A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Told in Count Basie's own words, this biography sheds light on the private and family life of the world-famous bandleader and pianist.
藉由未曾面世的私人录音带和档案影片,引领观众从路易斯阿姆斯壮的视角,洞悉他的人生故事。讲述他如何从音乐巨星成为民权运动家,进而成为世界知名艺人。
Clint Eastwood directed and hosted this final segment of the seven-part Blues documentary which was aired on PBS in the United States and then released on DVD. Eastwood has been a longtime fan of the piano and of blues and jazz artists. He once did a movie called "Bird" about jazzman Charlie Parker.
Here, Clint sits at the piano next to people like Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Ma...
A documentary on the Kansas City jazz and blues traditiion, featuring conversations with some of its greatest figures, present-day performances of some of their most famous numbers, and archive film of classic vintage performances.
HUGH HEFNER'S AFTER DARK: SPEAKING OUT IN AMERICA features a treasure trove of archival footage from Hugh Hefner's landmark TV series, Playboy's Penthouse (1 season, 1959-1960) and Playboy After Dark (2 seasons, 1968-1970).