Hiromi: Live in Marciac
Japanese pianist Hiromi left fans perplexed when she disbanded her trio with fellow Berklee alumni Tony Grey (bass) and Martin Valihora (drums) after several standout … Read More “Hiromi: Live in Marciac”
Videos
Jazz is not only heard but also seen—read our critics’ takes on live videos and documentaries.
Wayman Tisdale: The Wayman Tisdale Story
If not for the unhappy ending, The Wayman Tisdale Story (Mack Avenue), a film included in the CD/DVD package of the same name, would make … Read More “Wayman Tisdale: The Wayman Tisdale Story”
New DVD and CD Sets from JodyJazz
Trade choruses with Werner, Garzone, Stern and more using these innovative play-alongs
DVD Review: ‘Jazz Icons 5’ Boxed Set
Coltrane, Blakey, Hubbard, Monk, Kirk and Griffin in sizzling historic performances
Frank Sinatra: The Concert Collection
Christopher Loudon reviews 7-disc set of Frank Sinatra television concerts and and appearances
Return to Forever Returns: Live at Montreux 2008
Reunion DVD is an overlong paean to fusion’s heyday
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Yellowjackets: New Morning: The Paris Concert
Sans studio sheen, Yellowjackets rip and roar live
Miles Davis: That’s What Happened: Live in Germany 1987
During a freewheeling half-hour interview that serves as a bonus feature on this DVD, Miles Davis is asked a number of questions regarding the controversy … Read More “Miles Davis: That’s What Happened: Live in Germany 1987”
Anita O’Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer
While peers and critics have no qualms about equating her with Ella, Sarah and Billie, Anita O’Day’s passing in 2006 at age 87 was met … Read More “Anita O’Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer”