The Monterey Jazz Festival - 1989 - Mel Tormé, Woody Herman and Joe Williams

Mel Tormé.... Woody Herman.... Joe Williams.... ....................................................... Sit back, relax and listen. Really listen. . . to three great music giants who will take you on a melodious journey that will last an hour on your screen but will stay with you forever. The solid, cotton-light baritone, Mel Torme easily wraps his tunes around a two-octave range, soaring and crooning like no one else. Woody Herman’s reed has never sounded so sweet. The Peanut Vendor dissolves into reminiscent video clips and is highlighted with a special guest appearance by Eiji Kitamura on clarinet. When Grammy Award-winner Joe Williams whispers into the mike you can almost feel Count Basie behind him. A 6’1“ baritone with a tremendous vocal range, impeccable timing and a finely honed sense of drama, he is equally superb with blues or ballads. Capture all three as they celebrate and commemorate the 26th annual Monterey Jazz Festival.... ......................................