Mel Lewis And The Jazz Orchestra (1982)

  
Format:  Mel Lewis And The Jazz Orchestra DVD 
 
 
New York-born drummer Mel Lewis modernizes the big band sound with The Jazz Orchestra, the group he formed with trumpeter and composer Thad Jones. Known for infusing swing with be-bop in his drumming style, Lewis leads the orchestra in this 1982 concert, performing an assortment of Herbie Hancock and Bob Brookmeyer charts. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
 
SKU: D85701
$17.99
Regularly $19.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
 

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