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Jazz Festival returns to Prescott Park on Sunday Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 6 hours ago Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival is dedicated to the late Jim Howe — and to promoting live, accessible jazz on the Seacoast. The 13th annual Tommy Gallant Jazz ...
Chevy Chase To Host Newport Jazz Festival EZ-Tracks, NY - 5 hours ago (EZ-Tracks) - Chevy Chase, the comic actor who became famous as the host of Saturday Night Live, has been tapped to host the Newport Jazz Festival for the ...
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Calls for Volunteers PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro - 5 hours ago Volunteers are needed for the 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival scheduled Saturday August 2, 2008 and Sunday August 3, 2008 at Frontier Park ...
2008 Melbourne International Jazz Festival All About Jazz, PA - 10 hours ago By Laurence Donohue-Greene The 2008 edition of the annual Melbourne International Jazz Festival got off to a rocky start before the festival even commenced, ...
Chevy Chase to host Newport Jazz Festival again Sify, India - Jul 3, 2008 Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of Saturday Night Live will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row. ...
Festival International de Jazz de Montreal 2008: Days 6-8 All About Jazz, PA - 10 hours ago By John Kelman Now nearing its thirty-year anniversary, the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal continues to create a universe unto itself. ...
Playboy Festival Finally Returns To Jazz Black Voice News, CA - 13 hours ago By Taylor Jordan It took 30 years, but Playboy Jazz Festival has finally joined the ranks of jazz super festivals and taken a pinnacle posture on the world ...
Tickets on sale for annual Jazz Festival Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA - 12 hours ago The Inland Empire Jazz Festival will be held Aug. 22-24 at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park and will include family activities and performances by celebrated ...
Litchfield Jazz Festival Presents 15 Free Concerts in All About Jazz, PA - Jul 4, 2008 The Litchfield Jazz Festival is proud to present a series of 15 free concerts throughout the month of July - “Litchfield Jazz Around Town. ...
Buddy and his band at the height of their popularity and influence, with seven arrangements that display not only Buddy Rich's virtuosity but his unsurpassed musicianship, as well. Included is a rare example of Buddy on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story.
List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $26.99 Used Price: $17.62 Customer Review: Hypnotic Drumming
I was originally going to give this four stars, with maybe a half knocked off because some of the band's arrangements were a bit ponderous and the video, which if clean and with good resolution, might be a tad better. But what the hell, forget all that stuff and just watch and listen to perhaps the greatest jazz drummer of all time at the height of his powers driving a band that looks just barely out of high school. It's hard to believe that the guy was 65 and only had five more years to live, getting cut down unexpectedly by a brain tumor. What knocked me over here is not the overall power of Buddy's drumming, but its delicacy (particularly some stunning brush work), which some superb camera work caught beautifully. And,yes, the sound is absolutely first rate.
I've mentioned that some of the arrangements seem a bit ponderous. Like Stan Kenton, who also kept a big band going during this period, there's a tendency towards a rock beat that is great on rhythm (good thing for a drummer!) and ensemble playing, and sometimes weak on melody line, what with lots of pieces all sounding somewhat alike. Fortunately, this album balances some of this with terrific swinging pieces, including Buddy's somewhat signature West Side Story one, and a terrific Carioca. And, the bonus of a much earlier Green Dolphin Street captures one incredible bit of drumming.
Buddy Rich was an original. This dvd (which I saw as demonstration for VHS over 20 years ago) is a big band treasure and Hudson is to be congratulated for bringing it out. I'm hoping that someone can find the tape of a PBS Tommy Dorsey special from about 18 years ago which featured Buddy, Mel Torme, Maureen McGovern, Buddy Morrow and Jack Jones. Buddy was at his best in one of his very last performances, and we got a hint of his work with one of the greatest of all big bands.
Customer Review: one for the ages
Neil Peart, in his liner notes for the tribute "Burning for Buddy," quotes the influence of the man as thus: "genius is the fire that lights itself." I used this quote to describe Stanley Kubrick in my review of his DVD collection, and fittingly so, it accurately summarizes the talent of undoubtedly the greatest, most influential drummer of the 20th century. Being a percussionist myself for 28 years, it never ceases to amaze me the fluidity and effortless motions Buddy created with a simple, 4-piece kit, from the crossover techniques and double bass patterns on a single foot pedal, to the infamous "whipped cream roll," a lick that he learned from the New Orleans jazz cats of the '30s and '40s. Truly it is a joy and a sight to behold when this man sat behind the set and made magic.
