Masters of American Music (Limited Edition / New Digitally Remastered)

 
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Masters of American Music (Limited Edition / New Digitally Remastered)

[ DV1 / Ovation Entertainment / 10 DVD Box Set ]

Release Date: Monday 6 December 2010

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Rated: M - Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993M Drug use

'Masters of American Music' is a multi-award-winning television series. As entertaining and memorable as it is educational, it's a must have for any true jazz / blues fan. The individual DVDs trace the lives and works of master musicians who defined the course of America's musical history. From the birth of the blues in New Orleans to swing, big band, bebop, free jazz and beyond - all of this rich tapestry is explored with sensitivity and unique depth.

The featured artists come to life through conversations with their contemporaries, exciting and rare live performances, period footage and vintage photographs, all of which have been meticulously produced.

Episodes:
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music / Louis Armstrong: Satchmo / Count Basie: Swingin' the Blues / Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul / John Coltrane: The World According to John Coltrane / Billie Holiday: Lady Day / Thelonious Monk: American Composer / Charlie Parker: Celebrating Bird / Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One / The Story of Jazz

M - Contains drug references.

All Regions - Regular 1.33:1 / 4:3 Full Screen - PCM 2.0 Mono - Black & White - 676 Minutes - NTSC

Check out this excerpt from the "John Coltrane" episode, featured on 'Masters of American Music' (via YouTube).