Video / DVD News

New Berklee Press Jazz Expression DVD

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2005

Boston, MA – Internationally respected saxophonist, composer, arranger, clinician, and adjudicator Larry Monroe has just released Jazz Expression: A Toolbox for Improvisation. This new instructional DVD helps musicians develop their own styles as they work with the building blocks of expression and articulation, and craft their own musical interpretations of songs.

As a student, ensemble chair, ear training Chair, Dean of Performance division, and current Vice President of International Studies, Monroe has been involved in Berklee College of Music’s unique ...

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Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival Coming to DVD

Source: All About Jazz
June 13, 2005

Coming soon to DVD, the one-of-a-kind night at the DeSoto Civic Center is the Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival, filmed on August 14, 2004 in front of a record capacity crowd. The Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival is a night filled with the music that made Memphis and Beale Street famous. Sure to deliver the same dynamic, high-energy entertainment as this annual concert filled with love, happiness and nostalgia-all in the name of the Blues. With performances from Soul Blues icons The ...

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Hong Kong Jazz Drum Legend Releasing first ever DVD performances after 50 years

Source: All About Jazz
June 9, 2005

Hong Kong Legendary Jazz drum soloist releasing first DVD performances Press Release by: Cindy Szeto Place: Hong Kong , China and wolrd wide Releasing date July 22nd 2005 - Hong Kong's only Legendary jazz drum soloist artist Mr. Fernando Carpio A life-time dedication to Jazz drum soloing Mr. Fernando Carpio was already well known during the 60s and 70s in Hong Kong for his Brilliant jazz drumming A true musician artist back in the 60’s influenced by the mighty Buddy ...

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MOOG: Documentary on Synthesizer Inventor on DVD May 31

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

MOOG: Straight from a 5-month theatrical run, documentary on the inventor of the modern synthesizer debuts on DVD May 31st

“A compelling documentary portrait...The film offers a fascinating historical look at the technological side of the 60's revolution in pop music." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times

“The godfather of synth-pop." - Kurt Loder, MTV

“[Moog] is as influential as a Presley, a Pistols or a Beatles." - Bob Stanley, The Times (U.K.) ...

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'Latin Jazz Grooves' DVD New from Berklee Press

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2005

LEADING LATIN JAZZ ARTIST RELEASES NEW INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Latin Jazz Grooves Features Interviews, Lessons, Practice Exercises, and Bonus Concert Footage

Boston, Mass., February 23, 2004 – One of today’s finest Latin jazz artists, Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza, has just released Latin Jazz Grooves, a practical approach to helping musician's develop their vocabulary and skills playing rhythms and common chord progressions in this rich musical style.

No matter what instrument a student plays, they will be able to use ...

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Hitting The High Notes: 2004 High Sierra Music Festival Set for Spring Release

Source: All About Jazz
February 18, 2005

CMH Records, The Lab Entertainment Group and Tenth Floor Media are pleased to announce the spring release of Hitting The High Notes: 2004 High Sierra Music Festival, a documentary concert film on DVD, set at the premiere west coast summer music event.

Whether you are a newbie or have been to the festival before, Hitting the High Notes is your invitation to experience the joy and magic of “the best fest in the west" from an insider's perspective. Featuring complete ...

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Baileo Big Band: Jumbo Swing Night by Jack Bowers

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2005

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Maynard Ferguson's New Jazz DVD!

Source: All About Jazz
January 24, 2005

Maynard Fergusons first DVD is now available for pre-order! Ships February 15th! http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?yhst-95642205597559+uNJJpT+http://jazzdvdmarketing.com Featuring MacArthur Park Chameleon La Fiesta I Can't Get Started Gospel John Got The Spirit Rochester, New York. 1975. Maynard Ferguson with his Orchestra performs his most memorable songs and he amazes the fans with his stratospheric trumpet playing. This newly-remastered performance also includes never-before-seen photos from Maynard's famous Carnegie Hall Concert, sound clips, an exclusive slideshow, and several other special ...

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