Let me take you back to your youth as you sat by your Victrola radio and listened to your favorite swing artists in between reports of how the Allied Forces were crushing Nazi Germany. What? You say you're too young to remember this golden age ? Well, the folks at Music Video Distributors have solved your dilemma by releasing a 4-cd set featuring some legendary jazz greats. Although this is a series, please note that all DVDs are sold seperately.The 4 artists placed under the microscope for the series are : Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and George Shearing . Using every possible bit of footage available , including both TV and movie appearances, The Swing Era DVD Series has amassed an impressive collection of performances, which would probably be nearly impossible to collect on your own. Cameos by legends such as Mae West , Billie Holiday, Mel Torme, Artie Shaw, and Louis Armstrong help round out the DVDs.
I realise that this may not be the typical Sea Of Tranquility reader's idea of a must buy, but if you're a collector of vintage musical performances; or if your parents were into the swing thing, this collection could make for a great gift.
The Swing Era DVD Series
- Count Basie
- Benny Goodman
- Duke Ellington
- George Shearing
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