Barney Wilen,
the rest of your life : "The life and times of
Barney Wilen, the legendary jazz musician who at age 18 was already playing with Miles Davis, and whom many called the “greatest European saxophonist.” Exiled to Zanzibar in the 70s, hero of
Loustal's cult comic strip,
The Blue Note, Wilen was as famous for his brilliant appearances as for his inexplicable disappearances. This film essay reconstitutes his rich, mysterious life even as it attempts to distinguish the man from the myth." (French, subtitled, 54 min)
Barney Wilen & Bud Powell - Autumn In New York ::
Cannes Film Festival 1958 ::
The Shadow of Your Smile ::
Recado ::
Mary Moor - Pretty Day
posted by puny human
on Feb 3, 2011 -
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Colette Magny (1926 – 1997) was a French
song writer, composer and
singer. Overlooked by the media because of her political engagement, she had success in the 1960′s with her blues-oriented repertoire and a big hit with her song “
Melocoton (and gum balls)” (1963). Gifted with a strong and melodious voice, she was one of the few
French singers at ease with blues and jazz. She sang the poems of great French poets (Rimbaud, Artaud, Aragon, Villon) as well as the repertoire of great blues and jazz singers (Bessie Smith, Billie Holliday) or her own, very creative, songs. Discover or rediscover the rich voice and soul of the great Colette Magny!
Basin Street Blues::
French Lullaby::
Rock Me More And More::
Frankie and Johnny::
House of the Rising Sun::
"Les Tuileries " chanson, texte de Victor Hugo::
more.
posted by puny human
on Oct 25, 2010 -
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