The Last Performance of Benny Goodman at the Tivoli in Sweden [DVD]

The information on the sleeve is somewhat limited and not quite relevant to this DVD, but the contents and music are just great. For those who are interested in the location of the concert it takes place in a small jazzclub called "Jazzhus Slukefter" in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, in 1981- (and it's not in "Tivoli, Sweden", as indicated by Amazon).As mentioned in another Amazon review the first "improvisation" is "After you've gone", and it's a joy to listen to Benny Goodman interplaying with violinist Svend Asmussen.Later the fine trumpetplayer Jimmy Maxwell joins in a fiery version of "Airmail Special", and it's amazing to hear the drive that Goodman is still able to perform in his solos.(During the same stay in 1981 Benny Goodman also made a concert; this time in the Tivoli Garden's Concert Hall and with a much better backing group. Violinist Svend Asmussen was the special guest, and the other musicians were Philip Catherine (guitar), Claes Crona (piano), Mads Vinding (bass) and Bjarne Rostvold (drums)).Whether this DVD is Goodman's last performance I don't know - I doubt it, even though he died in 1986 - but for any Goodman fan it's a MUST.

This DVD 'The Last Performance of Benny Goodman' was all I hoped and expected it to be, showing the old master still able to swing freely and enjoy his music with a small group and two guests. The club atmosphere of the Tivoli suited the music perfectly and did not detract from the performance in any way. The musicians as well as the audience clearly enjoyed the session and my only criticism is that I wished it could have gone on for longer and included a few more numbers.I highly recommend this DVD and feel that it is a fitting tribute to BG and his musicality.Mike Steadman

good film with lots of original jazzmen thanks ted h

Always good to see / hear BG. This takes place in a modest size club playing with a small local rhythm section. He is relaxed. I gather from other sources that it is not likely to have been his final performance.

Arrived, quickly, as described, concert, in a small club, not Tivoli gardens! Well worth having, good price, thank you.

It is a unique opportunity to see and hear and see 10 of Benny Goodman "hits"and two improvisations. As noted on the DVD back cover it is "A fabulous reminderof the "Swing" revolution"

Gladjazz as its best with two masters of swing. The scene is a jazzclub in Copenhagen, Denmanr nad Sveend Asmussen is one of the worlds few masters of jazzvioln.

Great gift for any clarinet fan. Bought this for a gift for my dad who just loves it. Fast delivery