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ERIC DOLPHY LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 1964 AND ANTIBES 1960
This new DVD featuring reed-master Eric Dolphy showcases his work with the Charles Mingus Sextet. The first portion of the DVD is a Mingus band rehearsal and has two different takes of 'So Long Eric.'
For the rehearsal's third and final tune, the band begins playing Mingus' composition, 'Meditations.' A brief false start there is a short conversation between Mingus and Dolphy.
The bassist can be heard here asking Dolphy what he is planning to do after the tour. Sadly, Eric Dolphy died in Berlin from undiagnosed diabetes on June 29 of that same year.
Following their brief chat, the group performs a nearly 20-minute extended version of 'Meditations.'
The second part of this DVD is a segment from a 1960 Mingus band concert in Antibes. A long interpretation of 'I'll Remember April' is presented featuring Booker Ervin and the exceptional pianist Bud Powell
(Powell was among the audience during the concert and sat in for this one song).
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BROTHERLY JAZZ: THE HEATH BROTHERS
The 70-minute film's centerpiece is a July 2004 concert held at Coventry Grove, a 300-seat amphitheater at producer Danny Scher's Kensington, California home. The occasion was a fund-raiser for Berkeley's Jazz School,
but Scher immediately saw the musical and historical significance of the evening, which turned out to be one of the last times the brothers shared a stage before Percy's death in April 2005. Interviewees include the Heath brothers as well as
Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Taj Mahal, Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride, Marian McPartland, George Wein, Orrin Keepnews, and newsman Peter Jennings - a close friend of Percy's.
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BARRY HARRIS: PASSING IT ON / A PORTRAIT OF MAL WALDRON
This is a double-feature. BARRY HARRIS: PASSING IT ON: "This short film reveals an aspect of the jazz pianist Barry Harris that most of listeners rarely see or are even aware of...He is a teacher and an advocate...
to whom 'be-bop is the beginning and end of music.' But he is open to all music...This is a billiant cameo of a provocative and charming person." A PORTRAIT OF MAL WALDRON: This film
examines the life and contributions of legendary pianist Mal Waldron. In addition to boasting a recording career featuring many influential records under his own name, he has been a composer for film, accompanist
to some of the most important jazz musicians and singers and an activist leader. This engaging film also features footage of Max Roach, Steve Lacy, Jeanne Lee, Andrew Cyrille, and Reggie Workman.
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BENNY GOLSON: THE WHISPER NOT TOUR
This DVD features far more than just the genius of Golson. Performing alongside Benny in this timeless, un-cut concert is a plethora of talent; Art Farmer, in his last live recorded video performance with Golson & Curtis Fuller (original members of the historic Jazztet), as well as
the legendary vocalist Jon Hendricks and a rhythm section of Geoff Keezer, Dwayne Burno and Joe Farnsworth.
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BUDDY RICH'S MODERN INTERPRETATION OF SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS
When Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments was first published in 1942 it became an instant classic: the world-class drum method from the world's greatest drummer. Written by Rich and his distinguished collaborator Henry Adler, the book has been virtually the drummer's bible ever since.
DVD I includes demonstrations of all the basic lessons and rudiments. The lessons are played in non-bounce matched-grip technique, and in bounce traditional-grip technique. DVD 2 includes live footage of Buddy Rich, plus an exclusive interview with daughter and grandson, Cathy and Nick Rich.
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40 YEARS OF MJQ
From their roots as the rhythm section in Dizzy Gillespie's immortal big band, the MJQ helped bring respectability to Jazz by interacting with classical ensembles and playing concerts at prestigious venues, but always leaving plenty of space for bluesy and swinging improvising.
Now on DVD, MJQ is still swinging in this 40th Anniversary Concert celebration showcasing the signature sounds that have assured their lasting legacy: from the echoes of the classical European tradition to the inspiration of classical jazz.
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COBHAM MEETS BELLSON
All-star drummers Billy Cobham and Louis Bellson face off and alternate in virtuosity using a myriad of tones from the whispering to the fortissimo. Live from Switzerland, this exclusive performance on DVD is a continuous flow of rhythmic bravado, punctuated by the Louis Bellson Big Band.
The duos provoke hypnotic and contagious movement that is sure to keep your foot tapping.
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MEL LEWIS AND HIS BIG BAND
In this exclusive, live DVD concert performance, Grammy award winner Mel Lewis leads his top-flight 19-piece band with Joe Lovano, Dick Oatts, Gary Smulyan and Ralph Lalama. Song selections include 'Little Pixie,' 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You,'
'I Get A Kick Over You,' 'I Wanna Be Happy' and 'Ding Dong Ding.'
