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Jazz Legends – Limited Collector's Edition

Sarah Vaughan | Carl Shroader piano | John Giannelli bass | Jimmy Cobb drums | Count Basie piano | Snooky Young trumpet | Frank Wess flute | Joe Williams voice | Joe Newman trumpet | Eddie Jones bass | Freddie Green guitar | Sonny Payne drums | Thelonious Monk piano | Charlie Rouse sax-tenor | John Ore double bass | Frankie Dunlop drums | Bobby McFerrin | Nigel Kennedy | Sibylla Rubens | Kroke | Kuumba Singers | Mari Boine | Bulgarian Voices Angelite | Vocal Sampling | Al-Kindi
Modern Jazz Quartet; Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig

Discover the magic of jazz with "Jazz Legends," a captivating DVD box set featuring iconic jazz concerts meticulously preserved from the archives of Belgium public TV. This limited edition collection is a must-have for collectors and jazz enthusiasts, with only 300 boxes available.

Sarah Vaughan and her Trio's 1974 Marni Theatre performance in Brussels, featuring classics like "'Round Midnight," is a highlight. Count Basie's intimate 1961 show at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi is a jazz gem. Thelonious Monk's improvisational genius from 1963, including "Ruby, My Dear," adds depth. The Modern Jazz Quartet's fusion of classical, cool jazz, blues, and bebop shines in this 2-DVD set featuring performances from 1961, 1987, and 1992. As a bonus, enjoy "Spirits of Music" (2 DVDs) where 150 musicians unite world and classical music, led by Bobby McFerrin.

DVD 1: Sarah Vaughan and Trio, recording from 1974

DVD 2: Count Basie, recording from 1961

DVD 3: Thelonious Monk Quartet, recording from 1963

DVD 4 & 5: Modern Jazz Quartet, recordings from 1961, 1987, 1992

DVD 6 & 7: Spirits of Music, recording from 2002

Repertoire

Sarah Vaughn and her Trio: A Foggy Day in London Town; The Summer Knows; On a Clear Day; ‘Round Midnight; I'll Remember April; Over the Rainbow; I Cried for You; Rainy Days and Mondays; Sassy’s Blues

Count Basie: Who, me?; The midgets; Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You; Hallelujah I Love Her So; Lil' Darlin’; How high the moon; H.R.H.; A pack of bones; Blues in Frankie's flat; Whirly Bird; Midnight sun never sets; Old man river

Thelonious Monk: Monk’s Dream; Drums Solo; Criss Cross; Rhythm-a-Ning; Epistrophy; Evidence; Ruby, My Dear; Bright Mississippi

Modern Jazz Quartet: Rockin‘ in Rhythm; Echoes; The Kansas City Bricks; Django; Summertime; Backgroove; A Day in Dubrovnik; Three Windows; Alexander's Fugue; Adagio from Concierto de Aranjues; How high the moon 

Facts DVD

Item number
2068678
UPC number
880242686787
Region code
0
Picture format
NTSC 16:9
Sound format
PCM Stereo
Release
Total running time
430 mins
Subtitles
English, German, French, Spanish
No. of discs
7
Recording
1961-2022
Bonus
Spirits of Music with Bobby McFerrin (2 DVDs)