Description
Jazz Icons™: Bonus Disc - Series 2 DVD
Product Features:
- Artists: John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughan
- Series: Jazz Icons™ Series 2
- Format: DVD Video
- Duration: 36 minutes
- Region: All regions
- Audio: English, Mono
- Aspect Ratio: Black & White
- Label: Reelin' In The Years Productions, LLC, Licensed to Naxos
- Release Year: 2007
- Normally Not Sold Separately: Only available in the Jazz Icons Series 2nd box set
Overview
The Jazz Icons™: Bonus Disc (Series 2) offers an extraordinary glimpse into the world of jazz through performances by four of its most iconic artists: John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Dave Brubeck, and Sarah Vaughan. This DVD captures performances previously unseen, making it a true treasure for jazz aficionados and collectors alike. Released in 2007 by Reelin’ In The Years Productions, this series preserves pivotal moments in jazz history, including full-length concerts and intimate in-studio performances, beautifully transferred from original masters.
Quincy Jones hails this collection as a “musical time capsule”, invaluable for both cultural preservation and educational enrichment.
Interesting Facts:
- John Coltrane’s performance in Sweden (1962) features his stirring rendition of "I Want to Talk About You", showcasing his signature deeply emotional style.
- Dexter Gordon, known for his larger-than-life saxophone sound, performs "I Want More" during his 1964 show in Norway, an unforgettable moment in his long expatriation in Europe.
- Dave Brubeck performs "Unisphere" in Finland (1964), continuing his innovative approach to rhythm and melody, which had made him a household name in jazz.
- Sarah Vaughan, often regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in jazz history, delivers enchanting performances of "The Shadow of Your Smile", "What Now My Love", and "I Had A Ball" during her 1967 concert in Sweden.
This bonus disc contains performances that were not broadcast and remain exclusive to the Jazz Icons™ Series 2 box set, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Track Listing:
- John Coltrane – I Want To Talk About You (Sweden, 1962)
- Dexter Gordon – I Want More (Norway, 1964)
- Dave Brubeck – Unisphere (Finland, 1964)
- Sarah Vaughan – The Shadow of Your Smile, What Now My Love, I Had a Ball (Sweden, 1967)
Publishers:
- Reelin' In The Years Productions, LLC
- Naxos – Licensed exclusively for distribution
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