30 April 2011
Music Corner - April 2011
28 Maret 2011
Music Corner - March 2011
Hitman Returns was filmed before a sold out crowd last year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The lineup of talent, lead by Foster as maestro of ceremonies, includes performances by Seal, Donna Summer, Martina McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, All-4-One,'Glee' star Charice, Chaka Khan, Jackie Evancho, Lara Fabian and other artists whose careers have been touched by Foster, a 15-time Grammy winning producer and songwriter.
World Jazz-Fusion guitarist Al Di Meola (Land of the Midnight Sun, Elegant Gypsy) teams up with Russian pop rock superstar Leonid Agutin for the performance release Al Di Meola & Leonid Agutin: Cosmopolitan Live. The first half of this 148-minute program serves up a compilation of footage of Agutin and Di Meola culled from such sources as the Yurmala Festival and the Blue Note club in New York, and video clips of the musicians playing such songs as "Half of Your Heart" and "Cuba Maxima." The second half of the release features two concerts shot in Montreux: one of the Al Di Meola Group on three selections, and another of six tunes played by Agutin and Di Meola from their 2005 Cosmopolitan Life record.
MUSICIANS :
DWIKI DHARMAWAN : Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocoder.
JIMMY HASLIP (Yellow Jackets) : Bass.
STEVE THORNTON : Percussions.
ROGER BURNS : Vibraphone, Keyboards.
ANDY SUZUKI : Sax & Flute.
WALFREDO RAYES Jr. : Drums.
This two-time Grammy Award winner and five-time Billboard chart-topper, leads an all-star septet featuring Kirk Whalum, live from the Queen Mary Jazz Festival.
A five-time achiever of the #1 position on the Billboard Jazz Chart, innovative composer and keyboard artist Bob James still dazzles his audience today with the same kind of excitement that Quincy Jones first noted when he spotted James playing at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1962. At the outset of his career, Bob James immediately pushed forward to the parameters of modern jazz with a productive period of electronic musical experimentation. This was followed by a step into the jazz mainstream as he began a four-year stint as musical director for jazz queen Sarah Vaughn. In 1977, James founded Tappan Zee Records, which released the works of such artists as Joanne Brackeen, Richard Tee and Mongo Santamaria. His own recordings in the late 1970's and 1980's garnered him eight Grammy nominations, culminating in two Grammy award winners: "One on One" for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1980 and "Double Vision" for Best Jazz Fusion Performance in 1986. As part of it's "Jazz Series," VIEW Video is proud to present an exhilarating evening of music, recorded in Hi-Fi at the 1985 Queen Mary Jazz Festival. Featuring a half-dozen of the most masterful musicians in jazz, and the Master himself, this live performance captures the freshness, versatility and excitement that is the music of Bob James.
This DVD/CD documents Cohen's first live outing with trio mates Sam Barsh and mark Guilliana, plus guest soloists Jimmy Greene and Diego Urcola. Also included are artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Avishai Cohen, who became well known in the jazz world during his period with Chick Corea, is one of the top bassists in the world. His virtuosity and constant creativity in both a modern mainstream format and on funkier grooves seem effortless. As Is...Live at the Blue Note contains a CD (the first seven selections) and a DVD. "Smash," "Feediop," the ballad "Remembering" and an overlong "Caravan" (the one non-original) are featured in both formats while three songs are different. Cohen takes many solos and is always a prominent force in the ensembles. Pianist-keyboardist Sam Barsh and drummer Mark Guiliana communicate very well with Cohen while trumpeter Diego Urcola and tenor soprano saxophonist Jimmy Greene add plenty of fire during their guest appearances. The camera work is excellent for the DVD so one can equally enjoy hearing and seeing these skilled musicians at their best.
Think About It, from the Bill Hart Project, offers guitar, bass and drums expanding the horizons of instrumental jazz-fusion, with a heavy funk-rock back beat, staying deep in the pocket. Think Mike Stern or Steve Khan. with a twist of Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmore (Pink Floyd). The Stern connection is solidified on Think About It as Mike contributes guitar work to "What Are You Doing?", "This Is Why", "Yes You Can" and "Got Mike?". Currently the head of the Guitar Department at the Atlanta Institute of Music, Hart is an ultra-tasty soloist, turning up the juice when required while demonstrating a mastery of 'playing the rests'. Studying with jazz legends such as Stern, Kahn, Scott Henderson and Wayne Krantz has honed Hart's phrasing, as evidenced on tracks such as "Crop Circles", "Slick" and "Afro Canadian".
