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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT - 10th Anniversary Live 2008

Liquid Tension Experiment is "DREAM THEATER Side Project"
Awesome Concert 10th Anniversary from : John Petrucci - Guitar, Jordan Rudess - Keyboards Synthesizer, Mike Portnoy - Drums & Percussion, Tony Levin - Bass & Chapman Stick. Must have DVD ...

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LEE RITENOUR - Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2009

Awesome concerts from Lee Ritenour & friends at North Sea Jazz Festival 2009. Lineup : Lee Ritenour - Guitars, Melvin Davis - Bass, Patrice Rushen - Piano, Keyboards Synthesizer, Vocal, Will Kennedy : Drums

TOKYO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 - Akira Jimbo & Friends + John Scofield

Great Performance from Akira Jimbo & Friends live at Tokyo Jazz festival 2009
Akira Jimbo : Drums, Lee Ritenour : Guitars, Abraham Laborial : Bass, Otmaro Ruiz : Piano & Keyboards. With Special Performance from "John Scofield and The Piety Street Band".

PAT METHENY GROUP - We live Here Tour 1995/98 Warsaw Poland (2 DVD)

Pat Metheny Group concerts from "We Live Here" Tour, April 23, 1995, Congress Hall, Warsaw, Poland + Fragments off Pat Metheny Group "Imaginary Day" Tour Apr 23, 1998, Congress Hall, Warsaw, Poland. Musician : "We Live Here" personnel: Pat Metheny - guitars, Lyle Mays - keyboards, Steve Rodby - basses, Paul Wertico - drums, Mark Ledford - vocals, misc instruments, David Blamires - vocals, misc instruments, Armando Marcal - percussion. Total 24 tracks.

NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009

Live Compilation various artist from NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009.
Lee Ritenour, Patrice Rushen, Melvin Davis, George Duke, David Sanborn, SEAL, Chaka Khan, Adele, George Benson, Burt Bacharach, Joe Bonamassa, Toots Thielemans, James Taylor, BB King, Jamie Cullum, Wouter Hamel, James Hunter.

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STEVE VAI - Where The Wild Things Are LIVE 2009 (2 DVD)

With the help of violinists Alex DePue and Ann Marie Calhoun, Steve Vai puts on an
energy-filled, sold-out show in Minneapolis. Bassist Bryan Beller, drummer Jeremy
Colson, guitarist Dave Weiner, and lapsteel player Zack Wiesinger also contribute to the cause of presenting Vai’s fans with an incredible performance.
This concert features 27 songs including "Paint Me Your Face," "Shove the Sun Aside," and "For the Love of God." - Running Time : 220 minutes.

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PAT METHENY & CHARLIE HADEN - Way Beyond The Missouri Sky Live 2003

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Here's another one of my favorite acoustic guitar DVDs. This is a 16:9 Widescreen video with a fantastic quality!! The music is so beautiful, just watch it yourself and feel the power, passion & beauty of these wonderful acoustic tunes from Guitar Maestro - Pat Metheny (Acoustic Guitar, 42 String Pikasso Custom Guitar) & Bass Legend - Charlie Haden (Bass). Food for your Soul !!!

STEVE SMITH – Drumset Technique/History Of The U.S. Beat (2 DVD)

In disc one of this 2-disc set, Steve explains hand and foot technique in ground-breaking detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. In disc two, using examples by an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music -- how the drumset was first used in all the major styles of U.S. Music and how closely related all the styles are. Special features include xtensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi hat solo with a hi hat tutorial, alternate band takes, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, more. A four and a half hour drum tutorial from the man lauded by critics and fans as one of the most accomplished drummers in the country. Spread over two discs, disc one concentrates on hand and foot technique, disc two on the history and evolution of the drum kit. This is a great tool for any aspiring John Bonham's or Keith Moon's out there.

