2007-11-30
This compendium to the 2007 Ken Burn's 2007 PBS documentary of World War II drifts between the somber orchestrations of Aaron Copland and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra to the ripping 1942 fireball "Wang Wang Blues" by the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman. Count Basie & His Orchestra make you want to go-daddy-go in "Basie Boogy" while the Nat "King" Cole Trio's asks 'bout that jive in "If You Can't Smile and Say Yes." Unique score for the film features new works by an ensemble cast working on features composed and arranged by Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones contributes a heart felt track on the appropriately titled "American Anthem." Even if you didn't participate in Burns' 15 hour homage to the greatest generation of the United States, this montage will fit nicely in any reputable jazz collection. - Daniel J. GraeberDIZZY GILLESPIE ALL STAR BIG BAND
I'm BeBoppin' Too
TODD BISHOP GROUP
Little Played Little Bird
NOMO
Newtones
Dr. John Hair & New Connections
When The Spirit Gets You!
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
PONCHO SANCHEZ
PSYCHEDELIC BLUES
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