Arguably the most important figure in jazz history, Armstrong's career is traced from his early days up to his pop side and can be heard on this Columbia release. Includes recordings of him with the Hot Fives and Hot Sevens.

Summary: On the occasion of his 70th birthday, the organisers of the Newport Jazz Festival presented a special tribute to one of the great figures of jazz, Louis Armstrong. Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Hackett, Mahalia Jackson and other musicians joined in a salute to the master and this film features some of the highlights of the occasion. Louis Armstrong himself can be heard singing "Hello Dolly", "Pennies from Heaven", "Blueberry Hill" and "Mack the...

Released in 2003 and previously available only as an import, this debut album from Amy Winehouse proves to be one of the most original, honest, and brave to emerge in recent years. The first single, Stronger Than Me, has a contemporary soulful jazz-influenced sound. "***1/2 out of four...a sensation..."--USA Today. "...Uses sparse instrumentation to achieve a subtler, jazzier effect."--Billboard. "...Reconfirms her generous gifts as a singer..."--New...

The "Big Band Years" turns back the clock to a time when swing musicians ruled the radio and night clubs, bringing a joyful escape to Americans during one of the most turbulent eras in the nation's history. Among the legendary artists featured are Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Guy Lombardo, Sammy Kaye, Cab Calloway, and many more