Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra: Strive for Jive (DVD Clip)

This is a clip from the film "Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra: Strive for Jive." The film is the only full length live concert performance of Akiyoshi's 16 piece Jazz Orchestra, who were honored by being voted the No. 1 Big Band in Downbeat Magazine's Critics' and Readers Polls. The band maintains the classic Big Band feel while swinging with a sound all their own. The film showcases Toshiko Akiyoshi wonderful leadership as well the classic swing of her Jazz Orchestra, as well as interviews with Akiyoshi and principle soloist, saxophone/flutist Lew Tabackin. Whether playing the western bebop of pianist Bud Powell, the eastern folk forms of Japan, or the creative improvisations of the band's principle soloist, saxophone/ flutist Lew Tabackin, the vast influences and expansive repetoire add a richness and originality to Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchetra that is showcased and honored in this spectacular film."...one of our great musical institutions...absolutely amazing." - JazzTimesFor more information, to view our entire catalog, or to purchase the film, please go to www.view.com

Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: VIEWjazz

Length: 01:25
Rating: 4.31
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Tags: Akiyoshi  Band  Big  Concert  DVD  Jazz  Live  Music  Orchestra  Tabackin  Toshiko  view  

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