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Wayne Shorter Live at Montreux 1996 - Available on DVD February 17
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All About Jazz
On February 17, 2009, Eagle Rock Entertainment, through its Eagle Eye subsidiary, will release Wayne Shorter Live at Montreux 1996 on DVD. This fascinating night captures an American treasure on one of his many stops at the acclaimed jazz festival. Coming up in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 1950s, Shorter became an important component of the second Miles Davis Quintet of the 1960s, and later played in jazz-fusion super group Weather Report in the 1970s. Not only did he ...
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David Sanborn Live at Montreux 1984 - On DVD February 17
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All About Jazz
A frequent visitor to the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, master-of-the-sax David Sanborn has wooed crowds with his smooth cool jazz, swinging bebop, wild rock fusion, and mesmerizing solos. Whether a sideman or solo artist, he knows how to keep that Swiss crowd salivating for more. On a very special night in 1984, he headlined the festival, which is now captured on DVD for the masses, with a run time of 117 minutes of pure jazz satisfaction. Eagle Rock Entertainment is ...
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Yes to Get Double-Disc Treatment - Eagle Rock Releases "Symphonic Live" 2-CD on February 24
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All About Jazz
For five decades, Yes has been a reigning pinnacle of rock music, bringing a level of craftwork, creativity, and innovation that most bands can only wish to achieve. Going far beyond the parameters of traditional Rock 'N' Roll, they have created symphonic masterpieces. Eagle Rock Entertainment, through their Eagle Records subsidiary, is proud to present Symphonic Live, an epic 2CD set which captures these progressive rock titans live. Previously released as a 2DVD set (that is now certified platinum in ...
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Stevie Wonder Readies First Live DVD
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Billboard Magazine
Stevie Wonder will release his first authorized DVD next month, chronicling a Sept. 30-Oct. 1 stand at London's 02 Arena. “Live At Last" is due March 10 on Universal Motown in DVD and Blu-ray formats. Wonder was touring as part of his first major roadwork in a decade. The 27-song set list is packed with hits such as “Living for the City," “Overjoyed" and “Sir Duke," and also features a special “U.K. medley" with songs from the Beatles and the ...
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"Soul Men" Comes to DVD and Blu-Ray February 10th
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Special Ops Media
Soul isn’t the only thing in The Weinstein Company and Genius Products’ newest comedy release, Soul Men, singing its way to shelves February 10th. This hilarious DVD is filled with numerous featurettes including tributes to both its star Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Loius and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that takes them on a ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Hamiet Bluiett
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Yes, it's only been a few months since we last had some video clips featuring Hamiet Bluiett in this space, but the saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader is one of yr. humble editor's favorites. In addition to being a native of the Metro East and one of the greatest baritone saxophonists in jazz history, Bluiett has always been a good interview - accessible, candid, insightful, and often funny - and we music journalists ...
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