MIKE PORTNOY – In Constant Motion (2 DVD)

Disc 1: In the Dream focuses on music from the last three Dream Theater albums, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Train Of Thought and Octavarium; featuring complete Band performances of six songs from these albums as well as new studio performances of the drum tracks and Mikes in-depth analysis of each song. Disc 2: On the Side covers a wide range of Mike's side projects, including his work with TransAtlantic, John Arch, John Petrucci/G3, Fates Warning and Overkill Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy goes it alone with IN CONSTANT MOTION, which showcases his considerable skills behind the kit.

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S.M.V. (STANLEY CLARKE, MARCUS MILLER & VICTOR WOOTEN) Live At 33 Festival De JAZZ SPAIN July 16 2009

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Excellent Quality DVD from Bass Supergroup S.M.V.
Stanley Clarke - Double bass, Electric bass. Marcus Miller - Fender electric bass, bass Sax. Victor Wooten - Electric Bass. Fede Fernandez Pena - Keyboards, Synth. Derico Wattson - Drums. A must-have for any bass player !!!


MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2005 (2 DVD)

One of the world's biggest and best drum festivals, the MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL was held in 2005 at New Jersey's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. The three-day festival features illuminating interviews, amazing performances, equipment demonstrations, and plenty of tips and advice. Featured in the more than seven hours of footage collected here are drum greats like Jason Bittner, Rodney Holmes, Keith Carlock, Chris Adler, Jojo Mayer, Alex Acuna, Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo, Chad Smith and Ian Paice, The Latin All Stars with Sheila E, and Roy Haynes. Discs 1 and 2 feature Saturdays and Sundays incredible performances.


STEVE VAI - Visual Sound Theories

This DVD consists of orchestral music and other rich compositional pieces that Steve has written. Vai was commissioned to compose an hour of music for the Metropole Orkest in Holland but ended up putting together an exceptional 2 hours of quality work. The DVD includes 15 tracks plus orchestra only performance, behind the scenes featurette, interview at De Oosterpoort with Vai, and additional performance. These 2004 and 2005 live performances highlight the collaboration between instrumental guitar composer Steve Vai and the Metropole Orkest from Holland. Vai's trademark rock guitar creations are enriched by the accompaniment of a full orchestra, directed by conductor Dick Bakker.

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YELLOW JACKETS - New Morning : The Paris Concert 2008 (DVD9)

The Yellowjackets have been performing their acclaimed brand of rock-infused jazz since the early 1980s. This program captures the jazz-fusion legends live in concert Paris’s renowned jazz club New Morning in March 2008, performing such favorites as "Aha," "Freedomland," and "Even Song."

BOB JAMES - Live at Jak Jazz 2005

Enhanced with the exotic sounds of a region where the pianist has performed many times and for which he obviously has affection. Bob James (piano); Jack Lee (guitars); Nathan East (bass instrument); Lewis Pragasam (drums); D.J. Zest (loops); The Angels. Additional personnel: Karen Han (erhu).


MASATO HONDA with VOICE ELEMENTS - Live 2006 at Shibuya-AX (DVD9)

Great Concert From : Masato "T-SQUARE" Honda with Hiroyuki "T-SQUARE" Noriyake on Drums, Mitsuru "T-SQUARE & TRIX" Sutoh on Bass, Keiji Matsumoto on Keyboards. Live at SHIBUYA-AX 2006. Highly Recommended DVD!!!

GRP ALL-STARS/LEE RITENOUR/DAVE GRUSIN - Double Time Jazz Collection - Vol.4

This fourth volume of the DOUBLE TIME JAZZ COLLECTION presents a pair of 1985 concerts recorded at L.A.'s legendary Record Plant Studio with two of the biggest innovators of jazz fusion, guitarist Lee Ritenour and pianist Dave Grusin. In the first program, Ritenour and Grusin are supported by bass player Abraham Laboriel and drummer Carlos Vega on tracks such as "Power Wave," "Rio Funk," Mountain Dance," and more. In the second program, the duo band together with some of the best players on their GRP record label--and special guests Diane Schuur, Ivan Lins, Dave Valentin, and Phil Perry--to jam on modern jazz tunes such as "Early A.M. Attitude," "Before It's Too Late," "Love Dance," and more.

