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Eagle to Release Never-Before-Completed Norman Granz Movie, "Improvisation", Featuring the Greatest Jazz Artists of the 20th Century

Source: Kayos Productions, Inc.
September 20, 2007

Incredible Document Features Never-Before-Seen Charlie “Bird" Parker Footage!

New York, NY -- Eagle Eye Media will release the succinctly entitled Improvisation on September 4. This amazing double-set features rare film clips of some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time including Coleman Hawkins, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester “Prez" Young, Hank Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and, as the coup de grace, never-before-seen footage of the mythic Charlie “Bird" Parker. The $19.98 2-DVD package has ...

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Eagle Flies Oct. 2 with Mahavishnu Orchestra Live at Montreux

Source: Kayos Productions, Inc.
September 19, 2007

Eagle Eye Media will release on October 2 a special 2-DVD set by The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Live At Montreux 1974-1984 [retail price: $19.98] featuring world-renowned guitarist John “Mahavishnu" McLaughlin.

Formed in 1971, and highly inspired from his time playing in the late '60s electric bands of Miles Davis, McLaughlin formed The Mahavishnu Orchestra, a band that quickly rose to international stardom upon the release of The Inner Mounting Flame. Highly regarded as a guitarist's guitarist, and equally adept at jazz, ...

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Buster Williams Appears on "Sarah Vaughan: Live in '58 & '64" DVD

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2007

Bassist Buster Williams is featured on the recently released DVD Sarah Vaughan: Live in '58 & '64, released by Naxos of America as part of their Jazz Icons series. Praised by Jazztimes for “the beauty of his tone and sound, along with the consistent quality of his writing and recordings," the bassist, bandleader, and composer Buster Williams has performed, recorded, and collaborated with jazz giants such as Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Chick Corea, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and ...

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'Respect Yourself' DVD Chronicles Stax Records' History

Source: conqueroo
August 24, 2007

STAX READIES RESPECT YOURSELF: THE STAX RECORDS STORY DVD FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 2

SAMUEL L. JACKSON NARRATED DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLES THE BIRTH AND REBIRTH OF AMERICAS GREATEST SOUL LABEL

Rare performances by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam & Dave and Booker T & the MGs, Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd and more chart the rise of the Memphis Soul Sound during the Civil Rights Movement

LOS ANGELES, CA - Funky. Emotional. Raw. Powerful. That was soul music in ...

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"Stax/Volt Revue Live in Norway 1967" DVD Coming On Stax on October 2

Source: conqueroo
August 16, 2007

75-Minute Concert from Legendary European Tour Includes Performances by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T & the MGs, Arthur Conley, Eddie Floyd and the Mar-Keys

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stax Records and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the historic Stax/Volt Revue, Stax Records (a division of Concord Music Group) and Reelin' In The Years Productions are proud to announce the October 2, 2007 release of The Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967 ...

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Arkadia Releases DVD from Violinist Christian Howes

Source: All About Jazz
August 9, 2007

New York, NY - ARKADIA DVD, the new DVD division of the Grammy-nominated record label Arkadia Records, is proud to announce the August 2007 release of this remarkable concert, Christian Howes & The Horacio Icasto Quartet: Live in Madrid. Lauded as Downbeat Magazine's #2 rising star, up-and-comer Christian Howes has wowed fellow performers and audiences alike with his explosive violin stylings, uncanny improvisations and a remarkable stage presence that has earned him the nickname “Jazz Paganini." Christian Howes is just ...

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James Brown 'Double Dynamite' DVD & CD Edition out 17th September 07

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2007

Liberation Entertainment are proud to announce the 17th September 2007 DVD and Bonus CD release of James Brown's Double Dynamite, containing two sensational full concerts and a live CD from the Godfather of Soul.

Starting his musical career in 1953 James Brown rocketed to fame during the late fifties through his thrilling live performances and succession of smash hits. He continued to have hits in every decade through to the 1980's.

The Godfather of Soul is still as popular as ...

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Arkadia Releases DVD from Renowned Jazz Saxophonist Billy Harper

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2007

ARKADIA DVD, the new DVD division of the Grammy-nominated record label Arkadia Records, is proud to announce the August 2007 release of the exclusive DVD, Billy Harper in Concert: Live From Poland.

Considered one of the premier saxophonists of the post-Coltrane era, Billy Harper's uniquely soulful approach to Jazz is on full display in this 80-minute concert, live from Szczecin, Poland. Performing at the Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of St. Jacob, known for its acoustic splendor and gothic brilliance, Harper showcases ...

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