The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Live, lead by Artistic and Musical Director Dr. David Baker, set out to explore, present, promote, and perpetuate the historical legacy of jazz. The orchestra in-residence at the... more » National Museum of American History, celebrated "Jazz Appreciation Month" at Manchester Craftsmens Guild in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, giving five performances that were consolidated into this exclusive DVD. Special features include song introductions by internationally famous composer, conductor, performer, author, and educator, Dr. David Baker. MCG Jazz's (Manchester Craftsmans Guild) mission is to preserve, present and promote jazz. Since 1987, MCG Jazz has promoted the artistry of this great American art form through its multiple Grammy-award winning record label and its world-renowned concert series. Now Alfred Publishing and MCG Jazz are proud to bring the MCG Jazz experience to a wider audience through this innovative series of performance and master class DVDs. Songs: Almost Cried (Duke Ellington) Any Dudell Do (Bill Holman) Basie (Ernie Wilkins) Early Autumn (Ralph Burns, Woody Herman) Israel (John Carisi) El Camino Real (J. J. Johnson) Roll Em (Mary Lou Williams) Something For October (Benny Carter) Soon (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) The Jazz Connoisseur (Ernie Wilkins, Harry James) The Witching Hour (Quincy Jones) Theme For Terry (Bob Freedman) Ezzthetic (George Russell) Father Knickerbopper (Norman Tiny Kahn) Hoe-Down (Oliver Nelson) Le Sacre Supreme (Billy Strayhorn) Manteca (Dizzy Gillespie, Walter Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo).« less
Creators:David Dr. Baker, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Jazz Studio:Alfred Publishing Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 07/29/2008 Original Release Date: 01/01/2008 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008 Release Year: 2008 Run Time: 1hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English