Filmed in 2004 in Germany. Al Di Meola takes a stroll through his rich repertoire with pianist Mario Parmisano, drummers Ernie Adams and Gumbi Ortiz and Hungary's Strucz String Quartet. Masterful solos, humorous dialogues and fascinating dynamics between musicians make this a special concert. English, with menus in German, English, Spanish, French and Italian. 116 min.
49-DVD320758
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$17.95
DVD - AN EVENING WITH TAL FARLOW
hosted by Jody Fisher
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This collection of performances and conversations with the master includes his approach to: right and left-hand technique, chord/melody arranging, flat-five substitutions, soloing over ii-V-I, reharmonizing and soloing over a blues, much more. Tal talks about the great jazz players he has performed with from the early days of bebop up to today. 65 min.
20-DVD21922
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$22.45
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DVD - ANGELO DEBARRE with TIM KLIPHUIS: LIVE AT DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST
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The latter-day Gypsy-jazz guitar giant and the young Dutch jazz violin phenom at Langley, WA 2004! with Simon Planting on double bass and rhythm guitarists Tchavolo Hassan and Chiquito Lambert. "Swing Gitan," "Entre Amis," "Melodie au Crepuscule," "China Boy," "Suite Yugoslav," six more hot tunes -- lots of camera time spent in closeup on Debarre's hands, too.
DFM-DVD2005001
$19.95
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DVD - AUTOUR du BLUES MEETS LARRY CARLTON & GUEST ROBBEN FORD: PARIS CONCERT
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Celebration at the New Morning in Paris in 2006, bringing these two guitar heroes together with the members of "Autour du Blues," a group of France's A-list studio musicians. Featuring Frances Cabrel, Denys Lable, Michael Jones, Patrick Verbeke, and others. 13 tracks, plus bonus material "So Fine" and "Hand In With The Blues." 100 min.
INAK-DVD6469
$17.95
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DVD - BIRELI LAGRENE AND GIPSY PROJECT: LIVE IN PARIS
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A full concert filmed at the New Morning in Paris during the 2004-2005 Gipsy Project World Tour. Includes bonus documentary "Gipsy Project: A Portrait of Bireli Lagrene," which features interviews, rare performance and photos, behind the scenes, and more. English, Spanish or French; "multizone" dualdisc -- side 1 is in PAL format, side 2 in NTSC!
DREY-DVD36685
$21.95
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DVD - BOULOU & ELIOS FERRE: LIVE AT DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST
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The celebrated sons of the legendary Pierre "Matelot" Ferre in an unforgettable Gypsy-jazz duo performance at Langley, WA in 2004! The great moderns of the genre play extended versions of "Cherokee," "Scarborough Fair," John Carisi's "Israel," Lennie Tristano's "317 East 32nd," Boulou's own "Michto Pelo" in medley with the traditional Romany "Chounem Chounem." Guitarists will appreciate the lingering closeups on the brothers' hands, too.
DFM-DVD2005003
$19.95
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DVD - BUCKY PIZZARELLI - SWING GUITAR VIRTUOSO
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Pizzarelli is the gentleman of legitimate guitar. Widely regarded for his tasteful and uncluttered playing style, he is respected as both a great musician and fine human being. As affirmed by countless musicians, he is an absolute pleasure to play with as both soloist and accompanist. Credited for popularizing the 7-String guitar, Bucky's seemingly endless energy has propelled him through six decades as a premier player. 78 min.
02-DVD21125
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DVD - BUCKY PIZZARELLI FAVORITE SOLOS
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In a relaxed studio setting on an April afternoon in New York City, Bucky pays fond tribute to 14 favorite tunes from his decades as a celebrated jazz guitarist. Frank Vignola, one of his earliest influences, joins him on interpretations of "Tangerine," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Moonlight Serenade" and other timeless melodies. The spirited interplay between the two musicians is as pleasant to see as it is to hear. 60 min.
02-DVD21225
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$22.45
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DVD - CAB CALLOWAY: "HI-DE-HO" AND OTHER MOVIES
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The hipster with the big voice and the zoot suit! in 16 musical film clips: soundies, clips from "Hi-De-Ho" in 1947, three from "Jitterbug Party" 1935. "Foo a Little Boogaloo," "How to Do the Razz-ma-Tazz," "Blues in the Night," "I Can't Give You Anything but Love," "Minnie the Moocher" and more. It's all reet, Jack! Approx. 101 mins.
IDEM-DVD1019
$17.95
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DVD - CHARLIE CHRISTIAN: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF THE LEGENDARY JAZZ GUITARIST
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Covering aspects of life and music, including interviews with fellow musicians Claude "Fiddler" Williams, Les Paul, Jerry Jerome, friends of the family, and others. Also includes musical performances with Herb Ellis, Zeke Campbell, Eldon Shamblin, and others. 95 min.
