Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux Presents Clark Terry Sextet '77
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Artist: Clark TerryBrand: RED Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-22
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Movie Reviews of Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux Presents Clark Terry Sextet '77
Movie Review: Thank you mr. Granz
Summary: 5 Stars
Since it would simply be silly to disagree with previous comments, I would just like to add that it was a real joy and excitement to hear Terry's gentle interpretation of "God Bless the Child" (one of the least interesting Billie Holiday classical songs if you ask me). He treats it it gently as any other ballad and shows that sophistication sometimes overshadowed by his witty and ebullient side.
"Dona Lee" is another my favorite from this concert, a be-bop storm played as a fitting encore to an obviously high-energy evening (the song was originally credited to the Bird, but it seems to have been written by Miles Davis)... This international group is really cooking /FYI - Terry mostly plays flugelhorn and doesn't sing on this date/.
As a younger fan of classical jazz (I was still in kinder-garden in 1977)I have sort of inherited a puristic disdain for Norman Granz from earlier generation, but after several years of listening and buying the records of the sessions he originally produced (for Pablo, Verve and other labels) I must say I am greatfull for his great contribution. Although some of the sessions are a bit too spectacular, I have a hunch that it's true what some people say: many of the greatest jazz artists (Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, maybe even Clark Terry...) would have remained sadly under-recorded and neglected if it wasn't for Granz's efforts.
And even if I'm wrong in supporting that view, I'm truly greatful for great concerts such as this one. This is the first DVD from the series I have bought (actually, I have a CD that could be from the same concert as the "Basie Jam" DVD featuring Eldridge, Milt Jackson and Johnny Griffin), but it's probably not the last...
Incidentally, it seems that the CD "Pablo Jam" from Montreaux '77 contains most (maybe even all?) of the music from this DVD... If you want to own both that CD and this DVD, beware!
ADDITION from January 2009:
I've also bought Roy Eldridge DVD and seen Ella Fitzgerald DVD from this series; I think I'm gonna get me some more!
Summary of Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux Presents Clark Terry Sextet '77
This program celebrates Granz's pioneering legacy with a live performance by trumpeter Clark Terry at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977. Backed by a sextet comprised of pianist Oscar Peterson, bassist Niels Pedersen, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, guitarist Joe Pass, drummer Bobby Durham, and tenor saxophonist Ronnie Scott, Terry performs classic numbers such as "Minor Blues", "Pennies from Heaven", and "God Bless the Child".Track Listing:
1. Minor Blues
2. Pennies From Heaven
3. Samba De Orfeu
4. God Bless The Child
5. Sweethearts On Parade
6. Donna Lee
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