FREDA PAYNE with Jerome Richardson - Groove Merchant
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24m
A fully restored film and a remastered audio concert performance of Freda Payne, a multifaceted artist who has traveled the world performing her hit records. Known for her major hit "Band of Gold," not only is she a fine actress and the host of her own television show, but above all, she is an top-of-the-line Jazz and Pop singer.
Jerome Richardson, a highly accomplished musician, has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Having performed with illustrious big bands such as Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, and The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, he has not only showcased his versatility but also led his own quintet. Proficient in playing the soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and flute, Richardson was in great demand as a soloist, contributing to numerous recording sessions, television productions, and film scores.
🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Just The Two Of Us
05:49 - Theme From New York, New York
09:00 - Someone That I Used To Love
13:49 - Jerome Richardson - Work Song
15:21 - Jerome Richardson - Groove Merchant
20:46 - I Cried For You (feat. Jerome Richardson)
🎺 MUSICIANS:
Freda Payne - Vocals
Jerome Richardson - Flute / Tenor Sax
Larry Nash - Piano
Phil More - Piano (on I Cried For You)
John Heard - Bass
Harlod Jones - Drums
⏱️ DURATION: 24.42 minutes
⏺️ WHO IS ARKADIA CONCERTS?
Arkadia Concerts is a branch of the Award-Winning Record and Video labels, Arkadia Records & VIEW, offering the very best in Jazz, Pop, World Music and Performing Arts since 1981. We are proud that no less than 51 NEA Jazz Masters have recorded on our Arkadia Records labels.
⏺️ WHAT IS AD LIB?
The Ad Lib Series is a highly-acclaimed collection of 46 concerts presenting the best Jazz, Pop, and Blues artists showcasing their skills at the highest level. Seen on TV internationally and filmed in 1980 at the Charlie Chaplin Sound Stage in Hollywood, Ad Lib was the first musical television series recorded in Stereo
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