Cuba: Island of Music MVD Entertainment Release date 7/26/11 Description: The film is a behind-the-scenes look at Afro-Cuban music’s role in the daily life of Cubans. Filmmaker Gary Keys (Memories of Duke and Dizzy’s Dream Band) brings the audience into the heart and soul of Havana, through a vibrant mosaic of street musicians, big bands, […]
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Rio: The Party Comes Home Event with George Lopez
Those of you who already saw Rio when it was in theaters know how fun this movie is! Rio is rated G and is good family entertainment. It’s fun for the kids and also fun for adults. They’ve really created something special. August 2nd is the big day when you’ll be able to purchase Rio […]
Dizzy Gillespie DVD
Dizzy Gillespie in Redondo A Film by Gary Keys DVD 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 […]
Monopoly Disney Pixar Cars 2 Edition Board Game
Monopoly Disney Pixar Cars 2 Edition Description: Race to “real estate” victory with characters from the Cars 2 movie! Buy and trade cars in this fast-paced game to try to earn the most money. Speed your way around the board, build up monopolies and—if you’re the richest player at the end of the game—win! I […]
Count Basie DVD
Count Basie Then as Now, Counts the King DVD Release Date 3/22/11 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 […]
Duke Ellington DVD
Duke Ellington Reminiscing in Tempo DVD Release date 3/22/11 Description: Filmmaker Gary Keys crafts a compelling tribute to late jazz icon Duke Ellington in this companion piece to Keys’ 1980 documentary Memories of Duke, which combines unseen clips captured during the famed pianist and bandleader’s 1968 Mexican tour with footage and interviews shot at sister […]
