VHS; hi-fi, Dolby processed. Based on the book of the same title by Gary Giddins. Featuring Louis Armstrong, vocals, trumpet, with various ensembles; Louis Armstrong's words read by Melvin Van Peebles ; Hattie Winston, narrator. A coproduction of Toby Byron/Multiprises in association with Taurus Film, Munich, CBS Music Video Enterprises and WNET/New York. CMV Enterprises: 19V-49024 (on container: 49024).
Summary:
With over a dozen of his classic performamces ranging from 1932 to the late sixties, Satchmo includes excerpts from Pennies from heaven, Betty Boop cartoon, Going places, Jam session, New Orleans with Billie Holiday, High society with Bing Crosby, and Hello Dolly with Barbra Streisand. Also included are live concerts with Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack Teagarden and the All Stars. The film also presents on-camera interviews with Arvell Shaw, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck and other musicians.
Series:
Masters of American music series
OCLC:
(OCoLC)148800311
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.