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Review: Jazz Icons - Series 3

Vinko — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:29:58 +0000

Don’t mean to toot our own horn, but here is a review from eJazz News by John Stevenson on Jazz Icons Box Set - Series 3

These wondrous performances highlight the individualistic artistry of canonical jazz figures such as Sonny Rollins, Oscar Peterson, Lionel Hampton, Nina Simone, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk…

… These deluxe-edition DVD’s also underscore a high degree of technical skill in the art of craft of moving image photography…

… not seen Oscar Peterson shows from 1963, 1964 and 1965 showcasing the late Canadian piano maestro in his prime…

… There is a bonus disc accompanying the boxed set that is described as a “treasure-trove” of great performances featuring two-short Sonny Rollins sets together with interviews…

AAJ: Third Series of Jazz Icons Debuts September 30!

Vinko — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:15:31 +0000

An article from All About Jazz

New series of Jazz Icons DVD’s features vintage unseen concerts featuring Sonny Rollins, Oscar Peterson, Lionel Hampton, Nina Simone, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, Rahsaan Roland Kirk…

… The running time for the DVDs range from 60 to 100 minutes. All seven Jazz Icons titles will be sold separately and as a deluxe boxed set with a bonus eighth disc featuring additional rare, never-before-seen, performances…

… Naxos… redefined how classical music is presented and marketed. The innovative strategy of recording exciting new Grammy nominated and Grammy winning repertoire with exceptional talent has enabled the label to develop one of the largest and fastest growing catalogues of unduplicated repertoire available anywhere…