Toots Thielemans - 90 Yrs

CD/DVD release. One of the world's famous Jazz icons turned 90 years old in 2012, and his anniversary is being celebrated in a grand manner: With a special CD and unique bonus DVD. At 90 years old, this living jazz icon is still standing strong as the most famous harmonica player in the world. This luxury box set includes a CD+DVD, along with great liner notes and a unique photo book. Toots started playing the accordion and harmonica at the age of three, and had his first international breakthrough in 1950 when he joined Benny Goodman on tour. As a member of Charlie Parker's All Stars and the George Shearing Quintet, he became a revered jazz musician. Has worked with famous musicians such as Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, and many others.