I had the good fortune to witness one of his final performances in Orlando at the Lake Eola Jazz Festival in 1986, and was summarily disappointed, in getting within 15 feet of him at the end of the show, by his arrogance and bitter attitude towards his musicians and the general public. Most misunderstood geniuses tend to be left to their own devices in person, so I guess it's no shock to discover the perfectionist in him that unleashed its wrath that day. Nevertheless, no one can deny his greatness on the skins, and the signature show at the Montreal Jazz festival affirms this. the "Channel One Suite" will always be tied to his legacy, and he treats it on this night with precision and grace. Steve Marcus and the band are in top form as usual, yet they seem forced to give up the spots to Buddy when directed. Ah, the trials of being a sideman; the star always shines brightest on the one whose name signs the checks.
I hope to see the vaults opened up one day and a comprehensive disc put together of Buddy's numerous appearances on the Tonight Show, with Ed Shaugnessy (himself a drumming legend) just sitting in the background smiling and soaking it up. Until then, we'll just have to settle for gems like this. A must for anyone who appreciates a singular musician who created a revoultion for his instrument.
Diana Krall: Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival is a portrait of an already-accomplished musician in the process of evolving into a great artist. Always a fine jazz pianist, an expressive singer, and a capable interpreter (mostly of the Great American Songbook), Krall spent little time developing an original voice prior to her marriage to Elvis Costello and her CD The Girl in the Other Room, which features multiple songwriting collaborations with Costello as well as more adventurous choices in cover material (Joni Mitchell's "Black Crow," Tom Waits's "Temptation"). That 2004 recording is the centerpiece of this concert; fully nine of the 13 selections here, including the Waits and Mitchell songs as well as five Costello-Krall compositions, were drawn from it. Purists may lament the lessening of the straight-ahead jazz element in Krall's music (indeed, with its simple major chords and countryish lilt, the original "Narrow Daylight" will inevitably invite comparisons to Norah Jones). But Krall and her excellent band still swing mightily (cf. an extended version of the standard "All or Nothing at All") and improvise like the seasoned jazz pros they are. It's a heady combination: Krall is at least as good an instrumentalist as her contemporaries; add to that her singing and now an interest in songwriting that reflects the influence of pop music as well as jazz, and you have a genuinely unique talent. --Sam Graham List Price: $14.98 Amazon Price: $10.99 Used Price: $10.72 Customer Review: Wow!
I had no reservations about buying this DVD since I had seen her live about three years ago and had seen some of this concert on TV recently.I enjoy her records alot,but they don't begin to tell the whole story and for anyone who has never seen her live,the first thing that they will notice is that this is much more than a pretty face who makes nice records and happens to sell alot of them.This is a woman who comes to play and what a treat it is to see her and this great band stretch out on these tunes.I read some of the reviews here and noticed a couple of negative comments about this rythym section in comparison to the last one.This is nonsense.The previous bass-drum tandem of John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton is, indeed as good as it gets,but so are Robert Hurst and Peter Erskine.Its really a matter of apples and oranges and they,along with guitarist Anthony Wilson and of course, the leader,can and indeed do swing you into ill health.Wilson brings chops,taste and intensity to everything he plays and its apparent that Diana is having a ball with it all.I find her forays into Tom Waits,Joni Mitchell,as well as the tunes she co-wrote with her husband to be to be a welcome change in direction and it seems totally natural.And,as with all great music,it gets better with each listening-I really noticed that with the original tunes.Check out the effortless transition from Temptation to East Of The Sun(including a killer piano solo) to the burning up tempo Devil May Care and then right into the Joni Mitchell tune and you realize that this truly is a unique talent.In addition to being the perfect accompianist for herself,as a piano player she makes you realize,by now that while you might want to believe that its her bandmates that are pushing her to this level,that it might just be the other way around.Highlights are too many to mention.The opening instrumental sets the pace and the closing Love Me Like A Man brings down the house.The sound is great and the camera work is first rate,although,I would agree that its a little busy sometimes-but this in no way can detract from the music.There should be more stars available for this one.Highly recommended.
Customer Review: "InKredible" Krall
As a huge Diana fan, and owner of all of her recordings, This DVD is still pure pleasure! The live sound and picture quality is first-rate. Diana's love of the music she performs simply shines! You will appreciate her incredible talent even more when you realize her "Live" show equally rivals anything she has done in the studio. If you're not a Krall enthusiast, you will be after viewing this DVD!
