NEW YORK (VIEW Video) - VIEW Video, a producer and publisher of Music, Performing Arts, and other documentary programs, announced the July 20th release of two new Jazz DVDs, expanding their ever-growing and award-winning Jazz DVD Collection:
GEORGE SHEARING: LULLABY OF BIRDLAND & JOE WILLIAMS: A SONG IS BORN
GEORGE SHEARING: LULLABY OF BIRDLAND
George Shearing is among the most popular and respected musicians of all time. His splendid "locked hands" technique, coupled with a tender touch have made him one of the few pianists with a recognizable sound. An improviser with a flair for style and melodic elegance, many musicians have credited him with "opening up their ears to the beauties of tone."
Finally, see the legendary jazz pianist in his only full-length concert performance, magnificently filmed in 1991 at the beautiful Paul Masson Winery. Shearing's artistry is now captured forever, as he and bass sensation Neil Swainson caress the ballads of Rodgers & Hart and Hoagy Carmichael, and swing to the bebop of Charlie Parker.
DVD Bonus Features include Trivia Subtitles, Shearing Biography, Bonus Historic Video Performance, and Instant Access to Songs and Instrumental Solos.
JOE WILLIAMS WITH GEORGE SHEARING: A SONG IS BORN
Since his first hit Every Day I Have The Blues, as the singer of the Count Basie Band, Williams' vocal excellence and impeccable taste have resulted in the universal appeal that has won him a Grammy, numerous other awards and polls including the Downbeat Critics' and Readers' Polls.
Whether it's the blues, romantic ballads or contemporary music, Joe Williams has attained fame as a singer's singer. Performing with legendary jazz pianist George Shearing, this is a rare dream collaboration of two musical giants. At the peak of their musical powers in 1991, this is Joe's first concert DVD. Other musicians include Neil Swainson on bass and Paul Humphry on drums. DVD Bonus Features include Trivia Subtitles, Joe Williams Biography, Instant Access to Songs and Solos, and more.
GEORGE SHEARING: LULLABY OF BIRDLAND
55 mins plus multiple bonus features, color
DVD $24.98 VHS $19.98
Song Selections: Freedom Jazz Dance, Why Did I Choose You?, Isn't It Romantic, Estate, Donna Lee, Memphis in June, Lullaby of Birdland, and Moose the Mooch
Bonus Features:
George Shearing Biography
Trivia Subtitles
Bonus Historic Video Performance
JOE WILLIAMS WITH GEORGE SHEARING: A SONG IS BORN
57 minutes plus bonus features, color
DVD $24.98 VHS $19.98
Song Selections: Just Friends, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart, Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me, Blues in My Heart, Shake Rattle and Roll, A Child is Born, Muddy Water, Little Girl Blue, Tenderly, and many more!
Bonus Features::
Joe Williams Biography
Trivia Subtitles
Instant Access to Songs and Instrumental Solos