DAVID BENOIT with MICHAEL PAULO - Live at JAVA JAZZ 2007


VICTOR WOOTEN & STEVE BAILEY - Bass Extremes Live

Brand New Release. A visual follow up to their highly successful cds featuring the Flecktone and Bass monsters Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey as they pair up with Greg Bissonette . Comes with materials to go through the lessons. Awesome bass video, I Was speechless.

CHICK COREA ELECTRIC BAND - Live in Madrid

Great Concert from Chick Corea Electric Band. Chick Corea : Keyboards, Synthesizer Programming; John Patitucci : Electric Bass and Acoustic Bass; Dave Weckl : Electronic Drums & Percussion; Scott Handerson : Lead Guitar.

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DREAM THEATER - Chaos in Motion 2007 - 2008 (2 DVD)

This 2 DVD set captures the action from their Chaos in Motion tour. Legendary drummer, Mike Portnoy has assembled over 3 hours of live performances spanning the globe. Complete with a behind-the-scenes documentary, live screen projection films, music videos, and never before seen photo gallery, Dream Theater bring their fans the ultimate tour souvenir. Dream Theater: John Petrucci (vocals, guitar, guitars); Mike Portnoy (vocals, drums); James LaBrie (vocals); Jordan Rudess (keyboards); John Myung (bass instrument).

RIPPINGTONS - Live in L.A. 1992 (Remastered from Digital Video)

Recorded live at The Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California on September 25, 1992
The Rippingtons: Jeff Kashiwa (saxophones, EWI); Mark Portmann (keyboards); Russ Freeman (electric, acoustic & classical guitars, guitar synthesizer), Kim Stone (bass); Tony Morales (drums); Steve Reid (percussion). Additional personnel: Carl Anderson (vocals); Paul Carmen (alto saxophone); Matt Fronke (trumpet); Wendell Kelley (trombone); & SPECIAL GUEST : David Benoit (piano).


FLATLAND (Japan) feat: Koichi Yabori, Kenji Hino, Kozo Suganuma, Kiyomi Otaka, Riku Taira

2008 release, Japan FUSION dvd. 12 year old Japanese drum sensation "Riku Taira" is joined by several members of FRAGILE & FAZJAZ for this in studio fusion session. Featuring keyboardist Kiyomi Otaka, who penned many of the tunes performed, guitarist Koichi Yabori, bassist Kenji "Jino" Hino & drummer Kozo Suganuma who also produced the dvd. Region code free. Very highly recommended!!!!!


FAZJAZ.jp - Season III [2009]

FINALLY, here it is......so, fusionheads; DON'T MISS THIS ONE !!! This great DVD features Koichi Yabori on guitar, Kenji Hino on bass, Keijo Matsumoto on keyboards and Masayuki Muraishi on drums.

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RETURN TO FOREVER - Returns Live at Montreux 2008 (DVD9)

After a quarter century apart, the core line-up of the jazz quartet Return to Forever : Chick Corea, Lenny White, Stanley Clark, and Al Di Meola--reunited for a world tour in 2008. This remarkable concert film captures the foursome on stage at Montreux, playing bewitching renditions of "Vulcan Worlds," "Sorceress," "Romantic Warrior," and many others. Return To Forever were at the forefront of jazz/rock fusion in the seventies and like their contemporaries Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra were formed by a former Miles Davis sideman, in this case the great Chick Corea. Return To Forever hit their commercial and artistic peak with a string of albums in the mid-seventies featuring the line-up of Chick Corea on keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Al Di Meola on guitar and Lenny White on drums. In 2008 this classic line-up reunited for their first tour in 25 years and proved that their musicianship and the chemistry within the band were as strong as ever. This concert was filmed at Montreux in July 2008 with the bonus tracks being filmed in Clearwater, Florida later the same month. Running Time: 149 minutes

TETSUO SAKURAI - Brasil Connection Live at Jak Jazz 2006

Live DVD release from Casiopea bassist Tetsuo Sakurai. This features an explosive peformance in supporting his "Brazil Connection Albums". Also includes collaborative performances from some of the top names in the Brazilian music scene. Tetsuo Sakurai : Bass, Akira "DIMENSION" Onozuka : Keyboards, Filo Machado : Guitar & Vocal, Sergio Machado : Drums.

