Swing Era - Duke Ellington

Product Description

DUKE ELLINGTON/LIONEL HAMPTON - SWING ERA (ELLINGTON,DUKE/LIONEL HAMPTON)

Customer Reviews:

Unique Classics.......2007-01-07

Considering the technical limitations of the period during which these jazz treats were made, you may be surprised at how good they sound. They aren't as good as you would find on a vinyl LP but when they're matched with the visuals, they are probably the best you can get for the time, which seems to be about the 1940s and 1950s.

Lovers of earlier big band will revel in some of the unique features of many of these numbers. Solos on bass clarinet and valve trombone, a song/dance rendition of the classic "Bli-Blip" which you may never get tired of, and Lionel Hampton's piano magic on "TV Special". You can be forgiven for not knowing that "The Hamp" played piano too. The second half of this DVD demonstrates what a sensational bandleader and entertainer he was.

And finally, if Ray Nance's broad grin at the end of his violin solo doesn't lift your spirits, you may need professional help.

Average customer rating:

could have been a whole lot better

Swing Era - Duke Ellington in Hollywood
Starring: Duke Ellington
Manufacturer: Swing Era
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( S ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B0002HOE2Q
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Product Description

IN HOLLYWOOD: SWING ERA (ELLINGTON,DUKE)

Customer Reviews:

could have been a whole lot better.......2006-03-11

Credits are important. They help define the creative process and guide the viewer's point of view. We like to know what we are watching, especially nostalgic compilations like this. Other than a few brief liner notes, the DVD does not impart enough information and leaves the viewer disappointed. The Duke is great, this DVD is not.

Swing Era Jazz Amazon.com Giftset (featuring Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and more!)

Average customer rating:

Swing Era Jazz Amazon.com Giftset (featuring Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and more!)
Starring: Count Basie , Dizzy Gillespie , Peggy Lee , Sarah Vaughan , and Louis Jordan
Manufacturer: Idem
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( S ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B0006JCTA4
Release Date: 2005-11-16

DVD:

DVD

DVD