Trane and Sonny, two of the most important musicians in history, were friends. Bret Primack's film explores their unique relationship. For more Sonny, please visit his website, www.sonnyrollins.com
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Stompin' at the Savoy, from the 1958 TV program "The Subject is Jazz" where Billy Taylor explains Jazz improvisation.
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents "Bop" from "The Subject is Jazz," 1958. Interview - Cannonball talks about Charlie Parker. Music - "Round Midnight," and "Jeannie." Cannonball Adderley, alto saxophone; Nat Adderley, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Billy Taylor, piano, Music Director; Ed Safranski, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums
Video Courtesy Hal Miller
Doxy Records and the Universal Music Group present Sonny Rollins: "Road Shows, Vol 1," a compilation of live performances from the past three decades, and "In Vienne," a DVD produced at the 2006 Vienne Jazz Festival in France. For more Sonny: http://www.sonnyroll ins.com
EPK:
Bret Primack
http://www.jazzep k.com
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents an episode of Billy Taylor's' 1958 TV show, "The Subject Is Jazz," featuring Bill Evans, Tony Scott, Art Farmer, Jimmy Cleveland, Doc Severinsen, Ed Thigpen, Mundell Lowe, Eddie Safranski and George Russell.
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Groovin' High, a lesson in Jazz improvisation from Billy Taylor. From the 1958 television program The Subject is Jazz, featuring Billy, Ed Safranski, Osie Johnson, Mundell Lowe, Tony Scott, Jimmy Cleveland and Doc Severinsen.
http://www.billytayl orjazznet presents "Three Blind Mice," a lesson in Jazz improvisation from Billy Taylor. From the 1958 TV Show, The Subject Is Jazz, featuring Billy on piano with Tony Scott, Doc Severinsen, Mundell Lowe, Ed Safranski, Jimmy Cleveland and Osie Johnson.
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents The Subject is Jazz, Cool, featuring Billy Taylor, piano; Lee Konitz, alto; Warne Marsh, tenor; Don Elliott, mellophone; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Ed Safranski, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Live at Birdland, 1999 featuring Michael Brecker, David Liebman and Joe Lovano, tenor saxophones, Phil Markowitz, piano, Rufus Reid, bass and Billy Hart on drums.
Video Credits: Sonny Rollins, tenor saxophone; Masuo, Bobby Broom, guitars; Lincoln Goines, bass; Tommy Campbell, drums. Recorded October 31, 1982 in Prague.
Composition: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Billy Taylor playing Duke Ellington's Perdido along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.