Al Schmitt Movies
- 2003
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Independent filmmaker Mark Moormann directs the feature-length documentary Tom Dowd and the Language of Music. Shot on color and black-and-white16 mm film stock, the biography is a personal portrait of legendary recording engineer and producer Tom Dowd. The man himself is featured in a series of interviews from 1996 (the year he won a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) until 2002 (the year of his death). Filmed at Criteria Studios in Miami, FL, he is shown both at work behind the soundboards as well as reflecting on his memorable career. Other interview subjects include artists Ray Charles and Eric Clapton; record producers Phil Ramone and Arif Mardin; and surviving members of the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tom Dowd and the Language of Music premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Dowd, Ray Charles, (more)
Jazz pianist Diana Krall performs a stellar set of old standards and pop favorites in this home video, recorded live during Krall's 2001 European tour. Krall plays 17 songs, including "The Look of Love," "Cry Me a River," "A Case of You," "'S Wonderful," "All or Nothing," and "Devil May Care." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Diana Krall
During this music video, talented singer and guitarist George Benson entertains a Belfast concert audience with a few old standards before launching into some of his signature songs. He sings such hits as "Masquerade," "Give Me the Night," and "On Broadway." He also plays a number of demanding instrumental tunes. Jazz pianist Joe Sample and the BBC Big Band accompany Benson during several pieces. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
