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 f... more »or 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!« less