There are few absolutes in this world, but Ray Charles, an artist to whom hackneyed terms like legend and genius actually do apply, is one of them. So even if more intimate venues are usually preferable to cavernous concert halls like Montreux's, any Ray is good Ray. Filmed in 1997, the 18-song, 73-minute show features Charles's big band visiting very familiar ground ("Busted," "What'd I Say," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and, of course, "Georgia on My Mind"), along with some less obvious choices (a swinging rendition of the Oscar Peterson instrumental "Scotia Blues" and a very funky "Watch Them Dogs," featuring the Raelettes). DVD bonus features include a text bio and timeline, but the unquestioned highlight is the voiceover track by the man himself, in which he offers anecdotes from the past, insight into specific songs, and a healthy dose of humor and soul. Great stuff. --Sam Graham List Price: $24.98 Amazon Price: $21.99 Used Price: $12.80 Customer Review: Genius at his best!
I was a fan of Ray's since childhood when my grandmother used to play his music all of the time. I didn't realize the genius of the man until I got older. The man played many instruments,including the sax, trumpet, and of course the piano that we associate with him, just to name a few. The Genius besides being an accomplished musician was also an accomplished music writer, arranger and producer. Watching this DVD concert left me wanting more and made me appreciate the genius of the man so much more. The concert was about 75 minutes long, but as the adage goes, "time flies when you're having fun", definitely applies here. He played alot of his standards and some classic pop standards from other artists with his special touches which make you think, "why didn't they do it that way"? My only complaint was I wished the concert could of been longer. There were some standards he didn't play that I was hoping to hear, but I guess when you're watching a concert of a musical genius who have a repetoir of over 600+ songs, you have to end it somewhere. Ray's performance in this concert will impress and his mastery of the keyboard synthesizer in this concert will bring tears to the eyes. The added treat to this DVD is the interview feature where he critiques his music, where he drew his inspiration, and why he did each song that way in the concert, and his views on music in general. One other additional feature I liked in this DVD/CD set is the timeline of the man and his many, many, accomplishments which was chronicled from his childhood, to when he became blind, the ooodles and ooodles of awards and accolades he accomplished throughout his career, just stopping short of his death. If you're a fan of the Genius, this DVD/CD set is a must have.
Customer Review: Where is Ray Charles
Boy, there sure is not eonugh of Ray Charles here. and i'm sure every one would agree with me that there needs to be more of ray charles here? What's up with that? That's the only complant i have. Other then that get this dvd, with the special edition we finily her what ray charles has to say.
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Fest lovers and New Orleans and roots music lovers should not think twice about buying this book. The photos and stories by Smith and Miner are priceless. The selections show the gamut of performers in a visual history of the festival. Many of the photos are some of the only color work of the period of specific performers. i go back to this one frequently.
A Year By Year History of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, with all the listings of who played when, where and what time each year. Over 400 photos recount the energy and excitement of musicians and festgoers alike. Also includes a section on the incredible food of the festival and the heritage and crafts.
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This special performance is the culmination of a year-long tour by Marianne Faithfull and pianist/arranger Paul Trueblood. The breathy, frail, and innocent voice of the '60s, wilted by too many years of hard-living, now conveys deep layers of emotion, and the rasp in her voice goes straight to the soul. This concert revisits her album "20th Century Blues" as well as her passion for Kurt Weill, especially the songs composed for his theater collaborations with Bertolt Brecht. Songs: Alabama Song, Pirate Jenny, Bilbao Song, Complainte de la Seine, The Ballad of the Soldier's Wife, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Don't Forget Me, Surabaya Johnny, Street Singer's Farewell, If Love Were All.
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Marianne Faithfull at her absolute BEST! She is wonderfully raw and her interpretation of Brecht/Weill seems to be what the rest of her career has prepared her for. She infuses this material with pathos, humor and a humanity that shines through completely. She also interprets the rest of the material with an intelligence that is marvelous. Her rapport with the audience was captivating, as it always is. I loved the little Harry Nillson vignette and her candor about her drug abuse was simple and chilling. If you are a fan of Marianne, Brecht/Weill or just a lover of pure enchantment, you've GOT to experience this wonderful hour of magic! BRAVO.
Customer Review: some wines, some singers, just get better
OK, I am actually here to buy the DVD, so this is a comment on the performance it is of. Basically, whatever the extra interview stuff they stick on here, a recording of this performance is worth having, at least I think so as I just caught this now-old show on a satellite channel and was compelled to come down to my computer and find out if I could get it on CD or DVD. What you get here musically is not crystal pure tones and pretty brilliance (if you want that kind of a voice you're after Eva Cassidy not Marianne Faithfull), but a performance full of layers and expression. Which is not to say that this is dissonant or difficult, which a lot of people seem to think Weill is: it is melodic, it is compelling, and the lyrics by Brecht are clever and still bite. And it is not to say that Faithfull's voice is less than it could be, it is fine and true, but smoky and mature. She is just hypnotic to listen to and to watch. Not a musical phrase, not a physical gesture is wasted, nor are they overplayed. Great material, superbly performed. The only thing that annoys me about this DVD is that I am having to come to and buy it on the US website because they don't seem to have released it in Europe. All hail the multi-region DVD player.
