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| Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux Presents Benny Carter '77 | 
 enlarge | Actor: Benny Carter
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 66792
Format: Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 55 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 801213905195
EAN: 0801213905195
ASIN: B0002P192G
Release Date: September 21, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
Norman Granz is one of the most important non-musicians in the history of jazz and no one has made a greater contribution to the staging, recording and filming of jazz concerts. This series of performances from the prestigious Montreux Jazz FestivalTM now makes a part of this legacy available on dvd for the first time. Benny Carter was a giant in the world of jazz from the late twenties until his death in 2003. As a sublime saxophone player he contributed to scores of recordings but was also a highly accomplished arranger, composer and bandleader. This 1977 performance has him accompanied by Ray Bryant, Jimmie Smith and Niels Pedersen on classic tracks such as Body And Soul and Here?s That Rainy Day.Three little words
In a mellow tone
Wave
Undecided
Body & soul
On green dolphin
street
Here?s that
rainy day
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Great DVD of a true jazz giant July 20, 2008
Benny Carter's long career in the jazz world made him
a true master of the art. He played, wrote, arranged,
led small groups, big bands, and done with class. On
this DVD he plays his alto sax, which he is a true master
of, but also picks up a trumpet and wows you. He stars
with Ray Bryant on piano, Jimmie Smith on drums, and Niel
Orsted Pederson on bass. Don't miss this one, it is great.
Another Classic July 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is another in the amazing series of Norman Granz concerts from the 1970's, which have been released on DVD. Benny Carter was a Jazz giant who was still playing until the age of 90. Here in 1977 (only 70 at the time!) he is captured at Montreux in great form.
He plays a set which consists mainly of standards:
Three Little Words
In a Mellow Tone
Wave
Undecided
Body & Soul
On Green Dolphin Street
Here's That Rainy day
As well as Jimmie Smith on drums, Neils Pederson is on Bass and Ray Bryant is on Piano. Other Jazz musicians called Benny Carter 'King' - watch this DVD and you will know why.
Montreux jazz classics: Benny Carter May 1, 2007
A fine concert by one of the legends of jazz, Benny Carter, blowing his alto sax (and occasionally trumpet) with the dexterity and soul just as he did 40 years earlier... Mostly playing well known standards, he gets a good rapport with the audience, which usually doesn't hurt a jazz performance...
One of the miracles of musical longevity in jazz, Carter is basically playing in swing style (with a beautiful and expressive tone on both instruments), and some occasional glimpses of modernity make this music mainstream jazz...
The rest of his quartet is also great, so this German/Suiss television document is highly recomendable (Carter is also an arranger and composer held in great esteem but that is not evident on this DVD).
It's only strange that this great an edition of DVDs does not provide the names of authors of the songs...
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