"La Belle Vie"

Season 2021 Episode 1

About the Episode

One of the greatest jazz vocalist of all time Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers a stunning yet poignant performance of the classic "La Belle Vie" accompanied by jazz greats Lee Ritenour (guitar), Ben Williams (acoustic bass), Grégorie Maret (harmonica), Mino Cinélu (percussion) and Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) from the 2015 IJD global concert at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 5m 40s

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Extras

Highlights From International Jazz Day

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.

2:34
"Uewo Muite Aruuko"

Jazz virtuoso Hiromi gives a stunning performance of "Uewo Muite Aruuko."

5:14
"On My Way To Harlem"

Gregory Porter delivers a poignant performance of his song "On My Way to Harlem."

5:41
"Lovely Day"

Vocal sensation Jośe James delivers an uplifting rendition of "Lovely Day."

4:33
"Walk Until I Ride"

A lively performance by Shemekia Copeland singing her song "Walk Until I Ride."

4:25
Preview

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.

0:30
Preview

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.

0:30
Preview

A look back at 10 years of historic International Jazz Day concerts.

0:30
"Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)"

Enjoy a moving performance of "Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)."

5:14
"I Put A Spell On You"

Watch a powerful performance of Jay Hawkins and Herb Slotkin's "I Put A Spell On You."

3:45