At the Jazz Band Ball: Early Hot Jazz, Song and Dance From Rare Original Film Masters (1925-1933)

Own a piece of music history with the one-of-a-kind collection "At The Jazz Band Ball" (2000), featuring jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith all appear in the. Archival film clips and rare performances from the singers, musicians, bandleaders, and dancers from 1925 to 1933 are featured in this musical tribute to the best of the Jazz Age. A youthful Armstrong proves why he ruled this era with his jazz improvisations, while Ellington leads the legendary Cotton Club Orchestra. Bessie 'Empress of the Blues' Smith's only screen performance is included in the set, as well as the first filmed jazz solo, performed by Jack Pettis for Ben Bernie's Orchestra.