Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997)

[Jazz Kat]

I want this!! Where do I get it?

[Claude]

It was only released on VHS (NTSC). Probably hard to find now.

http://www.bluenoteeurope.com/album.php?mo...n=6&id=8559

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Note-Story-Mode...z/dp/630467063X

Edited October 28, 2006 by Claude

[Late]

It's good, but not great. I haven't watched it for a while, but I remember a fair portion of the program is devoted to Blue Note "today" — meaning, being remixed for the DJ/club scene.

Also, a somewhat annoying part of the documentary: whenever there's a full shot of an LP cover, the music rarely, if ever, is from that album. Might be confusing for those just getting into the label.

The best part, for me, was about 15 seconds of live footage featuring Sonny Rollins from 1965 (which has nothing to do with Blue Note, actually) — a trio concert with NHOP and Alan Dawson.

I'd say go for some of the Jazz Icons DVDs first.

[Jazz Kat]

Why is it so much money?

[Soulstation1]

wan't this on bravo or something a few years ago?

i've got it on VHS

[Jazz Kat]

Does anybody have it that can sell it to me, or something. I don't wanna say anything that's illegal, because that usually gets me in trouble. I just want to see this program.

[Raoul Duke]

It's been available a few times on DVD in Japan if you're willing to pay.

[Jazz Kat]

wan't this on bravo or something a few years ago?

i've got it on VHS

Sure! What do I got to do to get a copy or whatever?