We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. An intimate session with one of the leading jazz artists of our time. Includes performances and conversations covering topics like: improvising over standards, free improvisation, guitar synthesis, use of scales, composition, more. 60 min.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 21 days
20-DVD21923
$24.95
DVD - AN EVENING WITH TAL FARLOW
hosted by Jody Fisher
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We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 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.
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20-DVD21922
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DVD - ANGELO DEBARRE: LIVE IN PARIS
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The latter-day Gypsy jazz great live at the Les Nuits Manouches Festival; with rhythm guitarist Tchavolo Hassan, bassist Antonio Licusati and Marius Apostol on violin.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
CHANT-DVD9741743
$17.10
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DVD - BARNEY KESSEL: RARE PERFORMANCES 1962-1991
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Features selections with his trio, with Charlie Byrd & Herb Ellis and solo. 60 minutes.
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VEST-DVD13013
$24.95
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DVD - BILL FRISELL: BLUES DREAM LIVE
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CLEARANCE PRICED! Bill Frisell is one of the most singular musicians of his generation. His diverse music embraces everything from blues, gospel, worksongs and country music to jazz, rock and even pop. Now see him performing live for a jazz experience like no other. 94 min.
IMAGE-DVD6164
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$15.00
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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.
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VEST-DVD13100
$20.75
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DVD - CLASSIC DRUM SOLOS AND DRUM BATTLES
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15 of the true "legends of jazz drumming" in astounding extended solos and in rare, never-before-seen drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos from big band legends Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson, and small group giants Art Blakey and Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between: Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole; Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy; Chico Hamilton, Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones, Sunny Murray and Art Blakey; and a once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! The DVD also includes as a bonus full-length commentary by drumming great Peter Erskine, and the original theatrical trailer for the 1958 film The Gene Krupa Story, never seen outside movie theatres! 60 min.
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49-DVD320289
$19.99
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DVD - CLASSIC DRUM SOLOS AND DRUM BATTLES, VOL. 2
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The second installment in this exciting and acclaimed series. Fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, "Papa" Jo Jones, Art Blakey, Shelly Manne, Sonny Payne, Sam Woodyard, Rufus "Speedy" Jones, and others. Spanning the years 1947 to 1989, many of these performances have never been previously released on home video or DVD. Bonus clips include Bobby Troup's "history of the jazz drum set" from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946! Special DVD Features: a photo gallery, notes on each clip, and a short bio of each drummer. 73 min.
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49-DVD320335
$9.99
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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.
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VEST-DVD13083
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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
$14.40
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DVD - FRANK VIGNOLA - LIVE AT THE SHELDON
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Guitar virtuoso Vignola shows his timeless musicianship and talents in this live concert. Their repertoire, together with Vignolas virtuosity, puts them in a league by themselves, creating a new genre of music, melding contemporary gypsy jazz, bluegrass, toe-tapping swing, blues and acoustic rock. The Quintet includes Vinny Raniolo (guitar), Rick Zukor (percussion), Aaron Weinstein (violin), and Pete Coco (bass). Pieces include "Tico Tico," "Salad and Donuts," "Hungarian Rhapsody," "Limehouse Blues" more. DVD is 1 hour 50 min. Includes two bonus audio CDs of the concert.
02-DVD21821
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$22.45
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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.
02-20087DVD
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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.
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VEST-DVD13075
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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.
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VEST-DVD13101
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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.
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VEST-DVD13102
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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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DVD - LEGENDS OF JAZZ DRUMMING, COMPLETE
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Part One (1920-1950) traces the history of jazz drumming in America from its earliest, pre-1920 roots to the advent of the be-bop revolution in the mid-1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of the greats of jazz drumming, including Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid Catlett, Kenny Clarke, and Max Roach. Part Two (1950-1970) features clips and photos of Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne, Art Blakey, Joe Morello, Roy Haynes, Ed Thigpen, Paul Motian, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, and others. This program illuminates a turbulent and very significant time in the history of jazz drumming.
