Video / DVD News

Grateful Dead: 14-DVD Box Set

Source: JamBase
February 10, 2012

THE DEFINITIVE VISUAL ANTHOLOGY OF ONE OF THE MOST PROLIFIC AND CELEBRATED BANDS OF ALL TIME On April 17 the Grateful Dead will be celebrated with a 14-DVD box set titled All The Years Combine: The DVD Collection, to be released by Shout! Factory in collaboration with Rhino Entertainment. Conceived as the ultimate tribute to the band's legendary on-stage prowess, the set includes 12 concert films; a 40-page booklet containing rare photos and new liner notes by Blair Jackson; and ...

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Artie Shaw: Perfection Quest

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
February 10, 2012

It's Friday, and what better way to spend time at JazzWax thanwith a documentary on Artie Shaw, easily my favorite bandleader of the '30s and '40s. JazzWax reader John Cooper sent along links to Russell Davies' Quest for Perfection (2003). I apologize in advance. After I started watching this documentary, I couldn't stop until it was finished. That was an hour or so ago. Here are all seven parts... Part 1...   Part 2...   Part 3...   Part 4... ...

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The Bern Nix Outpost 186 Reunion Is Recorded by ImprovLive 365

Source: Chris Rich
February 9, 2012

When guitarist Bern Nix visited Outpost 186 and his old friend,keyboardist Dave Bryant in January, the occasion was given special attention by ImprovLive365.“Created and hosted by Tom Hall, ImprovLive 365 is dedicated to exploring, documenting, and sharing the improvisational, spontaneous creativity of life, through public performances, community based educational programs, and a daily web series. Visit us daily for interviews with creative people from all professions and walks of life, impromptu performances, practical tips about creativity and improvisation, and the ...

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Esperanza Spalding: New Video

Source: JamBase
February 8, 2012

ESPERANZA SPALDING DEBUTS “BLACK GOLD" FEATURING ALGEBRA BLESSETT Eclectic jazz songstress and upright bass virtuoso Esperanza Spalding is back with the video for “Black Gold," the vivacious first single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society (out March 20). “Black Gold" features guest vocals from neo-soul songbird Algebra Blessett. The eSingle is available for digital download at iTunes here. Check out tour dates and the new video below. Esperanza Spalding Tour Dates

April 18—Buffalo, NY—Center for the Arts April 19—Cleveland, ...

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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Viva Chucho Valda(C)S Y Los Afro-Cuban Messengers!

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 5, 2012

Today, we say “Hola!" to the Cuban-born pianist Chucho Valdés, who's bringing his band the Afro-Cuban Messengers to St. Louis for a performance next Saturday, February 11 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Valdés, who's now 70 years old, is the son of the legendary Cuban pianist Bebo Valdés, director of the house band at Havana's famed Tropicana nightclub. The younger Valdés first became known in the USA in the late 1970s as one ...

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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Techniques of Advanced Organology with Dr. Lonnie Smith

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 29, 2012

There are a number of fine jazz organ players working today, but as one of the few remaining active veterans who started back in the 1960s, Dr. Lonnie Smith brings an appealingly authentic vibe whenever he sits down at the bench. Smith has played St. Louis several times in recent years, and he'll be back next week to perform from Wednesday, February 1 through Saturday, February 4 at Jazz at the Bistro. Smith ...

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Guitarist Ken Navarro Releases "The Test Of Time" (Video)

Source: Ken Navarro
January 28, 2012

Contemporary jazz guitarist Ken Navarro performs “Message In A Bottle" from his 2012 solo guitar album (his 20th CD release) The Test Of Time. (see below) About Ken Navarro Top charting & award winning contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ken Navarro is recognized as one of today's leading musicians. His impressive discography of 20 top charting albums showcase his appeal to a wide range of listeners with inspiring compositions and superb guitar performances. Navarro's latest CD The The Test Of ...

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Occupy Movement Inspires New Compilation Albums and Bruce Springsteen [video]

Source: HypeBot
January 28, 2012

A variety of record albums related to the Occupy Movement are set for release including “Occupy This Album" from Music For Occupy with a star-studded list of participants, “Folk the Banks" from the newly formed Occupation Records in London and media claims that Bruce Springsteen's newest work is the voice of the movement though the songs were mostly written before it existed. These releases could bring renewed attention to a movement which has lost much of its early hold on ...

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