Part of Hudson's new Classic Performances series, Buddy Rich and The Buddy Rich Big Band, Live at The 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival features Buddy and his band at the height of their popularity and influence. The video contains seven arrangements, including a brilliant rendition of Buddy's signature piece, the medley from West Side Story. Also featured are two rare bonus clips of Buddy from his early years. Running Time: 60 Minutes
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I really enjoyed this video. Having viewed the VHS performance "Rich At The Top", I eagerly awaited to view this version of West Side Story & Time Check. I wasn't disappointed. What really got me was the solos by alto saxophonist, Andy Fusco. I had seen him with Buddy in the early eighties, "Live" in San Francisco and never really paid much attention to his blowing talents. Very impressive & imaginative on "Hookin' It" & Bob Mintzer's "Good News". Steve Marcus gives his usual fluid sax solos. Check out his "note-slashing" solo on "Time Check" (although I've always considered Pat Labarbera's solos more fiery on this chart). The sax section really cooks on the soli! Buddy is amazing on all charts (whether with brushes or sticks). Just effortlessly tearing those skins on all numbers. Great live performance with the usual strong brass section and admirable support from the bass and piano. I Highly Recommend this taped concert to any Buddy Rich Big Band fan.
Customer Review: Buddy Rich- Live at the '82 Montreal Jazz Fest- WOW
The box say's "Buddy and his Band at the height of their popularity" This is a MUST see video for fans of Buddy and jazz. The sound on this is top notch and of course Buddy is at his best, he wouldn't allow any less. The highlight {if you can get any better than the best} has to be the extended solo in Buddy's signature piece "West Side Story " medly. Again the sound is right on, you can almost feel his intensity, and at the same time his grace. This tape is flawless, almost 60 minutes of perfection There is and was only one Buddy.
Features jazz singer Sarah Vaughan's 1983 performance in Monterey, California with a guest appearance by blues/jazz singer Joe Williams. Songs include "Autumn Leaves," "If You Could See Me Now," "Send in the Clowns," "Time After Time," "That's All," "I've Got The World On A String," "I Hadn't Anyone Till You," and more
Used Price: $29.95 Customer Review: sarah is divine!
seeing a live recording of sarah is like no other.
this tape captures the magic of her range. her play-
fullness and dramatic prowess. if you are a sarahaddict
like me or have any good taste in great music, do
yourself a favor and purchase this video.
oh and im not bias.
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Every single artist on this CD wears a crown for his/her craft! The days when you could (without fear) stand and dance to the music at the Fania All Stars at Madison Square Garden are gone...but the legacy will never fade. This CD envelops the hearer with the sound of every instrument played and the ballads bathe your ears like a warm waterfall. A must-have for every latino who truly appreciates his/her culture! Pass it on to the next generation.....
Customer Review: Salsa Artistes At Play
Live performances that should please both salsa and jazz fans. The Artistes are evidently having a good time playing with and to the audience, judging by the amount of applause generated at appropriate moments. It all makes you wish that you had been there in Madison Square Garden.
The downside to this collection is that you can't really mix the applause out, so I'm going to save this gem to enjoy in the comfort of my own home.
A Year By Year History of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, with all the listings of who played when, where and what time each year. Over 400 photos recount the energy and excitement of musicians and festgoers alike. Also includes a section on the incredible food of the festival and the heritage and crafts.
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My husband (the jazz fan) and I just went to the Monterey Jazz festival for the first time this September. This book captures the essence of the festival and fills me, the novice, in on everything about this incredible event. it's world class and I will try to attend forever -- and this book showed me why.
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Citation Details Title: Mellon drops longtime sponsorship for jazz festival Author: Joe Berg Publication:Central Penn Business Journal (News) Date: April 19, 2002 Publisher: Journal Publications Inc. Volume: 18 Issue: 17 Page: 21
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Citation Details Title: Booking committee casts a wide and wacky net.(Festivals)(Artists selected for the 2003 Eugene Celebration range from Americana to punk to jazz to classical) Publication:The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper) Date: September 19, 2003 Publisher: The Register Guard Page: T9
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Citation Details Title: It's a renewed Newport jazz festival.(Entertainment)(After a four-year hiatus, world class jazz returns to the Oregon Coast) Publication:The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper) Date: September 3, 2004 Publisher: The Register Guard Page: T3
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Citation Details Title: (También) con el jazz la vida es más sabrosa.(Festival de Jazz de Veracruz) Author: Eduardo Soto Millán Publication:Proceso (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 22, 2005 Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. Issue: 1490 Page: 69(2)
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