Jones beach is a beloved beach resort and is a venue of various concerts other than the normal beach activities. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater is an auditorium and is the venue of all the beach concerts. This theater was opened in the year 1952 with the name of Jones Beach maritime Theater. At that time all the concerts at that place were mostly operas. This theater had nearby 8,200 seats and the first show that was held here was 'A Night in Venice' by Johaan Strauss Ii. It was produced by the famed film producer Michael Todd. The other shows that were held here include 'Annie Get Your Gun' which had famed Lucie Arnaz.
However, while the 1980s, the character of the Jones beach concerts moderately changed into musicals. The theater also underwent gigantic reparation under the direction of concert promoter Ron Delsner in the years 1991-1992. From that time onwards the seating capacity of the theater also increased to 11,200. In the year 1998, this capacity supplementary increased to 15,000. In the earlier invent the theater had a moat and the stage was at the Zack's Bay quite far away from the beach. Thus the artists were brought to the theater in boats. With a change in the invent the moat was filled up and the seats were brought closer to the stage. while the intermissions of the concert the Guy Lombardo Orchestra used to play in the moat on a yacht for keen the audience.
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Whenever the day of the Jones beach concert lineup is announced that day becomes a holiday in whole of Long Island. various brands have also linked themselves with these prestigious concerts such as Tommy Hilfiger bought the naming right of the venue in the year 2002 and for continuous four years the venue had the name of Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater. Then after 2006, Nikon had the right and from that year till date the name of the venue has the name of this company. There are some rules strictly followed in these beach concerts such as no alcohol course except in the designated Vip boxes and Vip tents.
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2 EPISODES OF THE ACCLAIMED AL LIB SERIES ON 1 DVDFreda Payne: High Standards showcases singer Freda Payne's unyielding vocal talent that has resulted in her heralded legacy in Pop, Jazz, R&B and Soul music. On this DVD, Freda Payne is also joined by the warm, luscious, and soulful yet bluesy style of Jazz tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, as well as multi-instrumentalist and gifted reed player Jerome Richardson. Hosted by renowned pianist Phil Moore (who performs as well), the episodes from the Ad Lib Series included on this disc also feature notable jazz musicians such as pianists Larry Nash and Wray Downes, as well as a rhythm section consisting of bassist John Heard and drummer Harold Jones.
The Ad Lib Series, now available on DVD for the first time, is a collection of 46 concert TV programs presenting the best Jazz, Pop and Blues artists showcasing their skills with a Jazz flair. Seen on TV internationally, Ad Lib (filmed in 1980) was the first musical television series recorded in Stereo. Each DVD features 2 episodes of the acclaimed Ad Lib Series.
Freda Payne grew up with sister Scherrie Payne of the Supremes, listening to intoxicating jazz singers like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She moved to New York City to begin her career, working with a Who's Who of entertainers such as Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr. and Pearl Bailey. When she released Band of Gold, the song immediately shot to the top of the charts, transforming Freda from an unknown talent into an international Pop celebrity virtually overnight.
With a career full of success, accolades and fame, Freda Payne will forever be in the publics consciousness from the memory of her smash hit. However, her supreme talent and genuine musicality have made her a mainstay in the music scene.Song Selection:
Episode #9:
1. The Lady Is A Tramp performed by Freda Payne
2. Just The Way You Are performed by Freda Payne
3. Pieces Of Dreams performed by Stanley Turrentine
4. I've Never Been To Me performed by Freda Payne
5. Honeysuckle Rose performed by Stanley Turrentine&Freda Payne
Episode #17:
1. Just The Two Of Us performed by Freda Payne
2. Theme from New York, New York performed by Freda Payne
3. Someone That I Used To Love performed by Freda Payne
4. Work Song performed by Jerome Richardson
5. Groove Merchant performed by Jerome Richardson
6. I Cried For You performed by Freda Payne&Jerome Richardson
Featuring Musicians:
Freda Payne: Vocals
Jerome Richardson: Flute, Soprano & Tenor Sax
Stanley Turrentine: Tenor Sax
Wray Downes: Piano
John Heard: Bass
Harold Jones: Drums
Larry Nash: Piano
Phil Moore: Piano
DVD BONUS FEATURES:
Freda Payne Biography
Bonus Video Performance featuring Freda Payne & Lou Rawls from the DVD The Lou Rawls Show (with Duke Ellington)
Stanley Turrentine Biography
Jerome Richardson Biography
Ad Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)
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Dolby Stereo Audio
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Jones Beach Concerts - entertaining citizen For YearsUNDER THE BOARDWALK- THE DRIFTERS ORIGINAL VIDEO Tube. Duration : 2.82 Mins.
UNDER THE BOARDWALK- THE DRIFTERS ORIGINAL VIDEO "Under the Boardwalk" is a hit pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by The Drifters in 1964. The lyric describes a tryst between a man and his beloved in a seaside town, who plan to privately meet "out of the sun" and out of sight from everyone else under a boardwalk. The instrumentation includes güiro, triangle and violins. The song's chorus is unusual in that it switches from a major to minor key.[1] The opening line of the song references the Drifters' prior hit "Up on the Roof", showing the occasional thermal weakness of the rooftop getaway and setting the stage for an alternate meeting location, under the boardwalk. The song was set to be recorded on May 21, 1964, but the band's lead singer, Rudy Lewis, unexpectedly died of a suspected heroin overdose the night before. Lewis had sung lead on most of their hits since the 1960 departure of Ben E. King, including "Up on the Roof". Rather than reschedule the studio session to find a new frontman, former Drifters lead vocalist Johnny Moore was brought back to perform lead vocals for the recording.[2] The last-minute move was a success, as the single, released on Atlantic Records, went to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and number one for three non consecutive weeks on Cashbox Magazine's R&B chart.[3] There are two versions of the song. The mono 45 USA released version contains the line "We'll be falling in love." The stereo album ...
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