JEFF BECK - Live at Ronnie Scott's 2008 (with Vinnie Colauita) (DVD9)

Jeff Beck is no minor god the Yardbirds guitarist has spent decades mesmerizing fans with his intricate, unstoppable technique. This 2007 performance, recorded live at Ronnie Scott’s in London, reassures that Beck is still the best: playing to a packed house of diehard fans and celebrities, he breaks off incredible renditions of "People Get Ready," "A Day in the Life," and "Little Brown Bird." The guitar hero is amazing on his own, but the duets included here with Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, and Imogen Heap--add an extra echelon of electricity and joy. Jeff Beck (guitar); Tal Wilkenfeld (bass); Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Jason Rebello (keyboards). Running Time: 155 minutes




PRISM - Live Homecoming 2004 "LIMITED EDITION" (2 DVD)


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Recorded live at their homecoming concert on July 31, 2004 at Club Citta in Japan. Prism preforms with current and past members in this spectacular live show. 2005 release. Akira Wada and Prism one of Japan's premier fusion groups recorded live at Club Citta, in Japan on July 31, 2004. Akira is joined onstage by many former Members of Prism from the past three decades on this two DVD set. Akira Wada & Katsutoshi Morizono (guitars), Satoshi Nakamura (sax), Kenichiro Shinzawa & Akira Ishiguro (keyboards), Jiro Okada & Ken Watanabe (bass), Mansaku Kimura (drums), Obawo Nakajima (percussion). This is a limited edition live recording of the Prism homecoming in 2004. Running Time: 138 minutes.

CHICK COREA ELECTRIC BAND - Live at Paul Masson Mountain Winery 1991

This fantastic DVD is a Must-Have for any Jazz-Rock/Fusion lover! This is a wonderful show with excellent audio and video quality. Don't miss this !!!
Chick Corea Elektric Band "Music On The Mountain" Saratoga, California Paul Masson Mountain Winery, Saratoga - California 1991. Chick Corea : Keyboards, Dave Weckl : Drums, John Pattitucci : Bass, Eric Marienthal : Sax, Frank Gambale : Guitars.

SIXUN - 20th Anniversary (DVD9)

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2006 Released Sixun has been a group made up of brilliant musicians, always very inspired and been together for 20 years, featuring maginificent drummer Paco Sery from Zawinul Syndicate, Louis Winsberg on guitar, Michel Alibo on bass, Jean Pierre Como on the bass , Alain Debiossat on sax, and fabulous Stephane Edouard on percussion This concert was filmed at La Cigale, in Paris, France on September 30, 2005, also included are three songs from a concert in 1998, and additional bonus footage.This DVD 9 feature 5.1 DTS; Stereo. Running Time: 150 Minutes.

DIMENSION LIVE 2005 - Impressions Tour in STB (JAPAN FUSION)

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2006 Released - Live footage of Dimension's final performance during their "Impressions" all-Japan tour. Filmed live at Roppongi STB in Tokyo. Dimension is one of Japan's foremost Fusion unit. Been around for over 17 years. Dimension takes Jazz to a new level, which can only be described as a masterpiece. Kazuki Katsuta (Sax), Takashi Masuzaki (Guitar), and Akira Onozuka (Keyboards & Programming) with Gregg Lee (Bass) + Masaharu Ishikawa (Drums).
Running Time: 100 minutes.

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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN & 4 DIMENSION - Live at Belgrade 2008

First official full length concert DVD by John McLaughlin.
Guitarist John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension featuring Gary Husband on keyboards and jungle kit, Mark Mondesir on drums and Dominique di Piazza on bass. This electrifying concert was Recorded in Belgrade during the summer of 2008. Running Time : 104 minutes.

