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Lee Ritenour: Overtime (2005)
This 18 song 2-DVD set covers his music from the 70s to the present. It covers 4 distinct areas starting out with acoustic jazz and moving into Brazilian music with Ivan Lins, fusion days at The Baked Potato including the original band of Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Anthony Jackson, HArvey Mason, Ernie Watts, and Steve Foreman, as well as many of his popular 80s songs. There are also 2 new songs, one of which is a new single with vocalist Kenya Hathaway.
With his distinctly fluid playing style, Lee Ritenour has established himself as one of the world's leading jazz fusion guitarists. Dubbed "Captain Fingers" for his manual dexterity, Ritenour began his career in the early 1970s as a session player for artists as diverse as the Mamas and the Papas, Tony Bennett, Pink Floyd, and Dizzy Gillespie before launching himself as a solo artist in 1976. Since then, Ritenour's long and varied career has moved from traditional jazz and jazz fusion in the 1970s to Brazilian music and smooth jazz in he 1980s and '90s. The aptly titled OVERTIME captures Ritenour in every stage of his career with a selection of 19 songs that feature guest appearances by longtime cohorts Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Anthony Jackson, Harvey Mason, Ernie Watts, and Steve Foreman (all of whom played with Ritenour at the legendary Los Angeles jazz club the Baked Potato) as well as more recent collaborators such as Brazilian singer-songwriter Ivan Lins, saxophonist Eric Marienthal, trumpeter Chris Botti, and vocalist Kenya Hathaway.
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Brian Culbertson: Live From The Inside
On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, contemporary jazz star Brian Culbertson released Live From The Inside (GRP Records), a dynamic -- and yet intimate -- DVD/CD capturing the multi-instrumentalist with his longtime band and special guests recording his songs live in the studio. Live From The Inside is a DVD (with over 90 minutes of special features) and a 12-song CD that offers Culbertson fans newly-rendered versions of some of his most popular numbers, as well as a brand new song entitled "Go."
Culbertson, who is known for his high-energy concerts and expert musicality, wanted to document live performances with his band, but desired to also give his fans something special...an entry into his world behind-the-scenes. Instead of shooting the performance segments of the DVD on stage, he decided to film his band both rehearsing and performing live in the studio - playing at the same high energy level as if they were in concert, but with the advantage of optimal sound and visual lines.
"I was flying home from the Berks Jazz Festival back in March (2009) when the whole idea for this project hit me, " Brian states. "I wanted to show people a true inside look at not only my music, but my life as a musician. I guess you could call the concept a high-energy blast of 'best of' and biography."
Live From The Inside features Culbertson on keyboard, trombone, and bass along with his long-standing band: drummer Chris Miskel, bassist Lamar Jones, singer/keyboardist Eddie Miller, guitarist Wayne Bruce, saxophonist/singer Marqueal Jordan, trumpeter Michael Stever, and singer/guitarist Sheldon Reynolds. All-star guests such as Ray Parker Jr., Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, Michael Lington, Eric Darius, and Brian's father, Jim Culbertson, joined in on the sessions, which were recorded in the famed Capitol Records (Studio A) in Hollywood, CA.
The result is an electrifying "live in the studio" performance filled with vigor, verve, and ferocious vitality. Hit songs such as "Always Remember," "Get It On," and "On My Mind" are given a new lease on life with fresh tempos and thrilling accents as Brian and his crew re-imagined the music to keep it exciting for both themselves and their audience. And of course, the recordings wouldn't be complete without covers of some classic funk tunes -- "Hollywood Swinging" (Kool & The Gang) and "Serpentine Fire" (Earth Wind and Fire) -- get an updated treatment from Culbertson and his band.
But this is much more than a mere music video: Live from the Inside gives fans a guided tour of all things Culbertson: his childhood home, the high school and college he attended, the recording studio from whence countless projects sprung, the apartment where he recorded his first album. Fans will also get a sense of what life on the road is like for the Brian Culbertson Band as the camera documents their journey -- from the monotony of airports and buses to the venue for soundcheck, and finally, the moment that makes all of it worthwhile: showtime!
