This documentary takes a look at the life and career of legendary jazz man William "Count" Basie, a pianist, composer, and...
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2008
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Judy Garland: Duets collects several television appearances by the singer in which she performs with fellow celebrities. The...
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2005
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From Kultur comes this documentary that looks at the Harlem Renaissance through the music that defined the era. Harlem...
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2004
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Art City, Vol. 2: Simplicity documents the studios and work habits of numerous modern artists including Robert Williams,...
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2002
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The 1940s was a monumental decade for the United States. Amid World War II, economic recovery, and the start of the Cold...
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1998
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A Great Day in Harlem is a wonderful documentary about a seemingly ho-hum subject -- the taking of a photograph. Even when...
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1995
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Bluesland: A Portrait of American Music presents a swinging look at the history and highlights of a rich musical heritage....
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1993
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One of the undisputed masters of Kansas City jazz, William "Count" Basie was among the greatest bandleaders of the swing...
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1992
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This vintage collection of great jazz moments include the Count Bassie Orchestra, Billie Holiday, Theolonius Monk Trio,...
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1991
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1991
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1991
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This video documents the evolution of jazz. It began in 19th century New Orleans, where the slaves first introduced the...
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1991
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The 1940s was a monumental decade for the United States. Amid World War II, economic recovery, and the start of the Cold...
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1991
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Review the history of black show-business. Music, dance and comic routines are featured in this six volume set. ~ Rovi...
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1991
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See swing hits from the 1940s. ~ Rovi...
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1990
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Storyville Films presents this series of short music programs, originally produced between 1941 and 1947. Called "Soundies,"...
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1988
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The Swing era conjures up images of sophisticated ladies, debonair gentlemen, and the big bands who entertained them with a...
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1987
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1987
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The Swing era conjures up images of sophisticated ladies, debonair gentlemen, and the big bands who entertained them with a...
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1987
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This video celebrates the lives and music of some of America's most talented jazz pianists. The program is hosted by...
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1987
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Popular African-American comedian Jo Jo Dancer is severely burned while free-basing cocaine. Producer/director/writer...
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1986
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1986
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Volume 2 of this 2 video set feature title and film selections from black jazz bands such as Hot Chocolate (Ellington 1941),...
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1986
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1985
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1985
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1985
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1985
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1984
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1984
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1984
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The first segment of this routine drama by Russian director Tatyana Lukashevich chronicles the early life of a blind musician...
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1984
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The legendary jazz musician Count Basie performs in his concert that originally aired as a special on CBS cable TV in 1981....
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1981
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This concert program by jazz performer Dianne Reeves captures moments from a number of early performances by the singer, and...
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1980
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This documentary about the history of popular music in America focuses on the evolution of jazz music that took place...
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1976
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Originally broadcast on CBS April 11, 1976, under the title The Original Rompin' Stompin' Hot and Heavy, Cool and Groove...
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1976
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This long-unseen concert film depicts the meeting of two - jazz giants: Count Basie and Oscar Peterson - at the Prague Jazz...
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Piano
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1974
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Turn up the volume and take a lively trip back to the swing-jazz era as Ella Fitgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and a...
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1972
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1968
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This musical performance video comes to you Live from Berlin and offers tunes like "One O'Clock Jump" and "All of Me," and...
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1968
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A video of Frank Sinatra performing with the Count Basie Orchestra. Frank sings these songs, among others, "Pennies from...
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1967
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1962
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Both director Frank Tashlin and his comic star Jerry Lewis dilute their comic talents to play for the kiddie crowd in this...
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1960
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Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock&roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the...
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1957
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The best-remembered episode of the shortlived CBS public-affairs series Seven Lively Arts, this program offers a copacetic...
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1957
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This television special, originally aired on December 8, 1957, offers performances from some of the greatest names in jazz...
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1957
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This video offers a feast of legendary musical acts from 1940's. Shot in the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, this film features...
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1955
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Filmmakers Joseph Kohn and Leonard Reed assemble this patchwork collection of kinescopes featuring such legendary musicians...
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1955
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1950
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1950
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This musical performance video features four shorts: "Band Parade," "Basie's Conversation," "Basie Boogie," and "Sugar Chili...
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1950
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1944
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In later years, director Vincente Minnelli would dismiss I Dood It as his worst picture, though a more deserving candidate...
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Songwriter
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1943
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Beverly Ross (nn Miller) is a would-be radio personality, but the closest she gets to being on the air is running the...
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1943
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1941
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1938
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