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That Old Black Magic.(Video Recording Review)

Video Store, November, 2002 by Morgan, Terry

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That Old Black Magic

Street 1/28

MVD, Music, $19.95 DVD, NR, 48 min.

This Canadian Broadcasting Corp. performance compilation is a treat for music fans, presenting rare footage (probably unseen in the United States) of 10 African-American musical legends performing in their prime.

Oliver Jones' narration provides background for all the performers, but even with the historical context provided, this is really more of a concert compilation than a documentary. Highlights include Cab Calloway humorously conceding a vocal battle to his band, Billy Eckstine's assured performance of ...

 

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