ajf67 Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I was at a showing of Straight, No Chaser last night at the American Film Institute here in DC, and Rhapsody Films had a table set up with a number of their DVDs. Their site is here. They had a lot of different artists available. Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans, Mingus, Elvin Jones and others. I picked up a double feature of a Sonny Rollins live performance from 1973 in the Netherlands that also has a Ben Webster documentary called Big Ben: Ben Webster In Europe. I haven't watched it yet, so I can't report on its quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 (edited) The Ben Webster is really excellent - a fine bio and lots of insight into his time in Holland and Denmark and the expat life. I have a video taken from a 1980s TV showing (I think it is called 'Ben Webster - The Beauty and the Brute') which has lots of excerpts from this documentary feature (interviews with the Dutch landlady etc). 'Beauty and the Brute' runs about 80-90 minutes I think (my tape runs out before the end ). Recommended ! I've actually got two of these Rhapsody DVDs on order from Amazon UK. The 'Sonny Criss LA All Stars' (which has had rave mention on a previous thread) and the film based on Bird's last few months with the Mal Waldron soundtrack. I'll likely order more, starting with Jaki Byard/Elvin Jones. Should get the first 2 over the next few days. The new releases look highly interesting - look forward to seeing them in PAL format shortly (hopefully). Edited September 17, 2004 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 That 'Mingus 1968' is worth getting hold of just for the sight of Mingus' eviction and the shotgun incident. I usually end up retreating behind the sofa when that is played.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I see they are selling a DVD of SWEET LOVE BITTER. Been waiting to see that film for a looooooooooooong time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yes, that's one of the ones I've just ordered. Looking forward to checking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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