Jazz legend Miles Davis is captured performing in Montreal on this video. The man performs a half dozen songs including "One Phone Call", "Human Nature", "Something's on Your Mind", "Time After Time", "Code M.D.", and "Jean Pierre". The DVD release of the concert includes a biographical timeline of the artist's life. One of the true legends of the jazz scene, Miles Davis was not only a virtuoso on the trumpet, but also one of the founders of cool jazz, groove, hard bop, and fusion. Available for the first time completely digitally re-recorded is Davis' live performance in Montreal with rare concert footage. This is a must-have for all jazz lovers.
Recorded live at Sejong Cultural Center, Seoul January 15, 2005
MUSICIANS :
BOB JAMES : Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers; NATHAN EAST : Bass; HARVEY MASON : Drums; LARRY CARLTON : Guitar.
27 Februari 2011
Music Corner - February 2011
Marcus Miller is known for a long time already as the musician, the composer. He participated in almost uncountable products together Chaka Khan, Grover Washington jr. And much many other things. That he performs remarkable work not only in studio, Miller on this record on translation specifies, where it is represented as the remarkable live bass player and the leader of a tape. Here we hear and see in the best way entered and co-ordinated Band. Spirit Miles Devis, naturally, soars over everything. Musicians : Marcus Miller - Bass, Vocals; Charles Bell - Drums; Dean Brown - Guitar; Roger Byam - Flute, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor); Michael "Patches" Stewart - Trumpet; Bruce Flowers - Keyboards.
11 Januari 2011
Music Corner - January 2011
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On June 3, 2009, Culbertston and a small army of well respected smooth jazz musicians descended upon the legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood to film and record a live career retrospective of well loved tunes from his GRP and other labels'. The resulting session is presented in full on DVD directed by filmmaker Joey Castro with 17 tracks.
Musicians: Ray Parker, Jr., Sheldon Reynolds, Wayne Bruce (vocals, guitar); Eddie Miller (vocals, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards); Dave Koz (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eric Marienthal (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Michael Lington (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eric Darius (tenor saxophone); Michael Stever (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards); Jim Culbertson (trumpet); Nick Lane (trombone); Chris Miskel (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).
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Hiromi Live in Concert features the pianist in a trio setting, accompanied by bassist Tony Grey and drummer Martin Valihora. Recorded at the Shinagawa Stellar Ball in Tokyo in December 2005, the DVD captures the playful yet masterful dynamics between Hiromi and her two highly talented sidemen. Throughout the ninety-minute presentation, the trio derives its creative energy from a constant give-and-take of technical precision and raw enthusiasm. The results are sometimes passionate, sometimes playful, but always compelling.
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Acoustic Alchemy has captured the hearts and minds of contemporary jazz aficionados with their ever-changing rhythms, beautiful melodies and state of the art production. "Best Kept Secret," original filmed in 1998, captures the excitement of Live Studio Performance and features the full line-up with the London Metropolitan Orchestra. Distinguished film producer Aubrey Powell also captures the band in conversation about their music and influences and follows them "documentary style" on a tour of the United States. Also includes 2 music videos.
Kenny G made his first appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1987 on the back of his multi-platinum album "Duotones" and the hit single from it "Songbird", which was riding high in charts around the world as the festival got underway.The success of Kenny's first appearance led to an invitation to return the following year, when he included a track from his then yet to be released album "Silhouette" in the set. This DVD features the whole of the 1987 show and selected tracks from 1988 and captures Kenny G just as he was breaking through to global stardom. This release contains Kenny G's entire 1987 appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and selected songs from his 1988 set at that annual event. Among the songs performed are "Songbird," "Don't Make Me Wait for Love," "Night Time in Tribeca," and "Champagne."
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Great Concert from No.1 JAPAN Fusion T-SQUARE. DVD release from T-Square Super Band Special. Features footage from their live performance on September 27, 2008 at the Hibiya Park Yagai Dai-Ongakudo.