STANLEY CLARKE - Night School Live 2002

Jazz musician Stanley Clarke is joined by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Billy Sheehan, Flea, Marcus Miller, Paul Jackson Jr, Jimmy Johnson, Ndugu Chancler, Rayford Griffin, Lenny White, Brian Bromberg, Stewart Copeland, Stu Hamm, Armand Sabal-Lecco, Bela Fleck, and Stewart Copeland on this concert recording. Shot in 2002, the show was part of Clarke's annual residency at the Musicians Institute in California.

SYNCHRONIZED DNA - Synchronized Paradise Live Tour 2005 (DVD9)

2006 Release from Japanese fusion outfit, Syncronized DNA featuring Drummer Akira Jimbo (CASIOPEA) & Hiroyuki Noritake (T-SQUARE). DVD release from jazz drum unit Synchronized DNA recorded June 29, 2005 at the Roppongi STB139 performance of the SYNCHRONIZED PARADISE Tour 2005. DVD9 (Dual Layer) Format, Running Time : 129 Minutes.

SHAKATAK - Live at The Playhouse 2003

This 18-song performance was filmed and recorded at the Playhouse Theatre in Epsom, UK on May 28th 2003. It's presented here in Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and features an exclusive interview with the band. Shakatak's sound is as cool, sophisticated and uplifting as a sparkling cocktail. They were the leading lights of the British jazz-funk scene in the eighties. The band maintains a cult status with their catchy and relaxed music. They play an elegant, sophisticated and unashamedly laid-back type of jazz-funk similar to that made popular by American bands like Spyro Gyra, the famous Brecker Brothers and occasionally the Crusaders.

TANGERINE DREAM - Live in America 1992

Though dating back to 1967, the trancelike, atmospheric soundscapes of German new age band Tangerine Dream have been most influential to the electronic musicians of the 1990s. LIVE IN AMERICA 1992 captures the Teutonic pioneers in a concert from their ROCKOON era, performing songs such as "Two Bunch Palms," "Dolls in the Shadow," "Oriental Haze," and 8 more.

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INCOGNITO - Live at Java Jazz Fest JAKARTA 2008 (2 DVD)

Irresistible, driving groove and large amounts of emotion - this is the formula of the British band Incognito, who captivate audiences all over the world. Just how the band has perfected its live performance around Jean-Paul Bluey Maunick, the Mauritius-born singer and sound pioneer, was demonstrated by this magnificent performance. Recorded live at the Java Jazz Festival, Jakarta 2008, the audience was immediately drawn into the non-stop stream of ideas and sophisticated variations, the interplay of sounds from such a variety of instruments and the vivid flow of the rhythm. Poignant soul ballads follow funky dynamic numbers and gospel ecstasy shifts into a relaxed party atmosphere. The artists gave their all for the versatile sound of the group. In return, they take it in turns to shine when performing their solos - from the vocalists to the horns, from the bass player to the drums. This music embodies the very best of jazz and soul. Making their mark on the jazz/funk scene since the early 1980s, Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick and his British fusion band have been a staple among jazz connoisseurs for years.

MIKE STERN - Live New Morning 2004 (with DENNIS CHAMBERS & RICHARD BONA)

This performance was recorded at the New Morning is Paris on November 9, 2004 and features three time Grammy nominee Stern side by side with super bassist singer Richard Bona at the New Morning in 2004. It was written in the stars that Mikes fiery guitar and Richards singing bass should meet. Supported rhythmically and melodically by legendary drummer Dennis Chambers and brilliant tenor saxophonist Bob Franceschini, the Mike Stern Band brings forth stirring lyricism that will sound irresistible to music lovers everywhere.

