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The iconic legend, Whitney Houston, died on February 11, 2012, but she will live on forever through her music and films. Considered the best pop vocal singer of her generation, in 2009, Guinness Book of World Records declared her the most awarded female act of all time. Selling over 170 million albums, Whitney Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive number one Billboard hits. This film will take us through the journey of Whitney’s incredible career.

Christina Aguilera is a fast-paced documentary that explores the early beginnings and the makings of one of the world's most acclaimed vocalists.

Konrad “Conny” Plank is undoubtedly one of the most innovative sound designers of his time. The recordings realized in his sound studio near Cologne between the 60s and 80s, revolutionized the music world. He was the pioneer of “Krautrock” and paved the way for the revolutions of electronic and pop music respectively. Bands and artists who were fathered by the sound wizard all agree that their careers would have been different without the talents of Conny Plank. Featuring music and interviews of Kraftwerk, Neu!, Can, Whodini, Brian Eno, DAF, Gianna Nannini, Ultravox and the Eurythmics.

"Clark Terry is an American swing and bop trumpeter, a pioneer of the flugelhorn in jazz, educator, NEA Jazz Masters inductee, and recipient of the 2010 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Duke Jordan was an American jazz pianist which was very important on the ""bepo"" area. Both artists were recorded at the Club Montmartre and they perfom hit slike ""Stain Dool"" and ""Gone With The Wind"" "

Snader Telescriptions, produced for television in 1951 and 1952, were film versions of popular and classical music performances. Singers, dancers, orchestras, and novelty acts appeared in the Snader musicals. They were presented on television in the same way that music videos are shown today. Dixieland Vol 1 includes numbers by The Bobcats and Jack Teagarden, both from 1951.

Snader Telescriptions, produced for television in 1951 and 1952, were film versions of popular and classical music performances. Singers, dancers, orchestras, and novelty acts appeared in the Snader musicals. They were presented on television in the same way that music videos are shown today. Dixieland Vol 2 includes numbers by Pete Daily and Firehouse Five Plus Two.

A Big Band is a type of musical ensemble that originated in the United States and is associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately 12 to 25 musicians. The terms jazz band, jazz ensemble, jazz orchestra, stage band, society band, and dance band may describe this type of ensemble in particular contexts. This Show is a collection of the performances of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie and Lucky Millinder.

"Soundies" were short musical films made in the 1940s for use in jukeboxes called Panorams. This program presents a collection of vintage soundies featuring jazz legends Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and many others.

This program presents a collection of vintage soundies featuring jazz vocalists Nat King Cole, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Henry "Red" Allen, June Richmond, and many others.

This remarkable compilation includes short films made between 1941 and 1947 known as Soudies. These musical films were very popular and many popular recording artists of the day appeared in them. This collection includes amazing musicians like The Mills Brothers or The Jubalaires.

Arthur W. Hodes, known professionally as Art Hodes, was an American jazz pianist. Jazz Alley Part 1 includes amazing performances featuring special guests like Pee Wee Russell and Jimmy McPartland. On the second part of the show Art Hodes plays with Doc Evans and Bob Cousins.

Arthur W. Hodes, known professionally as Art Hodes, was an American jazz pianist. Jazz Alley vol 2 is a two part Show in which Art Hodes performes with well-known artists like George Brunis, Jimmy Granato and Bob Cousins.

Arthur W. Hodes, known professionally as Art Hodes, was an American jazz pianist. This title is a two part compilation of Art Hodes songs featuring great artists like Smokey Stover, Eddie Condon and Barney Bigard.

Jukka Tolonen is a Finnish jazz guitarist. He became famous as guitarist for the band Tasavallan Presidentti. Tolonen is a virtuoso guitarist, who is highly respected in his native Finland as well as in Sweden, where he has lived for long periods. In 1977, Jukka began an association with the well-respected Swedish guitarist Coste Apetrea. This 1982 performance shows an amazing acoustic performance by two of Europe's most exciting musicians

Kenneth Sidney "Kenny" Drew was an American jazz pianist. Along with several other American jazz musicians who went to Europe, in 1961 he moved to Copenhagen, Denmark. While he sacrificed much of the interest of the American jazz audience, he gained a wide following across Europe. Kenny Drew was a well-known figure on the Copenhagen jazz scene. This title includes a session with the Danish bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Alvin Queen.

This show presents amazing performances by the great Johnny Griffin Quartet. The opens with "Opening and Blues For Gonzi", a great performance by Johnny Griffin. Also, featured in this show, are the performances by Richie Cole Group, who started in the music industry playing with Buddy Rich and Lionel Hampton.

The Mills Brothers, were an American jazz and pop vocal quartet of the 20th century who made more than 2,000 recordings that combined sold more than 50 million copies, and garnered at least three dozen gold records. This show tells their story and includes songs like Bye Bye Blackbird and Dinah.

Chris Barber and his traditional jazz band--featuring Lonnie Donegan, Marty Sunshine, and Pat Halcox--are caught here in a 1995 live performance in Aarhus, Denmark Chris Barber - 40 Years Jubilee Concert video.

Niels Dan Doky is a Danish jazz pianist player and record producer. This Show blends the acts of Niels Dan Doky with the American Gary Peacock and the European Dane Alex, long time house drummer at the world famous Jazz club in Montmartre in Copenhagen. Here we see a performance by one of Europe's mos promising young artists including songs such as Secret Love and The Blues.