MUSICIANS :
Hirotaka Izumi : Piano, Keyboards; Hiroyuki Noritake : Drums; Percussion; Junko Miyagi : Piano, Keyboards; Keizoh Kawano : Keyboards, Programming; Kiyohiko Semba : Drums, Percussion; Masahiro Andoh : Guitar; Michael S. Kawai : Drums, Percussion; Mitsuru Sutoh : Bass; Satoshi Bandoh : Drums, Percussion; Takahiro Miyazaki : Saxophone, Wind Synthesizer; Takeshi Itoh : Saxophone, Wind Synthesizer; Tohru Hasebe : Drums, Percussion; Toyoyuki Tanaka : Bass; Yuhji Mikuriya : Guitar; Yuhji Nakamura : Bass.
19 Desember 2010
Music Corner - December
DVD-Music for December :
1.DON GRUSIN THE HANG - Live 2006 (Don Grusin - piano, keyboards, programming; Phil Perry, Natali Rene - vocals; Abraham Laboriel, Nathan East - bass; Jude Crossen, Carl Thomas - back vocals; Lee Ritenour, Ricardo Silveira, Frank Quintero - Guitar; Patti Austin - vocals; Charlie Bisharat - violin; Nelson Rangell - flute, piccolo, sax; Ernie Watts - sax; Sadao Watanabe - sax; Dave Grusin - piano, keyboards; Harvey Mason, Alex Acuña, Oscar Seaton - drums, perc; Pete Escovedo - perc). RARE DVD
2.GEORGE DUKE - Montreux Jazz Festival Live 1997 (George Duke - Keyboards, Synthesizer; Rachel Ferrell - Vocals; Jonathan Butler - Guitars; Larry Kimpel - Bass; Brian Simpson - Synthesizer; John Roberts - Drums; Patti Austin - Guest Vocal on tracks 9). RARE DVD
3.JOHN PATITUCCI - Live @ BASS DAY 1997 (Electic & Acoustic Bass Performance with Band). RARE DVD
4.FOURPLAY - Tokyo JAZZ Live 2008 (Bob James - Keyboards, Synthesizer; Nathan East - Bass; Larry Carlton - Guitars; Harvey Mason - Drums; with Special Guest : David Sanborn - Sax, Sam Moore, Ricky Peterson, etc). RARE DVD
5.DAVID SANBORN - Live @ Montreux Jazz 1984 (with : Hiram Bullock - Guitars; Buddy Williams - Drums; Tom Barney - Bass; Larry Willis - Keyboards, Synthesizer; Ricky Lee Jones - Special Guest). RARE DVD
6.LEE RITENOUR & DAVE GRUSIN - Live in Korea 2006 (Lee Ritenour - Guitars; Dave Grusin - Piano, Keyboards; Melvin Davis - 7'String Bass; Oscar Seaton - Drums). RARE DVD
7.BILLY SHEEHAN - Yogen Tatsujin Live 2006 (Live from Japan + Video Clips & Bass Solo). RARE DVD
8.SPYROGYRA - Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2003 (Scott Ambush - Bass; Julio Fernandez - Guitars; Tom Schuman - Keyboards; Synthesizer; Joe Rosenblatt - Drums; Jay Beckenstein - Sax). RARE DVD
9.YELLOW JACKETS - Ohne Filter Live 1994 (Jimmy Haslip - Bass, Russell Ferrante - Keyboards, Synthesizer; Bob Mintzer - Sax; Will Kennedy - Drums).
30 November 2010
Music Corner - November
DVD-Music For November :
1. CHIELI MINUCCI & SPECIAL EFX - Live at JAVA JAZZ Festival 2009 - RARE DVD
2. FRANK GAMBALE - Acoustic Improvisation (with ALAIN CARON & OTMARO RUIZ) - RARE DVD
3. GEORGE DUKE - Live in Japan - RARE DVD
4. KAZUMI WATANABE NEW ELECTRIC TRIO - Mo'Bob Live 2004 (Richard Bona,Horacio Hernandez) (2 DVD) - RARE DVD
5. MICHAEL FRANKS - PARLIAMENT American Blue Concert - RARE DVD
6. RICHARD BONA - Live in Warsaw 2006 - RARE DVD
7. CASIOPEA - Best Of Casiopea Rare Collection 1 - VERY RARE DVD
8. KEIKO MATSUI - White Owl Live in JAPAN - VERY RARE DVD
9. MASAYOSHI TAKANAKA - The White Goblin Live Act.1 & Act.2 (JAPAN FUSION) - VERY RARE DVD
30 Oktober 2010
Music Corner - Oktober
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Spaced Out explore a form of music containing elements from several genres, with progressive rock, metal and jazz being the most dominant styles in their sonic explorations. A central characteristic of their compositions is high class musicianship; all members are technically very proficient and make concentrated efforts to use their technical abilities as much as possible in their tunes. They make sure that each individual member gets the chance to showcase his abilities, as well as combining these individual abilities collectively in highly intricate themes and structures demanding that each individual player has to push himself towards the edge of his abilities to perform his individual instrument's role, and to make sure that the interplay with the others is kept up at all times. There is no set formula to the songs here; rather you'll get a high degree of variation in the sonic patterns explored. Sometimes one instrument will dominate while the other instruments underscore, at other times two instruments will explore slightly or highly different melodies and sounds; and a few times all three instruments will have their individual explorations with varying degrees of harmonizing between them. At times the soundscape will be minimalistic, exploring subtle details, at other times the arrangements will be highly complex and demanding to listen to, with a plethora of notes and melodies in a highly eclectic setting. Although Spaced Out doesn't have a keyboard player anymore, keyboards are still used in their compositions. In a live setting such as this prerecorded samples are used to add this musical element to the performance. This live DVD is an interesting addition to the band's discography. With the level of concentration demanded by the members playing these tunes, there's not much entertainment from the band here besides the music - some lighting and smoke effects are used, but the focus here is the performance.