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ERIC ALEXANDER: GENTLE BALLADS II
This newly recorded album from tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander features Mike LeDonne, John Webber, and Joe Farnsworth on 9 great ballads.
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EDDIE HIGGINS/SCOTT HAMILTON: IT'S MAGIC
Eddie Higgins, Scott Hamilton and Ken Peplowski joined forces for this March 2006 recording session. Jay Leonhart and Ben Riley round out the group on this collection of standards.
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NEW YORK TRIO: THOU SWELL
Here's the newest offering from the Bill Charlap-led New York Trio. Recorded in October 2006, this album features more of the same brilliant interpretations of the standard songbook.
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BIRDLAND STARS ON TOUR 1956: EAST - WEST JAZZ SEPTET
Recorded live during The Birdland All-Stars tour in February 1956, the group featured Conte Candoli, Kenny Dorham, Phil Woods, Al Cohn, Hank Jones, John Simmons, and Kenny Clarke.
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ELMO HOPE TRIO: COMPLETE STUDIO RECORDINGS
This 4-CD set brings together the integral trio work of one of the best and more under-rated bebop pianists, including most of his original compositions! Includes the complete albums: New Faces, New Sounds; Meditations; Elmo Hope Trio;
Homecoming; Sounds from Rikers Island; Here's Hope; High Hope; and Final Sessions.
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CHET BAKER AND ART PEPPER: COMPLETE PLAYBOYS SESSIONS 1956
These two 1956 sessions are the only recorded examples of Art Pepper and Chet Baker playing together with a small group. These sides are a high point in their extensive discographies. Also featured are Richie Kamuca,
Pete Jolly, Leroy Vinnegar, Stan Levey, Phil Urso, Carl Perkins, Curtis Counce, and Lawrence Marable.
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BILL PERKINS: JUST FRIENDS
Recorded in 1956 for Pacific Jazz, Bill Perkins led this all-star West Coast group consisting of Richie Kamuca, Art Pepper and Hampton Hawes through 9 tunes.
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CHET BAKER/RUSS FREEMAN QUARTET
Chet Baker and pianist Russ Freeman teamed up for this 1956 Pacific Jazz recording date. This album features 9 tunes including the Strayhorn masterpiece 'Lush Life.'
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MANHATTAN TRINITY: GENTLE RAIN
Manhattan Trinity (Cyrus Chestnut, George Mraz, and Lewis Nash) recorded this date in March of 2006 and put forth another album of great interpretations including Nature Boy and the Django standard Nuages.
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KENNY DORHAM/JACKIE MCLEAN: COMPELTE RECORDINGS
This new CD contains all of bebop trumpet master Kenny Dorham's quintet recordings on one CD. His two classic albums as a leader feature Jackie McLean [Matador & Inta Somethin'].
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AHMAD JAMAL: COMPLETE LIVE AT THE SPOTLITE CLUB 1958
One of the finest jazz trio performances, Ahmad Jamal at the Spotlite Club, is presented here complete for the first time! This edition contains all of the known material from the Spotlite performances
plus three rare studio tracks from the same period.
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BOB BROOKMEYER: KANSAS CITY SOUNDS
On these two great 1958 sessions, Brookmeyer and friends revisit some old, swinging Kansas City sounds along with pleasant new tunes. Over all, there is a wonderful rhythm and feeling replete with good solos that make for very rewarding listening.
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FEATURED NEW BOOKS:
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TOTAL JAZZ GUITARIST
The Total Jazz Guitarist is an exciting journey through the diverse world of jazz guitar playing. You start with basic lessons on the major scale and end up playing intricately beautiful chord melodies and soloing over tricky jazz chord progressions. This wide-ranging study is for all players from beginning to advanced.
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JOHN PATITUCCI: ELECTRIC BASS
This new book is derived from John Patitucci's Electric Bass DVD (also available, catalog number 00-25446) and covers technique and an introduction to musical styles. This instruction puts you on the right road to becoming a working bassist. Includes CD.
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MICHEL LEGRAND SONGBOOK
This new Michel Legrand Songbook contains vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names for 44 of his most memorable tunes. Includes songs from movies and vocal standards from this 3-time Oscar and 5-time Grammy winner.
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THE MUSIC OF BILL WATROUS
In this collection of 14 of Watrous' compositions are featured various styles of Latin, swing, and ballads. He demonstrates his technical, improvisational and compositional skills.
The accompanying CD includes recordings of Bill's transcribed solos, instrumental examples/demonstrations, and an in-depth discussion with Bill on many key topics.
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