Diane Schuur & The Count Basie Orchestra

Starring:Diane Schuur
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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At the age of 71, Ray Charles hasn't lost a step musically. If anything, his performance has been honed even further to what can only be described as the distillation of musical soul. Taped at a benefit concert in Miami, Florida, this set documents Charles with a massive orchestra that he manipulates like a trio, with a solid sense of dynamics and fun. He mixes everything from country to city, from pop to blues, from Hank Williams to George Gershwin, and renders it all with that purringly gritty voice and economical keyboard work. For good measure, he works out on saxophone for one number as well. He also sings a pair of duets with Diane Schuur, "It Had to Be You" and "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To." --Marshall Fine

Description

The name Ray Charles stands for superstar worldwide. He is an icon in the music world, has a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, a bronze bust enshrined in the Playboy Hall of Fame, and has received fifteen Grammys, the Kennedy Center Honor, and three National Medals of Arts. In his fifty years in the music world, Ray Charles has earned the title "The Legendary Genius of Soul." In this benefit concert for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind from the James L. Knight center in Miami, Florida, Ray Charles performs all his classics, and delights the audience with a saxophone solo and a duet with special guest and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur. Songs: I Got a Woman, A Song For You, It Hurts To Be in Love, Georgia on My Mind, The Good Life, Your Cheatin' Heart, They Can't Take That Away From Me, It Had To Be You (with Diane Schuur), You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (with Diane Schuur), Till There Was You, Say No More, Blues For Big Scotia, If You Go Away, All I Ever Need Is You, Love in Three Quarter Time, America The Beautiful. 82 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Ray Charles-In Concert.......2007-01-30

I have always admired Ray Charles, but his performance here was far less than satisfactory. For example, when he sang, the words were slurred so bad that unless you knew the song, you had no idea what he was saying. The entire DVD was like this. I couldn't help but wonder if he was stoned during his performance.I sent it back and purchased a different DVD of a different artist.

Don't bother.......2005-05-13

Some people have complained that the sound is turned down too much on this DVD. After watching it, I wonder if they did it on purpose.
Ray Charles is in great spirits at this concert but certainly not in great voice.
The orchestra is great and Ray could certainly still play the piano just fine but his singing is pretty bad.
Diane Shur, who guest stars on two songs is very good but if you're going to get this DVD for her, you might as well get her own DVD.
Anyway, get some other Ray Charles DVD instead.

Magical and Marvelous.......2005-05-08

This may be the concert of a lifetime. A 73 year old artist who is in his "prime". The riches of Rays' vocal interpretation, as well as his spiritual commitment to each song, makes this a rare offering. Here is an old, seasoned veteran that uses all his tricks without overstatement at any level.
The stunning orchestra and beautiful lighting, set an impressive and unforgettable scene.
For those who know Ray's life, the songs are an articulation of the high and low moments of his career. "This Songs for You" is filled with pathos. One senses Ray singing it to his wife. In many ways, this offering is his final testament.
For those who know the young Ray, this offering of the older Ray will distance them from that immature and searcing voice, and make them wish for more of the old Ray. Wow. Buy two. One to play, and one to keep for your grandchildren.

A great artist, but the concert is a bit too bland for me........2005-03-17

I sort of agree with the reviewer who was forced to use the word "blah." The musical numbers aren't those I'd prefer to see/hear again. Even the version of "Georgia" is a bit bland. The CD from the film "Ray" is great, by the way - it has a lot of great Ray Charles - the original recordings. I'm also looking forward to another DVD of Ray Charles that I bought - haven't seen that yet, though.

Not the Ray I knew.......2005-03-16

I'm sorta at a loss with this concert. First off, the sound is only dolby 2.0 ... not what I was expecting for a DVD released this recently. Secondly, Ray seems a little out of it ... I had to strain to hear the words to several of the songs. I found several of the songs simply boring. Don't get me wrong .. I'm a huge fan of Ray. This concert just left me ... well ... blah.

