John AbercrombieLive In New York City-The Abercrombie, Erskine, Mintzer, Patitucci Band--A Concert-Clinic DVD

Wow! Once I had collected this DVD from the post office, I rushed home to give it a listen. I felt like I was in the front row (pound seat) from the very first note from the Band. I could not single out anyone who stood out but the band performed as a perfect unit - in sheer unison! I recommend this DVD to anyone who wishes to spend his hard-earned cash on quality. Long live the Band. I cannot wait for a sequel to this wonderfully composed music.

I can highly reccomend this DVD one it is good entertainment from 4 highly pro musicians great modern music but also as an educational aid as each musician give their insight as to how and why they do what they do so for players of Sax,Drums,Bass/Bass guitar & Guitar it is an window to look how to get things done musically when playing with others but also the entertainment factor.

What a great fun to watch 4 jazz masters on the same stage. I almost avoid this DVD when read "a concert-clinic" line on DVD title but then I think that I shouldn't waste the chance to see this one since "real" jazz DVD is hard to find.All the tracks are excellent and so the musicians. You can see John Patitucci (from Chick Corea's Elektric Band) doing solo both acoustic and electric bass, Peter Erskine (Weather Report and Yellowjackets) doing flawless drums solo, Bob Mintzer on sax (Yellowjackets) and John Abercrombie on guitar.If you're a musician there's a valuable lessons you will get when you listen to the musicians' talking/teaching/philosophy and also the "Q&A" section. Since this is a DVD, you can skip those tracks if you just want to hear the music.A recommended DVD for hardcore jazz fans.

Great Abercrombie fan I am(ECM titles mainly though),bought the cd 10 years ago in a cd store on Manhattan at about midnight! Used to ECM philosophy,found this cd quite refreshing.As in the title the band not only swings but rocks as well.Although soloing is divide between Mintzer on sax and Abercrombie this is Abercrombie's old chap Erskine that is the star.As a drummer myself I can see a lot of Erskine from 'the kitchen' who does things so lightly but energetically at the same time.Rock drummers rounded by millions of drums and cymbals would need much effort and strength at the same time(notable exceptions Mitchell and Downey,the best swinging rock drummers imho).Interestingly,you have to turn the volume knob a little more than on the cd.If you don't own the cd,buy the dvd-you'll get comparable sound and superb camera work.Thoroughly recommended!

La prontezza,e la professionalità in tutto

Excellent! Transport et dvd

This show blew my mind.