Phil Woods Master Class
Master jazz artist, saxophonist, and educator Phil Woods presents a jazz master video class in which he answers questions from students, evaluates their performances, and performs several songs of his own in this interactive video lesson recorded and filmed on October 9, 2005, at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.
Introduction
• Introduction (11:28) - We are welcomed to the master class by Gary Giddins.
Performance
• Yes, There is a C.O.T.A. (07:20) - Phil Woods performs "Yes, There is a C.O.T.A."
• Goodbye, Mr. Evans (14:45) - Next, Phil performs the song "Goodbye, Mr. Evans."
• What Is That Thing Called Shove (05:43) - Phil plays the song "What Is That Thing Called Shove."
• Phil Woods Talks (10:38) - Phil shares some stories from his life.
• Interview (33:44) - Watch an in-depth interview of Phil by Gary Giddins.
Student Performance
• This I Dig (06:55) - The band comprised of students give a performance of the song "This I Dig."
• Phil Woods Comments 1 (03:48) - Phil shares his thoughts on the student musicians performance.
• Eternal Triangle (05:59) - Next, the band plays "Eternal Triangle."
• Phil Woods Comments 2 (03:49) - Phil once again shares his thoughts on the student band.
• Minority (05:23) - The band gives one last performance with the song "Minority."
• Phil Woods Comments 3 (02:24) - Phil shares his final thoughts.
Special Features
• Pre-Class Student Interview (36:52) - The students are interviewed prior to the master class.
• Post-Class Student Interview (09:12) - After the master class, the students are interviewed again with Phil joining them.
• Interview with Gary Giddins (27:36) - Watch an interview with Gary Giddins about Phil Woods.
• Interview with Phil Woods (13:00) - We are treated to another interview with Phil Woods.
• "What Is That Thing Called Shove" with Transcriptions (05:06) - Watch Phil Woods perform "What Is That Thing Called Shove"" with the transcription on screen.
Credits
• Credits (00:54) - Production Credits