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#19291: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-10-15, NBC, 25 min.
- Stan Getz
- Oscar Peterson
- Jo Jones
- Coleman Hawkins
- Roy Eldridge
- Nat King Cole
- Oscar Peterson Trio
- Jazz at the Philharmonic
- Flip Edwards
- Norman Granz
- Duke Phillips
- Illinois Jacquet
- Randy Van Horne Singers
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Nat King Cole sings, "Only a Paper Moon," "Sweet Lorraine," "With Your on my Mind," "Stompin' At The Savoy," Nat King Cole with Oscar Peterson Jr. "Tenderly." Norman Granz introduces some of the musicians from his, "Jazz At The Philharmonic" series. Ganz has just completed his 18th annual tour. Nat King Cole tells his audience that this is the first television appearance of, "Jazz At The Philharmonic." Opening is not archived. Otherwise complete.
1957-12-08, WCBS, 57 min.
- Red Allen
- Milt Hinton
- Count Basie
- Pee Wee Russell
- Jo Jones
- Gerry Mulligan
- John Crosby
- Big-Bill Broonzy
- Rex Stewart
- Vic Dickenson
- Nat Pierce
- Danny Barker
- Jimmy Crawford
- Jimmy Rushing
- Emmett Berry
- Coleman Hawkins
- Earl Warren
- Freddie Green
- Walter Page
- Billie Holiday
- Roy Eldridge
- Ben Webster
- Benny Morton
- Mal Waldron
- Jimmy Giuffre
- Jim Hall
- Ralph Pena
In todays one-hour telecast, outstanding jazz musicians demonstrate the basic jazz form, the blues, through playing, both solo and ensemble, and through singing. The music includes traditional and modern blues creations. Host / Narrator John Crosby intends to remain in the background as much as possible, letting the music speak for itself. November 3,1957 - February 16, 1958 Host television critic John Crosby presided over this ambitious Sunday afternoon one hour series, containing varied dramatic documentaries and musical presentations. Duplicate if # 6977.
1957-12-08, WCBS, 57 min.
- Red Allen
- Milt Hinton
- Count Basie
- Pee Wee Russell
- Jo Jones
- Gerry Mulligan
- John Crosby
- Big-Bill Broonzy
- Rex Stewart
- Vic Dickenson
- Nat Pierce
- Danny Barker
- Jimmy Crawford
- Jimmy Rushing
- Emmett Berry
- Coleman Hawkins
- Earl Warren
- Freddie Green
- Walter Page
- Billie Holiday
- Roy Eldridge
- Ben Webster
- Benny Morton
- Mal Waldron
- Jimmy Giuffre
- Jim Hall
- Ralph Pena
In todays one-hour telecast, outstanding jazz musicians demonstrate the basic jazz form, the blues, through playing, both solo and ensemble, and through singing. The music includes traditional and modern blues creations. Host / Narrator John Crosby intends to remain in the background as much as possible, letting the music speak for itself. November 3,1957 - February 16, 1958 Host television critic John Crosby presided over this ambitious Sunday afternoon one hour series, containing varied dramatic documentaries and musical presentations. Duplicate of #11086.
1973-11-05, PBS, 60 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Joe Williams
- John Mayall
- Helen Humes
- Earl Hines
- The Dave Brubeck Group
- Freddie Hubbard
- Ray Nance
- The Roy Eldridge Quintet
- Al Hibbler
Top names in jazz salute Louis Armstrong in a concert taped on July 4, 1973 in New York City. Included in this PBS Special salute are clips of Armstrong doing "Mack the Knife" and "When It's Sleepy Time Down South." Highlights and Performers: "Kidney Stew Blues"..............................Roy Eldridge Quintet "Basin Street Blues"..............................Dizzy Gillespie "If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight"........Helen Humes "Circadian".........................................Dave Brubeck Group "Summertime".......................................Freddie Hubbard "Blues on a Summer Afternoon"..............John Mayall, Grover Washington, and Roy Buchanan "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," "Swing That Music"...Al Hibler, Joe Williams, and Earl 'Fatha' Hines "The Man I Love"................Ella Fitzgerald "When It's Sleepy Time Down South"................Ray Nance and many other performers playing their JAZZ SALUTE to Satchmo, including short interviews heard of these performers stating why Louis Armstrong was so great and influential to others.
1973-11-05, KQUED, 57 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Joe Williams
- John Mayall
- Helen Humes
- Earl Hines
- The Dave Brubeck Group
- Freddie Hubbard
- Ray Nance
- The Roy Eldridge Quintet
- Al Hibbler
Top names in jazz salute Louis Armstrong in a concert taped on July 4, 1973 in New York City. Included in this PBS Special salute are clips of Armstrong doing "Mack the Knife" and "When It's Sleepy Time Down South." Highlights and Performers: "Kidney Stew Blues"..............................Roy Eldridge Quintet "Basin Street Blues"..............................Dizzy Gillespie "If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight"........Helen Humes "Circadian".........................................Dave Brubeck Group "Summertime".......................................Freddie Hubbard "Blues on a Summer Afternoon"..............John Mayall, Grover Washington, and Roy Buchanan "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," "Swing That Music"...Al Hibler, Joe Williams, and Earl 'Fatha' Hines "The Man I Love"................Ella Fitzgerald "When It's Sleepy Time Down South"................Ray Nance and many other performers playing their JAZZ SALUTE to Satchmo, including short interviews heard of these performers stating why Louis Armstrong was so great and influential to others. NOTE: Another version of this broadcast originally recorded and archived but with slight variations in sound quality. Complete, very enjoyable and acceptable...slightly discounted.