13 Desember 2008

Music Corner

PAT METHENY - The Way Out "Live in Korea"

Pat Metheny is one of the most original and distinctive guitarists of modern times. Together with long time collaborator and keyboard player Lyle Mays, he founded the Pat Metheny Group in 1978. Instantly successful, they have established themselves at the forefront of jazz-rock fusion with a succession of best selling albums and sellout world tours. This new DVD, filmed in late 2005, features the full concert version of his most recent album, THE WAY UP, which earned the Pat Metheny Group their 10th Grammy Award and Metheny personally his 17th, Running Time: 91 minutes.

UZEB - The Last Concert

2006 release. Another fusion gem issued in celebration of UZEB's 25th anniversary, this DVD will be the only official live concert footage ever released by the band. Recorded at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1991 this concert was beautifully filmed, recorded and mixed with state of the art facilities. Phenomenal ensemble playing through out this performance defines why UZEB were one of the great fusion trios. If you are a UZEB fan, this is a must!! This dvd has been digitally re-mastered for 5.1 surround. Stereo 2.0., 4:3 Full screen. Michel Cusson - guitars, Alain Caron - bass, Paul Brochu - drums, and percussion with special guest Tiger Okoshi - trumpet. Total running time 120 minutes.

ISSEI NORO INSPIRIT - Real Time Live 2008 (2 DVD)

2008 release. 17 track live concert performance by Inspirits, the new Japanese fusion band led by former Casiopea guitarist, Issei Noro. Musicians: Issei Noro-guitar, Akira Jimbo-drums, Yuji Yajima-bass, Kent Ohgiya-piano & Ryo Hayashi-keyboards. NTSC, REGION: ALL, Dolby Digital 5.1, Running Time: 118 minutes.

CASIOPEA 20th Anniversary Live (2 DVD)

2002 release. The premier funk fusion band of Japan recorded live on their 20th Anniversary on October 12, 1999 in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo, Japan. This features their two bass players Tetsuo Sakurai, and Yoshihiro Naruse, and their two drummers, Akira Jimbo, and Noriaki Kumagai. The band: Issei Noro-guitar, Minoru Mukaiya-keys, Yoshhiro Naruse-bass, Akira Jimbo-drums. Guests: Hidhiko Koike-keys, Tetsuo Sakurai-bass, and Noriaki Kumagai-drums. Running Time: 136 minutes.