Three masters explore their roots and capture the full spectrum of the art of jazz...a display of lyrical sensuality and sizzling pyrotechnics.

HERBIE HANCOCK has developed a unique and versatile piano style and influenced all of pop music. Both he and Ron Carter were members of the legendary Mi...

With a unique vocal style that blends elements of R&B, Jazz, pop, blues, soul, cabaret and gospel, Nancy Wilson simply prefers to be called a "song stylist."

Her accolades are many. Throughout the years, the public, the critics, and her peers have rewarded her with great praise, numerous awards ...

Oscar Peterson: Music In The Key of Oscar traces four decades of the singular sound of one of jazz's all-time great pianists, from his early days as Montreal's teenage boogie-woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity with the groundbreaking Jazz at the Philharmonic... ...

THE LADIES SING THE BLUES, A BREATHTAKING ARRAY OF THE GREATEST BLUES AND JAZZ SINGERS

The "Ladies" who created an art form and sang their way into legend... a bygone era is recaptured in this filmed salute to the women who started it all... whose turn of phrase made musical history.

ONCE-IN-A...

ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM: AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE featuring Herbie Hancock, Shirley Horn, Tom Jobim, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Jon Hendricks, Gal Costa, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and others.

Setlist:
0:00 - Intro speech
1:59 - Once I Loved (Shirley Horn)
9:23 - Agua de Beber [The Waters of March] (Gonzalo Rub...

Jazz organist and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Smith playing "Midnight Special", a rarely seen live performance from 1980.

🎺 MUSICIANS:
Jimmy Smith - organ
Herman Riley - tenor sax
Ray Crawford - guitar
Kenny Dixon - drums

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
02:09 - Organ Grinder Swing
04:51 - It's All ...

Filmed live in Chicago, this performance showcases the trumpet-playing legend as the complete entertainer. The Founding Father of BeBop plays, sings and scats, dances and jokes with a joy and exuberance that light up the stage.

"Dizzy's infectious joy and irreverent humor made him a living symbo...

We are proud to present an exhilarating evening of music, recorded at the Queen Mary Jazz Festival. Featuring a half-dozen of the most masterful musicians in jazz, and the Master himself, this live performance captures the freshness, versatility and excitement that is the music of Bob James.

Six...

"This video is an exceptional document of the live performance experience; if Fela decides to run a second time for President of Nigeria, this should be a mighty weapon in his arsenal."
THE REGGAE & AFRICAN BEAT MAGAZINE

This extraordinary program features the most famous Nigerian musician and c...

This video features the fabulous one of the big names in the world of jazz, NEA Jazz Master singer Dianne Reeves and one of the most requested flute player, James Newton, and master koto player, who's able to unite Japanese classic music and jazz, mr Allan Iwohara.

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Int...

BENNY GOLSON: THE WHISPER NOT TOUR

A legend in every sense of the word, Benny Golson is one of a few jazzmen whose achievements as a composer equal his accomplishments as a saxophonist. This performance features far more than just the genius of Golson. Performing alongside Benny in this timeless...

Legendary Jazz drummer Elvin Jones heads this live, full-length concert entitled, Elvin Jones: Jazz Machine. Assembling an all-star band that includes Sonny Fortune and Ravi Coltrane, among others, Elvin plays with the thunderous power that reverberated throughout the Jazz community and influence...

Trumpet player Freddie Hubbard cemented a powerful reputation as a bebop and hard-bop player, but is also famous for playing on some of the most influential albums of the post bop era. Hubbard played the mellophone and trumpet working under local legends Wes and Monk Montgomery, before moving to ...

This exclusive presentation of the Modern Jazz Quartet's fortieth anniversary concert presents the signature sounds that have ensured the group's lasting legacy in the history of music. Filmed live in Stuttgart, Germany, the Quartet is accompanied by the lush sound of a full string orchestra.

P...

OSCAR PETERSON: THE LIFE OF A LEGEND tells the life story of one of jazz's all-time great pianists, a technical virtuoso and master of swing whose life has been shaped by his extraordinary talent and driving ambition.

We witness the triumphant musical renaissance of the Oscar Peterson Trio: Osca...

NEA Jazz Master Snooky Young and the Tonight Show All-Stars are featured in this particular episode with the well-known Broadway Musical 'Ain't Misbehavin', starring Mary Davis. Also featured in this show is the NEA Jazz Master pianist Dorothy Donegan.

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro by Phil Mo...

