Jazz DVD New Releases 2007

Essential Afrojazz

This DVD features some of the greatest contemporary Afrojazz artists including Ernie Smith, Sipho Gumede, Louis Mhlanga, Peter Nthwane, Moses Khumalo, Zim Ngqawana, Winston Ngozi, McCoy Mrubata, Steve Dyer, Gloria Bosman, Andy Narell feat. Louis Mhlanga, Unofficial Language, Paul Hanmer, Wessel van Rensburg, Sakhile, and Errol Dyers. This is a visual extravaganza from many artists. More...

Ella Fitzgerald - Legendary First Lady Of Song

Hosted by Nancy Wilson; Featuring Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, George Wein, and Anita O'Day. 

Ella Fitzgerald is profiled in a documentary built around an exclusive interview conducted with the late singer at her home in 1985. Additional interviews with such fans and contemporaries as Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, George Wein, and Anita O'Day. Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella was the most popular female jazz singer More...

Ella Fitzgerald - We Love Ella Tribute Concert

This show premiered on PBS on June 6th, 2007. The once in a lifetime event, taped on April 29th at the University of Southern California's Galen Center, was co-hosted by Natalie Cole and Quincy Jones as part of Thirteen/WNET New York's Great Performances series. Artists include Wynonna, Dave Koz, Ruben Studdard, George Duke, Jon Faddis, James Moody, Patti Austin, Take 6, Ledisi, Lizz Wright, Pasha, Dean Parks, Stevie Wonder, the USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra More...

Mimi Fox & Greta Matassa -
Two for the Road

Recorded live at the picturesque and intimate outdoor stage of Bake's Place near Seattle, "Two for the Road" highlights the great rapport these dynamic artists have together along with an all-star cast of the Northwest's finest musicians. "Two for the Road" is a terrific aural ride through some classic American tunes. More...

Richard Galliano - Piazzolla Forever

This is the first concert film release of acclaimed performer Richard Galliano, featuring music from his Piazzolla Forever CD, a tribute to the legendary Astor Piazzolla.
Galliano reworks Piazzolla’s music, playing accordion and its smaller cousin, the bandoneon, with passion and virtuosity. More...

Dizzy Gillespie  - Jivin' In Be-Bop

Orchestra members include Gillespie, Dave Burns, Elmon Wright, Matthew McKay, John Lunch, Taswell Baird, Gordon Thomas, John Brown, Howard Johnson, James Moody, Joe Gayles, Bill Frazier, Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Ray Brown, Joe Harris, Helen Humes, Kenny "Pancho" Hagood, and Freddie Carter as Master of Ceremonies.

Also featured is the Dan Burley - Johnny Taylor Duo. More...

Benny Golson - Whisper Not Tour

In this legendary, uncut concert performance, jazz icon Benny Golson performs alongside such greats as Art Farmer (in his last live video performance), Curtis Fuller, and Jon Hendricks. Benny's unrivaled career includes writing, performing on saxophone, and scoring music for film and television; he is truly one of Jazz music's greats! More...
Benny Golson - Tenor Saxophone; Art Farmer - Trumpet; Curtis Fuller - Trombone; Jon Hendricks - Vocals; Geoff Keezer - Piano; Dwayne Bruno - bass; Joe Farnsworth - Drums; Brian Lynch - trumpet.

Stephane Grappelli Live in San Francisco

Stephane's playing in this concert recording is better than than ever and the trio accompanying him is arguably his best group since those far away days with Django Reinhardt. The DVD was recorded live at Paul Mason Vineyard, Saratoga, California, 1982 and The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California, 1982. Performers include Grappeli, Diz Disley, Martin Taylor, and Jack Sweing, plus special guests David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Rob Wasserman. More...

Johnny Griffin plus Richie Cole & Alto Madness - Live At The Village Vanguard


This 1981 New York City Village Vanguard concert includes 3 tracks by the Johnny Griffin Quartet and 5 from Richie Cole & Alto Madness. More...