BILLY COBHAM - Culturemix Live at New Morning 2002

This is clearly underlined in the live recording made in September 2002 at the Paris New Morning club. The New Morning - The Paris Concert DVD contains twelve great tracks, where all of the musicians involved show themselves to be fantastic soloists. High points are the new versions of "Crosswinds", "Dreamer", "Mister BC", "Dessiccated Coconuts", "Stratus" and "Spectrum". As a bonus there is a recording of a sound check, where Billy Cobham and his new musical companions obviously had a lot of fun. Musicians: Per Gade, guitar, Stefan Rademacher, bass, Marcos Ubeda, keyboards and Junior Gills, percussion & steel drums. Drummer Billy Cobham joins several equally successful musicians (including Per Gade (guitar), Marcos Ubeda (keyboard), Junior Gills (percussion, steel drums), and Stefan Rademacher (bass) in this concert release. Filmed during September of 2002 at the famous European jazz club New Morning, CULTUREMIX captures the band performing 12 live numbers that highlight each musician's ability through extensive solo instrumentals. In addition to the main performance, which contains the songs "Dreamer," "Desiccated Coconuts," and "Mister BC" among others, CULTUREMIX features a live sound-check.

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ERIC CLAPTON - Crossroads Guitar Festival (2 DVD) 2004 Release

Some of the greatest living guitar players and their bands gathered at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas for a three-day festival to benefit the Crossroads Centre, Eric Clapton's nonprofict addtion treatment facility in Antigua. This 2-DVD set beautifully documents the event and contains over 4 hours of concert footage by Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, John McLaughlin, Steve Vai, James Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Walsh, John Mayer, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Carlos Santana, ZZ Top and many more. Bonus footage includes in-depth artist interviews, a mini documentary and lots more.

KAZUMI WATANABE - Spice of Life (with Jeff Berlin & Bill Bruford)

2004 release. This DVD has been a much requested item by many music fans. A powerful trio featuring the amazing "Bill Bruford on drums" and "the bass phenom Jeff Berlin". Recorded in May 1987, this high quality DVD is sure to amaze music fans. This is a ALL Region DVD.

LARRY CARLTON & STEVE LUKATHER Band

This long-awaited, on-stage meeting of guitar legends Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather was shot at a 2001 show at Paris`s New Morning Festival. Known as a "guitarist`s guitarist," Carlton was an integral part of some of the most successful music of the 1970s, playing for many years with Steely Dan and contributing to numerous Joni Mitchell records. Meanwhile, Lukather became a recognized guitar maestro for his work with Toto, while developing a successful solo career. The two musicians` respect for one another and their pleasure in playing together is apparent here, as they pool their creative reservoirs for an inspirational, unforgettable evening.

KAZUMI WATANABE - One For All (with John Patitucci, Larry Coryell)

2004 release. This spectacular and memorable concert was held as a tribute to The Bottom Line in New York featuring a stellar lineup with Kazumi Watanabe, Mike Mainieri, Larry Coryell, John Patitucci, Mino Cinelu, Akiko Yano that amazed everyone that night. This is finally available on DVD. A must have for all music fans. Running Time: 120 minutes

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FOURPLAY - Live in Cape Town 2008 (2009 Released)

Fourplay is a jazz supergroup comprised of Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton, and Harvey Mason. Their smooth sounds have endeared them to jazz connoisseurs all over the world, and this live recording finds them playing in Cape Town, South Africa 2008. Fourplay is Jazz at its finest. Excellent music video. I have all of their music and have never been disapointed with any album. They are a joy to watch and this performance is a masterpiece. Buy it and see what I mean.

MARCUS MILLER - Master Of All Trades (2 DVD)

This special 2 disc Docu-Concert contains a 2 hour concert from Grammy Award winning Marcus Miller, the world's best jazz bass player, together with an entire second disc filled with 2 hrs of bonus tracks as well as many topics of interest to music fans constructed through interviews with music superstars such as Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Bill Withers, Omar Hakim, Ralph MacDonald, Lenny White, Denzil Miller and Lalah Hathaway. A one of a kind tribute to a music giant who continues to set the bar higher as time goes on. This is a great DVD, Marcus gives a high performance on Bass, the Bass Clerinet and keyboards. As a bass player, I was motivated by his talent and hard work and it gave me the chance to see him on stage playing, for I have not had the chance to see him live at a concert. A must have DVD if you are a musician, or a lover of his music!
This dvd is a best buy. The sound quality is really good, the quality of the music and the playing too.

