20 Maret 2009

Music Corner


INCOGNITO - In Concert

People who go "incognito" usually have something to hide. That certainly cant be said of Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick and his exciting band. Firstly, Incognito is much too good to hide itself away. Secondly, this creative workshop, which young, enthusiastic music freaks have been passing through for many years, has left a distinct impression on the scene and not only in its home country, the UK. This live performance from Ohne Filter includes Good Love, One Hundred And Rising, Everybody, Spellbound And Speechless, Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing, Harvest For The World, Colibri, Still A Friend Of Mine, Always There. Making their mark on the jazz/ funk scene since the early 80s, Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick and his British fusion band have been a staple among jazz connoisseurs for years. Scoring an early hit with his cover of "I Shot the Sheriff," released with his first band Light of the World, Maunick continued to collaborate with his partner from that project, Paul "Tubbs" Williams. Later, Incognito's cover of Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" topped the charts in the early 90s. This live performance captures the energy and raw talent that have characterized this band since their inception; the song list includes: "Good Love," "One Hundred And Rising," "Everybody," "Spellbound And Speechless," "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing," "Harvest For The World," "Colibri," "Still A Friend Of Mine," and "Always There."


JAMIROQUAI - Live at Montreux 2003

The band delivers a blistering 2-hour plus set crammed with hit singles and much loved album tracks led from the front by Jay Kay's charisma, movement, and compulsory headgear. Also included is a bonus track from 1995.





ANDY TIMMONS - Live Resolution 2006

The night it was debuted, the Andy Timmons Band gave a one time only, live performance of the entire Resolution CD in front of a hometown crowd. Professionally recorded at the Granada Theatre in Dallas, Texas, this DVD is a great sounding, close up look at the ATB in a perfect live setting. Includes several bonus features.
Track List:: 1. Deliver Us, 2. Helipad, 3. Ghost Of You, 4. Resolution, 5. Redemption, 6. Lydia, 7. Gone (9/11/01), 8. Move On, 9. Beware Dark Days, 10. The Prayer/The Answer, 11. Headed For The Ditch


BOB JAMES live at MONTREUX

Recorded at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland on July 17th, 1985, this concert captures James in one of his finest live performances.
Able to subtly inflect his passages of jazz playing with a pure pop sensibility, Bob James has won over countless fans with his own inimitable brand of music. A Grammy award winner, James is caught here at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1985--an event that only the most proficient and naturally gifted musicians are invited to play at. Among the songs performed are ""Angela (Theme from Taxi)," "Night Crawler," "Winding River," and many others.

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MEZZOFORTE - Live in REYKJAVIK 2007 (2008 Released)

Mezzoforte were formed over 30 years ago.. In fact, they were only teenagers when they created Iceland's first international chart-hit, GARDEN PARTY in 1983. 25 years later, Mezzoforte are back to celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of the single and are ready to release their 12th album, followed by tours of Europe and Asia. The DVD, Live in Reykjavik features 20 songs recorded by Mezzoforte in a special 10 piece version of the band during 3 concerts in Reykjavik, Iceland in March of 2007. Bonus material consists of footage from rehearsals as well as a slide show of photos spanning the band’s career. Bonus material includes footage from rehersals, old videos and photos covering the band’s 30 year history. Recorded and filmed in Borgarleikhus, March 26 & 27, 2007 - Iceland


LEVEL 42 - RETROGLIDE Tour 2006 - 2007 (2008 released) DVD9

Filmed live at the New Theatre, Oxford, on 31/10/06, Retroglide is a recording of Level 42's last English show on the 2006 tour of the same name. The show is chock full of pitch perfect 4 part harmony vocals, fantastic guitar work from Mark's brother 'Nathan', great Sax solos from Sean Freeman, some complicated grooves from Gary Husband - one of the best British funk drummers around, wonderful additional percussion from Kwaku Dzidzornu and of course longest serving members Lindup and King sharing vocal duties and really showing talent on their instruments. The live sound is wonderfully mixed and monitored although some older fans feel the bass is hidden to low in the mix. I think this may be due to the fact that King is using his Retroglide and Black Beauty Status basses that fans of the old Jaydees and Alembics are disapproving of. Personally - I think it's great. I always think that King will overcrowd with his lines and get in the way of the vocal but I suppose that is something he has worked on over the years by doing both at the same time and nailing the balance every time. The original feel, sound and flavour of the studio tracks is still present but with new twists and turns musically. Good light show too!