This concert gem features the Dave Holland Quintet at the height of their musical maturity, seamlessly blending passion and logic, spontaneity and group interplay with sparkling clarity. Each musician operates like a cog in the delightful engine of swing, syncing perfectly with the supple beats l...

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - OC Smith - Stormy Monday
07:29 - Phil Moore interviews OC Smith
07:54 - OC Smith - How Deep Is The Ocean
12:50 - Freda Payne - New York, New York
16:05 - Freda Payne - Someone That I Used To Love
21:07 - Freda Payne - I Cried For You
24:52 - Phil Moore int...

Immerse yourself in the captivating Dixieland jazz music of Barry Martyn's The Legends Of Jazz. This rare video concert performance showcases a timeless style originating from the early 20th century, exuding a fascinating and refreshingly vibrant sound that continues to captivate audiences to thi...

In this captivating video, we have the privilege of witnessing the performances of three exceptional legends from the world of Jazz.

Firstly, we have vibraphonist Red Norvo, a figure whose legacy in jazz is nothing short of legendary. His musical journey began alongside the Paul Whiteman Orchest...

A fully restored film and remastered audio concert performance of the NEA Jazz Master vocalist Jon Hendricks. Recorded live on a soundstage in Hollywood in 1980 for international television. One of the very first productions recorded in stereo.

🎺 MUSICIANS:
Jon Hendricks - Vocals
Judith Hendric...

A fully restored film and a remastered audio concert performance of vocalist Jimmy Witherspoon & guitarist John Collins. Much of the roots of Jazz can be traced back to the Blues. Just as Jazz developed from the Blues, Jimmy Witherspoon became known as "the" Blues singer and took off from there. ...

Enjoy a rare performance of OC Smith, a jazz singer who performed with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. OC is renowned for his hit records such as 'Little Green Apples.' This video also features a performance by Scatman Crothers, a well-known TV star, band leader and singer, recognized for his imp...

This concert features renowned vocalist Mark Murphy, a man who is not only a singer but also a superb vocal musician, known for his imaginative improvisation. He has recorded 31 jazz albums, and performed in Festivals, clubs, and concert halls worldwide.

Special guests, in a rare video performan...

This concert features renowned vocalist Mark Murphy, a man who is not only a singer but also a superb vocal musician, known for his imaginative improvisation. He has recorded 31 jazz albums, and performed in Festivals, clubs, and concert halls worldwide.

Special guests, in a rare video performan...

This show features the lead saxophone player from Count Basie's Band, Marshall Royal, who has been a featured artist on numerous top recordings and jazz classics. Additionally, we're excited to present one of the most dynamic singers of all time, Jeanne Moore.

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
02...

This video features the fabulous Jazz, Blues and Gospel singer Linda Hopkins, who won a Tony Award and starred as Bessie Smith in the Broadway show "Me and Bessie," which ran for more than 450 performances. Special guest Paul Smith, one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists was known for his lon...

Experience a fantastic performance by Freda Payne, a multifaceted artist who has traveled the world performing her hit records, including her major hit Band Of Gold. Not only is she a fine actress, having also hosted her own television show, but above all, she is an excellent highly respected sin...

A fully restored film and a remastered audio concert performance of Jimmy Witherspoon & Marshall Royal. Some of the roots of jazz can be traced back to the blues. Just as jazz developed from the blues, Jimmy Witherspoon became known as a blues singer and took off from there. Marshall Royal has pl...

Whether it's the blues, romantic ballads or contemporary music, Joe Williams has attained fame as a singer's singer. Performing with legendary jazz pianist George Shearing, this is a rare dream collaboration of two music giants. Hotter and cooler than ever, and at the peak of their musical powers...

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 to...

A fully restored film and a remastered audio concert performance of Maxine Weldon, a lady who finds the heart of every song she sings. Known as both a Soul and Jazz singer, as well as an actress, Weldon recorded two albums with The Jazz Crusaders,

She has performed in small clubs with standing ...

Enjoy a rare performance of OC Smith, a jazz singer who performed with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. OC is renowned for his hit records such as "Little Green Apples." Known for beautiful tone and fluidity of his vocals, he is equally at home with the Blues, Pop or Jazz.

This video also feature...

William Correa, more famously recognized under the stage moniker Willie Bobo, stood as an American percussionist in the realm of Latin jazz, hailing from Puerto Rican heritage. He defied conventional assumptions tied to Latino music, gaining recognition for his unique fusion of jazz, Latin, and r...

