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Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set)

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    Available Date: 11/17/09

  • Join many of entertainment history’s all-time greatest performers and ensembles, gathered in this jaw-dropping assemblage from the Warner Bros.’ vault. This one-of-a-kind 11+-Hour, 6-Disc Coll... More

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Synopsis:

Join many of entertainment history’s all-time greatest performers and ensembles, gathered in this jaw-dropping assemblage from the Warner Bros.’ vault. This one-of-a-kind 11+-Hour, 6-Disc Collection of 63 Theatrical Shorts is your ticket to a golden age of melody and musicianship.

DISC 1:
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #1 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #2 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #3 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #4 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #5 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #6 (1932-33)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #1 (1933-34)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #2 (1933-34)
Ramblin 'Round Radio Row #1 (1934-35)
The Yacht Party
The Audition

DISC 2:
Yamekraw
Smash Your Baggage
That's the Spirit
Pie, Pie Blackbird
Rufus Jones for President
All Colored Vaudeville Show
King for a Day
The Black Network

DISC 3:
Eddy Duchin & Orchestra
Mills Blue Rhythm Band
Isham Jones & His Orchestra
Ben Pollack & His Orchestra
Dave Apollon & Co. in The Wishing Stone
Johnny Green & His Orchestra
Borrah Minevitch & His Harmonica Rascals
Red Nichols & His World Famous Pennies
George Hall & His Orchestra
Harry Reser & His Eskimos
Little Jack Little & Orchestra

DISC 4:
Jimmie Lunceford & His Dance Orchestra
B.A. Rolfe & His Orchestra in Off the Record
Leon Navara & His Orchestra in Sin-Copation
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra in Hi De Ho
Freddie Rich & His Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Larry Clinton & His Orchestra with Carol Bruce
Ray Kinney & His Royal Hawaiian Orchestra
Swing Cat's Jamboree
Saturday Night Swing Club
Larry Clinton & His Orchestra in The Dispy Doodler

DISC 5:
Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra
Artie Shaw & His Orchestra in Symphony of Swing
Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra with Betty Hutton
Frances Carroll & the Coquettes
Larry Clinton & His Orchestra with Bea Wain
Rita Rio & Her Orchestra
Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
Henry Busse & His Orchestra
Cliff Edwards & His Buckaroos
Woody Herman & His Orchestra
Skinnay Ennis & His Orchestra

DISC 6:
Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
Glen Gray & the Casa Loma Orchestra
Six Hits and a Miss
Borrah Minevitch & His Harmonica School
Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra
Jammin' the Blues
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Jan Savitt & His Band
Spade Cooley, King of Western Swing
Stan Kenton and Orchestra
Desi Arnaz & His Orchestra

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Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set)
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 14 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Entertaining (10), Original (9), Informative (5), Great cinematography (4), High production value (3)
Best Uses:
At home (10), Perfect gift (6), Adult viewers (5), Younger viewers (3)
Describe Yourself:
Movie buff (10), Casual viewer (4)
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I would like to return it
By KP from La Crescent MN on 1/11/2012
Pros:
Original
Cons:
Disappointing, I was expecting more band, Not What I Expected
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

only 2 out the 6 cds were even close to what I thought I was ordering. This was a Christmas gift for my husband who LOVES BIG BANDS and there was so little of big band music. He was disappointed because I could ony give him the order form on Christmas Day, which he was excited about, and then when the DVDS came and we started with nbr 1....well it was not at all what either thought it would be.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It is more than worth what I paid for it
By Rumrunner from Detroit, Michigan on 2/23/2011
Pros:
Entertaining, Excellent recordings, Original
Cons:
Better than I expected, Great sound for the day
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

I was hesitant to buy this. I was pleased with the sound and video for the day. I didn't know they could do so well in the early days. If Warner Bros. brings out more I'll be buying them.

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[0 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
What a waste of time and money!
By Dick from Mount Dora,FL on 7/15/2010
Cons:
Disappointing
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

I was expecting to see big bands and jazz. What I got were bands being put in embarassing situations surrounded by third rate acts that made the bands seem irrelevant.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
First Rate Transfers - Wonderful sopung
By Cl;ockwerk88Verified Reviewer from Keystone Heights, FL on 7/15/2010
Pros:
Entertaining, High Production Value, Original
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

I am a big band enthusist and these videos are a real treat - Great to see some of the musicians that you have only heard sing or play BUT no seen. Wonderful production and KUDO's to Warner Bros.

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Swing Bands DVD
By A Gift giver from Lakeland, FL on 7/12/2010
Pros:
Entertaining, Informative, Original
Best Uses:
Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

I bought the DVD as a gift for Mother's Day (belated) to my 90 year old Mother and got her to care about DVD more than an annoyance.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
More Vitaphone Shorts from the 1930's
By also mr banjoVerified Reviewer from Ann Arbor, MI on 6/25/2010
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography, High Production Value, Informative, Original
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

Between the Deluxe "Jazz Singer" set with hours of rare early Vitaphone shorts and this release with many more hours of later shorts there is a great deal of interesting entertainment from a largely forgotten era not to be had anywhere else. If you are interested in vaudeville, tap dancing, hot jazz this is where it is at. Hopefully someday the whole vitaphone series will be available for viewing. Great entertainment history. Many thanks to the Vitaphone Project for putting the record collectors and film restorers together. I have known about the shorts for years but to actually be able to watch them is a real treat.

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Historic and Entertaining
By mediamavenVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 6/19/2010
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Informative, Original
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, Perfect Gift, Younger Viewers
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

This is an excellent historical look at the Great Swing bands of the 30's and 40's. It would be a terrific introduction to the next generations of how music should sound.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
BIG BAND, JAZZ & SWING SHORT COLLECTION
By ALNACOVerified Reviewer from FORT LAUDERDALE, FL on 6/11/2010
Pros:
Entertaining, Great Cinematography, Original
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

IT'S FANTASTIC TO OWN CLASSICS WB'S SHORTS COLLECTIONS..NOT THIS ONLY, BUT SO MANY OTHERS.
THANKS WB, HOPE OTHER STUDIOS WILL DO THE SAME.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Hot Jazz!
By KarenVerified Reviewer from Baltimore on 6/11/2010
Pros:
Entertaining, Great Cinematography, Wonderful Music
Best Uses:
At Home, At Parties
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

This collection of jazz short subjects from the 1930s and 1940s (for the most part) is a wonderful time capsule of the popular music of pre-War America. The musical performances are very fine and its great to see the old film footage. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys big band music.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A fantastic assemblage of rare music.
By Jim the RunnerVerified Reviewer from Providence, R.I. on 6/7/2010
Pros:
Entertaining, Historical, Informative
Cons:
More music please, Should have 2nd vol ASAP
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, In The Car, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVD Set):

A great first set of music and acts but I'd like to see WB Archive put out a second set with more music and less talk.

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