This exclusive DVD showcases the incomparable Damita Jo"s charismatic personality, envied beauty, and vibrant vocal styling. Aside from Damita Jo, the episodes of the Ad Lib Series, hosted by renowned pianist Phil Moore, on this disc also features acclaimed Blues violinist Papa John Creach, as well as Jazz pianist Art Hilary, bassist Larry Gales, and drummer Lewis Malin.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.Damita Jo was envied for her charming persona, eclectic performances, breathtaking beauty, and her magnificent voice. She became famous with the hit record I Went To Your Wedding. The seminal works of her career were two famed response songs. The first, I"ll Save the Last Dance for You (a reply to the Drifters" Save the Last Dance for Me), exploded onto the Billboard R&B chart. The second, I"ll Be There (an answer to the Ben E. King classic Stand By Me), dominated the radio waves and the Billboard Pop chart. The consummate entertainer, Jo started to incorporate comedy into her act, even touring with Redd Foxx. Despite having shared the stage with incomparable musicians such as Ray Charles, Count Basie and Joey Bishop, in the 1980s Damita switched to gospel music for the remainder of her career. Damita Jo, who passed away in 1998, will not only be remembered for her hit records, but as a classy and entertaining performer with a dynamic voice.2 EPISODES OF THE ACCLAIMED AL LIB SERIES ON 1 DVDSong Selection:Episode #33:1. The Lady Is A Tramp performed by Damita Jo2. Watch What Happens performed by Damita Jo3. John"s Other performed by Papa John Creach4. Honeysuckle Rose performed by Papa John Creach5. Someone That I Used To Love performed by Damita Jo6. I"ll Get Along Somehow performed by Damita JoEpisode #34:1. Blackbird, Bye Bye performed by Damita Jo2. This Bitter Earth performed by Damita Jo3. This Song Is Gonna Last Forever performed by Damita Jo4. Things Ain"t What They Used To Be performed by Papa John Creach5. The Gambler performed by Damita Jo6. I Write The Songs performed by Damita JoFeaturing Musicians:Damita Jo: VocalsPapa John Creach: ViolinLarry Gales: BassLewis Malin: DrumsArt Hilary: PianoDVD BONUS FEATURES:Damita Jo BiographyPapa John Creach BiographyAd Lib Highlights Reel (16 min.)Digitally Mastered Audio & VideoDolby Stereo AudioInstant Access SongsDVD Recommendations