Mel Tormé - 20th Century Jazz Masters (DVD)

Label: 20th Century Jazz Masters
Mel Torme, Jimmy Witherspoon, Carmen McRae, Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks & Yolanda Bavan
Total Time 120 mins.


This extraordinary DVD showcases four of the top, 20th century vocal ensembles, caught live on American TV broadcasts from the 1960s.
These magical episodes will transport you back to the glory days of jazz. One of the most legendary vocalists in jazz history, Mel Torme (1925-1999). Jimmy Witherspoon (1923-1997) was a versatile vocalist capable of excelling in the jazz, blues and R&B genres.
One of the greatest jazz singers of all times, Carmen McRae (1920-1994) was celebrated for her beautiful swinging feel, behind the beat phrasing, gorgeous ballads and inimitable vocal timber. One of the most exciting and important vocal ensembles in jazz, Lambert, Hendricks & Bavan picked up right where Lambert, Hendricks & Ross left off.