A unique performances by NEA jazz master guitarist Kenny Burrell and jazz vocalist Ernie Andrews from the TV Series Ad Lib.

Kenneth Earl Burrell (born July 31, 1931) is an American jazz guitarist known for his work on numerous top jazz labels: Prestige, Blue Note, Verve, CTI, Muse, and Concord. ...

"He is a superb stylist, a sophisticated performer who blends savoir faire and genuine talent in equal measure." - The Boston Globe

New York nightlife...the elegant Café Carlyle...Paris, London...Cole Porter, Gershwin, Sondheim...

This is the world of Bobby Short, the reigning monarch of the ni...

We are proud to present a superb live concert performance, recorded with eight cameras, of the Louie Bellson Big Band, where Louie Bellson lends his talents as leader, time keeper, soloist, composer and arranger.

Louie Bellson, the inventor of the two bass-drum kit, is famous for his memorable p...

Ad Lib represents freedom and creativity, which encapsulates the essence of jazz. The roots of jazz run deep, making it a primary influence in church music, akin to gospel. Two artists who emerged from this environment and gained fame as a duo are Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

🎵 Concert Setlis...

🎵 Concert Setlist:
In the Mood
Yardbird Suite
Parker's Mood
Four Brothers
Your Eyes
I Got Rhythm
Smashing Thirds
Smooth Sailing
Donna Lee
Waltz For Debbie
Crazy Rhythm
Michelle
Flight of the Bumble Bee

🎺 MUSICIANS:
Vladimir Zaremba: Leader, 1st tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet, and bass c...

See the legendary jazz pianist in his only full-length concert performance, magnificently filmed in 1991 in a state-of-the-art digital audio and video production at the beautiful Paul Masson Winery.

His artistry is now captured forever, as he and bass sensation Neil Swainson caress the ballads ...

We are proud to present "the Queen of cabaret and supper club performers" (Show Music) in the intimate surroundings of Cleo's in N.Y. One-on-one with you. No Cover. No Minimum. Just maximum music from "the grande dame of popular song." - John S. Wilson, The New York Times

The vocal artistry of M...

Jazz singer Dianne Reeves is one of the preeminent Jazz vocalists alive today. Carrying the legendary torch of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, the NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves embodies the long Jazz tradition while remaining distinctive and original.

In this classic performance from the DVD...

Watch the full concert of RON CARTER and ART FARMER at Sweet Basil in New York City!

Featuring Cedar Walton on piano and Billy Higgins on drums, this performance includes songs by Ron Carter and Art Farmer, as well as rare interviews with the musicians.

🎵 Concert Setlist:
0:00 - It's About Time...

Arkadia Concerts and V.I.E.W. Video are proud to present this exclusive fully restored film and remastered audio concert performance of the Gil Evans Orchestra, recorded live from Switzerland. Evan's trademark leadership of this star-studded big band has resulted in a video of rare quality and sp...

Enjoy a rare performance by the master blues singer Charles Brown. His music is a blend of blues, jazz, rock, and plenty of soul.

Featured in this episode is a guitar player whose playing has been heard on thousands of recordings. You might not recognize his name; he's a musician's musician: Mun...

Jazz icon Mel Lewis represents what American Big Band music is all about in this exclusive performance. The consummate professional, Lewis garnered 14 Grammy nominations and played with a sensitivity and feeling that propelled him into one of the Jazz world's best and most respected drummers, arr...

Restored vintage video clips from the 1940s when jazz was at its peak.

Cab Calloway - Minnie the Moocher
Martha Davis & Spouse - Martha's Boogie
Duke Ellington - The Hawk Talks (featuring Louie Bellson)
George Shearing - Conception
Count Basie - I Cried for You (featuring Helen Humes)
Lionel Ham...

Immerse yourself in a night of extraordinary music with performances by some of the most iconic and diverse artists in the jazz world, captured live at the renowned 'Days of Jazz' Festival in Germany. From the cosmic explorations of Sun Ra and his Arkestra to the unparalleled guitar mastery of M...

Don Cherry (1936-1995) crafted an extraordinary legacy by blending Bebop with Free Jazz and World Music. He rose to prominence in the late 1950s through his pioneering work with Ornette Coleman, whose avant-garde sound and unconventional compositional structures challenged jazz norms. Their colla...

Can a couple of drums have a conversation? The answer is an emphatic "YES" when they’re played by two all-star drummers like Billy Cobham and Louie Bellson. In this live concert presentation, the Louie Bellson Big Band delivers swinging melodic riffs while the two performers face each other, trad...