[Dixielandjazz] New Bing Crosby from Collectors' Choice

[Robert Ringwald]

New Bing Crosby from Collectors' Choice

www.bingcrosby.com
 has released info on new Bing Crosby CDs and DVDs from Collectors' Choice Music
this spring.
BING CROSBY ARCHIVE CDs AND DVDs SET FOR SPRING 2010 RELEASE
Collectors' Choice Music and Bing Crosby Enterprises, in association with HLC Properties,
Ltd., are pleased to announce THE BING CROSBY ARCHIVE series of CDs and DVDs.
The inaugural release will include classic Crosby albums issued on CD for the first
time, including Bing's final recording, Seasons from 1977, 1964's Return to Paradise
Islands with Nelson Riddle, 1960's El Senor Bing with Billy May, and the never-before-issued
1962 album On the Sentimental Side. In addition, this release includes TWO brand-new,
never-before-available compilations of Bing Crosby material: Bing on Broadway and
the double-CD, So Rare: Treasures from the Crosby Archive. These CDs have been remastered
from original sources, and Return to Paradise Islands has been remixed from the multi-track
master tapes. On the Sentimental Side has also been newly mixed from the multi-track
tapes but had never been mixed before. El Senor Bing includes a previously unreleased
alternate mono mix of the album.
The inaugural DVD release in The Bing Crosby Archive series is a 2-DVD set: Bing
Crosby: The Television Specials - Volume 1. This box set features four shows meticulously
restored from original film and videotape masters: Bing's debut TV special from January
3, 1954 (with Jack Benny); his September 29, 1959 special (with Frank Sinatra, Peggy
Lee and Louis Armstrong); his May 14, 1962 special (with Bob Hope, Edie Adams and
the Smothers Brothers); and his April 13, 1970 special Cooling It (with Dean Martin,
Flip Wilson and Bernadette Peters). The collection also includes bonus features,
such as rare interviews, short films and commercials featuring Bing Crosby.
Bing Crosby Enterprises, Crew Neck Productions and American Public Television recently
completed a new television special The Legendary Bing Crosby, which features full
musical performances from Bing's television specials taken from newly restored master
sources. The show includes interviews with Kathryn Crosby, Mary Crosby, Regis Philbin,
Andy Williams, Michael Feinstein, and Leonard Maltin. The program debuts in March
on public television stations nationwide. A DVD of The Legendary Bing Crosby - including
35 minutes of material not seen in the broadcast - will initially be available exclusively
to public television members, as will a new CD compilation, Bing Sings the Great
American Songbook.
THE LEGENDARY BING CROSBY, FEATURING CLIPS UNSEEN SINCE ORIGINAL BROADCAST, PREMIERES
ON PUBLIC TELEVISION FEB. 2010
Vintage footage includes collaborations with Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Frank
Sinatra and Dean Martin, David Bowie, Carol Burnett and more!
With his smooth voice and easy-going style, legendary performer Bing Crosby crooned
his way into the hearts of fellow celebrities and fans around the world. His prolific
talent across multiple entertainment platforms earned him three Academy Award nominations
and one Oscar, 38 Number One hits, numerous gold and platinum records, and countless
other honors. Now, fans will delight in the release of a new public television special
devoted to the iconic entertainer, THE LEGENDARY BING CROSBY, set to premiere February
2010 (check local listings). Produced and directed by Emmy and Grammy nominee John
Scheinfeld, the program presents many of the entertainer's most memorable performances
from his classic network specials, which aired from 1954 to 1977, including recently
discovered, digitally restored footage and clips that have not been seen since their
original broadcast.
The program seamlessly blends full-song solo performances and duets with enlightening
interviews with Bing's wife, Kathryn, daughter, Mary, film critic Leonard Maltin,
television personality Regis Philbin, music legend Andy Williams, and performer /
musicologist Michael Feinstein. Their commentary provides intimate insight into the
life and career of Crosby, while the noteworthy collection of clips capture this
timeless entertainer at his best... singing, dancing, and joking around on stage.
Enjoy Crosby's enduring solos - including "I Love Paris," "Swanee," "Ol Man River,"
and "It Had to Be You" - and reminisce about the golden days of Hollywood with unforgettable
performances featuring Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Fred Astaire, Andy Williams
and more. Songs range from popular jazz standards to classic holiday numbers, including
a famous collaboration with rock star David Bowie on "The Little Drummer Boy." All
of the performances are filled with Crosby's trademark charm, effortless grace, and
versatile talent.
Check with your local PBS station for dates and times!


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