VEST-DVD13100
$20.75
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DVD - DETOUR AHEAD: AN AFTERNOON WITH HERB ELLIS
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A celebration of the talent and history of a jazz guitar great, including his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio in the 1950's, as well as on-camera interviews with Ray Brown, Lionel Hampton, others. Also includes never-before-seen home movies of him on tour with Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fizgerald, others. "Body and Soul," "Wave," Georgia On My Mind" more. 52 min.
VEST-DVD13083
$20.75
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DVD - DJANGO: A JAZZ TRIBUTE -- STARRING BIRELI LaGRENE AND BABIK REINHARDT
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Groundbreaking young guitarist Bireli Lagrene teams up with Django Reinhardt's son Babik to pay tribute to Django in this set of duets. Includes bonus music from Django Reinhardt. 26 min.
VIEW-DVD2347
$17.95
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DVD - FRANK VIGNOLA'S GYPSY JAZZ JAM
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A freewheeling, backstage look at what Vignola and his friends do best: jam! The blazing Vignola and the phenomenal guitarist Jimmy Rosenberg, violinist Federico Britos and percussionist Joe Ascione let it all hang out on "Pent Up House," "Besame Mucho," "Nuages," "Exactly Like You," "Dark Eyes," "Tico Tico" and more. 45 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 16 days
02-20087DVD
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$22.45
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DVD - GREAT GUITARS OF JAZZ: CHARLIE BYRD, TAL FARLOW & HERB ELLIS
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The three jazz guitar legends live at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild -- "Seven Come Eleven," "Blue Skies," "Embraceable You," "Airmail Special," nine more. 80 min.
on order, expected arrival date 08/05/08
VEST-DVD13075
$20.75
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DVD - HEY EVERYBODY, IT'S LOUIS JORDAN AND HIS TYMPANY FIVE
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The energetic, fun-loving, small-combo reedman -- one of rock's true precursors -- in a full 31 selections from three feature films: "Beware" in 1946, "Reet Petite and Gone" in '47 and "Look Out Sister" in '48."Caldonia," ""Let the Good Times Roll," "Boogie in the Barnyard," "Beware, Brother, Beware," "Early in the Morning," "Jack You're Dead" and much more; with Paul Quinichette, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett and many others. Includes 12-page booklet! B&W; 76 min.
STORYV-DVD16031
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$13.95
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DVD - HOWARD ALDEN LIVE AT THE SMITHSONIAN JAZZ CAFE
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Widely heralded as one of the finest of a new generation of jazz guitarists, Alden's musical depth and instrumental mastery are clearly apparent in this concert recorded in 2006. Jon Burr on bass and Rob Garcia on drums join Howard on a rich selection of jazz favorites, with the beautiful voice of Terrie Richards Alden featured on "Gone With the Wind." 104 min.
02-DVD21377
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$22.45
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DVD - JACO PASTORIUS: LIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS
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This concert performance from the 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival captures the master jazz bassist at his best - in technique and stage presence. Includes bandmates Randy Brecker on trumpet, Peter Erskine on drums, Bobby Mintzer on reeds, Don Alias on percussion, and Othello Molineaux on steel drums. Color, 1 hr.
SHAN-DVD6331
$15.95
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DVD - JAZZ MASTERS VOLUME ONE: FEATURING PAT MARTINO, BILL FRISELL, EMILY REMLER, STEVE KHAN
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Culled from a weekly television show on Manhattan Cable in New York City that aired in 1984. Featuring Emily Remler's "Blues For Herb," Steve Khan's "Dr. Slump," Pat Martino's "Welcome To A Prayer," and Bill Frisell's "Days Of Wine And Roses," more. 60 min.
VEST-DVD13101
$20.75
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DVD - JAZZ MASTERS VOLUME TWO: FEATURING HERB ELLIS, CHARLIE BYRD, TAL FARLOW, JACK WILKINS
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Culled from the Guitar Show that began in 1984 as a weekly television show on Manhattan Cable in New York City. Including Jack Wilkins "Like Someone in Love," Herb Ellis' "Days of Wine and Roses," Charlie Byrd's "Medley: Triste/Corcovado," Tal Farlow's "Body & Soul," more. 62 min.
VEST-DVD13102
$20.75
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DVD - JIMMY BRUNO - LIVE AT CHRIS' JAZZ CAFE
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Bruno is one of the finest jazz guitarists of our time. This performance, filmed live at Chris' Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, is an opportunity to see Jimmy in an intimate jazz setting, playing to a home town crowd. Eight jazz standards performed with a tenor sax/drums/organ quartet, and an interview. 128 min.
