Armstrong, Louis

Summary: One of the world's best-loved performers, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, headlines this exclusive concert, performed and shot in Australia circa 1964. A five-piece band comprised of Billy Kyle, Arvell Shaw, Danny Barcelona, Trummy Young and Joe Darensbourg, backs up Armstrong, while singer Jewel Brown lends added vocal support. Selections include: "I Left My Heart in San Francisco, " "Sweet Georgia...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2008

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC LOU

Summary: The Newport Jazz festival of 1962 played host to some of the biggest names in the genre. Roland Kirk, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Joe Williams, and Pee Wee Russell were among the many performers, all captured on this incredible release.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Quantum Leap 2003

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Summary: On the occasion of his 70th birthday, the organizers of the Newport Jazz Festival presented a special tribute to one of the great figures of jazz, Louis Armstrong. Features commentary by Armstrong.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment 2008

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Summary: "Jimmy shows why he is still the uncontested king of the jazz organ. Highlights include blues jams 'Got my mojo working' and 'Sonnymoon for two,' the classic ballads 'Alfie' and 'Satin doll,' as well as a blinding 23-minute version of his showcase number 'The sermon.' "--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Reelin' in the Years Productions 2009

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC JIM