HIROMI UEHARA - Live at SAN JAVIER JAZZ Fest 2008

Few artists have caused an impression since their debut album as the young Japanese pianist & composer Hiromi Uehara. Spectacular in her concerts, she attacks the keys like a cyclone. With the strength of nature, transmitting energy & passion when the song requires it or radiating sensibility & sweetness in ballads. She is also a great & prolific composer, as shown by her five albums: Another Mind, Brain, Spiral, Time Control or The very Latest one Beyond Standard. in which the two usual members or her trio bassist Tony Grey & drummer Martin Valihora are joined by the fantastic guitarist David Fluczynski forming the group Hiromi's Sonicbloom, who will also accompanying on her return to Jazz San Javier. Where she left some very good memories
after her performance in the eight edition of the festival.


KEIKO MATSUI - Live 2001

Discover Your Sense of Jazz" with keyboardist and composer, Keiko Matsui as she performs on BET on Jazz: The Jazz Channel at Black Entertainment Television Studio II in Washington, DC. This exclusive "Jazz Central" concert features Matsui playing her unique blend of jazz and new age instrumental compositions before a live studio audience, plus an interview with the artist. Tracks: Night Hawks' Dream, Doll, Kappa, Bridge Over the Stars, White Gate, Night Waltz, Forever Forever, Foot Steps, Safari, The Wind and the Wolf, Light Above the Trees. This renowned Japanese pianist is one of the major practitioners of a New Age-jazz fusion. Performing on BET's fantastic jazz showcase, "BET On Jazz," Matsui plays several original compositions, and even graces the viewer with a candid interview. Her eleven song set includes "Doll," "Bridge Over The Stars," and "Safari."

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AL DI MEOLA, JEAN LUC PONTY, STANLEY CLARKE Live at Montreux '94

2005 Release. Three gifted Master jazz fusion artists, featuring guitarist Al Di Meola, bassist Stanley Clarke, and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. The trio performs "Summer Country", "MemoryCanyon", "Renaissance", "Indigo", "Cancion Sofia" and five tracks


CHICK COREA Electric Band - Live at IOWA State University

This DVD features an engaging performance by Chick Corea (Keyboards) with Dave Weckl (Drums) and John Patitucci (Bass) at Iowa State University circa 1987. Corea travels between the jazz and fusion worlds with great ease, since he became part of Miles Davis' renowned electric group from 1968-'70, and then formed Return to Forever, with Stan Getz which began as a Latin-flavored group, then shifted toward electric fusion and fame. Since the late '70s, Corea has alternated in the electric and acoustic realms with his Elektric and Akoustic Bands, recording in contexts ranging from solo and duo projects and has won eight Grammys out of 25 nominations. This DVD is sheer proof of this magnificence.


LEVEL 42 - READING HALL 2001

In December of 2001, English pop band Level 42 rocked out at the Reading Concert Hall, playing a selection of favorites for an appreciative audience of fans. The fifteen songs spanned the group's history starting from 1981, and includes such songs as: "Hot Water," "You Can't Blame Louis," "Sooner or Later," and "A Floating Life."


PAT METHENY - Speaking of Now Live

Prolific jazz guitarist Metheny and his group launch a tight, intense, uplifting and musically complex assortment of sounds in this fine concert performance. The band features Metheny, Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby, Richard Bona, Cuong Vu, Antonio Sanchez. One of the most acclaimed jazz guitarists of his generation, Pat Metheny is captured here live in concert. Always pushing himself to the very boundaries of musical invention, Metheny and his band pull together a taut, intense set of songs that are both complex and highly enjoyable. Tracks include "Go Get It," "The Gathering Sky," "Scrap Metal," "Are You Going With Me?" and many more.


PAT METHENY - Imaginary Day Live (Full 10 Songs)

This DVD was shot live at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California in 1998. Performing 6 songs off the at-the-time newly released Imaginary Day album, the Pat Metheny Group pushes the boundaries of jazz, bringing the viewer on a journey to the deepest parts of the mind and soul. Guitarist Pat Metheny has been an established player on the jazz scene since the mid 1970s. IMAGINARY DAY LIVE finds Metheny teaming up with his longstanding backing band to perform a full show at the Mountain Winery, which is located in Saratoga, California. The concert was shot in 1998 and the material performed is based around Metheny's experimental 1997 album IMAGINARY DAY. Among the tracks performed are reworkings of "Follow Me," "Imaginary Day," and
"Message to a Friend."