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Mel Lewis and his Big Band DVD - $19.98 Jazz icon Mel Lewis represents what American Big Band is all about. Giving his players the creative and expansive freedom to solo, Lewis is known for his unselfish and innovative approach to big band music and his ability to make a big band swing like a Bebop quartet. In this exclusive, live DVD concert performance, Grammy award winner Mel Lewis leads his top-flight 19-piece band with Joe Lovano, Dick Oatts, Gary Smulyan and Ralph Lalama. Song Selections include "Little Pixie," "I’m Getting Sentimental Over You," "I Get A Kick Over You," "I Wanna Be Happy" and "Ding Dong Ding." “One of the most acclaimed and innovative big bands in jazz history.” – Bill Kirchner, New York Times GRAMMY AWARD Winner “Excellent!” –The New York Times “A stirring performance.”–JazzTimes