Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Band, this concert took place about a month before his A Man and His Music special. Continue reading
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1/14/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY JAZZ CONCERT: Lena Horne- The Lady and Her Music (1982)
Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, a Broadway musical revue, written for and starring American singer and actress Lena Horne. The show opened on May 12, 1981, and after 333 performances, closed on June 30, 1982, Horne’s 65th birthday. Continue reading
1/3/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Sarah Vaughan: Live in ’58 & ’64
Sarah Vaughan: Live in ’58 & ’64 is one of the finest examples of Vaughan on film. Here, Vaughan comes alive with facial expressions, grace and command. You find yourself in disbelief as she bends melodies, thrusts her jaw out while jauntily hitting impossible notes, and toys musically with her trios. Your appreciation of her nuances, risk-taking and physical beauty will positively skyrocketed after seeing this video.
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12/26/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Ledisi
12/20/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Thelonious Monk- Live in Norway and Denmark 1966
Thelonious Monk Quartet featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), Larry Gales (double bass) and Ben Riley (drums) play two sets running about half an hour each, filmed in black-and-white in TV studios without an audience. The first set was done in Norway in 1966, the other in Denmark the same year.
Thelonious Monk- Live in Norway & Denmark ’66
Because of the double sessions we get two versions of Lulu’s Back In Town (but they are equally interesting). Featured also are Blue Monk, Don’t Blame Me (piano only on this one), Epistrophy and Round Midnight.
12/13/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Billy Cobham: – World Of Rhythm, Live in Lugano, Italy (1983)
Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter, bass, and Billy Cobham recorded live at Palazzo Del Congressi, Lugano Italy, on January 26, 1983. The group perform as a trio and in solo performances as well. Continue reading
11/22/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson performs at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 15, 1987. The full concert was filmed live for television. Continue reading
11/15/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Ray Charles – Newport Jazz Festival 1960 (Full Concert)
A soul music icon, Ray Charles was equally conversant in jazz, as he often showcased in the early part of his career. Charles brought his stellar band back to Newport in 1960 for George Wein’s annual clambake and turned in another electrifying performance that easily straddled the jazz and R&B worlds. Continue reading
