The Ed Sullivan Show Youtube Channel Reveals Rare Clips Of Performances By Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
The Ed Sullivan Show Youtube Channel
Reveals Rare Clips Of Extraordinary Jazz Performances By Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong,
Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, Dave Brubeck Quartet, And More
Released Throughout April In Celebration Of Jazz Appreciation MonthIconic Clips And Historic Performances Officially
Available Worldwide Via Streaming Platforms From UMe And SOFA Entertainment
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 11, 2022 — Throughout the month of April The Ed Sullivan Show’s official YouTube channel will feature full segments from across the entertainment spectrum, focusing on jazz appreciation and highlighting appearances by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, Dave Brubeck Quartet and more.
Established by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 2022 marks the 21th year of Jazz Appreciation Month, which celebrates the cultural and historic impact of jazz music. The Ed Sullivan Show brought the genre music to millions of American television viewers and has been acknowledged for its pioneering jazz appearances by the Library of Congress, which described the popular show as “a landmark television program, and unquestionably one of the most important chronicles of mid-20th century popular culture.”
Jazz appreciation on The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube channel kicked off with Louis Armstrong (“On The Sunny Side Of The Street”). On Monday, rarities such as Sarah Vaughan’s 1957 performance of “Poor Butterfly,” Count Basie and His Orchestra (“How High The Moon” and “Back To The Apple”) and a rousing segment by Peggy Lee and Steve Lawrence’s November 4, 1962 performance of “Manhattan” make their premiere. The week continued with features such as Peggy Lee’s 1963 performance of “Nice ‘N’ Easy,” Benny Goodman’s 1960 “World Is Waiting For The Sunrise” and Dave Brubeck Quartet’s 1960 “I’m In A Dancing Mood.” On Wednesday, April 13, look for Peggy Lee (“I Love Being Here With You/Yes Indeed”) and on Friday, April 15 look for Billy Eckstine (“If I Can Help Somebody.”)
The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube channel also features Louis Armstrong‘s many appearances, including a 1957 performance of “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.” Additional jazz segments include Rahsaan Roland Kirk (“The Inflated Tears & Haitian Fight Song” – which was the final musical performance on the Ed Sullivan Show), Ella Fitzgerald (“Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home“) and, closing the month, performances by Sammy Davis Jr. (“My Kind Of Town Manhattan,” “Night Song” and “What Kind Of Fool Am I”) and Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera And The Witnesses (“Show Me The Way To Get Out Of This World ‘Cause That’s Where Everything Is”).
Throughout its historic 23-year primetime run (1948-1971), The Ed Sullivan Show brought the hottest performances from around the world and introduced emerging talent to America’s living rooms every Sunday night. The show featured some of the earliest or first televised performances of music superstars.
Among the voluminous gems in this vast catalog are iconic clips most of which have not been seen in decades. UMe uploads new videos daily, including scores of rarities available digitally for the first time, to The Ed Sullivan Show’s official YouTube channel and EdSullivan.com, both newly updated.
Live On The Ed Sullivan Show YOUTUBE channel Jazz Appreciation in April:
| STREAM DATE | ARTIST | PERFORMANCE | AIR DATE |
| 4/4 | Sarah Vaughan | Poor Butterfly | June 2, 1957 |
| 4/6 | Count Basie and His Orchestra | How High The Moon | November 22, 1959 |
| 4/8 | Count Basie and His Orchestra | Back To The Apple | November 22, 1959 |
| 4/8 | Peggy Lee and Steve Lawrence | Manhattan | November 4, 1962 |
| 4/13 | Peggy Lee | I Love Being Here With You/Yes Indeed | October 16, 1960 |
| 4/15 | Billy Eckstine | If I Can Help Somebody | November 10, 1957 |
| 4/17 | Ella Fitzgerald | Hotta Chocolatta/Oh, Lady Be Good | March 24, 1957 |
| 4/19 | Peggy Lee | Fly Me To The Moon | October 16, 1960 |
| 4/19 | Count Basie And His Orchestra | One O’Clock Jump | May 29, 1960 |
| 4/21 | Sammy Davis Jr. | My Kind Of Town (Manhattan) | June 14, 1964 |
| 4/23 | Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera And The Witnesses | Embraceable You/I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good/I’m In The Mood For Love | June 5, 1960 |
| 4/23 | Sammy Davis Jr. | Night Song | June 14, 1964 |
| 4/25 | Peggy Lee, Dave Barbour And His Orchestra | Show Me The Way To Get Out Of This World (‘Cause That’s Where Everything Is) | October 22, 1950 |
| 4/25 | Sammy Davis Jr. | What Kind Of Fool Am I | June 14, 1964 |
*Schedule may be subject to change without notice.
About The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is the most popular primetime variety show in American history. For nearly a quarter century, Ed Sullivan hosted the greatest array of talent on television, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Temptations and The Jackson 5. Every Sunday night at 8pm on CBS from 1948-1971, The Ed Sullivan Show showcased a wide variety of pop culture from the worlds of music, comedy, novelty and much more. The library of 1,000 hours includes over 10,000 performances.
About SOFA Entertainment
In 1990, Andrew Solt formed SOFA Entertainment Inc. and acquired The Ed Sullivan Show from the Sullivan family. In 2020 Josh Solt left Google to lead SOFA as President of the company. The Ed Sullivan Show is the most revered variety show in American television history. SOFA Entertainment is the copyright holder of the original Ed Sullivan programs and over 150 hours of newly created programming.
About UMe
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the global catalog and special markets division of Universal Music Group (UMG). Working closely in concert with UMG’s record labels, territories and operating companies, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, an emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and creating opportunities in new technologies.
