Results for "Video / DVD"

Jazzed Media Wins 2008 Videographer Award for Bud Shank Film

November 14, 2008

The international Videographer Awards, which recognizes excellence in the film and video industries, has honored Jazzed Media with a 2008 Award of Distinction for the documentary film Bud Shank “Against the Tide". The documentary film was produced and directed by multi-Grammy nominated and award winning filmmaker Graham Carter, founder of Jazzed Media. Jazzed Media produces jazz ...

Que up William Tell Overture "Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!"

November 12, 2008

“A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty 'Hi-yo, Silver, away!' “ The Lone Ranger rides again. The Lone Ranger could owe some of its popularity and longevity to the show's classic theme song: the finale to Rossini's “William Tell Overture." The theme music was the “cavalry charge" finale ...

One More Time: Three Little Bops

November 11, 2008

Sometimes comments about Rifftides pieces show up considerably after publication. We just got one from reader Dave Mackey about an animated cartoon we linked to on April 30, 2007. Bless the readers. We wouldn't have known about the cartoon if a reader hadn't sent an alert in the first place. The paragraph immediately below is the ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Paula West Sings "Nature Boy" and "Like a Rolling Stone"

November 9, 2008

This week, we spotlight some videos from singer Paula West, who will be in St. Louis on Saturday, November 22 to perform at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Some local listeners have had the chance to hear West before, as she came to town earlier this year for a ...

Extra Golden: "Obama" Stream

November 6, 2008

Extra Golden: “Obama" Stream Last year the half-Kenyan half-American outfit Extra Golden released Hera Ma Nono featuring the song “Obama." The track is praise and thanks for the then Chicago senator (with deep Kenyan roots) who helped the band gain visas to perform at a festival in Chicago. Now that Obama is the leader of our ...

Presidential Candidates Final Campaign Speeches

November 5, 2008

If Mos Def Were President

November 5, 2008

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Three from Miguel Zenon

November 2, 2008

This week, we take at look at some video clips featuring alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon, who's one of the fastest-rising young jazz stars to emerge this decade. Zenon will be in St. Louis next week to perform Wednesday, November 5 ...

Daniel Rinck Powerfully Energetic Gospel Jazz Musician's New Uploads Finally Available

October 30, 2008

DVD: Bill Evans

October 28, 2008

Bill Evans, Live '64-'75 (Jazz Icons). We see and hear the most influential jazz pianist after Bud Powell with four versions of his trio in concerts or television appearances in Scandinavia and France. In a slightly disjointed encounter, Lee Konitz is the guest on one tune. Otherwise, Evans is deep in conversation with his sidemen: bassists ...