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HIROMI UEHARA - Spark 2016
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LINE UP : HIROMI UEHARA - Piano & Synthesizer; ANTHONY JACKSON - Bass
SIMMON PHILIPS - Drums
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Over the last five or so years, the freakishly good pianist Hiromi Uehara — or just Hiromi — has been fine-tuning her own jazz trio characteristic that sounds so familiar and so singular at once. Since she formed a small band of virtuosos with electric bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips, Hiromi has crafted whiplash-inducing jazz that ignores the melodicism/musicianship continuum by place heavy emphasis on both. Her approach is neither fully committed to electric nor acoustic formats and, in a sense, she also dispenses with trying to fit neatly into either category. Spark, available April 1, 2016 from Telarc International, is Hiromi’s fourth venture down this road in the last five years, a formula that might get a little tiresome by now if she wasn’t so danged daring and exuberant in how she goes about it. Hiromi, as usual, seems intent on fending off listener boredom. The first four tracks of Spark alone bristle with enough energy and twists for an entire album. After a lithe piano-only prologue into “Spark,” the trio wastes little time to show what it’s made of. Supple, fluid bass lines underpin impossible rhythm sequences executed flawlessly by Phillips and Hiromi; the inseparable union between harmony and rhythm is a Hiromi hallmark heard on nearly every one in this bundle of all-original songs. Another nine-minute tour-de-force called “In A Trance” is even more energetic, led by a two fisted attack on all eighty-eight keys. Phillips’ drums is a non-stop rolling ball of thunder, culminating in a combustible solo (of which there are plenty) segueing into an Afro-Cuban figure and eventually circling back to original motif. No ground is left uncovered. Caribbean influences are also present on “Wonderland,” starting with Phillips’ toms at the intro which are tonally correct for the song. Hiromi works the groove hard with fleetness and fluidity. Jackson’s poetic upper register bass figures launch “Take Me Away,” acting as a proxy for a guitar. Hiromi mixes fire with grace, wit and gospel funk, contrasting with a gently flowing main melody. Some synthesizer intrudes on “What Will Be, Will Be” and its Mardi Gras shuffle, but the main attraction is how Hiromi’s piano closely integrates with her band mates to make rhythm and melody work hand in hand. “Indulgence” finally slows down the pace but still grooves with a head-nodding shuffle, and Hiromi remains in a playful mood. Only when we reach “Wake Up and Dream” near the end does Hiromi completely winds down, undertaking this classical influenced melody with wonderfully flowing arpeggiated chords. Hiromi has settled into a pattern with Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips with another one-word album (following Voice, Move and Alive) but in her case ‘settling’ doesn’t equate to ‘mediocre’. The one word that comes to mind when taking in Spark is ‘stimulating.’
DJABE with STEVE HACKETT & GULLI BRIEM - Live in Blue 2015
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MUSICIANS : Szilárd Banai – Drums; Tamás Barabás – Bass
Attila Égerházi – Guitar, Percussion; Ferenc Kovács – Trumpet, Violin, Vocal
Zoltán Kovács – Keyboard, Synthesizer; Steve Hackett – Guitars
Gulli Briem – Djembe, Shaker, Drums; John Nugent – Tenor & Soprano Sax
Sára Kovács - Flute; Miskolc Symphony Orchestra
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This concert film was recorded in Budapest, at the Pecsa Music Hall. It was one of the live surround shows of the Down And Up album tour. The album and the tour, especially the live 5.1 audio experience meant a milestone in the band’s history. At the show even the lights turned blue. This show is a really unbeatable performance in the jazz / world scene.