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Fourplay in Concert
Fourplay is a contemporary jazz quartet in the United States. The original members of the group were Bob James (keyboards), Lee Ritenour (guitars), Nathan East (bass), and Harvey Mason (drums). In 1997, Lee Ritenour left the group and Fourplay chose Larry Carlton as his replacement. In 2010, Larry Carlton left Fourplay and was replaced by Chuck Loeb.
Grammy-nominated supergroup Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B and pop to their unwavering jazz foundations. In a span of twenty years and eleven albums, the quartet has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience.
Their first record, 1991's Fourplay, sold over a million copies and remained at the number one position on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart for 33 weeks. Their next LP, 1993's Between the Sheets, reached number one, went gold, and received a Grammy nomination. In 1994, their third gold album, Elixir, also reached the number one position and remained on the chart for more than 90 weeks.
Fourplay received a Congressional Record from the United States Congress, House of Representatives recognizing them as distinguished members of the music industry. The award was presented by A. Robert Brown, Sr., Advisor to Congressman Ed Towns of New York at a Fourplay performance in Philadelphia. Fourplay is the only musical group in history to be recognized by the U.S. Congress.
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Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin Live from the RECORD PLANT
Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin Live from the RECORD PLANT
Master guitarist Lee Ritenour is joined by composer/pianist Dave Grusin in a 1985 live recording at the world-famous Record Plant. Accompanying Grusin and Ritenour are Larry Williams on saxophone and keyboards, Carlos Vega on drums, Abraham Laboriel on bass and Ivan Lins on vocals and piano.
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Carnegie Hall Salutes the Jazz Masters: Verve at 50
Verve Records celebrated the 50th anniversary of Norman Granz's first Jazz at the Philharmonic concert with an all-star get-together at Carnegie Hall. Different groups of top players from Verve's legacy (both past and present) had opportunities to perform, and this CD has many of the highlights. Pianist Peter Delano plays "Tangerine" with a trio; Dee Dee Bridgewater sings "Shiny Stockings" with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band; Hank Jones pays tribute to Art Tatum; Abbey Lincoln sings "I Must Have That Man"; Joe Henderson meets up with Antonio Carlos Jobim (who made his final concert appearance) on "Desafinado";"Manteca" features trumpeter Roy Hargrove and trombonist Steve Turre; pianist Yosuke Yamashita pays tribute to Bud Powell; Betty Carter scats on "How High the Moon"; Herbie Hancock and John McLaughlin play a restrained acoustic version of Bill Evans' "Turn out the Stars"; Hargrove teams up with altoist Jackie McLean and guitarist Pat Metheny for "The Eternal Triangle"; organist Jimmy Smith revisits Oliver Nelson's arrangement of "Down by the Riverside"; Art Porter and Jeff Lorber play some crossover, and J.J. Johnson contributes a few trombone solos. Not that many special moments occur (too many of the original Verve stars had long since passed away) but jazz historians and bop fans may want to get this one. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Return To Forever: Returns - Live at Montreux 2008
Keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al Di Meola and drummer Lenny White burn early after walking out to raucous applause from the Montreux crowd. Corea's opening "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy" is, if anything, too harried, partly because of Di Meola's note-happy solo. But the guitarist certainly delivers on Clarke's 12-minute opus "Vulcan Worlds," as he, Corea and Clarke trade breaks with far more substance. Things meander afterward on "Sorceress," "Song to the Pharaoh Kings" and an acoustic Di Meola solo showcase that comes across as overwrought despite its high points.
Corea's solo showcase is inspired—at one point he plays the piano's keys with his left hand while using his right to strike its strings with a mallet—which leads to a lengthy reading of the epic "The Romantic Warrior." Clarke plays an unaccompanied solo on upright (arguably his stronger instrument), and White creates interesting textures during his solo by using a drumstick in one hand and a brush in the other.