20-DVD908084
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DVD - LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR, VOL. I
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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
$24.95
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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.
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VEST-DVD13033
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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.
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VEST-DVD13043
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DVD - LIFE AFTER DJANGO REINHARDT (LA VIE DJANGO)
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To honor the 100th anniversary of Django's birth, one hundred of his disciples, including his grandson David Reinhardt, gathered for the "Django 100 Centennial Tour," traveling the world to pay homage to this legend of 20th-century jazz guitar. Performances and interviews with Elios and Boulou Ferre, Angelo Debarre and Tchavolo Schmitt, more. 54 min.
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CINE-DVD1128
$19.95
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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.
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02-DVD99194
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DVD - LOW COUNTRY JAZZ - LIVE FROM RANDY WOOD'S PICKIN' PARLOR
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Yow! Mandolinists Don Stiernberg and Tony Williamson, guitarist Jeff Autry and bassist Ben Tucker "captured live in 2007 at Randy Wood's Picking Parlor... features inspired renditions of classic and original jazz tunes, performed by a magical grouping of true instrumental virtuosos." 123 min.
on order, expected arrival date 05/31/13
FMR-DVD1505
$22.45
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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.
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VEST-DVD13067
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DVD - MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD - FLY IN A BOTTLE
directed by drummer/percussionist Billy Martin
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Includes a yearlong slice of the band's life during the "Radiolarian" recordings. Raw, highly personal, and real. Bonus features include the music video for "Amber Gris," the esoteric "Incant To Chantes Des Femmes" directed by Grey Gersten, and the experiment with time-lapse film entitled "CW." "CW" is a metaphoric look at the intricate relationship between Chris Wood and John Medeski from Billy Martin's perspective. 98 min.
MRI-DVD12
$15.50
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ROMANE: ROOTS & GROOVE - LIVE AT THE SUNSET
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2011 - The spontaneous fire of a live set with the legendary Davout Studios sound quality! With Christophe Cravero on organ and violin, rhythm guitarists Mathieu Chatelain and Christophe Lagane and bassist Henri Dorinal; ten Romane originals in "a blend of roots Gypsy-Swing with the groove of American jazz." NTSC, 60 min.
FA-DVD4022
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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.
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VIEW-DVD2353
$14.40
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DVD - STOCHELO ROSENBERG & FLORIN NICOLESCU: SYMPHONIC DJANGO
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Holland's Gypsy-jazz guitar Olympian Rosenberg and France's jazz violin luminary Nicolescu join forces with Norway's Kristiansand Symphonic Orchestra for a program of symphonic Django! Ten pieces from the Reinhardt / Grappelly repertoire plus Rosenberg's improvised solo "Listen" - with rhythm guitarists Jon Larsen and Per Einar Watle and bassist Svein Aarbostad. Filmed in high definition; 58 mins. plus 60 mins. of bonus material.
HCR-DVD100028
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DVD - THE BANJO-OLOGIST
by Gordy Ohlinger
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A friendly evening with Ohliger, the Musical Mark Twain, performing period songs circa 1800-1930. Funky minstrel music, pioneer songs, risky ragtime, hot jazz, novelty vaudeville and one weepy melody. The live concert is augmented with studio sessions and a neighborly visit into his home incorporating additional quirky stories. Using vintage instruments, he is recognized as a leading musicologist of early American musical forms. 104 min.
02-DVD22136
$19.99
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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.
VEST-DVD13073
$24.95
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DVD - THE JAM, FEATURING FRED HAMILTON AND THE EARL HARVIN TRIO
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We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. A document of mesmerizing improvisation by the Earl Harvin Trio before a packed audience at Hailey's on a hot and steamy night in Denton, Texas. The Trio, featuring Fred Hamilton on guitar and acoustic bass, Earl Harvin on drums and Dave Palmer on piano has been an influential part of the Texas creative music scene for years. Witness one of their trademark genre-warping jams. 99 min.
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02-DVD21390
$19.95
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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.
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VEST-DVD13064
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