DVD Dribble of Music-Related Releases
An MVD Visual Studio release that is currently available for purchase wherever DVD’s are sold, Lee Konitz: Solos - The Jazz Sessions contains 50 minutes of footage of the legendary saxophonist performing some of his greatest hits. The DVD features Konitz performing pieces such as “Improvisation #1”, “Kary’s Trance”, “The Rebirth of Cool”, “Thinking” and “What’s New”.
Another DVD in the popular jazz session’s series that is currently available for purchase is Andrew Hill: Solos - The Jazz Sessions. An Original Spin Media release, this DVD places the iconic piano maestro in the spotlight as he displays his uncanny abilities in terms of flowing melody, harmonic innovation and rhythmic invention. Hill performs four of his most timeless pieces, including “Bent Forward”, “East 19th Street”, “Tough Love” and “Unsmooth”.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Solos: The Jazz Sessions was released on March 23rd, 2010 and it is the latest release from the jazz session’s collection that is sure to captivate music lovers who are fans of the aforementioned genre. The influential Afro-Cuban jazz musician who revolutionized the music scene over the past three decades is one of the most gifted pianists of the modern era. This DVD contains footage of Rubalcaba performing “Besame Mucho”, “Improvisation #1”, Manicero Supernova” and “Yolanda Anastasia”.
An MVD Visual Studio release that was made available for purchase at retailers located nationwide on March 23, 2010 is Jeff Healey and the Jazz Wizards – Beautiful Noise. This DVD release was created with the participation and support of Healey’s widow, Christie Healey, due to the fact that Healey tragically passed away from cancer in March or 2008. It contains footage of Healey performing with his regular jazz performance band “The Jazz Wizards” for 11 tracks and it also includes bonus musical footage as well as an additional interview.
Joe Strummer - Get Up, Stand Up: Deluxe 2 Disc Edition was released as a tribute to the legacy he left behind in the music industry. It was released on March 18th, 2010 and it contains rare footage of Strummer, The Clash and The Mescaleros. Fans of The Clash will likely consider this DVD to be a must-have product since it contains interviews with the remaining members of the group. The second disc exclusively contains various interviews that were conducted with Strummer throughout his illustrious career.