SPYROGYRA - Live at JAZZWOCHE BURGHAUSEN 2015
VERY RARE DVD with Interactive Menu
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LINE UP : Tom Schuman - Keyboard, Synthesizer; Scott Ambush - Bass
Jay Beckenstein - Alto & Soprano Saxophone; Julio Fernandez - Guitars
Lionel Cordew - Drums
INCOGNITO 35th Anniversary Live in LONDON 2015
RARE DVD9 Official with Interactive Menu
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It has been over three decades that Incognito brought jazz, funk and a unique sound to the world. The enduring success of Incognito is one of the great stories of UK music during the last 30 years. Incognito has, thanks to Mr. Incognito Jean-Paul Maunick (aka Bluey), developed from one of the first to the most important acid jazz projects with roots in the 1970s jazz/funk/fusion world. During their 35 year career, Incognito has had hit singles all along the way Always There and Don t You Worry Bout A Thing being two of the biggest. The band performed at all major festivals from Montreux via Monterey to North Sea Jazz and back. Bluey has over the years also worked as a producer for other artists including George Benson, Philip Bailey, Maxi Priest and Brenda Russell amongst others. Incognito s 2008 album Tales From The Beach brought the band back to their glorious acid jazz sound and the album charted all over Europe doing particularly well in Italy where the digital version topped the album charts on the same week Coldplay released Viva La Vida . It also reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Jazz charts succeeding again in the USA and also Japan. Followed by their 14th studio album Transatlantic R.P.M. , the band again succeeded in creating a groovy, uplifting and refreshing masterpiece with a Top 15 chart entry in Italy. Featuring guest vocalists such as Italian superstar Mario Biondi and soul legend Chaka Khan, the record paved the way for Incognito s groovy masterpiece Surreal . With the band s 16th studio album Amplified Soul , Incognito marked their 35th anniversary in a glorious way. On July 12, 2014, Incognito threw a party that will surely be remembered for years to come. To celebrate the band s 35th anniversary in style, Incognito played a show at London s O2 Shepherd s Bush Empire and invited friends, family and fans to join them for a wild night out. The memorable gig brought the essentials of Incognito, the jazz, blues, funk, soul, latin and dance together for a perfect blend. With guest performances by genre and music companion Mario Biondi, American soul diva Carleen Anderson and friends and artists from former and current times like Mo Brandis and Imaani, Incognito dug up songs from now and then for an amazing performance, delivered in style, with passion, with soul, with heart.
SNARKY PUPPY - Live at STOCKHOLM Jazz Festival 2013
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Snarky Puppy is a Brooklyn, New York-based instrumental fusion band led by bassist, composer and producer Michael League.[1] Formed in Denton, Texas in 2004, the band features a collective of nearly 40 musicians, referred to as "The Fam" on their recordings and tours. The musicians perform on a variety of instruments including guitars, pianos, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings. Many of the current and former band members were once students at the University of North Texas.
The band's lineup is often in flux as members routinely perform with other artists such as Erykah Badu, Marcus Miller, Justin Timberlake, Kirk Franklin, Ari Hoenig, Roy Hargrove, Snoop Dogg and others. The core touring unit is Michael League, Robert "Sput" Searight, Nate Werth, Larnell Lewis, Shaun Martin, Cory Henry, Justin Stanton, Bill Laurance, Bob Lanzetti, Chris McQueen, Mark Lettieri, Mike Maher and Chris Bullock. Besides performing in a traditional setting, Snarky Puppy is committed to music education. While touring, the band has held over 100 clinics, workshops, and masterclasses in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Mexico.
