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Various Artists: Jazz Legends Live - Vol 3 (DVD)

" Jazz Legends Live! is a series of live performances from contemporary jazz artists recorded all over the world in a variety of venues- intimate American jazz clubs, open air jazz festivals, and concerts halls throughout Europe"

As the title implies Jazz Legends Live Vol 3 is the third DVD in a series of 13 . This installment features 6 tracks and 5 artists. The disc opens with Ahmad Jamal & Gary Burton . Bogata is a solid number featuring some superb vibraphone playing. This number is followed by the legendary Ron Carter who showcases his mastery of the acoustic bass, in a quartet setting, on the excellent Loose Change . He then makes way for another legend in his own time: the inimitable McCoy Tyner . Habana Sol is a latin inspired track , complete with some violin and superb sax squonkings. Mr Tyner's piano break in the middle section solidify the man's reputation as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Koinonia then follow suit as the DVD switches from acoustic to electric mode. The band is a sextet who play a light sounding jazz-rock in a similar vein to 70s compatriots Spyro Gyra and even Steely Dan. A nice performance, but definitely a step down from the previous 2 tracks. The last band to appear, and play 2 tracks, is the jazz-fusion ensemble Steps Ahead . Charlayne is really a showcase piece for the electric bass. The closing Sumo , however, is a hot fusion number showcasing a then up-and-coming jazz sensation named Michael Brecker. Mike tears it up on EWI (Eletronic Wind Instrument) and tenor sax, and the whole band really cooks on this number.

This is probably the best DVD I've received from MVD. It features a good mix of styles and sounds. If all 13 discs are as solid as this one, this entire collection may be worth owning.

Track Listing :

  1. Bogata (7:51)- Ahmad Jamal & Gary Burton
  2. Loose Change (5:49)- Ron Carter
  3. Habana Sol (8:00)- McCoy Tyner
  4. My Love (9:53)- Koinonia
  5. Charlayne (5:29)- Steps Ahead
  6. Sumo (9:12)- Steps Ahead

Added: November 3rd 2004
Reviewer: Yves Dubé
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