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DVD Review: Oscar Peterson - Live in '63, '64 & '65

The Masked Movie Snobs — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:59:21 EST

A DVD like this is an open door to the history and magic that was the jazz scene in the �60s.
Written by Fumo VerdeOne of the most notable jazz trios of the ‘60s was the Oscar Peterson Trio. Elegance and professionalism accompany a friendship felt on stage. Peterson is one of jazz’s beloved artists and this DVD, Live in ’63, ’64, & ‘65, gives some insight as to why. Jazz Icons does it once again with a...

Music DVD Review: Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Live in '63 & '67

The Masked Movie Snobs — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:24:35 EST

One of those rare and talented individuals who mastered the art of playing a multitude of instruments.
Written by Fumo VerdeI had no idea who Rahsaan Roland Kirk was and was curious as to why in the photo on the DVD cover this kat looked as if he had a whole brass band hanging around his neck. Well, it because he almost does. Kirk is one of those rare and talented individuals who mastered the art of playing a multitude of instruments, some he even...

Music DVD Review: Cannonball Adderley - Live in '63

The Masked Movie Snobs — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:26:59 EDT

A must-own for any jazz enthusiast or lover of music.
Written by Fumo Verde Once again Jazz Icons brings us another master of the sax, alto this time, with Julian “Cannonball” Adderley. This DVD contains two shows which only scratches the surface of the talent of this man. Adderlly didn’t come from the so-called “jazz cities” such as New York, Chicago, or St. Louis; his...

Music DVD Review: Bill Evans - Live in '64-'75

El Bicho — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:48:36 EDT

A great set both for Evans fans and those looking for an entrance into world of jazz.
Bill Evans was a famous and influential jazz pianist. He was a member of Miles Davis’ sextet in 1958 for eight months and was asked back to record Kind of Blue. Davis wrote in his autobiography “I've sure learned a lot from Bill Evans. He plays the piano the way it should be played.” As a leader, Evans most acclaimed trio...

Music DVD Review: Sonny Rollins - Live in '65 & '68

The Masked Movie Snobs — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:54:03 EDT

Anyone who loves jazz and knows the talent of Sonny Rollins will totally dig these sessions.
Written by Fumo VerdeI’ve always liked Sonny Rollins so when I had the chance to Live in ’65 & ’68 I was all over it. As much as I like jazz I always feel that I don’t know enough. Pictures on album covers and bios on the Internet shed some light on the artist and how they act and react to their own tunes, but seeing...

Music DVD Review: Nina Simone - Live in '65 & '68

El Bicho — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:54:11 EDT

Simone has that special gift to make music transcendent.
In its third wave of DVDs Jazz Icons presents Nina Simone from two different European television performances. The Holland 1965 session runs about 40 minutes and the England 1968 session runs about 23. In both she delivers personal, powerful performances that made her such a unique performer.The Holland session opens with Oscar Brown Jr.’s...

Music DVD Review: Lionel Hampton - Live in '58

The Masked Movie Snobs — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 21:19:57 EDT

Live from Belgiumn, it's Lionel Hampton.
Written by Fantasma el ReyLionel Hampton - Live In ’58 is a jumpin’, jivin’ romp through some of the best jazz/swing by one of the best ever. By 1958 you might expect Hamp to be outdated as rock ‘n’ roll had been ripping the scene apart for just about five years but he brings his “A” game and puts on a hell...