A few of my favorite things..
Here you will gain exclusive access to many of Verdine White’s favorite things: rare video footage, books, movies and so much more!
VIDEOS
SUPERMAN
Watch the video release of Verdine White’s hit single “Superman”. A powerful tribute to his brother and creator of the internationally acclaimed and multi-Grammy Award winning band Earth, Wind and Fire.
The California Jam audience was mostly white, largely consisting of hard rock fans wanting to hear the likes of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. Still, the TV broadcast of the concert, helped expose Earth, Wind and Fire to a larger audience. In later years, they would have lots of hits all over the world. In fact, just one year after this concert they would have a Number One hit in the US with the song "Shining Star." But in 1974, they were mainly known to black audiences, with a few minor hits on the soul charts.
CALIFORNIA JAM
Iconic bass jam session live on stage with Verdine White and Morris “Mo” Pleasure for the hit song GETAWAY by Earth, Wind & Fire
VERDINE WHITE MORRIS PLEASURE
“GETAWAY” BASS JAM
BOOKS
The Soundtrack of My Life is an essential book for anyone interested in the story of popular music, the fascinating ups and downs of the music business, the alchemy of hits, and the dramatic life of a brilliant leader...and listener. It is a riveting read from beginning to end.
Clive Davis
The Soundtrack Of My Life
All You Need To Know About The Music Business: 11th Edition
Donald S. Passman
Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs; and particularly how TikTok has completely reshaped the music business; the latest on music created by AI; and a full update of the latest numbers and trends.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
The future could hardly look brighter for Edmond Dantès. Only nineteen years old, but already an experienced seaman, he is about to be named captain of the merchant vessel Pharaon. His deep and passionate love for the beautiful Mercedes is returned in every respect; they will be married in a few short weeks. Everyone who knows this handsome, modest young man wishes him the best—that is, almost everyone. Edmond is unaware that three men he knows well envy him and are conspiring to ruin him.
MUSIC
This premium vinyl release features direct-to-analog mastering from the original primary album tape reels by acclaimed engineer Kevin Gray, one of the first times this has been done since 1971, offering an undeniably authentic listening experience.
MARVIN GAYE
WHAT’S GOING ON (5OTH ANNIVERSARY)
One of the great funk albums — multiplatinum-selling and one of Rolling Stone's 500 Great Albums of All Time — gets the deluxe Impex treatment.
THAT’S THE WAY OF THE WORLD
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
KIND OF BLUE
MILES DAVIS
Kind of Blue is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released on August 17, 1959 by Columbia Records. For this album, Davis led a sextet featuring saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, pianist Bill Evans, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, with new band pianist Wynton Kelly replacing Evans on "Freddie Freeloader". The album was recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City in two sessions on March 2 and April 22, 1959.
MOVIES
CASABLANCA
A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.
During WWII, the only US Women's Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas takes on an impossible mission in Tyler Perry's drama based on a true story.
THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT
Celebrating 50 years, this deluxe limited edition set offers, for the first time in one collection, the essential, definitive saga of the Corleone family, overseen by director Francis Ford Coppola and based on the bestselling novel by Mario Puzo. A global cultural touchstone captivating fans across generations, the enduring cinematic legacy of THE GODFATHER has immeasurably influenced popular culture, and rightfully earned its legacy as one of the greatest in the history of motion pictures. Remastered and restored in 4K UHD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, this collection includes Best Picture Academy Award winners for Best Picture THE GODFATHER and THE GODFATHER PART II, alongside the acclaimed conclusion MARIO PUZO’S THE GODFATHER CODA: THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE. Includes both the Theatrical and 1991 cuts of THE GODFATHER PART III, as well as a special features Blu-ray featuring all-new content.
THE GODFATHER TRILOGY
SADOWSKY
Sadowsky Guitars is honored to announce the release of the Verdine White Signature Bass. Verdine, the bassist for Earth, Wind & Fire, has been a Sadowsky artist for over twenty years. Based on Verdine's first Sadowsky bass, this addition to the NYC Satin Series has an undersized J-style body of chambered alder, PJ pickups, and a J-bass width neck (1.5” at the nut).
The Verdine White Signature Bass is a tribute to Verdine's late brother, Maurice White, and a portion of the proceeds from each bass will be donated to the non-profit Verdine White Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, California. The Center’s purpose is to assist musically talented students living in underserved communities. The Center provides scholarships, music lessons, and instruments. Sadowsky Guitars will donate two basses to the Performing Arts Center.
We are very proud to support Verdine and his Performing Arts Center with this collaboration.
PHOTOS
