Product Description Jazz and R&B singer Nancy Wilson, a Grammy and Emmy Award winner, gives a memorable performance with her flair for combining vocal refinement, elegance and emotional sincerity with dazzling panache. Filmed live from New York City's Carnegie Hall with a full string orchestra, this DVD concert performance not only showcases Wilson's unique blend of R&B, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Soul, and Gospel, but also includes two memorable duets with Carl Anderson, which made her the highlight of New York's JVC Jazz Festival.Vocalist Nancy Wilson's accolades are many. Throughout the years, the public, the critics, and her peers have rewarded her with great praise, numerous awards and a multitude of nominations. Her talents have enabled her to carve out a prominent legacy in the music world. Time Magazine noted 'She is, all at once, both cool and sweet, both singer and storyteller,' and the Washington Post felt compelled to comment 'Her intonation is faultless, her pulse sure, and her deft turning of a phrase emotionally convincing.' Wilson herself simply prefers to be called a Song Stylist.Besides the full string orchestra conducted by Masahiko Satoh, other musicians featured in this magical concert include Lew Matthews (Keyboards), John Williams (Bass), Roy McCurdy (Drums), Carl Anderson (Vocals), and Masahiko Satoh (Synthesizer).Selections include:1. Overture2. Dearly Beloved3. A Song For You4. The Way It Goes5. Folks Who Live On The Hill6. I Was Telling Him About You7. You Know8. How Glad I Am9. Guess Who I Saw Today10. First Time On A Ferris Wheel (with Carl Anderson) 11. Forbidden Lover (with Carl Anderson)DVD BONUS FEATURES:Nancy Wilson BiographyDigital Dolby Stereo AudioDigitally Mastered Audio & VideoInstant Chapter Access to Songs Review Flawless video, both technically and artistically! --JazzTimes MagazineThis program shows what a consummately charming performer Wilson can be. Elegant and commanding and backed by a string orchestra, the singer gives one lesson after another in vocal drama: from the pensive to the passionate… Even her between-songs patter has the flow and vibrancy of good jazz. --Billboard MagazineWilson is never less than superb on all the material she presents. Veteran Wilson listeners will enjoy the standards… and those unfamiliar with Wilson will be pleasantly surprised at how well she handles contemporary items… This video is encouraging evidence that Nancy Wilson's talent remains intact. --JAZZIZ Magazine P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor Vocalist Nancy Wilson s accolades are many. Throughout the years, the public, the critics, and her peers have rewarded her with great praise, numerous awards and a multitude of nominations. Her talents have enabled her to carve out a prominent legacy in the music world. Time Magazine noted She is, all at once, both cool and sweet, both singer and storyteller, and the Washington Post felt compelled to comment Her intonation is faultless, her pulse sure, and her deft turning of a phrase emotionally convincing. Wilson herself simply prefers to be called a Song Stylist. From the Back Cover With a unique vocal style that blends elements of R&B, jazz, pop, blues, soul, cabaret, and gospel, Nancy Wilson simply prefers to be called a "song stylist." Her accolades are many. Throughout the years, the public, the critics, and her peers have rewarded her with great praise and numerous awards and nominations. These include a Grammy, an Emmy, Entertainer of the Year, and winner of Best Female Vocalist by both of the prestigious Downbeat and Playboy jazz polls. But what really makes Nancy Wilson shine is her flair for combining vocal refinement, elegance, and emotional sincerity with dazzling panache. These talents have enabled her to carve out a permanent niche in the music world. V.I.E.W. Video is proud to present this great vocal communicator in a memorable concert with full string orchestra, direct from Carnegie Hall, a highlight of New York's 1987 JVC Jazz Festival. This one will have you asking for more. 52 minutes. Selections: Overture, Dearly Beloved, A Song for You, The Way It Goes, The Folks Who Live on the Hill, I Was Telling Him About You, You Know, Guess Who I Saw Today, First Time on a Ferris Wheel (with Carl Anderson), Forbidden Lover (with Carl Anderson), How Glad I Am. Lew Matthews, keyboards; John Williams, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; Carl Anderson, vocals; Masahiko Satoh, synthesizer; string orchestra conducted by Masahiko Satoh. See more
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