensation and his rise to hall-of-fame status. Included is the reunion of the Oscar Peterson Trio, featuring Ray Brown and Herb Ellis. #1351 (2 Tapes [2 X 48 min], Hi-Fi Stereo) $29.98
In this insightful documentary, which includes interviews with Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Norman Granz and Ella Fitzgerald, Peterson tells his life story, including everything from his muscial triumphs to his clashes with racism. A candid look at a jazz legend whose life has been shaped by the ambition to honor his father's credo: "Be the best." #1352 (2 Tapes [2 X 52 min], Hi-Fi Stereo) $29.98 JAZZ HIGHLIGHTS: Europafest This eclectic sampling of some of the most distinctive artists playing jazz today comes from the prestigious Days of Jazz Festival in Stuttgart, Germany and includes everything from the outer space musings of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space Arkestra to the distinctive guitar and piano virtuosity of Mike Stern and Michel Petrucciani. #1355 (59 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) $19.98
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