Artist:

Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars

Title:

“Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars”

Description:

Founded in 1954 by George Wein, the Newport Jazz Festival has become one of the preeminent events for jazz musicianship and a joy to jazz aficionados everywhere. Attracting virtually every big name in jazz music and many rising stars, the event has come a long way from its more humble beginnings as the first outdoor music festival of its kind. The founder of the festival - a musician himself - is featured here along with his Newport All-Stars in foot-tapping, finger-snapping, swinging, swaying tunes. The viewer is taken from the living room into the audience and onto the stage to experience jazz at its best. From the silvery notes of the trumpet to the soulful singing of the sax, from the nimble fingers on piano and guitar to the driving rhythm of the drums and bass, each frame beautifully captures the sights and sounds of the performance. Don't miss out on what critics and fans alike have called the Mecca of jazz music.

Musicians:

George Wein: piano and bandleader
Lew Tabackin: tenor sax and flute
Plas Johnson: tenor sax
Warren Vache: cornet
Howard Alden: guitar
Eddie Jones: bass
Oliver Jackson: drums

Track List:

1. Get Happy
2. Blues Centerpiece
3. Johnny Come Lately
4. My Ideal 5. What Am I Here For
6. Just A Lucky So & So
7. Back Home in Indiana
8. I Found A New Baby
9. All of Me
10. Reflections in D
11. The Best Thing For You Is Me
12. Caravan
13. Jumpin At The Woodside
14. Thru For The Night

Format:

DVD

Special Features:

5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
Linear PCM Uncompress Stereo
Band Members' Biographies

Running Time: 

124 min.

Price: 

$19.98

Catalog: 

12841