CD/DVD release. One of the world's famous Jazz icons turned 90 years old in 2012, and his anniversary is being celebrated in a grand manner: With a special CD and unique bonus DVD. At 90 years old, this living jazz icon is still standing strong as the most famous harmonica player in the world. This luxury box set includes a CD+DVD, along with great liner notes and a unique photo book. Toots started playing the accordion and harmonica at the age of three, and had his first international breakthrough in 1950 when he joined Benny Goodman on tour. As a member of Charlie Parker's All Stars and the George Shearing Quintet, he became a revered jazz musician. Has worked with famous musicians such as Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, and many others.
R**M
Great Gift Set
Got this for my Dad for Christmas....he is a jazz musician and recently took up the harmonica as one of his instruments. He considers Toots to be one of his Idols so thought this would be a Great gift. He Loved it!!
Q**S
The Genius of Toots
Magnificent musician -- who knew a harmonica/mouth hard/ whatever could sound this way. We only discovered Toots about 10 years ago and have a number of CDs -- this is one of our favorites. It's a good one to get as an introduction or if you love Toots and don't already have it. He is just astonishing. Wishing him happiness and good health forever!
C**A
Toots Forever
Toots is a man who never gets old. His music is at 90 pretty much what it has been throughout the years. He may have retired because he feels the fatigue of performing on the road, but his harmonica continues to be the best in jazz. In his new CD “90 years" he plays with his European group. It includes some real gems. If you're a Toots fan, you will not be disappointed.
M**A
Beautiful sound, superb, no sublime playing
Amazing jazz harmonica! I listened at work with a single earphone. The guy blew my mind! - I bought the album. Try it, you’ll like it. Quincy Jones was right!
F**0
Great Music and Video Toots
This cd.video is great, Toots may been getting old, but is music is better like a good wine. Great selelction of music. The video is excellent platying the music of the cd in a concert in front of people, is better. If you like harmonica music, and he is the best with is own band superb.You will love this music.
T**A
... i was looking for but the recipient seemed to like it. good harmonica playing
not exactly what i was looking for but the recipient seemed to like it. good harmonica playing.
M**Y
Five Stars
This was an extremely beautiful CD and well produced! I Love This Man's talent and personality!
A**R
Can't go wrong with Toots
Heard him the first time on some old Pablo records. I was blown away and have been a fan ever since. No one plays the harp like Toots Thielemans.
M**.
Terrific album by a legend.
Toots Thielmans is a legend of jazz chromatic harmonica. He has made many albums and this, at the age of 90, is one of his best. He is performing with an excellent jazz trio of empathetic musicians whith whom he has great musical rapport. There is also an accompanying DVD of live performances. I would highly recommend this. A great buy.
D**A
The master.
Beautiful to see the master at work, still going strong.
S**E
Five Stars
Toots is always great.
I**O
El haberlo podido conseguir y poderlo escuchar
Muy buen cd en directo, la grabación es perfecta y los músicos muy buenos, lastima que dure tsn poco, podía haber sido mas largo.
M**.
Rest Of Cd & Dvd Excellent. Recommend Highly
I Was 1st Introduced To Toots Thielemans When I Saw 1969 Midnight Cowboy Movie The Theme Song Was John Barry's.But The Harmonica Solo Was Very Moving. It Made The Movie. And Captured The Mood Of The Film. Rest Of Cd & DvdExcellent. Recommend Highly!
