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Born to swing
- Title
- Born to swing [videorecording] / Silverscreen Productions, Ltd. ; produced by John Jeremy.
- Publication
- New York : Rhapsody Films, 1973.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | VHS | By appointment only | VTH 1630 B | Offsite |
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- Description
- 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., b&w/col.; 1/2 in.
- Summary
- This documentary intercuts archival and live action footage and interview sequences with veterans of the Count Basie Band to pay tribute to the Swing Era. The Basie sidemen are joined by other musicians for an impromptu session at Jimmy Ryan's Dixieland in New York City. Recollections by drummer Gene Krupa, band leader Andy Kirk and producer John Hammond round out this portrait of the Basie Band.
- Subjects
- Credits (note)
- Producer, director, John Jeremy; commentary, Humphrey Littleton.
- Title
- Born to swing [videorecording] / Silverscreen Productions, Ltd. ; produced by John Jeremy.
- Imprint
- New York : Rhapsody Films, 1973.
- Credits
- Producer, director, John Jeremy; commentary, Humphrey Littleton.
- Performer
- Performers: Buddy Tate (tenor sax); Earle Warren (alto sax); Joe Newman (trumpet); Dicky Wells (trombone); Eddie Durham (trombone, guitar); "Snub" Mosley (trombone); Gene Ramey (bass); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Jo Jones (drums)
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- Jeremy, John.Lyttelton, Humphrey, 1921-Tate, Buddy.Warren, Earle.Newman, Joe.Wells, Dicky, 1910-Ramey, Gene.Flanagan, Tom.Jones, Jo, 1911-1985.Krupa, Gene, 1909-1973.Kirk, Andy, 1898-
- Branch Call Number
- VTH 1630 B