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On July 14th, 2008, a very special event took place at the Stravinsky Auditorium in Montreux, Switzerland. A number of musicians who have had the opportunity to work with Jones during the years gathered to celebrate his 75th birthday. For well over two hours, they sang, played, joked and thanked a living legend. The actual concert is truly impossible to describe with simple words. Even a quick glance at the names of the musicians who took the stage should immediately reveal to you how incredibly influential Jones has been. In fact, one could argue that many of them have been just as influential as Jones – years from now, people will still talk about Chaka Khan, Herbie Hanckok, Al Jarreau, Lee Ritenour, Nathan East, Paulinho Da Costa, James Moody, Toots Thielemans, Patty Austin, Nana Mouskouri, Billy Cobham, Patrice Rushen, Joe Sample, Larry Williams, Greg Phillinganes, Paul Jackson Jr., etc ...
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Great concert from Chieli Minucci and Special EFX ...
Line Up : Chieli Minucci - electric and acoustic guitars; Jerry Brooks - bass; Lionel Cordew - drums; Jay Rowe - keyboards, synthesizers; David Mann - saxophones, flute; Philip Hamilton - vocals and percusión. Duration : 01:10:19 minutes.
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Trumpeter Herb Alpert is one of the most successful instrumental artists in American music history. He is also a successful businessman, having founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss and later, Almo Sounds. On top of this, he has exhibited as an artist, produced shows on Broadway and established the Herb Alpert Foundation for arts education. This 1996 performance at the Montreux Festival features Herb Alpert together with the Jeff Lorber Band in a sparkling performance of Alpert's biggest hits. DVD highlights include performances of "Spanish Flea," "This Guy's in Love with You," "Rise," and many more.
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June 28, 2006, Roppongi STB139 album made in the "Fine" recorded live launch of! 1st & 2nd as well as song of the album, new song "Sunshine", "Solar (another version)" must-fan also includes The first live DVD!
Line up : Kaori Kobayashi : Alto Sax & Flute, Kenji Hino : Electric Bass, Kiyotsugu Amano : Electric Guitar, Masanori Sasaji : Keyboards, Shuichi Murakami : Drums.
From jazz to pop and even disco, Roberta Flack has been delighting fans with her sophisticated sound and intricate musical arrangements for more than three decades. This sensational concert features the legendary vocalist and pianist performing light jazz, romantic ballads and career favorites before a live audience in Washington, D.C. Songs: Why Don't You Move In With Me, The Closer I Get to You, Sweet Georgia Brown, Feel Like Makin' Love, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Stormy Monday, The Thrill Is Gone, Reverend Lee, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
24 September 2010
Music Corner - September
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Incognito is far more than just a band. The sound visionary Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick has been pioneering in the mercurial acid jazz scene, and as a talent factory, Incognito has rolled out the red carpet for vocal prodigies, such as Jocelyn Brown and the best musicians from the British groove community. Short-lived musical trends have done nothing to damage the popularity of this multi-cultural band with their driving rhythms and elegant melodies and they have become a trademark all over the world, especially live. In this vein, "Bluey" Maunick celebrated Incognito's 30th birthday on stage at the London INDIGO2 with a thrilling concert in summer 2009.
