DOROTHY DONEGAN: Pandemonium

This DVD featuring Jazz pianist Dorothy Donegan, as well as Jazz vocalist Spank Wilson, trombonist Buster Cooper, bassist John Heard, and drummer Jimmy Smith, is a wonderful showcase of the beautiful sounds that emanated from one of the world's truly original Jazz piano maestros. Donegan is primarily recognized for playing the boogie-woogie style of Jazz, as well as being the protege of, and successor to, Art Tatum. Known as a Jazz pianist, her classical background and eclectic musical taste helped create an impressive and flamboyant live act that had the ability to engross any audience. Honed in Chicago's vibrant music scene, her act consisted of her splendid blend of Jazz styles infused with Pop, Classical, Ragtime, Gospel, and Vaudeville, among numerous other genres. Her irresistible charm, vicious sense of humor, spunky attitude, and daring musical prowess all played a role in her individual persona and career.

The Ad Lib Series (hosted by renowned pianist Phil Moore), now available on DVD for the first time, is a collection of 46 concert TV programs presenting the best Jazz, Pop and Blues artists showcasing their skills in the Jazz & Blues arena. Seen on TV internationally, Ad Lib (filmed in 1980) was the first musical television series recorded in Stereo. Each DVD features 2 episodes of the acclaimed Ad Lib Series.

Jazz pianist Dorothy Donegan has played and recorded alongside a Who's Who of Jazz greats such as Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, and Dizzy Gillespie. Donegan was also an inductee into the American Jazz Masters Hall of Fame, a distinction bestowed by the National Endowment for the Arts. Since Donegan's death in 1988, when knowledgeable critics look back at her storied career in music, they are left in awe of both her charming personality and her musical virtuosity.

Song Selection:
Show # 23:
1. Pandemonium performed by Dorothy Donegan
2. Mixed Memories performed by Dorothy Donegan
3. Summertime performed by Spanky Wilson
4. The Last Days of Summer performed by Spanky Wilson
5. Everybody Gets To Go To The Moon performed by Spanky Wilson
6. Pennies From Heaven performed by Dorothy Donegan & Spanky Wilson

Show # 24:
1. The Lady is A Tramp performed by Dorothy Donegan
2. What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life performed by Dorothy Donegan
3. Sometimes I'm Happy performed by Buster Cooper
4. Nearness of You performed by Buster Cooper
5. Take The 'A' Train performed by Dorothy Donegan & Buster Cooper

DVD BONUS FEATURES:
Dorothy Donegan Biography
Ad Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)
Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
Dolby Stereo Audio
Instant Access Songs
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