{"product_id":"eddie-jefferson-in-concert-w-booklet","title":"Eddie Jefferson In Concert w\/ Booklet","description":"Eddie Jefferson In Concert DVD VIDEO MUSIC live jazz vocalese Richie Cole 1979  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Rhapsody Films \/ Eforfilms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1979 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eEDDIE JEFFERSON IN CONCERT W\/ BOOKLET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Featuring Richie Cole)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhapsody Films presentation; distributed by Eforfilms\u003cbr\u003eThe Jazz Showcase, Chicago — May 6, 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional DVD includes rare footage of the last performance by the King of Vocalese, the late great jazz vocalist Eddie Jefferson. Only two days after the filming of his live concert at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago on May 6, 1979, Jefferson was tragically shot to death outside of a Detroit nightclub. At 61, he was still performing with an exuberance and intensity that belied his years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe founding father of a singing style called vocalese – putting lyrics to recorded solos and performing them note for note – Eddie Jefferson's influence on jazz is still being felt today. He possessed an irrepressible swing feel, excellent enunciation, a strong percussive attack and an uncanny ability to duplicate even the most difficult instrumental passages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpertly accompanied by the great alto saxophonist Richie Cole and his quartet, Jefferson shines on 14 classic tunes from his repertoire including his groundbreaking vocalese work on \"Moody's Mood for Love\" and \"I Cover the Waterfront.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther highlights include his clever and humorous lyrics for \"Bennie's from Heaven\" and Miles Davis' \"So What,\" and his dazzling vocal gymnastics on the perennial standard \"When You're Smiling,\" and Dizzy Gillespie's \"Night in Tunisia.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis outstanding concert perfectly summarizes the career of one of the most exciting vocalists in jazz history. Jefferson threw himself wholeheartedly into the performance, imbuing each song with his legendary skills, infectious energy and charismatic personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeanine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNight in Tunisia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrane's Blues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Cover the Waterfront\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo What?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Got the Blues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen You're Smiling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Baby Has Gone Away\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody and Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow High the Moon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBennie's from Heaven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoody's Mood for Love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummertime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreedom Jazz Dance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEddie Jefferson – vocals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichie Cole – alto sax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Campbell – piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKelly Sill – bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel Spencer – drums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviews:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jefferson builds a program that gives a well-rounded view of his singing and writing.\" – Jim Miller, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is an extra-musical element involved in this report of a performance. It took place, two nights before Jefferson was shot and killed on a street in Detroit.\" – John S. Wilson, VIDEO REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rhapsody Films \/ Eforfilms","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":50394569965846,"sku":"120232","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2025819183416308scan.jpg?v=1755813143","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/eddie-jefferson-in-concert-w-booklet","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}