Snader Telescriptions, produced for television in 1951 and 1952, were film versions of popular and classical music performances. Singers, dancers, orchestras, and novelty acts appeared in the Snader musicals. They were presented on television in the same way that music videos are shown today. Rhythm and Blues At The Apollo Theatre includes songs from Faye Adams, Ruth Brown and The Clovers.

Reuben "Ruby" Braff was an American jazz trumpeter and cornetist born in Boston. He was renowned for working in an idiom ultimately derived from the playing of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. He began playing in local clubs in the 1940s. In 1949, he was hired to play with the Edmond Hall Orchestra at the Savoy Cafe of Boston. He relocated to New York in 1953 where he was much in demand for band dates and recordings. This Show includes an amazing live performance at the Brecon Jazz Festival in 1991.

This live recording captures the legendary violinist Stephane Grappeli in performance July 7th 1982 in San Francisco. It is a must for every Jazz fan.

This a very special live performance by one of the most popular jazz musician of all times. Steps Ahead were filmed at the Ny Carlsberg Glypotek a world wide famous museum. This show includes Islands, Pools, Northern Cross and many more songs!

Swing is a form of American music that developed in the early 1930s and became a distinctive style by 1940. This show includes performances by the great Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (1937), Hoagy Carmichael (1939) and many more.

Nathaniel Adams Coles known as Nat King Cole, was a musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death. This how is a compilation of three-minute performances including superb songs like "For Sentimental Reasons" or "Nature Boy".

Nathaniel Adams Coles known as Nat King Cole, was a musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death. This how is a compilation of three-minute performances including superb songs like "For Sentimental Reasons" or "Nature Boy".

Arne "Papa" Bue Jensen known as Papa Bue, was a Danish trombonist and bandleader, chiefly associated with the Dixieland jazz revival style of which he was considered an important proponent. He founded and led the Viking Jazz Band, which was active from 1956. This concert was recorded at the Concert Hall, Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen in 1996 and features some of Papa Bue's most famous songs.

Charlie Parker also known as "Yardbird" and "Brid" was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. This tribute was recorded in Cannes in 1990 and features some of the most famous jazz players of all time. Jon Hendricks group and Phil Woods Quartet feature on this stunning tribute to the musical legend Charlie Parker.

Snader Telescriptions, produced for television in 1951 and 1952, were film versions of popular and classical music performances. Singers, dancers, orchestras, and novelty acts appeared in the Snader musicals. This Show includes three minute musical performances by the great Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, June Christy and Mel Torne.

This incredible documentary features in-depth contributions from wives Yoko Ono and Cynthia Lennon, son Julian Lennon and many previously unseen interviews with John himself. Through rare footage, we learn of his rise to fame with The Beatles, his divorce from Cynthia, his first meeting with Yoko, split-up of the band, and his decision to become a solo artist and advocate for world peace. Lennon: Love is All You Need captures one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century with some truly unique interviews and unseen footage from those closest to him.

Today Justin Bieber is one of the most famous artists in the world. Despite his youth, he’s confounded his critics by successfully emerging as a commercial and credible musical talent. For many, the Justin Bieber story is only just beginning to unfold.

A look behind the scenes at rap rock band Limp Bizkit, chronicling their rise to stardom from their origins in Jacksonville, Florida.

A profile of a 13 time Grammy Award winner with over 750 million records sold worldwide, a man dubbed as the King of Pop. This program looks at the true story behind the controversial life and death of Michael Jackson.

A brand new inside look at one of the most controversial musical acts of all time who pioneered gangsta rap and west coast hip hop featuring the testimony of those who experienced it all.

Before his tragic death at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads was on a fast track to being hailed by critics and public alike as the greatest rock guitar player of all time.  Over a short two-year period, Randy recorded two seminal multi-platinum albums with Ozzy Osbourne, which are heralded today as among the most noteworthy recordings in hard rock music history.  Through his jaw-dropping six-string work on songs such as “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “Flying High Again,” Randy Rhoads achieved legendary status as a guitar icon and his artistic legacy continues to grow with each passing year. A brilliant guitar virtuoso, Randy’s masterful ability of bridging rock and classical techniques, helped him forge a groundbreaking style of guitar playing.  In 1981, Guitar Player magazine honored Randy by selecting him as best new talent of the year.  Humble and self-effacing, Randy refused to rest on his laurels.  Instead, being bestowed with this prestigious award motivated him to strive for greater creative heights.  Tragically, Randy’s life ended much too soon when on the morning of March 19th 1982 he was killed in a small private plane that careened into the garage of a plantation home in Leesburg, Florida.

From the somewhat humble beginnings of their first performance on 15th September 1946 at the Davis Theatre in Croydon, Sir Thomas Beecham s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has become a recognisable global phenomenon and is often regarded as 'Britain's national orchestra'. Hosted by Andrew Sachs, this documentary examines the first fascinating 50 years of the RPO with interviews from former and current members and an in-depth look at how a group of talented musicians went from the brink of collapse to capturing the hearts of audiences around the world.

An intimate portrait of rock icon Steven Tyler as he embraces the challenges of shifting gears, both as a solo performer and in a new genre of music. Uncovering a side of Tyler many fans have never seen before, this inspiring story looks at the passion, drive and search for creative fulfillment that keeps artists pushing boundaries throughout their careers.

This tribute offers an intimate look into the life of a legend whose beauty and talent helped to shape the music industry and inspired millions.