GINO VANNELLI - Live in LA 2013
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LINE UP : Gino Vannelli - Vocals; Damian Erskine - Bass
Greg Goebel - Keyboard, Synthesizer, Back VocalJay Koder - Guitar
Patrick Lamb - Saxophone, backing vocals; Reinhardt Melz - Drums
Dan Fornero - Trumpet; Nick Lane - Trombone
Melanie Taylor, Lamont Van Hook: Back Vocals
SPECIAL GUEST : Joe Vannelli - Keyboards; Bernie Williams - Guitar
CHUCK LOEB & Friends - Live at Jazz San Javier 2014
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LINE UP : Chuck Loeb - Guitar; Eric Marienthal - Saxophone
Wolfgang Haffner - Drums; Janek Gwizdala - Bass
Oli Rockberger - Keyboard, Synthesizer; Carmen Questa - Vocals
BOBBY McFERRIN & CHICK COREA Duet - Live at Jazz a Vienne 2012
RARE DVD with Interactive Menu
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LINE UP : Chick Corea - Piano; Bobby McFerrin - Vocals
RICHARD BONA - Live at Leverkusener Jazztage 2015
RARE DVD with Interactive Menu
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LINE UP : Richard Bona - Bass, Vocals; Paul Shigihara - Guitar
Rhani Krija - Percussions; Hans Dekker - Drums; WDR Big Band
MARCUS MILLER - Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2015
RARE DVD with Interactive Menu
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LINE UP : Marcus Miller - Bass, Bass Clarinet, Gimbre; Alex Han - Saxophone
Adam Agati - Guitar; Louis Cato - Drums; Mino Cinelu - Percussion
Brett Williams - Keyboard, Synthesizer; Lee Hogans - Trumpet
MIKE STERN BAND - Live at Leverkusener Jazztage 2015
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LINE UP : Mike Stern - Guitar; Tom Kennedy - Bass
Dennis Chambers - Drums; Bob Francescini -Tenor Saxophone
STEVE GADD BAND - Live at Leverkusener Jazztage 2015
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LINE UP : Steve Gadd - Drums; Michael Landau - Guitar
Jimmy Johnson - Bass; Larry Goldings - Keyboard, Synthesizer
Walt Fowler - Trumpet
LEE RITENOUR BAND - Live at TBILISI Event Hall 2013
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LINE UP : Lee Ritenour - Guitar; Melvin Lee Davis - Bass
Jesse Milliner - Keyboard, Synthesizer; Roger Biwandu - Drums
JEFF LORBER FUSION - Live at TBILISI 2015
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LINE UP : Jeff Lorber - Keyboard, Synthesizer; Jimmy Haslip - Bass
Eric Marienthal - Saxophone; Ashley Soan - Drums
ALAIN CARON - Live at Java Jazz Festival 2015
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LINE UP : Alain Caron - Bass; Damien Schmitt - Drums
John Roney _ Piano, Synthesizer; Piere Cotte - Guitar
ERIC CLAPTON - Planes, Trains & Eric Mid and Far East Tour 2014
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Eric Clapton is one of the most revered and influential guitarists of all time. From his early days with the Yardbirds, through John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek And The Dominos, and on to his solo career he has had consistent critical and commercial success. 'Planes, Trains And Eric' follows Eric Clapton and his band on the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 World Tour. The film features 13 full length performances from the tour inter-cut with interviews with Eric Clapton and the band members, rehearsal and soundcheck footage, travel by trains and planes, presentations and fly on the wall filming of all the many aspects of being on the road with Eric Clapton.
ERIC CLAPTON - Slowhand at 70 Live at The Royal Albert Hall 2015
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LINE UP : Eric Clapton – Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
Nathan East – Bass Guitar, Back Vocals; Steve Gadd – Drums
Paul Carrack – Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Back Vocals
Chris Stainton – Keyboard, Synth; Andy Fairweather Low - Guitar, Voc
Michelle John, Sharon White – Background Vocals
STEVE HACKETT - GENESIS Revisited: Live at Hammersmith 2014
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LINE UP : Steve Hackett - Guitar, Vocals; Nad Sylvan - Vocals, Tambourine
Lee Pomeroy – Bass, Bass [Bass Pedals], 12-Strings Guitar, Percussion
Roger King - Keyboards, Synthesizer; Gary O'Toole - Drums, Percussion
Rob Townsend - Sax, Woodwind, Percussion, Vocals, Keyboards, Synth
Guest – Amanda Lehmann, Jakko Jakszyk, John Wetton, Nik Kershaw, Steve Rothery
THE ARISTOCRATS - Culture Clash Live! 2015
RARE Official DVD9
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LINE UP : Guthrie Govan – Guitar; Bryan Beller – Bass
Marco Minnemann – Drums