It was a fantastic night: with their blend of soul and jazz, funk and fusion almost 30 musicians, with several surprise guest appearances, electrified the audience. Thanks to the contagious energy and the virtuoso solo numbers, each song became something special. And as if this band hadn't given us enough variety already, the strings of the Millennia Ensemble provided a delightful additional interplay of sound. Incognito didn't just celebrate 30 years of first-rate music and continued success with this performance - they also gave their fans an unforgettable gift.
DVD with Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 and DTS 5.1.
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Bring together the music scene's hottest young sax player and one of soul's most sterling new vocalists. Then capture these two show-stoppers onstage on a great night. That's Dave Koz and Phil Perry, Live at the Strand. This intimate show capture's Phil's voice and Dave's sax on a warm spring night at a jumping nightspot, alternating solo spots and sharing the stage. It's a show full of personal charm and musical thrills, a delightful blend of Cool Jazz, Warm Soul, and hot R&B.
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As one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation, Stanley Jordan has often been referred to as the ''uncontested master'' of the two-handed tap technique so-called due to his ability to play rhythm and melody simultaneously, like a pianist.
This spectacular talent gained him fame and respect all over the world. Stanley Jordan is, however, much more than a top-class expert. His interpretations of the grand repertoire of guitarists from Bird and Trane to John and Paul are true masterpieces, which boldly blend tradition and new age. But the strength and depth of his multi-faceted diamond-like music stem from his early and unshakable - belief in the power of his art. For Stanley, making music has not only been about entertainment, but rather has a spiritual element to it as well, as he regards it as highly therapeutic.
Recorded in July 2007 at the New Morning venue in Paris alongside Charnett Moffett and David Haynes, the trio provides the crowd with a breathtaking performance.
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Filmed in concert at Hollywood's The Avalon, the focus is on Coryell's blues-laden impressions of Jazz and Rock.
Larry Coryell grew up in the Seattle area and became heavily involved with drugs while attending the University of Washington. He moved to New York in 1965 and took his habit with him. His music didn't audibly suffer for it, as Coryell carved a legendary place for himself in the nascent fusion and jazz-rock arenas. He battled his substance abuse and since the '80s has managed a successful career.
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Steve Lukather & Edgar Winter - Live At North Sea Jazz Festival It was the coming together of two musical giants, both with their unique style. When these 2 extraordinary musicians, Steve Lukather and Edgar Winter, came together on stage at the North Sea Festival, they had already achieved legendary careers in their own right.
Steve Lukather started as a studio musician before becoming a founding member of rocband 'Toto'. His guitar style and influence can be heard on numerous albums of notable artists such as Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Chicago. Having been influenced by Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, Steve developed a guitar style, which paid tribute to both Rock and Jazz styles, playing with such perfection and intensity that you can still spot his influence among a thousand other guitarists.
Edgar Winter is the younger brother of Johnny Winter. Having debuted at the Woodstock-Festival, he also fusioned Rock, Blues and Jazz since his first great successes in 1970. Working with musicians such as Rick Derringer, David Lee Roth and Ringo Starr, he was equally well prepared to team up with Steve Lukather. Together with Phil Soussan (Bass) and Gary Ferguson (Drums) the concert at the North Sea Jazz Festival was not only a firework of improvisation, but an intense demonstration of the perfection and skills of Lukather and Winter. Feeling totally free from stylistic barriers, this concert is a perfect symbiosis of these two talents, presenting the best of Winter's collection ("Fly Away", "Frankenstein") and some breathtaking highlights penned by Lukather (as exemplified in his tearful tribute to Toto-Drummer Jeff Porcarco in "Song for Jeff"). A specific standout among the many other highlights of this concert is the medley of Rock'n Roll classics. Summing up the genius of these two outstanding artists, their improvising on songs such as “Johnny B Good” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On” remaining as colorful, fresh and dynamic, never to be heard before. A brilliant evening of musicality quality as you will never experience again.
