Tenor Titans (1992)

Synopsis: It wasn't until the bop explosion, fueled, ironically, by Bird's alto playing, that the tenor sax became THE jazz instrument. However, the groundwork for the tenor's takeover had been laid years... It wasn't until the bop explosion, fueled, ironically, by Bird's alto playing, that the tenor sax became THE jazz instrument. However, the groundwork for the tenor's takeover had been laid years before by the incredible playing of Coleman Hawkins, the man who made a place for the tenor as a solo instrument. This video compilation contains some astounding, important, and rare footage of some jazz legends showing what they contributed to their instrument and why they were among the greatest players of their day. Branford Marsalis hosts. [More]

Starring: Branford Marsalis, Coleman Hawkins, Georgie Auld, Ben Webster

Starring: Branford Marsalis, Coleman Hawkins, Georgie Auld, Ben Webster, Gerry Mulligan, Lester Young, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Illinois Jacquet, Dexter Gordon, Charles Rouse, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Archie Shepp, Sonny Rollins, David Murray