Johnny O'Neal played the legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum in the award-winning film Ray. Director Taylor Hackford selected Johnny because he wanted an excellent pianist with chops as prodigious as Tatum's. Just view the trailer and see for yourself. O'Neal brings to this 2006 live Trio concert his tremendous talent and the experience gained during his years as leader and during stints as a member of the bands of Clark Terry, Art Blakey, Milt Jackson, and many more. Included is interview footage with O'Neal and with pianist Mulgrew Miller, who explains why he considers O'Neal one of the two greatest living jazz musicians of my generation. O'Neal's interview segments appear at relevant times between songs throughout the DVD. Johnny and bandmates perform a dynamic mix from The Great American Songbook, new standards, an original, and a gospel favorite: Just You, Just Me; Next Spring; Dreamy; Tight; Saving My Love for You; Intellectual Grease; Overjoyed; I Concentrate on You; Honeysuc
$2.99 |
Amazon Video on Demand
Posted: 1/25/2008