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On their own work, Vento Bravo, Nosso Trio shows its own face. Of course there are technical tour de forces, but the music always dominates. The arrangement is dedicated to the dazzling talents of the three musicians. Even before the song's theme, Kiko Freitas sets a percussive tempo, Ney Conceição pays tribute to the late great bassist Nico Assumpção and Nelson Faria shows why he studied with Joe Diorio. After this impressive short prelude, "O Barquinho" proves to have the qualities of a true jazz standard with the smooth guitar solo and an obstinate bass solo. On Nelson Faria's composition "Partindo pro Alto" the trio shows how technique can serve a complicated piece of music. The three musicians take the solo spot in an amazing way without losing contact with the relaxed but challenging theme. The beautiful ballad "Balada p'a Nadia" brings a moment of peace before the title track "Vento Bravo" demands full attention with a complicated rhythm scheme on which Kiko Freitas works his way towards a dazzling drum solo. The song is followed by another rhythmical tour de force on which the three musicians improvise around the simple sounding theme. "Fala Negão" is again a wonderful ballad on which Nelson Faria performs one of his outstanding solos, perfectly accompanied by his two fellow musicians.
Vento Bravo is another example of good and intelligent Brazilian jazz that deserves much more attention than it gets. The DVD was recorded Live at the Teatro Maria Clara Machado, Rio de Janeiro, 2005 without the public . The production although simple, was very well executed, particularly the performance of the three musicians.
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Features performances from Michael Manring, Andy Gonzalez, Francis Rocco Prestia, Victor Wooten and many others. Special Feature: A comprehensive photo gallery of this historic event.
Four of the best bass players around gathered in NYC on Bass Day '98 to show off their skills for their colleagues and fans. First up, Michael Manring plays a solo set with four different instruments, all in different tunings, including one piece in which he plays all four basses at once. Mr. Gonzalez lays down some Afro-Cuban music with the help of Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Bobby Rodriguez. Next, Mr. Prestia, accompanied by three Tower of Power members, takes the stage and lays down some TOP classics such as "Oakland Stroke," "Squib Cakes," and "What is Hip?" as well as some his own stuff. Finally, Victor Wooten, accompanied by the great Mr. Burbridge on his finale, proves why he was Bass Player of the Year for 1997 and 1998.
30 Agustus 2010
Music Corner - Agustus
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"Water for Life" was a concert given by French electronic musician Jean Michel Jarre on the night of December 16, 2006 amidst the dunes of the Sahara desert at Merzouga, Morocco. The concert was held under the auspice of UNESCO as 2006 had been designated the International Year of Deserts and Desertification by the United Nations General Assembly. The stage featured a collection of nine 4-by-10-metre vertical screens (similar to those in the 1993 Europe in Concert tour), described as "doors to the desert". On them were projected images - static and animated -, as in a typical Jarre concert. For the first time on a Jarre concert, however, live images of the performers and the audience were also projected on the screens. Behind the stage, the desert dunes were lit, and fireworks were shot behind and around the stage. Two general rehearsals were held, on the previous night and on the evening of the day of the concert, complete with fireworks. Like Jarre's previous concert, space of Freedom, they were filmed to get additional coverage for a post-live edit. The rehearsals were also filmed to prevent any bad weather during the live concert preventing its release on video, as had happened before with The Twelve Dreams of the Sun (1999-2000) and Aero - Tribute to the Wind (2002).
Great Concert from JOE ZAWINUL & ZAWINUL SINDYCATE : Joe Zawinul - Keyboards & Synthesizer, Gerald Veasley - Bass, Scott Henderson - Guitar, Cornell Rochester - Drums, Bill Summers - Percussion. Featuring the tracklist: 'March Of The Lost Children', 'Solitude', 'Little Rootie Tootie', 'Medicine Man', 'Shadow And Light', 'Carnavalito', 'Black Water' and 'Improvisation'.
Fantastic concert of the legendary band. A new all star musicians line up makes it one of the most enjoyable bands to be watched at the moment. Top class music and performances. Unfortunately, Michael Brecker could not join the band in this tour due to serious health problems. The saxophonist Bill Evans fills in his place in the group for the moment. Musicians : Mike Mainieri - Vibraphone, Mike Stern - Guitar, Richard Bona - Bass, Bill Evans - Saxophone, Steve Smith - Drums.
These performances by jazz pioneers Jack DeJohnette, Miroslav Vitous, Chick Corea, experimental giant Anthony Braxton, Pat Metheny, and one of the originators of "cool jazz," Lee Konitz, among others, are from the Woodstock Jazz Festival.
20 Juli 2010
Music Corner - July
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As filmed in November 2006, the music release Al Di Meola: Speak a Volcano - Return to Electric Guitar finds jazz-rock musician Di Meola onstage before a live audience in Leverkusen, Germany, in an electric guitar set accompanied by drummer Gumbi Ortiz. Here, Di Meola performs thirteen tracks including "Hypnose," "Red Moon" and "Azzura." Featuring : Al Di Meola - Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Midi. Joel Taylor - Drums. Mike "Chick Corea Electric Band" Pope - Bass. Gumbi Ortiz - Percussion. Mario Parmissano - Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer.
