Count Basie at Carnegie Hall

Count Basie at Carnegie Hall

Count Basie at Carnegie Hall
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Actor: Count Basie, George Benson, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett
Brand: Kultur
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Unknown; English (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-05-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: White Star
Product features:
  • COUNT BASIE - AT CARNEGIE HALL (DVD MOVIE)

Movie Reviews of Count Basie at Carnegie Hall

Movie Review: "It's Awfully Different Without You . . . Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
Summary: 5 Stars

"The real royal blood is a real small amount. We've got three royal cats: the Duke, the Earl and the Count. And their sound never stops and they play anything, but in swing, one is tops and that's Count. He is king." ~ Jon Hendricks ~

This Count Basie concert at the Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1981 is one of the most remarkable jazz concerts of all-time with the special appearances of his guest artists - Sarah Vaughan, George Benson, Joe Williams and Tony Bennett. It was nominated for a Cable "Ace" award for excellence and it was a tribute to the Count's 50th anniversary of his musical career.

This DVD, which runs 120 minutes, starts off with a biographical film tribute to the King of Swing, Count Basie, who was born in 1904 as an only child. By 1936 in Chicago, John Hammond, who wrote about jazz on a publication in England and the one who was responsible for the careers of Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin, discovered Count Basie while he was sitting in his car and listening to a radio station playing "One O'Clock Jump" by Count Basie and his Orchestra. And the rest is history.

Count Basie, whose greatest influence was Fats Waller, formed his 15-man orchestra that played in New York in the early 1930's. The greatness of his band was attributed to his being meticulous about picking his musicians and treated them with respect, warmth, love and affection. He had the world's greatest rhythm section back then.

The concert kicks off with an instrumental performance of "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Count Basie and his Orchestra and ends with his signature tune, "One O'Clock Jump."

To me, the most enjoyable performances are as follow:

"April In Paris" - vocals by George Benson who declared that Count Basie was his "musical father." He presents his awesome singing style and his talent in scatting.

"Moody's Mood for Love" - a beautiful duet by Sarah Vaughan and George Benson.

"Sophisticated Lady," "It Don't Mean A Thing" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" - by Tony Bennett whom Count Basie introduced as "one of the nicest guy I know, the wonderful Tony Bennett."

"I've been invited on dates
I might have gone but what for?
It's awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore."
~ "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" ~ Words & Music by Duke Ellington & Bob Russell

"Indian Summer," "Send In The Clowns" and "Fascinating Rhythm" - marvelously performed by Sarah Vaughan with her trademark of effortless singing and clever scatting. Count Basie introduced her as the Divine One.

"One O'Clock Jump" - features George Benson as he plays the guitar and scats.

"Well, All Right, Okay, You Win" - great vocals by Joe Williams, whom I always remember for his remarkable song "Heart And Soul" with George Shearing accompanying him on piano (Lullabies of Birdland: A Musical Autobiography).

"There Will Never Be Another You" - instrumental by Count Basie and his Orchestra

I strongly recommend this DVD not only to the fans of Count Basie but also to anyone who appreciate the big band sound and since this is one of the few televised performances recorded for CBS Cable Premiere Jazz Program, this DVD is a worthy addition to your collection of legendary jazz icons of all-time.

Summary of Count Basie at Carnegie Hall

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