To be young and carefree amid the blue waters and idyllic landscape of sun-drenched Italy in the late 1950s; thats la dolce vita Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) craves - and Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) leads.
Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones star in a tale about a mother in 19th-century Mexico who must team up with her estranged father to rescue her daughter from a savage Indian witch.
Renowned filmmaker Bruce Weber's Academy Award® nominated documentary follows the late jazz great, Chet Baker, across the US and continental Europe on what turned out to be the last tour, and year, of his life. Weber weaves together a fascinating visual portrait, complete with electrifying studio shots, rare performance footage, some of Baker's last recording sessions, excerpts of the young, chic Chet in early Italian B movies, plus candid interviews with friends, family, lovers, and the legendary musician himself. Frank and revealing, this stunning HD feature explores Baker's elusive, digressive nature, whilst celebrating his timeless talent; a man whose musical virtuosity, whether in his golden youth or premature old age, always shone through.
Jazz Icons: Chet Baker features two concerts by the foremost interpreter of the West Coast school of cool jazz. Filmed in Europe 15 years apart, these two shows seen together provide an overview of Baker's illustrious career. The first show is a haunting 1964 performance in a Belgian TV studio with a quartet including long-time sidemen saxophonist Jacques Pelzer and French pianist Rene Urtreger. Songs include the Miles Davis classic, So What, and the jazz standard Time After Time (a very rare rendition featuring Chet's Cool vocal style.) The Soulful 1979 set from Norway, with a trio featuring vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid, highlights the growth and maturity of this troubled but inspiring artist.
A 1985 video recording features legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker joined by Michel Graillier and Red Mitchell on piano and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse on bass. Also includes an interview with Baker.Legendary trumpeter Chet Baker has formed numerous quartets and worked with many artists, including Gerry Mulligan, Russ Freeman, bassists Carson Smith, Joe Mondragon and Jimmy Bond and drummers Shelly Manne, Larry Bunker and Bob Neel. His most prolific era was arguably was towards the end of his life in the late 1980s. His compositions included Chetty's Lullaby, Freeway, Early Morning Mood, Two a Day, So Che Ti Perder (I Know I Will Lose You), Il Mio Domani (My Tomorrow), Motivo Su Raggio Di Luna (Tune on a Moon Beam), The Route, Skidadidlin', New Morning Blues, Blue Gilles, Dessert, and Anticipated Blues.Tracklist:CandyLove For SaleTempus Fugue ItSad WalkRed's BluesNardisBye Bye BlackbirdMy Romance
Chet Baker's performance here is both fragile and passionate. Baker is joined by Van Morrison and reunited with Elvis Costello with whom he recorded Shipbuilding at Ronnie Scott's intimate English club. Chet recalls winning a spot with Charlie Parker's band at the tender age of 22 but humbles himself by confessing to a lifelong addiction to drugs. Tracklisting: 1. Ellen David 2. Just Friends 3. Shifting Down 4. Send in the Clowns (with Van Morrison) 5. If I Should Lose You 6. My Id
Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones star in a tale about a mother in 19th-century Mexico who must team up with her estranged father to rescue her daughter from a savage Indian witch.
The legendary jazz trumeter's last performance. Chet Baker's performance here is both fragile and passionate. Chet is joined on stage by Elvis Costello and Van Morrison at the world famous 'Ronnie Scott's' Club
Chet Baker: My Funny Valentine
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