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Jazz Scene USA - Phineas Newborn Jr. and Jimmy Smith
Jazz Scene USA - Phineas Newborn Jr and Jimmy Smith
Actors: Phineas Newborn Jr., Jimmy Smith
Genres: Music Video & Concerts
NR     2001     1hr 0min

The two Jazz Scene USA episodes released here are perhaps the best of this short-lived 1962 series. Pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. created quite a stir in the late '50s, but mental illness kept him from being much of a presen...  more »

     
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Actors: Phineas Newborn Jr., Jimmy Smith
Genres: Music Video & Concerts
Sub-Genres: Pop, Jazz
Studio: SHANACHIE
Format: DVD - Black and White
DVD Release Date: 02/13/2001
Original Release Date: 01/01/1962
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1962
Release Year: 2001
Run Time: 1hr 0min
Screens: Black and White
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 3
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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A Perfect Gem Liberated From the Vaults ! ! !
Eddie Landsberg | Tokyo, Japan | 06/04/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was a great TV that hosted by Oscar Brown Jr. and produced by the late great Steve Allen. It only ran one season (1962), but was definitely groundbreaking - - It was distinguished just as much by the incredible guests that came and sat in the casual setting, as the incredible camera work. - -Though the sound is a bit crackly now and then and shows the era in which it was made, the opportunity to see Jimmy Smith and his trio in his prime playing "The Champ", "Walk On The Wild Side" and "Mack The Knife" alone is worth the bread - - in fact, the overhead and unusual shots of Jimmy in action is well worth the price... they're so good you can even see the chords he's playing, his draw bar settings, even his feet from behind the console ! - - Phineas Newborn plays "Theme for Basie," "Lush Life," "Oleo" and "New Blues." - - Its a miracle that a gem like this wasn't lost in the vaults forever... and hurray to Amazon for carrying it !"