The Jazz Channel Presents Kenny Rankin (BET on Jazz)

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(5 stars) - A Great Tribute
I never was lucky to hear Kenny Rankin in concert. Now that he is gone, this is the best way to enjoy his music. BET put together a good sample of his most familiar songs. The production is simple and sweet. It really does make you feel like you are there, taking it in all his wonderful stylings. It is worth your purchase. I'd like to thank BET for producing this DVD. I am also hoping that they will release Bobby Caldwell's big band spectacular from Jazz Central.

(5 stars) - Excellent DVD!
I ordered this DVD (as well as Kenny's "Best" CD) 2 wks. before he died, after "remembering" Kenny Rankin's music and recommending him to a (young) fellow musician who had never heard of him. What a tragic coincidence that he died on June 7th, after being diagnosed with lung cancer only 3 wks. prior. I loved the DVD, seeing such a "young" (actually middle-aged) and talented artist as Kenny was. What a shock it was hearing about his death on the NPR news the morning after. The second time I viewed this DVD I cried throughout. What a treasure we lost! And what is even more tragic is the fact that so few people realize it.

(5 stars) - Still the smoothest singer
We've loved Kenny Rankin for decades, but he doesn't tour as much as he used to and it's hard to get to see him live. This DVD is the next best thing. Lots of your favorites of his, good but not intrusive backup group and a well filmed presentation. Something to watch over and over.

(5 stars) - Kenny Rankin on BET Jazz
Loved this DVD. I felt as though I was at a concert. Would highly recommend.

(5 stars) - Jazz Channel Presents Kenny Rankin
If you like Kenny Rankin, you'll love this performance. He is in fine form here, his amazing tenor as melodic as ever. His back up band is outstanding, but the great thing about Kenny is that he can put on just as good a show with just his guitar, or singing acapella, for that matter. The best thing about this DVD is the interview with Kenny, which gives a insight into his creativity and his personal battles, all of which have made him a great artist and a truly sensitive and good man.

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