Product Details

• Actors: Clark Terry
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: September 24, 2002
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006FMBD
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,240 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

St. Lucia may not be the most likely setting for a jazz show, but this 84-minute concert by veteran trumpeter Clark Terry, recorded on that Caribbean island in 2001, is an absolute delight. The Kansas City classic "Moten Swing" and the Duke Ellington standard "Take the 'A' Train" reveal the influence of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, with whom Terry once played; but the trumpeter and his excellent quintet (alto saxophonist Donald Harrison and drummer Victor Lewis are especially good) also navigate more modern waters, including a take on Miles Davis's "All Blues" and Terry's own "Quicksand," a burning, bopping blues. Terry, whose use of a mute on his horn is one of his trademarks, is a swinging, sophisticated player; he's also an amusing raconteur (an 11-minute interview is the principal DVD bonus feature), and his own vocal tune ("My Gal") is downright hilarious. Jazz lovers are in for a treat. --Sam Graham

Product Description

An internationally renowned trumpeter and headliner for jazz festivals around the globe, Clark Terry began his career in the 1940s and worked with legendary greats such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington. His love of music crossed over into education, and as director of the Clark Terry Great Plains Jazz Camp and noted author of books on trumpet technique, he is often referred to as "America's #1 Jazz Educator." Now see up-close and live how this charistmatic performer's improvisation and love of jazz music always keep an audience enthralled! Tracks: Quicksand, Elijah, Motens Swing, Love Love Love, St. Lucia Blues, All Blues, My Gal, Take the "A" Train, Bye Bye Blackbird.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate, June 21, 2008

By	rayjazz (las vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This concert from ST. Lucia, is as good as it gets.
Clark Terry shows off his humor, wit, and oh, looks
so easy playing, that makes him a true master. This
guy is what made, and makes jazz such a beautiful
art form. His accompanment is just as good as he is.
Oh!, if only you could be there, this is very close.
Hats off to the producers of this DVD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Clark Terry - Live in Concert, May 7, 2007

By	Salvador Aguero Patiño "Salvador AP" (Mexico City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an amaizing disc.
I recomended for all the family who really are fan of jazz music
It's excellent.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Clark Terry...., March 23, 2007

By	S. Fisher "maestro-steve" (Toms River, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've always been a Clark Terry fan. He's a special player, and I wish more of his recording were available on CD, as I wore out most of my Clark Terry albums. I give the DVD 5 stars, as the video and recording qualities are real good. If I was disappointed in one area, that would be that he didn't play enough. Naturally, he does play on every track, and he has a very capable group that he gives way to, but I would have liked to hear him more. There is also a nice interview session with him in the "extras" part of the DVD, which I also enjoyed as much as the concert.