Description

Masters of American Music: Satchmo Louis Armstrong - Louis Armstrong (DVD)

UPC: 880242570888

Product Features

Format: DVD
Series: Masters of American Music
Title: Satchmo Louis Armstrong
Featured Artists: Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Dexter Gordon, Doc Cheatham, Lester Bowie, and others
Running Time: 88 minutes
TV Format: NTSC, 4:3
Sound: PCM Mono 2.0
Languages: English, Deutsch, Français
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview

Masters of American Music is an award-winning television series that celebrates the greatest innovators in jazz. This series traces the lives and works of master musicians who defined the course of America's classical music. From its birth in New Orleans to swing, big bands, bebop, free jazz, and beyond, the series explores the genre with sensitivity and unique depth.

Satchmo Louis Armstrong brings a new understanding and appreciation of the life and art of this legendary musician. Born at the turn of the century, Louis Armstrong revolutionized the world of music and became one of the world's most influential entertainers. This DVD features Armstrong's greatest performances from Hollywood feature films, on-tour footage, international TV appearances, and rare home movies spanning his career.

Interesting Facts

Historical Significance: Louis Armstrong was a living symbol of 20th-century American culture and revolutionized the world of music.
Award-Winning Series: Masters of American Music has received numerous accolades, including TV Program of the Year by Jazz Times and Best Jazz Documentary Program by Video Magazine.
Rare Performances: The DVD includes Armstrong's greatest performances from various sources, providing a comprehensive look at his career.
Notable Collaborations: The documentary features insights and performances from notable artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, and others.
Restored Content: Both the video and audio content have been restored and remastered to state-of-the-art specifications.

Track Listing

Songs Performed

What A Wonderful World
Hello Dolly
Sleepy Time Down South
Blueberry Hill
When You're Smiling
Mack The Knife
Sunny Side Of The Street
Shine
Dinah
The Blues Are Brewin'
And many more

Awards

1990: Umbria Jazz Festival, Italy, and North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands - Special invitation screenings
1989: Jazz Times - TV Program of the Year
1989: Video Review - Best Music, Jazz or Classic Pop
1989: Video Magazine - Best Jazz Documentary Program
1989: Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times - Best TV Program of the Year

Publishers

Label: Medici Arts, EuroArts Music International GmbH
Produced by: Toby Byron
Directed by: Gary Giddins, Kendrick Simmons
Written by: Gary Giddins
Photography by: Gérard Amocollen
Distributed by: EuroArts Music International GmbH
Co-production: Toby Byron/Multiprises, Taunus Film, Marith, CBS Music Video Enterprises, WNET/New York
Artwork & Editorial: 2009 EuroArts Music International GmbH