01 Februari 2010

Music Corner

MIKE STERN & DAVE WECKL - The Paris Concert New Morning 2008

This electrifying show in front of a capacity-plus crowd in May 2008 was captured on film for posterity and is presented in this live DVD. Filmed in High Definition, the DVD captures nearly 2 hours of riveting performance footage, as well as clips from the soundcheck and an interview with Stern about the trio, the performance, the celebrated French club, and the passionate audience on hand for the show. Backing Stern on this gig is the expert crew including : saxophonist Bob Franceschini, bassist Tom Kennedy, and drummer Dave Weckl (who also mixed the DVD).

RETURN To FOREVER - Live at 43 Jazzaldia Festival 2008

RARE-DVD (JAZZ FUSION)
Special Concert from : Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Lenny White - Return to Forever At Jazzaldia Festival, From 21 August 2008 on Spanish. Very Recommended DVD.

LEGENDS - Live at Montreys Festival 1997 (DVD9)

This unique concert video brings together the formidable talents of 5 musical superstars: Marcus Miller, Steve Gadd, Joe Sample, Eric Clapton, and David Sanborn in this intoxicating blend of jazz and blues. Switzerland's legendary Montreux Jazz Festival has been host to countless once-in-a-lifetime performances since its 1967 inception, but none more thrilling than the 1997 collaboration between guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Steve Gadd, pianist Joe Sample, and saxophonist David Sanborn. Clapton brought his deeply felt blues-rock influence to the quartet's sophisticated jazz stylings for an amazing reinvention of classics such as "Full House," "Groovin'," and "Shreveport Stomp," as well as a haunting acoustic version of "Layla.

NIACIN - Live in Tokyo

Comprised of bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth), keyboardist John Novello (Chick Corea, Andy Summers), and drummer Dennis Chambers (George Clinton, Stanley Clarke), the well-pedigreed power trio Niacin inject elements of prog rock into their funky brand of instrumental jazz fusion. This program captures the band live in Tokyo, performing a 10-song set that includes "No Man's Land," "Do a Little Dirty Work," "I Miss You (Like I Miss the Sun)," "One Less Worry," and more.


MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2006 (4 DVD)

Included are: Saturday (2-DVDs) including performances and interviews by Ronald Bruner Jr. (Stanley Clarke Band), Jason McGerr (Death Cab For Cutie), historic R&B/Gospel Summit featuring Teddy Campbell, Gerald Heyward (Beyonc), Aaron Spears (Usher) and gospel great, Marvin McQuitty, drummer/percussionist Glenn Kotche, master drummer Thomas Lang with master percussionist Luis Conte and drumming legend Stewart Copeland with his band, Gizmo. and Sunday (2-DVD) featuring performances and interviews by Dave DiCenso, Latin-jazz artist Bobby Sanabria with Ascensin, Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Mike Mangini (Steve Vai), Danny Seraphine with CTA and Steve Smiths Jazz Legacy.Drummers unite for this combination of music and interview footage. Among the stars taking part are Gerald Heyward (who plays with Beyoncé), Jason McGerr (from indie-rockers Death Cab For Cutie), and Mike Mangini (from Steve Vai's band).

MATT GARRISON LIVE 2004

RARE-DVD (JAZZ FUSION)
Matt's style of playing and his compositions were fresh and really show what all the hype is about Matt Garrison. Some are hard to digest on the first round and may not be recommendable for those who are looking for an easy-listening soft jazz type CD. The overall production quality and the layout of the DVD can be improved quite a bit but not disappointing considering it's his private production. Matt Garrison: Bass, Adam Rogers: Guitar, Jojo Mayer: Drums, Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Jim Beard: Keyboards, Gene Lake: Drums, Arto Tuncboyacian: Percussion, Sabina Sciubba: Back Vocals.