Kenny Drew Trio / Diane Schuur - Double Time Jazz Collection, Vol. 2

Average customer rating:

Diane Schuur is amazing but......
Good value for money

Kenny Drew Trio / Diane Schuur - Double Time Jazz Collection, Vol. 2
Starring: Kenny Drew Trio , and Diane Schuur and the Count Basie O
Manufacturer: Eagle Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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RIT Special / Steps Ahead - Double Time Jazz Collection, Vol. 6
Diana Krall - Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival

ASIN: B0006A9IWA
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Description

KENNY DREW TRIO - LIVE AT THE BREWHOUSE: Track Listing: 1. In Your Own Sweet Way, 2. It Might As Well Be Spring, 3. Saint Thomas, 4. It Could Happen To You, 5. Hushabye

DIANE SCHUUR & THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA: Track Listing: 1. Splanky, 2. I Just Found Out About Love, 3. Until I Met You, 4. Travelin' Light, 5. Travelin' Blues, 6. Only You, 7. (I Caught) A Touch Of Your Love, 8. I Love You Porgy, 9. You Can Have It, 10. We'll Be Together Again, 11. Everyday I Have The Blues, 12. Climbing Higher Mountains, 13. Deedle's Blues, 14. Jumpin' At The Woodside

Customer Reviews:

Diane Schuur is amazing but.............2006-12-17

This jazz artist is phenomenal but the orchestra is on such an ego trip that they drown her out, song after song after song---shame on them! All of these horns blowing so loud and brash that you can barely hear the great Diane Schuur. On the other hand, Ms Schuur guest stars on a Ray Charles concert for the school of the blind,(also DVD) and Ray's gracious manner and his amazing orchestra steps lightly so that Ms Schuur may shine as the great singer she is! There has never been anyone like this woman since Ella FitzGerald. Wow!

Good value for money.......2004-11-25

Again, this item in the series of dvds is superb.
Nobody in their right mind can complain about getting to experience great jazz performances and as a bonus, value for money.

Diane Schuur & The Count Basie Orchestra

Average customer rating:

WHAT A BIG BAND, REALLY BRILLIANT !!!
excellent video
Excellent recording!
Diane Schuur & The Count Basie Orchestra

Diane Schuur & The Count Basie Orchestra
Starring: Diane Schuur
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

Jazz diva Diane Schuur reaches a career pinnacle in this stunning live performance with the legendary Count Basie Band recorded at A&M Studios on February 25, 1987. 51 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

WHAT A BIG BAND, REALLY BRILLIANT !!!.......2003-02-08

Very good perfomance. Quality of sound: great. Quality of image: great. Diane Schuur: great, sure. I like this DVD very much, so I give 4 stars. Not 5 stars because something is missing to be really excellent or special. But I don't know what's it, maybe the absence of Count or maybe the absence of some "young"-spirit/energy, or... However what a big band, really brilliant!!!

excellent video.......2002-11-23

One of the best jazz singers. Excellent quality. One of Freddie Green's last performances. The band sounds excellent, but doesn't swing like they used to with the Count.

Excellent recording!.......2001-02-15

The recording quality of this DVD is great. Yeah, i know, no 5.1 but the PCM is more than adequate. Now, the performance, just blow my mind. If u like big band jazz, this is the ONE!

Diane Schuur & The Count Basie Orchestra.......2000-06-15

I bought this title at YONGSAN Electronic Store in South Korea... $40...(-_-) but...No regret! Easily worth the price. HAHAHA ! I like a Jazz very much. I'm a fan of Diane Schuur! This DVD is... A must have for fans and non-fans alike! and...This is without a doubt a video any serious jazz enthusiast must have. Diane Schuur& The Count Basie Orchestra gives a great performance! Especially, I like "Until I Met You"..It's very good song ! Video&Sound is normal. but I recommend this title! I'm not ashamed to have this in my collection. Thank you..

ps. I'm sorry...I'm not speak English very well...because I'm korean^^

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