Stan Kenton Movies
- 2004
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From Storyville Films comes this collection of 1940s movie clips featuring musical performances by some of the biggest musicians of the swing era. Big Bands, Vol. 1: The Soundies includes such songs as "It's Been a Long, Long Time" by Stan Kenton, "Oh Marie" by Tony Pastor, "The Dipsy Doodle" by Larry Clinton, and more. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stan Kenton, Les Brown, (more)
This installment of Swing Era features such Stan Kenton numbers as "Southern Scandal," "It's Been a Long, Long Time," and "Jammin' in the Panoram." Released by Idem Home Video, the series includes classic performances by the some of the 20th century's most popular big-band artists. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 2001
The 1940s was a monumental decade for the United States. Amid World War II, economic recovery, and the start of the Cold War, American music provided a soundtrack to a generation. The Music Classics line from MPI Home Video attempts to offer the chance to relieve the era with a ten-volume series of restored film footage featuring performances by many of the 40's most revered artists. Wrapping up the series, Music Classics, Vol. 10 features clips of Duke Ellington, Lawrence Welk, Lorraine Page, The Slim Gailard Trio, Benny Goodman, and several others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The 1940s was a monumental decade for the United States. Amid World War II, economic recovery, and the start of the Cold War, American music provided a soundtrack to a generation. The Music Classics line from MPI Home Video attempts to offer the chance to relieve the era with a ten-volume series of restored film footage featuring performances by many of the 40's most revered artists. Syd Charisse, Johnny Long, Fats Waller, and Tommy Dorsey are just a few of the musicians features in this ninth installment of the series. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The 1940s was a monumental decade for the United States. Amid World War II, economic recovery, and the start of the Cold War, American music provided a soundtrack to a generation. The Music Classics line from MPI Home Video attempts to offer the chance to relieve the era with a ten-volume series of restored film footage featuring performances by many of the 40's most revered artists. Doris Day, Ozzie Nelson, Spike Jones, Count Basie, and Guy Lombardo are just a handful of the musicians who appear in this third entry in the series. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1987
The Swing era conjures up images of sophisticated ladies, debonair gentlemen, and the big bands who entertained them with a certain élan. This program is the second volume in a series that captures that elegant era on film, with a look at the big bands. This episode features the unforgettable voice of Nat King Cole, who made tunes such as "Route 66" and "Nature Boy" his own. The Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras and Woody Herman also play for the audience. Archival clips, photographs, and personal recollections of performers and fans recall the charm of this exuberant time in American music. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1986
See five shorts. Titles include "Symphony of Swing," "Artie Shaw's Class in Swing," "Artistry in Rhythm," "Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra" and "Buddy Rich and His Orchestra." ~ All Movie Guide
- 1985
The big bands continue to play in this series. Featured performances include "Limehouse Blues" and "You Go to My Head." ~ All Movie Guide
- 1985
A volume of great musicians and the music that made them great. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1960
Jo Stafford, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Charlie Barnet and Freddie Slack are among the performers featured in this collection. ~ All Movie Guide
