Jazz DVD New Releases 2007

Harlem Roots - The Big Bands: Volume 1

This DVD features 4 key band members: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, and Lucky Millinder. We see the swinging blues of Basie, the multidimensional beauty of Ellington's compositions, the gospel inflected strains of Sister Rosetta Tharpe singing with Millinder, and the high spirited rhythms of master showman Calloway. These short films here are known as Soundies. More...

Harlem Roots - Rhythm in Harmony:
Volume 3

The films included in this compilation are known as Soundies. Over two thousand of these films were made between 1941 and 1947. Using the best possible sources, engineers have painstakingly restored the Soundies in this program. Included is material by The Mills Brothers, The Delta Rhythm Boys, The Deep River Boys, The Charioteers, and Jubalaires. More...

Billy Harper - Live from Poland

Considered one of the premier saxophonists of the post-Coltrane era, Billy Harper’s unique, soulful approach to Jazz is on full display in this full-length concert, live from Szczecin, Poland. Performing at the Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of St. Jacob which is known for its acoustic splendor and Gothic brilliance, Harper showcases everything from Jazz, with his More...

Roy Haynes - A Life In Time

This 3 CD/DVD set not only tells Roy's story, it tells a thrilling story of jazz and all of its glorious changes. Featuring highlights of Roy's work as a sideman and as a bandleader, this one-of-a-kind collection brings together a plethora of history-making recordings. Featured are works with Bud Powell, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Ray Charles, Eric Dolphy, Thelonious Monk, Johnny Griffin, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Phineas Newborn More...

Christian Howes & The Horatio Icasto Quartet
Live in Madrid

Up-and-comer Christian Howes has wowed fellow performers and audiences alike with his explosive violin stylings, uncanny improvisations and a remarkable stage presence. Howes is just beginning to cast his signature sound and indelible echo onto the world of Jazz. Whether working alongside Jazz icons such as Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Billy Hart, and Dr. John or playing every important Jazz More...

Jazz Masters from the Guitar Show Vol. 1

The Guitar Show began in 1984 as a weekly television show on Manhattan Cable in New York City. The show was produced and hosted by Christian Roebling. All guitar styles were presented from Jazz to Rock and Folk to Classical. The list of guitarists that appeared reads like a who’s who in the world of guitar playing.
Featured are Pat Martino, Bill Frisell, Emily Remler, and Steve Khan. More...

The Guitar Show began in 1984 as a weekly television show on Manhattan Cable in New York City. The show was produced and hosted by Christian Roebling. All guitar styles were presented from Jazz to Rock and Folk to Classical. The list of guitarists that appeared reads like a who’s who in the world of guitar playing.
Featured are Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Tal Farlow, and Jack Wilkins. More...

Jazzin' the Black Forest: MPS

Jazzin the Black Forest documents the history of MPS, one of the most highly regarded jazz labels in all of Germany. In addition to charting the career of the mastermind behind the label, Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, the film touches upon some of the stellar figures who have recorded on MPS including Duke Ellington, Wolfgang Dauner, Ella Fitzgerald, Albert Mangelsdorff, Dave Pike, and Oscar Peterson. Featuring Interviews with George Duke, Albert Mangelsdorff, Wolfgang Dauner More...

A collection of Jones' TV performances. Bonuses: interviews, TV spots, CD. Comedic bandleader Spike Jones and The City Slickers were the original bad boys of music, directly influencing such iconoclasts as Frank Zappa, Ernie Kovacs, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Stan Freberg, and George Carlin. This 3 DVD collector's set includes a bonus audio CD containing 2 NBC pilot radio More...

Louis Jordan & his Tympany Five

Included are selections from 3 feature films: "Look Out Sister" with Louis Jordan, Aaron Izenhall, Paul Quinichette, Bill Doggett, William Hadnott, Chris Columbus, and James Jackson; "Reet, Petite, and Gone" with Louis Jordan, Aaron Izenhall, James Wright, Wild Bill Davis, Jessie Simpkins, and Chris Columbus; and "Beware" with Louis Jordan, William Davis, Aaron Izenhall, Joshua Jackson, Carl Hogan, Jessie Simpkins, and Eddie Byrd. More...