This is a really cute video set to Franz's version of "Sunny Side of The Street" as he performed it on "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor in 2002. A great video for the kids!
ABC7 News Profile - "Someone You Should Know"
Harry Porterfield of Chicago's ABC7 News profiled Franz for his "Someone You Should Know" series in 2002, just before Franz's 90th birthday. (Video footage courtesy of ABC7 News)
WNDU-TV Stories From The Heart Series Featuring Franz Jackson - February, 2005
WNDU's Tricia Sloma profiled Franz for her "Stories From The Heart" series in February, 2005. (Video footage courtesy of WNDU-TV)
Franz Jackson: A Short Version of A Long Life
A brief slideshow encapsulating Franz's life and career. Produced and narrated by his daughter, Michelle Jewell.
Similar versions of this slideshow were shown at Franz's 95th birthday gala concert in November, 2007 and at his memorial service in May, 2008.
Body and Soul
Franz doing "Body and Soul" as only he can do it. With Jim Bebee's Chicago Jazz at the LaCrosse Jazz Festival in 1994. Band personnel include Jim Beebe on trombone, Bob Neighbor on trumpet, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Greg Sergo on drums and Joe Johnson on piano. (Video footage courtesy of Judi K - judikjazz.com)
Minnie The Mooche
Franz Jackson doing the Cab Calloway classic, "Minnie The Mooche" with Jim Bebee's Chicago Jazz at the LaCrosse Jazz Festival in 1994. Band personnel include Jim Beebe on trombone, Bob Neighbor on trumpet, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Greg Sergo on drums and Joe Johnson on piano. (Video footage courtesy of Judi K - judikjazz.com)
Struttin' With Some Barbecue
Franz doing his signature song, "Struttin With Some Barbecue" at the LaCrosse Jazz Festival with Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz in 1994. Band personnel include: Jim Beebe on trombone, Bob Neighbor on trumpet, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Greg Sergo on drums and Joe Johnson on piano. (Video footage courtesy of Judi K - judikjazz.com)
Franz Receives 2008 Chicago Making History Award - Part I (May, 2008)
Several months before his death in May, 2008, Franz was notified that he was to be awarded the Theodore Thomas History Maker Award for Distinction in The Performing Arts by the Chicago Historical Society. The award ceremony took place on May 15th, nine days after Franz left us. Jazz legend Ramsey Lewis, himself the 2002 awardee, presented the award to Franz's daughter, Michelle, who accepted it on his behalf. (Video footage courtesy of Chicago History Museum)
Franz Receives 2008 Chicago Making History Award - Part II (May, 2008)
Jazz legend Ramsey Lewis presents Franz's daughter, Michelle Jewell, with the Theodore Thomas History Maker Award for Distinction in The Performing Arts from the Chicago Historical Society who accepts the award on Franz's behalf. The award ceremony took place on May 15th, nine days after Franz left us. (Video footage courtesy of Chicago History Museum)
Franz doing "In The Mood" at The Rib Exchange in Schaumburg, IL in 1984. Band personnel include Frank Demonico on trumpet, Steve Mengler on trombone, Dick Iosso on drums and Scott Brown on piano; bassist unknown. (Video footage courtesy of Dick Iosso)
WSJM Radio Interview with Michelle Jewell and
Judi K - October, 2011
WSJM's Brenda Layne interviews Michelle Jewell and Judi K on "In The Spotlight" about the upcoming 5th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration on November 6, 2011. (Audio courtesy of WSJM)
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WSBT-TV Business Break: 5th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration - October, 2011
WSBT's Ted Smucker interviews Michelle Jewell on "Business Break" about the 5th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration: An Evening With Judi K which will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2011 . (Video footage courtesy of WSBT-TV)
WNDU-TV Midday News: 5th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration - November, 2011
WNDU's Tricia Sloma interviews Michelle Jewell about the upcoming 5th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration on November 6, 2011. (Video courtesy of WNDU)
