Product Details

• Actors: B.B. King
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, 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: S'more Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: January 16, 2007
• Run Time: 62 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000JJSL6M
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,933 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
He has reigned as the "King of the Blues" since the early 50's, yet B.B. King continues to wear the crown with dignity and class. Time has had no apparent effect on him, other than to make him more popular, more cherished and more relevant than ever. Over his illustrious career, B.B. King has released over 50 albums and defined the blues for a worldwide audience. From small town cafes to juke joints to the largest rock arenas, B.B. King has become one of the most renowned national and international stars of this generation. Over the years, B.B. has developed one of the world's most easily identifiable playing styles on his signature Gibson guitar affectionately named "Lucille." His precise and complex vocal-like string bend and his left hand vibrato techniques have become indispensable components of many rock guitarists including legends such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. B.B. has been able to effortlessly mix traditional blues, jazz, swing and mainstream pop, creating his own unique sound. As B.B. puts it, "When I sing, I play in my mind; and the minute I stop singing orally, I start singing by playing Lucille." All of these qualities and more are on display in this outstanding performance, recorded at the Trump Marina Hotel on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. B.B. delivers the goods on classics such as "Ain't Nobody's Business What I Do," "Why I Sing the Blues" and the immortal "The Thrill is Gone." This performance once again confirms that B.B. King is an American institution who deserves his rightful place among other American music icons such as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars B.B. King And His Band In The Early 1990s, April 11, 2007

By	Perry Celestino (Tahmoor, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This DVD was delayed in its release for some reason, but we are glad to have it. Material on the "Chairman of the Board of the Blues" is getting a bit hard to find. B.B. has had some recent releases such as "By Request" and "The Jazz Channel Presents" but they show an older, slower player who is still delightful, but not the man we have seen over the years.

This set is fantastic. B.B. is standing during the entire performance and he has the tight fantastic band he toured with for about 15 years. It features many great musicians including the dancing trumpet player and excellent bass player (Michael Dunston) and his nephew Walter King as the Musical Director. The show was filmed in Atlantic City in the early 1990s at the Trump Hotel. B.B. is in great form and goes through a selection of his most famous tunes such as "Why I Sing The Blues","Paying The Cost To Be the Boss", "Let The Good Times Roll" and "The Thrill is Gone". And also some less known ones such as "I'll Still Be Around" and "I'm A Poor Man But I'm A Good Man (an old Delta tune)".

This DVD is a must for Blues lovers. B.B. is now over 80 and this concert along with "Live At Nick's" and "Blues Master: Performances" are just about his best filmed work. His most interesting set is "Live In Africa" with a colossal Big Band (0ver 30 pieces) and Larry Carlton on second guitar. His interpretation of "Sweet Sixteen", to me, is B.B.'s best ever filmed tune. I have a rare clip from VHS of B.B. doing "Don't Cut Your Hair" at the Cafe au GoGo in NY in the 1960s-I wish we could get that one! Also his original TV performance on Jazz Casual PBS in the US is very worthwhile. Mr King is a musical treasure and more archival material needs to be found and released on him in his prime (we need the Fillmore concerts put out with everyone like B.B., Albert and Freddie King).

However, for now, this is a journey into the recent past with a healthier and younger B.B. King playing to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. The sound is good and the set is about 62 minutes.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding presentation!, February 22, 2007

By	Dee J. - See all my reviews

Frankly, I didn't expect much from this DVD release, since it was priced so inexpensively. But what a nice surprise to discover what must be one of B.B.'s better live shows! The sound is superb and the camerawork was great. B.B. was obviously in top form on the date this show was recorded ('90 or '91, I'm guessing). He sounds really good and has a very talented band, too. It's obvious that the audience was happy to become a part of the show on several of the tracks. Even if you're not a B.B. King fan, you should enjoy this concert.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BB IS THE KING, February 2, 2007

By	BILLYBOBUK (PLANO,TX) - See all my reviews

THIS CONCERT RECORDED IN ATLANTIC CITY, NO DATE GIVEN, BUT AROUND 1990 IS EXCELLENT. A TYPICAL BB SHOW FROM THAT TIME, AND HE IS STILL DOING IT TODAY AT 81 YRS OF AGE. SET LIST INCLUDES ALL THE REGULAR FAVORITES, RUNS FOR 62MINS, HAS GREAT SOUND AND VISION--IF YOU LIKE BB AND THE BLUES, THEN YOU WILL ENJOY THIS ONE. SUPPORT THIS DVD, WHAT ELSE IS HIDDEN AWAY IN THE VAULTS??