02-20523DVD
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$22.45
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DVD - JOHN ABERCROMBIE & ANDY LAVERNE - THE ART OF THE DUO
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This recording is the most recent in a musical and personal relationship that has spanned some 25 years. For this project, only original songs by the two of them were recorded. The emphasis here is the interaction and blend of the instruments, as opposed to just the individual solos. In the duo, things become more exposed and the responsibility of each player becomes greater. 69 min.
02-DVD21277
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DVD - JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET: IN CONCERT -- TEATRO OLYMPICO, VINCENZA
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2 DVDs, 21 tracks from this dazzling modern-day Gypsy-jazz guitar wiz and composer, live in Vincenza, Italy 2005! With his quintet as featured on his "Ultraspontane" album with guest trombonists Tania and Sandra Differding.
J2-DVD8002
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$26.95
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DVD - LARRY CARLTON - IN CONCERT
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Recorded live in 1984 on the "Ohne Filter" TV show in Germany. Larry Carlton showcases his virtuosity with a mix of styles and his own top-class band: "Strikes Twice," "Blues Under," "I'm A Fool," "Larry's Secret," "Last Nite," "Rio Samba," "I Gotta Right" and "'D' Modal Thang." Language options include English and German, with subtitles in Spanish, French, Italian and Portugese. 45 min.
49-DVD320757
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DVD - LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR, VOL. 1
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Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel & Herb Ellis. 10 pieces, including "Twisted Blues," "Jingles," "Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me," more. As a bonus, the DVD contains the complete video "Wes Montgomery: 1965 - Belgium" (Vest-V13084). 85 min.
VEST-DVD13009
$20.75
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DVD - LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR, VOL. II
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Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass & Charlie Bird. B&W, color. 60 min.
VEST-DVD13033
$21.95
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DVD - LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR, VOL. III
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Jim Hall, Pat Martino, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis & Charlie Byrd. Prime performances captured between 1964-1987. 63 min.
on order, expected arrival date 08/05/08
VEST-DVD13043
$21.95
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DVD - LES PAUL: CHASING SOUND!
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American Masters profile / PBS documentary on his life includes vintage television appearances, conversations, and interviews with B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Merle Haggard, Jeff Beck and others, shot in HD. Also features classic footage of Chet Atkins, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, The Beatles, Jimmy Page, more. 90 min., plus 90 bonus minutes.
KOCH-DVD6432
$22.50
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DVD - LORNE LOFSKY: A NEW STANDARD
by Lorne Lofsky
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Lorne is one of the finest jazz guitarists in the world today. In this performance video with Jim Ferguson, Lorne performs thirteen fingerstyle tunes on a solid-body electric guitar. Includes: "What is Love?," "L.L. Blues," "Stacey by Moonlight," "Dolphins," more. 90 min.
02-DVD99194
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DVD - LOUIS ARMSTRONG - THE PORTRAIT COLLECTION
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A collection of some of Armstrong's best-known performances, including his amazing Danish film appearance in 1933, Frank Sinatra's 1952 TV show, more. Also contains 40 minutes of Armstrong speaking about his life and career, an interactive timeline, nine photo galleries, more. Performances with Dizzy Gillespie, Jack Teagarden, Velma Middleton, Big Sid Catlett, more.
HIP-DVD10365
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$11.95
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DVD - MARTIN TAYLOR IN CONCERT
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Solo concert recorded at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA. Includes "I Got Rhythm," "Georgia," "Why Did I Choose You," "Taking A Chance On Love," "Sweet Lorraine," more. 75 min.
VEST-DVD13067
$20.75
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DVD - MIKE STERN LIVE - THE PARIS CONCERT
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This performance was recorded at the New Morning in Paris on November 9, 2004 and features Stern side-by-side with super bassist-singer Richard Bona. It was written in the stars that Mike's fiery guitar and Richard's singing bass should meet. Supported rhythmically and melodically by legendary drummer Dennis Chambers and brilliant tenor saxophonist Bob Franceschini, the Mike Stern Band brings forth stirring lyricism that will sound irresistible to music lovers everywhere. 115 min.
49-DVD320738
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DVD - NEW GUITAR SUMMIT: LIVE AT THE STONEHAM THEATRE
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Duke Robillard, Jay Geils and Gerry Beaudoin stretch out on "Broadway," "Swing with Dr. Jake," "Ain't Nobody's Business," "Glide On," "Seven Come Eleven," "Lonely Boy Blues" and "Flying Home." 80 min.
