- Actors: Benny Goodman
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Waterfall
- DVD Release Date: 1 Jan 1980
- Run Time: 52 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00028HC9C
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,980 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The information on the sleeve is somewhat limited and not quite relevant to this DVD, but the contents and music are just great. For those who are interested in the location of the concert it takes place in a small jazzclub called "Jazzhus Slukefter" in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, in 1981- (and it's not in "Tivoli, Sweden", as indicated by Amazon).
As mentioned in another Amazon review the first "improvisation" is "After you've gone", and it's a joy to listen to Benny Goodman interplaying with violinist Svend Asmussen.
Later the fine trumpetplayer Jimmy Maxwell joins in a fiery version of "Airmail Special", and it's amazing to hear the drive that Goodman is still able to perform in his solos.
(During the same stay in 1981 Benny Goodman also made a concert; this time in the Tivoli Garden's Concert Hall and with a much better backing group. Violinist Svend Asmussen was the special guest, and the other musicians were Philip Catherine (guitar), Claes Crona (piano), Mads Vinding (bass) and Bjarne Rostvold (drums)).
Whether this DVD is Goodman's last performance I don't know - I doubt it, even though he died in 1986 - but for any Goodman fan it's a MUST.
As mentioned in another Amazon review the first "improvisation" is "After you've gone", and it's a joy to listen to Benny Goodman interplaying with violinist Svend Asmussen.
Later the fine trumpetplayer Jimmy Maxwell joins in a fiery version of "Airmail Special", and it's amazing to hear the drive that Goodman is still able to perform in his solos.
(During the same stay in 1981 Benny Goodman also made a concert; this time in the Tivoli Garden's Concert Hall and with a much better backing group. Violinist Svend Asmussen was the special guest, and the other musicians were Philip Catherine (guitar), Claes Crona (piano), Mads Vinding (bass) and Bjarne Rostvold (drums)).
Whether this DVD is Goodman's last performance I don't know - I doubt it, even though he died in 1986 - but for any Goodman fan it's a MUST.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I enjoyed this DVD very much, and have occasionly re-watched parts of it again. Benny Goodman, of course, plays stylishly and with a great sense of fun. The DVD is very basic, with no menuing, back stage, or other looks back at Benny's life, and the swing era in general, which would have been an excellent addition to this. A good video, and well worth it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I bought this DVD not knowing anything about it, but it turned out to be a treat. Benny Goodman had reached a time in his life where he was known to coast, but in the company of Don Haas pno, Harry Pepl gtr, Peter Witte bass, and Charley Antolini drums, he rises to the occasion with aplomb, and gets splendid support from his fellow musicians into the bargain. There are two guest appearances by Jimmy Maxwell tpt, and Svend Asmussen violin. Recorded at a small club adjacent to the main concert hall in the 'Tivoli Gardens' in Copenhagen, the whole thing has a good feel to it, which radiates back from an attentative audience. The sleeve of the DVD could have been more informative. The personnel involved are not listed, tracks 8 and 12 are labelled 'improvisation', when they should read 'After You've Gone' and 'Goodbye' respectively, and it claims to be 'the last performance of Benny Goodman'. This is questionable since Benny died in 1986, and this date was recorded on September 4th 1981, according to a Benny Goodman discography.
One word of warning, this DVD has appeared in various guises on other labels, so shop with care. This version here, will probably be the cheapest option, and I'm told that copies were to be found in 'pound' shops. Any criticisms about the presentation pall into insignificance, becuase it's the music that counts, and any Benny Goodman fan wont want to be without this. A sometimes sullen man is seen here in good humour, clearly enjoying himself and sounding good. A must have DVD.
One word of warning, this DVD has appeared in various guises on other labels, so shop with care. This version here, will probably be the cheapest option, and I'm told that copies were to be found in 'pound' shops. Any criticisms about the presentation pall into insignificance, becuase it's the music that counts, and any Benny Goodman fan wont want to be without this. A sometimes sullen man is seen here in good humour, clearly enjoying himself and sounding good. A must have DVD.
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Good Goodman at the Tivoli
This DVD 'The Last Performance of Benny Goodman' was all I hoped and expected it to be, showing the old master still able to swing freely and enjoy his music with a small group and... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. W. Steadman
Goodman plays in Tivoli Copenhagen.
It is a gem!
The cover of the DVD has errors and leaves important information out, like who is playing. Read more
The cover of the DVD has errors and leaves important information out, like who is playing. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Gert Hamacher
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