The Intimate Duke Ellington
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Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Starring: Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014381955125
Format: Color
Label: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2003-06-17
Running Time: 57
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2003-06-17
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Summary: Exemplary Duke
Comment: Speaking from the perspective of a musician, this might be the best jazz DVD I've ever seen. The camera work is certainly more than satisfactory, and Duke's performances (especially in the solo/duo/trio session) are outstanding. I would go so far as to say that these performances deserve to be better known.
Duke was probably my first influence as a jazz pianist, and I still learn a lot of lessons whenever I hear or see him play. The music on this DVD is entertaining to watch, but it also bears repeated careful listening.
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Summary: THE INTIMATE DUKE ELLINGTON
Comment: I WAS EXPECTING MORE OF THE BIG BAND. WHAT I SAW WAS GOOD, JUST WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SEEN MORE OF THE BIG BAND.
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Summary: Dated and not really that entertaining of a show
Comment: Okay, simply the fact that it is Duke Ellington gets three stars. That having been said, nothing else about this video merits any kudos. The lighting was bad (even for the day), the transitions between the tunes were boring, and it was an overall lackluster production.
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Summary: Ellington-Hodges-Strayhorn-Brown-Anderson-Gonsalves-ect
Comment: I have three Ellington dvd's and this is the only one in which I think that is a must have. The sound quality here is good, and to see Ellington's octet is quite an expierence. They perform ballads (mostly), and Johnny Hodges playing Billy Strayhorn's "Passion Flower" is memorable. Of other intrest is Paul Gonsalves playing "Happy Reiunon" , and Harry Carney playing "Sophisticated Lady". There is also a trio concert, where the sound is not as good, but Duke performs many rare songs, including "On The Fringe of a Jungle" (with a amazing drum solo by Rufus Jones) and a definitive piano trio version of Strayhorn's "Take the 'A' Train". a must
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Summary: How Amazing is Duke!
Comment: This DVD is an amazing display of what Duke and a few of his best known sidemen can do. Absolutely fabulous video that features the specialties of some of the best jazz musicians in history! Buy it now, and be happy later!
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Exemplary Duke
Comment: Speaking from the perspective of a musician, this might be the best jazz DVD I've ever seen. The camera work is certainly more than satisfactory, and Duke's performances (especially in the solo/duo/trio session) are outstanding. I would go so far as to say that these performances deserve to be better known.
Duke was probably my first influence as a jazz pianist, and I still learn a lot of lessons whenever I hear or see him play. The music on this DVD is entertaining to watch, but it also bears repeated careful listening.
Customer Rating:
Summary: THE INTIMATE DUKE ELLINGTON
Comment: I WAS EXPECTING MORE OF THE BIG BAND. WHAT I SAW WAS GOOD, JUST WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SEEN MORE OF THE BIG BAND.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Dated and not really that entertaining of a show
Comment: Okay, simply the fact that it is Duke Ellington gets three stars. That having been said, nothing else about this video merits any kudos. The lighting was bad (even for the day), the transitions between the tunes were boring, and it was an overall lackluster production.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ellington-Hodges-Strayhorn-Brown-Anderson-Gonsalves-ect
Comment: I have three Ellington dvd's and this is the only one in which I think that is a must have. The sound quality here is good, and to see Ellington's octet is quite an expierence. They perform ballads (mostly), and Johnny Hodges playing Billy Strayhorn's "Passion Flower" is memorable. Of other intrest is Paul Gonsalves playing "Happy Reiunon" , and Harry Carney playing "Sophisticated Lady". There is also a trio concert, where the sound is not as good, but Duke performs many rare songs, including "On The Fringe of a Jungle" (with a amazing drum solo by Rufus Jones) and a definitive piano trio version of Strayhorn's "Take the 'A' Train". a must
Customer Rating:
Summary: How Amazing is Duke!
Comment: This DVD is an amazing display of what Duke and a few of his best known sidemen can do. Absolutely fabulous video that features the specialties of some of the best jazz musicians in history! Buy it now, and be happy later!
Duke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist, arranger, prolific composer and leader of a timeless orchestra. On occasion he recorded with a small group from his orchestra or as a piano soloist, but Duke was rarely filmed in that capacity... with a few exceptions. On January 23, 1967, Ellington filmed two programs for Danish television. The first has him jamming with an octet taken from his orchestra, including such greats as altoist Johnny Hodges, tenor-saxophonist Paul Gonsalves, baritonist Harry Carney and trumpeter Cat Anderson. Highlights include "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," "Sophisitcated Lady" and "Jam with Sam." The second program puts the focus on Ellington's piano, in solo and trio performances that include "Lotus Blossom," "Mood Indigo," and a definitive version of "Take the 'A' Train." Always a modern and distinctive soloist, Ellington is seen creating brilliant improvisations full of strong melodies, subtle surprises and sly wit.
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