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Dizzy Gillespie DVD
Dizzy Gillespie in Redondo A Film by Gary Keys Release date 6/21/11 Description: Gary Keys’ 1986 film capturing Dizzy Gillespie and band live in Redondo Beach, CA. The trumpeter/bandleader is in great form, leading his crack band through classics from various parts of his career. Filmed in Gary Keys signature style, with lots of […]
Review – Transformers Beast Wars: Season 1 DVD
Transformers Beast Wars Season 1 Shout! Factory Run time 600 minutes Release date 6/7/11 Description: Brace yourself to relive some of the most epic TRANSFORMERS battles and non-stop action adventures through the 15th Anniversary release of BEAST WARS. In 1996, TRANSFORMERS fans were introduced to this stunning saga between the heroic MAXIMALS and the evil […]
Count Basie DVD
Count Basie Then as Now, Counts the King Description: Jazz great William “Count” Basie comes back to life in this rich documentary, which traces the history of the pianist, composer, and bandleader over several decades. Filmmaker Gary Keys juxtaposes a roundtable discussion among old cats from the Count Basie Orchestra with recorded performances, including […]
The Secret History of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Secret History of Rock ‘n Roll The Mysterious Roots of Modern Music by Christopher Knowles isbn 978-1-57344-405-7 Pub. date 10/5/10 Description: Sex. Drugs. Loud music. Wild costumes. Dazzling light shows. These sights and sounds all describe a great rock concert or a hot dance club; but they were also part and parcel of the […]