Masters Of American Music: Sarah Vaughan

“The World According to John Coltrane,” “Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One,” “Count Basie: Swingin’ The Blues,” “Bluesland: A Portrait In American Music” This outstanding, award-winning documentary TV series is presented here in the form of remastered DVDs. “Bluesland” offers rare performances by such artists as Bessie Smith, Son House, Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy,” Jimmy Rushing, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker and B.B. King. This disc explores the genre’s wide sphere of influence and its many variations. Its stories are consistently compelling. The John Coltrane DVD depicts his growth into one of the jazz genre’s most inventive artists. The Sarah Vaughan disc takes us from her church roots to the Apollo to the world’s great concert halls. It captures the magic of her vocals. On the Basie DVD, many band alumni offer fresh insights into the creation of his toe-tapping, enduring music. The historic footage and lively performances on all four discs make them invaluable to any jazz aficionado.

Price: $25.98