The Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim (1967) DVD/VHS

Set Avatar · #21 02-28-2005, 05:41 PM

I agree with those posters who said this was television's finest musical program...period. I still have yet to purchase the dvd, but it is on my "must have" list and discussing it here in this forum makes me impatient to go ahead and order it.

First of all, it is such a pleasure to see the man as well as listen to him. I never got to see him in concert, so these tv specials are the closest I can get to experiencing the magic that went on between FAS and an audience (lucky people who go to sit in the tv audience!)

Secondly, this program is very special for having first exposed me to Frank's masterful collaboration with Jobim. I was so touched and impressed by the simplicity, sophistication and beauty of their songs together.

And of course, FAS with the "First Lady of Song" is something that just doesn't happen often...how sad they did not go through with plans to record together.

April

Set Avatar · #22 03-02-2005, 10:09 AM

I think the memory that lingers with this show is the look of pure adulation Frank has when he's sitting during an Ella part of the live medley with the audience in the round.

Randy

Edwin · #23 07-14-2005, 04:21 PM

If you're in the NY Metro area or anywhere where you can pick up Channel Thirteen, you may be interested in this.

"Sinatra + Ella + Jobim" tonight, July 14th, at 9PM on WNET Thirteen.

My former employer, by the way.

Edwin

Rhodalee · #24 07-14-2005, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the heads up Edwin -- I'm going to watxh.

Rhodalee

MAP 55 · #25 07-14-2005, 04:38 PM

is on now before the Sinatra show!

**Marty** · #26 07-14-2005, 05:31 PM

Bump (for possible merging)

**Marty** · #27 07-14-2005, 05:33 PM

http://www.sinatrafamily.com/forum/s...&threadid=9586

MAP 55 · #28 07-14-2005, 05:49 PM

SINATRA & ELLA ! DYNOMITE !

and Carlos & Nelson and ELLA!

Set Avatar · #29 07-15-2005, 05:59 AM

The PBS stations in the greater NYC area have broadcast this show and the many other Sinatra specials quite a few times during the year. They especially like to run it during membership drives.

I watch them each time they're on and last night was no exception. His "Going Out of My Head" duet with Ella is truly two great artists performing a wonderful song and enjoying the talents of one another.

Bob W · #30 07-15-2005, 12:59 PM

What more can I add ? This show was an absolute "Tour de Force" for Frank and amplifies his musical versatility. I play this show repeatedly...Why can't we have this stuff anymore ? What went wrong with the world ?

Set Avatar · #31 09-06-2005, 07:23 AM

I happened to catch this last night on my local PBS station and i'm glad because I wasn't sure weather to buy it or not. The descison is yes, of course. This is a fine TV Special, the second of Frank's I've seen (The First Being "Ol Blue Eyes is Back") and it's magnificently solid. Frank and Ella blend together marvelously and the respect Frank gives her, letting her go, not demanding the spotlight through the whole special. But the real high point is Frank and Antonio Carlos Jobim and their Bossa Nova Melody. A great moment and it's great to see Frank sing. It's always fun to see his facial features as he sings. You see things there and notice that he's acting out the song and not only belting it out but bringing emotion into the tunes.

Set Avatar · #32 09-22-2005, 05:10 PM

I have to agree with Hannah, it doesn't get any better than this. This is my all time favorite (Man and His Music Show).
NOTHING is better than Frank and Ella singing "Lady is a Tramp" and the opening number of "Day In Day Out" is a killer. I watch it as often as I can. Absolutely love it.

FAS: Than I grab your lips, and the pounding begins

Set Avatar · #33 12-29-2005, 06:58 PM

I can't wait to get this dvd, I order it along with Barbra Streisand's - The Concert (Live at the MGM Grand) on Amazon. I am slowly building up my collection of everything to do with Frank.

Gordon · #34 12-31-2005, 07:43 PM

Just saw this show on PBS......it looked like Frank REALLY enjoyed performing in this TV special! A great program to watch and bring in the new year with!

jeane frankphan · #35 12-31-2005, 08:18 PM

Just saw it too on KOCE...Frank Sinatra with Ella Fitzgerald and Antonio Carlos Jobim...with Nelson Riddle conducting.

this has to be my all time favorite TV program...especially when Frank and Jobim sing "The Girl From Ipanema."

Wow...Perfection....jeane

and Happy New Year!!!!!! again and again...2006...A very good year....

**Marty** · #36 01-01-2006, 01:59 AM

An existing TV thread for this show exists here with some nice contributions.

**Marty** · #37 01-01-2006, 02:01 AM

for Gordon who enjoyed this show last night.

edited with thanks to the merging fairies

Gordon · #38 01-01-2006, 07:33 AM

Thank you Marty!

Gregory · #39 01-06-2006, 08:13 PM

I have got to order this DVD, as I am very curious to see it. Both Ella and Jobim are great.

I have in my collection, The Man and His Music with Count Basie's Orchestra. And I have ordered The Man and His Music with Nancy Sinatra from Amazon. I got an email today from them telling my that it is out for delivery. Can't wait to see this one...

George Lyons · #40 01-07-2006, 01:09 AM

I'm missing that one (FS with Nancy) also Greg; time to order!