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Norman Granz Presents Duke: The Last Jam Session
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Norman Granz Presents Duke: The Last Jam Session
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by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
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Eagle Rock Entertainment presents "DUKE ELLINGTON AT THE COTE D'AZUR WITH ELLA FITZGERALD & JOAN MIRO/DUKE:THE LAST JAM SESSION" --- a true gem for classic jazz enthusiasts, Norman Granz Presents Duke: The Last Jam Session --- Granz captures this unique treasure that relays the toe tapping performances of Ella and Duke at Cote D'Azur. Intended as a vehicle to promote Ella, it became a rightly shared ticket when Duke Ellington and his band were signed as accompaniment --- Filmed in 1967 at the French Rivera venue, Duke and his boys are in fine form, as portrayed in this film begins with a brief monologue from Ellington himself and then proceeds to the Cote D'Azur stage for a light-hearted yet riveting performance --- Ella Fitzgerald joins the band and sings with soulful assurance that captures the hearts of all in attendance --- Bonus features on this disc include an introduction by longtime jazz music critic and analyst, Nat Hentoff, a vintage photo gallery, and another gallery of jazz-themed pen-and-ink art from David Stone Martin. Under the production staff of: Jacques Muyal - Producer Geoff Kempin - Executive Producer Terry Shand - Executive Producer Mark Fossitt - Production Coordinator Claire Higgins - Production Coordinator the cast includes: Duke Ellington - [Performer] Ella Fitzgerald - [Performer] Joan Miró - [Performer] Joe Pass - [Performer] Ray Brown - [Performer] Louis Bellson - [Performer] Scene Index Disc #1 -- Norman Granz Presents: Duke Ellington at the Cote d'Azur With Ella Fitzgerald and Joan Miro 1. Presentation by Nat Hentoff [3:59] 2. The Opener [4:28] 3. Such Sweet Thunder [3:54] 4. Medley [9:57] 5. Kinda Dukish [4:35] 6. The Shepherd [7:00] 7. The Old Circus Train Turn-Around Blues [7:25] 8. La Plus Belle Africaine [10:18] 9. Satin Doll [2:55] 10. Something to Live For [4:10] 11. Jazz Samba (So Danço Samba) [5:57] 12. Things Ain't What They Used to Be [1:00] Disc Two presents what would become the Duke's final jam session, filmed as he recorded numbers for his record, Duke's Big 4 --- Previously unreleased footage reveals Duke and his band, The Duke Ellington Quartet (including bassist Ray Brown, guitarist Joe Pass, and scat drummer Louis Bellson) --- This is a very intimate setting as one would say, you have a fly-on-the-wall view of the legendary jazz master laying down tracks with his musicians --- As a bonus feature, you'll find an interview with Duke's bassist, Ray Brown, in Ray Brown: 25 Years Later --- Although not on this gig, remember Ray and his pianist Gene Harris, who in my estimation was one of the greats behind the keyboard. Disc #2 -- Norman Granz Presents: Duke - The Last Jam Session 1. Opening Session [2:36] 2. The Brotherhood [6:41] 3. Just Squeeze Me [12:38] 4. Carnegie Blues [16:52] 5. The Hawk Talks [5:29] 6. Prelude to a Kiss [23:14] 7. Cotton Tail [8:45] 8. Everything But You [5:21] 9. Love You Madly [8:42] 10. Fragmented Suite for Piano and Bass [5:10] SPECIAL FEATURES: DISC ONE (1) 1. Nat Hentoff Presents Duke & Ella Photo Gallery 2. Portraits by David Stone Martin DISC TWO (2) 1. Interivew with Ray Brown: 25 Years Later Hats off to Eagle Rock Entertaiment --- strongly recommend this DVD to music lovers and all others who need to hear some great Jazz music --- Norman Granz, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, please stand up and take a bow for this well deserved rare gem you've given us --- this is a keeper! Total Time: 180 mins on DVD ~ Eagle Rock Ent 39069 ~ (3/18/2008)
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Norman Granz Presents Duke: The Last Jam Session
by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
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