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Rendezvous In New York: Three Quartets Band
Known for his phenomenal versatility and musical passion, jazz legend Chick Corea astonished audiences with a GRAMMY-winning series of unprecedented and historic reunion concerts. Performing with bands from his amazing four-decade career, Corea and his fellow performers added a richness and vibrancy to the music they brought to life so memorably years ago. Filmed at New York City's famed Blue Note jazz club, Corea recreates the magic with the remarkable Three Quartets Band, comprised of Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd, performing the innovative "Three Quartets" for the first time in nearly a quarter century
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Legends: Live at Montreux 1997 (Full Concert)
Legends: Live at Montreux 1997
One of the great legends of rock guitar teams up with a top-shelf jazz combo in this performance video documenting a special concert from the Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival. Legends: Live at Montreux 1997 features Eric Clapton jamming with pianist Joe Sample, David Sanborn on the sax, bassist Marcus Miller and drummer Steve Gadd. Together, these virtuoso musicians blend rock, blues and jazz into a flavorful sound that should please music fans of all stripes. Selections include "Goin' Down Slow," "Full House," "Groovin'," "Every Day I Have The Blues," "Put It Where You Want It," "Third Degree" and more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi All Movie Guide
Legends: Legends: Live at Montreux 1997 - Clapton/Gadd/Miller/Sample/Sanborn
1. Full House [9:58]
2. Groovin' [7:10]
3. Ruthie [5:26]
4. Snakes [11:57]
5. Going Down Show [6:25]
6. The Peeper [9:32]
7. In Case You Haven't Noticed [6:34]
8. Third Degree [:06]
9. First Song/Tango Blues [6:43]
10. Put It Where You Want It [9:05]
11. Shreveport Stomp [13:29]
12. In a Sentimental [3:54]
13. Mood/Layla [8:37]
14. Every Day I Have the Blues [7:37]
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Yellowjackets: Twenty-Five (Full Concert)
Yellowjackets: Twenty-Five
Filmed at the Naima Club in Forli, Italy, includes a set list that digs back even further. "Imperial Strut" and "Matinee Idol" are taken from the Jackets' eponymous 1981 debut album, while Ferrante's devotional "Geraldine" and the environmentally conscious Ferrante/Haslip composition "Greenhouse" are representative of the Jackets' late-1980s and early-1990s groove. "Time Squared," a rhythmically complex piece penned by Mintzer and first heard on the 2003 album of the same name, is in part a tribute to the courage and perseverance of New York and its residents in the aftermath of 9/11.
1. My Old School 2. Red Sea 3. Matinee Idol 4. Out Of Town 5. Geraldine 6. Imperial Strut 7. Sea Folk 8. Greenhouse 9. Time Squared
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John Scofield: New Morning - The Paris Concert (2010)
John Scofield: New Morning - The Paris Concert
Musicians:
John Scofield - Guitar
Bill Stewart - Drums
Ben Street - Bass
Michael Eckroth - Keyboards
John Scofield is considered one of the most important and influential jazz guitarists and composers since he arrived on the scene in the mid seventies. A masterful improviser at the peak of his creative art, Scofield revisits today compositions & interpretations richly combining post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R&B influences. The New Morning is deeply honored to welcome this 2010 performance by John Scofield (backed by master drummer Bill Stewart, bassist Ben Street and pianist Michael Eckroth) to its series of DVDs dedicated to the great musicians of the Sons of Miles generation. A veteran alum, John toured & recorded with Miles for nearly four years in the eighties.
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Studio Jams #33
STUDIO JAMS EPISODE 33
Studio Jams is a creative, up-close and inside look at the art of making music. It's a program that is dedicated to presenting interesting and innovative music education.
The series made its television debut on BET J in July 2003, and now airs nationally via digital cable in select major markets and via DirecTV to 23+ million U.S. homes.
Each 1-hour episode features a diverse group of talented jazz and blues musicians, gathered together in a recording studio for the sole purpose of creating fresh, new music. Many are working with one another for the very first time.
Viewers watch them rehearse and perform fresh, new material. Musicians at each session are some of the best in the business...world-class artists, many with strong national and/or international appeal.
Musicians:
Kirk Whalum: Sax
Jeff Golub: Electric Guitar
Michael Manson: Electric Bass
Demetrios Pappas: Acoustic Piano
Hector Rosado: Percussion
Marcus Baylor: Drums
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