STONY-DVD1302
$16.20
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DVD - NORAH JONES - LIVE FROM AUSTIN
on order, expected arrival date unknown
NEWWEST-DVD8056
$15.50
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DVD - SOLO FLIGHT: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE CHRISTIAN
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When he began playing melodic single-string solos on an amplified guitar, Charlie Christian caused a revolution -- moving the guitar front-and-center from its traditional background position. There is no known footage of Charlie performing but this special edition DVD offers a poignant account of his all-too-brief life and music, from his legendary tenure with the Benny Goodman Sextet to his contributions to bebop. DVD bonus features include: digitally mastered audio and video, interactive menus, biography, discography, a Charlie Christian photo gallery, more. 31 minutes plus bonus features.
VIEW-DVD2353
$16.95
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DVD - STEPHANE GRAPPELLI - A LIFE IN THE JAZZ CENTURY
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2-DVD set. Award-winning, definitive profile of Grappelly. He tells the story of his 77-year career in his own words. Contains all known film footage of Django Reinhardt, including 7 minutes of the Hot Club Quintet of France - which has never before been available. Grappelli played with Yehudi Menuhin, Kennedy, Martin Taylor, George Shearing, Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang, The Paul Whiteman Orchestra, Duke Ellington, and so many more. With rare footage of Art Tatum. 2 hour feature-length profile plus 1 hour of additional features including a Music On Earth Timeline, "Jazz Comes To Europe." Indispensable!
DECCA-DVD67109
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$26.95
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DVD - STEPHANE GRAPPELLY IN NEW ORLEANS
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Grappelli and three young European musicians - Martin Taylor, Patrice Caratini, and Marc Fosset - romp through a wealth of jazz standards in an intimate club setting. Self-taught, Grappelli was playing for silent films at 15. In the thirties he was a member of the famed Quintet of the Hot Club of France, with guitarist Django Reinhardt. Exuberantly performing for more than half a century, this captures a true master at work. 59 min
IMAGE-DVD901
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$17.95
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DVD - SUPER GUITAR TRIO: LIVE AT MONTREUX, 1989
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Features Larry Coryell, Al DiMeola and Bireli Lagrene. During their only tour as a trio, they performed a mixture of tracks from each of their solo repertoire plus special arrangements of some of their favorite tracks by other artists. 72 min.
EAGLE-DVD39152
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$12.95
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DVD - TALMAGE FARLOW
a film by Lorenzo DeStefano
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A charming and engaging look into the life of Tal Farlow, who left the jazz scene in 1958 choosing instead to paint signs in the coastal town of Sea Bright. After this film's original release in 1981, Tal discovered he was in demand again and ventured far on international tours and appearances throughout the States. His patient struggle to find a balance between artistic excellence and peace of mind is the real story of this film. Features Lenny Breau, George Benson, Jimmy Lyon, and others. Songs include "Autumn in New York," "Fascinating Rhythm," more, plus over an hour of bonus features. 59 min.
01-DVD10424
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$19.75
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DVD - THE GENIUS OF JOE PASS
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Compilation of a series of performances from 1962 to 1982. Also contains brief interviews in which Joe discusses his origins as a guitarist and his thoughts on his music. As a bonus, the DVD contains all of the video "Joe Pass In Concert" (Vest-V13025). 115 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 20 days
VEST-DVD13073
$20.75
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DVD - VIC JURIS AND COREY CHRISTIANSEN LIVE AT THE SMITHSONIAN
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Juris & Christiansen, two of the first guitarists on Mel Bay Records, joined bassist Bill Moring and drummer Tim Horner on this set of standards and originals. "Awakening," Corey's first CD, was hailed by jazz critics as an impressive debut recording. Vic has worked with an extensive roster of jazz legends since the early 1970s. The Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, 2005. 147 min.
02-DVD21372
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$22.45
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DVD - WES MONTGOMERY - LIVE IN '65
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Shines a light on one of the most influential guitarists in music history. These programs from the spring of 1965 feature Wes, in intimate studio settings, leading three different lineups through some of his best-known tunes, including "Four on Six," "Jingles," and "West Coast Blues." This rare footage, complete with rehearsals, between-song banter and closeup camera angles, illuminates Wes's extraordinary musical vocabulary and unconventional picking. An in-depth, song-by-song analysis by Pat Metheny makes this DVD a guitar lover's dream. Includes a 20-page booklet with liner notes by Pat, afterword by Carlos Santana, more. 78 min.
49-DVD320690
$19.95
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DVD - WORLD OF FINGERSTYLE JAZZ GUITAR
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Featuring Martin Taylor, Jim Nichols, Tommy Crook, Duck Baker and Woody Mann. 77 min.
VEST-DVD13064
$20.75
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