JIMMY WITHERSPOON Goin' Down Blues

Product Description 2 PROGRAMS OF THE ACCLAIMED AL LIB SERIES ON 1 DVD Legendary Blues singer Jimmy 'Spoon' Witherspoon, one of the premiere Blues musicians of the post-WWII era, is immortalized in this exclusive DVD. Remembered as a quintessential Blues Man, Jimmy Witherspoon had a style based in the tradition of the Big Band but he incorporated genres such as Jazz, Soul, Rock 'n Roll and R&B into his repertoire. As Seen On TV and hosted by renowned pianist Phil Moore (who also performs), this DVD features renowned guitarist John Collins, Jazz sax great Marshall Royal, and pianist Wray Downes, among others, along with Witherspoon's authentic, honest songs and emotional vocal styling that propelled him from his humble beginnings into a genuine musical icon. The Ad Lib Series, 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 with a Jazz flair. 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. Song Selection:Episode #151. Good Morning Blues performed by Jimmy Witherspoon2. Confessin' The Blues performed by Jimmy Witherspoon3. Roll 'Em Pete performed by Jimmy Witherspoon & Marshall Royal4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out performed by Jimmy Witherspoon5. Jitterbug Waltz performed by Marshall Royal6. Everyday I Have the Blues performed by Jimmy Witherspoon & Marshall Royal Episode #121. Money's Getting Cheaper performed by Jimmy Witherspoon2. Goin' Down Slow performed by Jimmy Witherspoon3. Goin' To Chicago performed by Jimmy Witherspoon4. T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do performed by Jimmy Witherspoon5. Roll 'Em Pete performed by Jimmy Witherspoon & John Collins6. Dearly Beloved performed by John Collins7. Till Tomorrow performed by John Collins8. You Got Me Runnin' performed by Jimmy Witherspoon & John Collins Featuring Musicians:Jimmy Witherspoon: VocalsWray Downes: PianoJohn Heard: BassHarold Jones: DrumsJohn Collins: GuitarPhil Moore: PianoMarshall Royal: Saxophone DVD BONUS FEATURES:Jimmy Witherspoon BiographyMarshall Royal BiographyAd Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)Digitally Mastered Audio & VideoDolby Stereo AudioInstant Access SongsDVD Recommendations Review Spoon's blues were classic, macho, tragic and vivid… When