Edition |
Limited ed., newly digitally remastered. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Masters of American music |
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Masters of American music series.
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System Details |
DVD; NTSC, 4:3; PCM mono 2.0. |
Performer |
Performances by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong. |
Awards |
1995 - Swing journal: Best Music Program of the year. |
Summary |
A colorful tale of cross-cultural influences that produced a constantly evolving and enduring music is a rich weave of sounds, rare film clips, stills and interviews. Never before have the filmed comments of so many important jazz artists been assembled for one project, and never before has the history of jazz been told as vividly and with such attention to historic detail. |
Language |
English, French, Deutsch. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Jazz -- History and criticism.
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Jazz musicians.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Musical films.
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Added Author |
Seig, Matthew.
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Albertson, Chris.
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Byron, Toby.
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Saylor, Richard.
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Davis, Miles.
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Coltrane, John, 1926-1967.
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Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971.
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Taurus Film GmbH.
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VideoArts Music (Firm)
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Medici Arts (Firm)
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BMG Video.
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EuroArts Music International GmbH.
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Standard No. |
880242571588 |
Music No. |
2057158 Medici Arts |
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