VICTOR WOOTEN - Live at Bass Day 1998

Victor Wooten, bass virtuoso and Bass Player Magazine's Bass Player of the Year for 1997 and 1998, performs here in a trio setting rounded out by his brother, Elijah, on guitar, and Kelly Gravely on drums. The selections Wooten tackles range from "U Can't Hold No Groove" to "Norwegian Wood" and provide him ample opportunity to show why he's the best electric bassist in the world. Joining him for an amazing finale is the legendary Oteil Burbridge. Also, Mr. Wooten talks about his musical philosophy and gives a wonderful lesson on bass technique, including exercises for developing his new staccato thumb/pluck technique. This 140 minute DVD features Victor's entire performance from Bass Day-98. The DVD features a bonus 60 minute interview in which Victor discusses techniques, influences, practicing, inspiration, and much more. Plus, Victor plays a beautiful unaccompanied solo!

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH & ALAN PASQUA - Live at Yoshi's 2007

This DVD is a must have for any music or Jazz aficionado. With an approximate run time of 90 minutes, every song from this incredible tour is featured. Touring worldwide in 2007, this ensemble is a must see. Captured live in HD at Yoshi's, this incredible DVD features four of the world's most proficient jazz musicians today. Allan Holdsworth, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman and Jimmy Haslip deliver one of the most awe inspiring performances ever seen. This DVD will surely top the stack of your collection. Order yours today and be prepared to be amazed. Running time 90 minutes.

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JEAN MICHEL JARRE in China (2 DVD)

Jarre In China' was filmed on October 10th 2004, at the Grand Gate (Wu Men) of Beijing, the heart of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square; a unique world exclusive event, the first ever concert filmed in THX Hi-Definition! Jarre merged his music with the artistry of Chinese musicians to create a revolutionary performance in 5.1 surround sound. The concert cost 5 million euros and boasted the most advanced techniques in lighting and sound design.
This DVD presentation features over 4 hours of footage on a double disc package! Jean Michel Jarre has been a pioneer of electronic music for over 20 years - selling 60 million albums worldwide and performing record-breaking concerts around the world. In 1981 Jarre became a cultural ambassador between China and France by performing concerts in both Beijing and Shanghai; he was the first western musician to perform in the newly reformed republic, bringing China a futuristic experience that, through TV broadcast, reached an audience of over 500 million. Jarre again brought his experience to a modernised China with the inaugural performance for the French Culture Year.
A unique event filmed in High Definition and recorded in 5.1 Surround Sound.
In a dazzling futuristic production, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Beijing's Forbidden City and Tian'Anmen Square. Accompanied By 260 Musicians

TRIX - Live in Tokyo 2007

TRIX "Japan Fusion Band" 2008 Release.
Takeshi Hirai (guitar), Mitsuru "T-SQUARE" Sutoh (bass), Hiroshi Kubota (keyboards) & Noraiki "CASIOPEA" Kumagai (drums). Live DVD release from fusion act Trix includes footage from the group's September 29, 2007 performance at the Shibuya duo Music Exchange. Featuring music from their records- Force, Index, Art. Running Time: 142 mins. Special Features: Extras include.

CASIOPEA The Mint Session Live (2 DVD)

2001 release. This is a Japanese all code DVD, playable on all machines featuring the band including Issei Noro on guitar; Minoru Mukaiya: keys, both bass players: Tetsuo Sakurai, and Yoshihiro Naruse, and of course Akira Jimbo on drums playing live in the studio. The live music segment of the DVD, also included are discussions with the band. However you can watch the music in it's entirety. Check out this rare opportunity to see the lgendary funk fusion masters of Japan live in the studio.