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'''''Legends of Jazz''''' with [[Ramsey Lewis]] was a 13-week, public television show, produced by the [[Chicago]]-based independent music entertainment company, LRSmedia and distributed by [[WTTW]]. It was first broadcast on public television stations in April |
'''''Legends of Jazz''''' with [[Ramsey Lewis]] was a 13-week, public television show, produced by the [[Chicago]]-based independent music entertainment company, LRSmedia and distributed by [[WTTW]]. It was first broadcast on public television stations in April 2006. The series was the first weekly network television [[jazz]] show in 40 years.<ref>''USA Today'', "Legends of Jazz" Refrain: Bring back a beautiful genre, April 13th, 2006</ref> The show was purchased by Savage Content on July 26, 2021. |
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Each themed episode featured intimate conversations and original performances by some of the world's leading musicians. [[Grammy Award]]-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis hosted the series, which was produced in multi-camera [[HDTV]] and Dolby Surround 5.1 audio. |
Each themed episode featured intimate conversations and original performances by some of the world's leading musicians. [[Grammy Award]]-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis hosted the series, which was produced in multi-camera [[HDTV]] and lossless Dolby Surround 5.1 audio. |
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==Episodes and guests== |
==Episodes and guests== |
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*The Golden Horns - [[Clark Terry]], [[Roy Hargrove]], [[Chris Botti]] |
*The Golden Horns - [[Clark Terry]], [[Roy Hargrove]], [[Chris Botti]] |
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*The Jazz Singers - [[Al Jarreau]], [[Kurt Elling]] |
*The Jazz Singers - [[Al Jarreau]], [[Kurt Elling]] |
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*The Great Guitars - [[Pat Metheny]], [[Jim Hall]] |
*The Great Guitars - [[Pat Metheny]], [[Jim Hall (musician)|Jim Hall]] |
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*Contemporary Jazz - [[George Duke]], [[Lee Ritenour]], [[Marcus Miller]] |
*Contemporary Jazz - [[George Duke]], [[Lee Ritenour]], [[Marcus Miller]] |
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*The Altos - [[David Sanborn]], [[Phil Woods]] |
*The Altos - [[David Sanborn]], [[Phil Woods]] |
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*American Songbook - [[Jane Monheit]], [[John Pizzarelli]] |
*American Songbook - [[Jane Monheit]], [[John Pizzarelli]] |
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*Latin Jazz - [[Eddie Palmieri]], [[Dave Valentin]] |
*Latin Jazz - [[Eddie Palmieri]], [[Dave Valentin]] |
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*The Tenors - [[Benny Golson]], [[Chris Potter]], [[Marcus Strickland]] |
*The Tenors - [[Benny Golson]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)|Chris Potter]], [[Marcus Strickland]] |
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*Brazilian Jazz - [[Ivan Lins]], [[Oscar Castro-Neves]] |
*Brazilian Jazz - [[Ivan Lins]], [[Oscar Castro-Neves]] |
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*The Killer Bs - [[Joey DeFrancesco]], [[Dr. Lonnie Smith]] |
*The Killer Bs - [[Joey DeFrancesco]], [[Dr. Lonnie Smith]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060708024019/http://www.legendsofjazz.net/television/ Internet Archive of Legends of Jazz official Web site] |
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*{{imdb title|0775371}} |
*{{imdb title|0775371}} |
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*[http://www.LRSmedia.net/ LRSmedia.net] |
*[http://www.LRSmedia.net/ LRSmedia.net] |
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*[http://www.ramseylewis.com/ Ramsey Lewis' Official Site] |
*[http://www.ramseylewis.com/ Ramsey Lewis' Official Site] |
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 8 November 2022
Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis was a 13-week, public television show, produced by the Chicago-based independent music entertainment company, LRSmedia and distributed by WTTW. It was first broadcast on public television stations in April 2006. The series was the first weekly network television jazz show in 40 years.[1] The show was purchased by Savage Content on July 26, 2021.
Each themed episode featured intimate conversations and original performances by some of the world's leading musicians. Grammy Award-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis hosted the series, which was produced in multi-camera HDTV and lossless Dolby Surround 5.1 audio.
Episodes and guests
[edit]- The Golden Horns - Clark Terry, Roy Hargrove, Chris Botti
- The Jazz Singers - Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling
- The Great Guitars - Pat Metheny, Jim Hall
- Contemporary Jazz - George Duke, Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller
- The Altos - David Sanborn, Phil Woods
- The Piano Masters - Dave Brubeck, Dr. Billy Taylor
- Roots: The Blues - Robert Cray, Keb' Mo'
- American Songbook - Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli
- Latin Jazz - Eddie Palmieri, Dave Valentin
- The Tenors - Benny Golson, Chris Potter, Marcus Strickland
- Brazilian Jazz - Ivan Lins, Oscar Castro-Neves
- The Killer Bs - Joey DeFrancesco, Dr. Lonnie Smith
- NEA Jazz Masters 2006 - Tony Bennett, Chick Corea, Ray Barretto
References
[edit]- ^ USA Today, "Legends of Jazz" Refrain: Bring back a beautiful genre, April 13th, 2006