Svend Asmussen Movies
- 2006
In terms of technical skill and performance, Copenhagen-born jazz violinist Sven Asmussen ranks among the best of the best - dexterous enough to draw instant comparisons to protégés Stephane Grappelli and Joe Venuti. A showman among showmen, Asmussen could hold an audience, rapt, in the palm of his hand. In the process, he worked with everyone from Edith Piaf to Fats Waller. This release actually consists of two programs featuring Asmussen - "The Good Old Days," an autobiographical treatment that intercuts fond reminiscences with archival footage, and "Music with Svend Asmussen," a feature-length compilation of performance clips headlined by the master musician, that extend back into the 1930s. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 1975
Several variations of the The Modern Jazz Quartet headline this jazz-themed concert release - a compilation with footage pulled from four separate gigs. The ensembles are headlined, in each case, by John Lewis, but feature a veritable all-star of guests such as bassist Percy Heath, pianists Marian McPartland and Bill Evans and bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen. Selections include "Billie's Bounce," "Winter Tale," "Lonely Woman" and several others. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- The Modern Jazz Quartet
Some of the biggest names in the history of jazz perform live in this concert film that captures some of the highlights of the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival. Released by Stroyville DVD, Monterey Jazz Festival 1975 includes such songs as "Woman (Shake Your Booty)" by Etta James and the Outlaws, "Ichano" by the Chuck Mangione Quartet, and "Billie's Bounce" by Bill Evans, Marian McPartland, John Lewis, and Patrice Rushen. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gene Norman, Akiyoshi-Tabackin Big Band, (more)
