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#1 2016-03-21 04:45:20

Acton_Baby
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-Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Somebody has reposted the classic Arena 'Cool Jazz' documentary.
Catch it while you can as it'll get pulled due to licence issues in a few days/weeks...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JUSsm4rCFk

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#2 2016-03-21 04:47:58

Bop
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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Such a good doc..Graham Marsh is credited at the end I noticed.

 

#3 2016-03-21 09:16:47

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

The Oscar Peterson solo is out of this world.

"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#4 2016-03-22 04:36:34

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Here's another BBC doc that might be of interest...

1959 The Year that Changed Jazz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dou3aSZmEg0

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#5 2016-03-22 05:18:20

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Thanks for posting those, Acton - I'd never seen the Arena film before, really terrific stuff, a great example of how to "show don't tell"

 

#6 2016-03-22 05:28:26

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

^ a music documentary made by music fans, I wish there was more like it.
Does in an hour what the much lauded Ken Burns Jazz series failed to do in 3 hour long episodes,
I do love the Ken Burns films but the Arena doc is so succinct in addressing multiple threads with a single example, should be shown to media students in a 'Clockwork Orange' style ( eyes clamped open and played loud wink )

"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
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#7 2016-03-22 11:51:10

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

It really is a masterpiece. ..it just drifts about in front of you..the font they used has aged badly but everything else is perfect

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#8 2016-03-22 14:04:14

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
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#9 2016-03-22 14:24:31

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Are you trying to view it on your phone woof?

 

#10 2016-03-22 15:31:41

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
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#11 2016-03-22 15:34:16

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Try on a desktop... wouldnt let me on my phone (basically a tablet) but worked on the computer. There's an option on youtube where the uploader can restrict what devices the vid will play on

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#12 2016-03-23 02:35:46

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Vibe-Rations in Spectra-Sonic-Sound

 

#13 2016-03-23 03:02:24

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner

 

#14 2016-03-23 03:27:18

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Last edited by Acton_Baby (2016-03-23 03:27:52)

"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
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#15 2016-03-23 14:20:10

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
John Simons

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#16 2016-03-23 14:25:33

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

I agree that the Burns doc grows a bit tiresome on the Marsalis tip.  Still a crucial viewing for any fan of the genre.  Both of the aforementioned docs are far more enjoyable to watch.  I especially like the 1959 doc because of all the great Brubeck stuff, especially the part where he and Morello recount Desmond's storm-off-the-stage fit of jealous rage.

"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#17 2016-03-24 02:00:12

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

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#18 2016-03-24 03:54:16

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

I still think it's too narrow as an overview of the 'American Artform' and the last couple of episodes are really terrible.

The Arena docs do a much better job of creating an atmosphere and letting the musicians speak for themselves.

"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner

 

#19 2016-03-24 04:47:37

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

The Arena doc is a piece of art in itself.. I think it was deliberately done to feel like you were on smack

 

#20 2016-03-24 10:17:20

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#21 2016-03-25 02:24:16

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

I think it is best to judge the Burns documentary by what it is, not what it isn't. The episodes on early jazz are excellent and yes, later you get the impression the focus is too narrow, subjective and running out of steam and budget. But what you get is the jazz world according to the Marsalis and Crouch school of thought. Take and leave what thou will from it.

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#22 2016-03-27 11:15:04

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Re: -Cool Jazz- Arena documentary

Interestingly, this jazz world according to Marsalis has been discussed this very week on the controversial Steve Hoffman forum:

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/why-is-there-such-a-dislike-for-wynton-marsalis.513067/

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