Ad Lib: Jimmy Witherspoon - Goin' Down Blues (2009)

Legendary Blues singer Jimmy ‘Spoon’ Witherspoon, one of the premiere Blues musicians of the post-WWII era, is immortalized in this exclusive DVD entitled Jimmy Witherspoon: Goin’ Down Blues. Witherspoon became the vocalist for Jay McShann’s band, which also featured T-Bone Walker and Big Joe Turner, during which time they recorded numerous hits, such as Ain’t Nobody’s Business, Times Gettin’ Tougher Than Tough, and Big Fine Girl, which exemplified his unique style as a “Blues Shouter.”
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.
Remembered as a quintessential Blues Man, Jimmy Witherspoon had a style based in the tradition of the Big Band, and was able to incorporate genres such as Jazz, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll and R&B into his repertoire. As Seen On TV and also featuring Jazz guitarist John Collins & Jazz sax great Marshall Royal, among others, this DVD, Jimmy Witherspoon: Goin’ Down Blues, features Witherspoon’s authentic, honest songs and emotional vocal styling that propelled him from his humble beginnings into a genuine musical icon.

Artists:
- Jimmy Witherspoon (vocals)
- Wray Downes (piano)
- John Heard (bass)
- Harold Jones (drums)
- John Collins (guitar)
- Phil Moore (piano)
- Marshall Royal (saxophone)


Tracklist:
Ad Lib Show - 12
01. Ad Lib Into [:00]
02. Jimmy Witherspoon - Money's Getting Cheaper [2:24]
03. Jimmy Witherspoon - Interview With Phil Moore [3:28]
04. Jimmy Witherspoon - Goin' Down Slow [:32]
05. Jimmy Witherspoon - Goin' to Chicago [2:52]
06. Jimmy Witherspoon - T'ain't Nobody's Bizness if I Do [2:27]
07. Jimmy Witherspoon & John Collins - Roll 'Em Pete [3:11]
08. John Collins - Dearly Beloved [3:00]
09. John Collins - Till Tomorrow [2:03]
10. Jimmy Witherspoon & John Collins - You Got Me Runnin' [:59]
11. End Credits [2:43]
12. VVCC Message [:34]
Ad Lib Show - 15
01. Ad Lib Intro [:00]
02. Jimmy Witherspoon - Good Morning Blues [1:51]
03. Jimmy Witherspoon - Interview With Phil Moore [3:25]
04. Jimmy Witherspoon - Confessin' the Blues [:40]
05. Jimmy Witherspoon & Marshall Royal - Roll 'Em Pete [2:58]
06. Jimmy Witherspoon - Interview With Phil Moore [3:04]
07. Jimmy Witherspoon - Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out [:38]
08. Marshall Royal - Jitterbug Waltz [2:45]
09. Jimmy Witherspoon & Marshall Royal - Everyday I Have the Blues [4:41]
10. End Credits [3:26]
11. VVCC Message [:53]

Extra:
- Jimmy Witherspoon Biography
- Marshall Royal Biography
- Ad Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)
- DVD Recommendations


Features:
- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu