Legends - Live at Montreux
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Actor: David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, Joe Sample, Marcus Miller, Steve GaddBrand: RED Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 107 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
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DVD Review: An exciting mixture of skilled musicians playing with zest
Summary: 4 Stars
As I attended one the few concerts in July 1997 by “Legends”, in Copenhagen, and liked it, I have now and then looked for a CD issue. Now, after 8 years, it is here as a DVD! It is an exciting mixture of skilled musicians, all of them seem inspired. They give each other space, essential in improvisational jazz music, which this to a certain extent is. Joe Sample and David Sanborn really show their skill as jazz musicians, and so of course Steve Gadd. When I had watched this DVD, I took out some old Crusaders stuff and realised that Joe was a real first class player even back then, even if I didn’t realise that at that time. Marcus Miller plays vividly in a funky style, inspired by Jaco Pastorius but no copy of him, he is a brilliant musician. His bass clarinet on “In a sentimental mood/Layla “ brings a fresh touch. Eric Clapton, not being a jazz musician, is here a musical deviant, a very skilled such, and valiant. First I thought, it’s a pity that Clapton uses Stratocaster only (except some acoustic) and not bringing his Gibson “Jazz Box”, L5 I think. Then I realised that it is physically impossible to play as Clapton does here on Stratocaster, on a “Jazz Box”. That would force Clapton to a playing style which would limit his extraordinary skills as an improvisational guitarist, a skill he has in rock and blues, and not in jazz. If he tries to be at he same improvisational jazz level as his colleagues, using a Jazz Box, he would fail. (For those who don’t know, I can tell that the set of chords and chord progression used in jazz differs from those used in rock and blues music). I felt that stronger a couple of years later, when I read a Clapton interview for Guitar Player magazine. An extract of that interview is found in the DVD-sleeve:
“All the time that I knew I could play blues, I was still very insecure about my standing as a legitimate musician. I didn’t feel I could sit and have a conversation with a jazz player about music because they were on a higher level than me. Yet I’ve found over the last few years that I can approach any kind of music and bring a unique point of view to it. For example, when I toured with the Legends band, I thought I wasn’t worthy to play with them. But even though I felt I wasn’t in their league, when we talked about music, I realised, “Hey, I do know enough to stand alongside these guys and play” “.
I understand Clapton’s respectful attitude, although being, as stated in the DVD-sleeve, “the world’s most famous living guitarist”. I really agree to his statement above, “I can approach any kind of music and bring a unique point of view to it”. If you e.g. listen to “Concert for George”, especially when he plays the special Ravi Shankar composition for George, you’ll see what I mean.
However, I still think it is pity that he used the same tone from his Stratocaster as he too often uses, I would have preferred a more mellow tone.
Unfortunately one tune is badly mixed, Clapton’s acoustic guitar is hardly audible, I guess the electric connection to the guitar was out of order. Funnily enough the sleeve text says “Here, Clapton’s signature Martin acoustic underpins lead lines from Marcus Miller’s just-donned six-string bass.” The tune is “In case you hadn’t noticed”. However, when I watched an excerpt from the some of the concerts on TV many years ago, which I have on a video, the mixing is fine.
I really like the mix of tunes, from a soft “In sentimental mood” to a vivid “Full House”. As I consider the live concert in 1997 as some of my most memorable concerts ever, I may overrate it somewhat. At the live concert the genuine zest for what they were doing was even more obvious. That passes a joy to the audience without any studied, sophisticated show.
So finally, after eight years delay, I really enjoy this DVD!
Description of Legends - Live at Montreux
Eagle Vision is delighted to be continuing the release of DVD?s from the archives of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival.LEGENDS is a unique concert from the Montreux Festival, bringing together the formidable talents of five musical superstars: ERIC CLAPTON (guitar & vocals), STEVE GADD (drums), MARCUS MILLER (bass), JOE SAMPLE (piano) and DAVID SANBORN (saxophone). All acclaimed in their own fields, they work even better as a group.
The music is an intoxicating blend of jazz and blues on classic tracks such as Full House, Shreveport Stomp, Groovin? and a wonderful acoustic version of Clapton?s LAYLA that?s guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
With a substantial following for each of these artists, the chance to see them playing together should make this one of the most in-demand Montreux titles to date.
Tracklisting:
1. Full House
2. Groovin?
3. Ruthie
4. Snakes
5. Going Down Slow
6. The Peeper
7. In Case You Hadn?t Noticed
8. Third Degree
9. First Song / Tango Blues
10. Put It Where You Want It
11. Shreveport Stomp
12. In A Sentimental Mood / Layla
13. Every Day I Have The Blues
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