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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Jazz
EAN: 0824121001872
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Label: Tdk DVD Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Tdk DVD Video
Model: DVWW-JIBOX
MPN: NOADVWWJIABD
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Tdk DVD Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 26, 2006
Running Time: 55 minutes
Studio: Tdk DVD Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2006

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Studio: Naxos Of America Inc Release Date: 12/05/2006

Amazon.com:
The edition of drummer Art Blakey's protean Jazz Messengers featured on this DVD had been together for just a couple of months when Live in '58 was recorded in Brussels, Belgium. As it happened, this quintet would stay together for barely half a year--but what a lineup it was, with Blakey joined by pianist Bobby Timmons, tenor saxophonist Benny Golson, bassist Jymie Merritt, and the astonishing 20-year-old trumpeter Lee Morgan. All five were powerhouse musicians, but what made these Messengers, and this hour-long show, really special was the presence of two world-class composers: Golson (two of whose three contributions here, "I Remember Clifford" and "Whisper Not," are certified jazz classics) and Timmons (whose "Moanin'," recorded just a month earlier, is another classic and one of the signature tunes in the entire Blue Note Records catalogue). The 14-minute version of "Moanin'" may be the highlight of the night. The song itself, with its gospel-based, call-and-response verse alternating with an ineffably swinging bridge, is irresistible; add to that some wonderful individual soloing, especially by the ultra-funky Timmons, and you've got a performance of timeless brilliance. Not that the others aren't good as well. Morgan shines on "Clifford," Golson's tribute to the late trumpeter Clifford Brown; the entire group cooks like mad on the uptempo standard "It's You or No One"; and "A Night in Tunisia" showcases Blakey, the band's engine and one of the few drummers whose style, with its African influences matched by effortless swing, is instantly recognizable. While they may not be up to new millennium standards, the black & white visuals (it was a multi-camera shoot, unusual for its time) and digitally-remastered audio are surprisingly good, and although there are no bonus features, the fact that this is apparently the only known visual document of these particular Jazz Messengers makes Live in '58 a genuine treasure. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Thank you for this box of dynamite
I have to admit that my expectations were low, when I
placed my order for this DVD. It's 1958, in B&W, and,
after all, these are jazz artists, hardly mainstream,
thus not getting the attention some popular artist would
get. When I hit play, and saw how good the video and
audio were, considering the vintage, I was overjoyed.
This performance of this group, is one of the greatest
I have had the privlege of viewing. To see this group
do Moanin' one month ... Read More

Rating:

- Calling all [A]rt lovers!
I borrowed this DVD from my local library and was really impressed by what I saw. Art and his crew are at the top of their game. It's no exaggeration to say that these guys were some of the greatest performers of the 20th century. Skillful, classy, and with humor, this film really helps you appreciate those qualities in a way that only the combination of sight and sound can. It is a truly special document from the golden age of the original American art form brought to us courtesy of Europe. Jazz films ... Read More

Rating:

- My first real introduction to Jazz
I had heard jazz CDs from time to time but never really "got it". Until I watched this DVD that is. I picked it up on a whim from NYPL and I was blown away. Now, this is music that I could understand - lots of Blues. Especially the awesome "Moanin'". Thanks Art Blakey, wherever you are.

Rating:

- Blakey's Best!
Wow, how do I begin to tell you how great this video is? It's like actually being there at this 1958 performance! Actually, it's better than being there because the close ups shots of the band members while performing are just amazing! And the performance is a dream come true! Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merrit are all in top form, not to mention Blakey, who's manic performance nearly collaspes a cymbal stand during the incredibly hot final solo! Morgan's beautiful playing on ... Read More

Rating:

- Can't wait to see the other one's... What a TREASURE!
Amazing stuff! I had my reservations before purchasing this one, having never heard of these "Jazz Icons" DVD releases before. I was not expecting it to be all that great. Boy was I ever mistaken! After watching this, I can't wait to start purchasing the others in this series. Talk about hitting the mother lode! I can't believe how lucky I am to have discovered this treasure trove of classic jazz performances. The sound quality and camera work are excellent. And the live performance by this incredible ... Read More

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