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Jethro Tull is one of the most successful Fusion British acts of all time with a career reaching from the late sixties to the present day. In 2003 the band made their first (and so far only) visit to the Montreux Festival. Split into a semi-acoustic first half and full on electric second half, the concert was a triumph combining newer songs with classic favorites. As ever Ian Anderson leads from the front with his instantly recognizable voice and inimitable style of one-legged flute playing.
This musical release from guitarist Joe Satriani captures a performance recorded in front of a live audience in Paris, and includes hits like "I Just Wanna Rock, "Out of the Sunrise", "Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing", and more.
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Great performance of Fantastic German JAZZ Fusion band - JAZZ PISTOLS. Musicians : Stefan Ivan Schäfer - Guitar & Midi, Thomas Lui Ludwig - Drums & Percussion. Christoph Victor Kaiser - 6 String Bass. A Must Have DVD with DTS Sound!!!
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Amazing Concert from Michael Franks Smooth Jazz singer and Songwriter from the United States. Live at Blue Note Tokyo with 14 great songs with : Steve Logan - Bass. Chris Hunter - Sax. Charles Blenzing - Keyboards & Synthesizer. Jay Azzolia - Guitars. Clinton de Ganon - Drums. Veronica Nunn - Backing Vocal.
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Fusion sax player with the ability unmatched by any other popular, and live footage from Cross Hearts Live 2001. LINE UP : MASATO HONDA - Sax, Flute, EWI, Trumpet. HIROYUKI"The SQUARE:"NORITAKE : Drums. KEIJI MATSUMOTO : Keyboards, Synthesizer. JUN KAJIWARA : Guitars.
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Famous British Jazz Funk band Level 42. Concert taken from The Original Live in Montreux Jazz Festival 1983. Line Up : Mark King - Bass & Vocal, Mike Lindup - Keyboards & Vocal, Phil Gould - Drums, Boon Gould - Guitars. A Must Have DVD for Fans of Level 42.
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This is where it all started with Jimmy Herring breaking new grounds with astonishing chops, great melodies and powerful jams with some of the best musicians around. The band evolved though different incarnations with Colonel Bruce Hampton, Jeff Sipe, Matt Mundy and others, but this DVD is from the last phase of the band with Oteil Burbridge(Oteil and the PeaceMakers) before they went separate ways. A fantastic show and we're glad it is finally out on DVD. Lineup: Jimmy Herring - Guitars, Paul Henson - Vocals, Kofi Burbridge - Keyboards, Synth, flute, Oteil Burbridge - Bass, Sean O'Rourke – Drums.
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Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating legions of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as "One of the greatest guitarists in the world," and Tommy is quick to acknowledge Chet as his principal inspiration. Modestly referring to himself as "an entertainer who happens to play the guitar," Tommy captivates his audiences with his humor, charisma and musicianship, delivering knockout performances around the globe. Tommy's energy and the ideal acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall make this a video performance to be cherished. This DVD features nearly Two hours of performance.
VANGELIS - Mythodea Live (Music for the NASA Mission - 2001 Mars Odyssey)Very RARE DVD
An avatar of Orchestral Synthesis for 30 years, Vangelis has only now made his full orchestral outing with the ambitious and epic Mythodea. Currently linked as theme music for NASA's Mission to Mars program, Mythodea dates back to 1993, when Vangelis premiered the work in a live performance. After the amorphous synthesizer opening, Vangelis is little-heard, using his keyboards only to support the large orchestra, 100-voice mixed choir, massed timpani, and the twin soprano leads of Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman. Echoes of Gustav Holst, Gustav Mahler, and Carl Orff suffuse Mythodea, with its stentorian choirs, rumbling percussion, and dense string writing. Singing a hybrid language, Norman and Battle spiral through Vangelis's evocation of an ancient Greek landscape. By turns smothering and grandiose, and often turgid, Mythodea is nevertheless studded with memorable themes, notably "Movement 9." It's a poignant, haunting melody, with the sopranos looping back and forth in ascending arcs, recalling Delibes's aria from "Lakmé," better known as the British Airways theme. This is the Vangelis of "L'Enfant," and "Heaven & Hell," where the composer's true voice is heard.
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