Description
Charles Mingus: Live at Montreux 1975 (DVD)
Product Information
- UPC: 5034504944978
- Product Type: DVD Video (Dual Layer DVD-9)
- Label: Eagle Vision / Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd
- Region: PAL Format (Region free compatibility recommended)
- Running Time: Approximately 85 minutes
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Sound Format: DTS Digital Surround Sound, Dolby Surround 5.1, PCM Stereo
- Languages: English (Menu & Audio)
- Compatibility: Xbox, PS2 compatible
- Release Year: 2004 (Recording from 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival)
Overview
"Charles Mingus: Live at Montreux 1975" is an extraordinary live recording capturing one of jazz’s most visionary figures during a landmark performance at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Known as a pioneering bassist, composer, and bandleader, Mingus brought his signature blend of fiery improvisation and complex compositions to the stage, backed by the ensemble that recorded the influential Changes One and Changes Two albums. This DVD offers a rare glimpse into Mingus’s creative peak, featuring classic tracks such as "Devil Blues" and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," with special guest appearances by Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) and Benny Bailey (trumpet) enriching the final numbers.
Montreux Jazz Festival, founded in 1967, remains one of the world's most celebrated annual music events, and this performance stands as a testament to its rich legacy. Presented by Eagle Vision, this DVD release offers high-quality video and surround sound, bringing the electric energy of this historic concert directly into your home.
Product Features
- Format: DVD Video (Dual Layer DVD-9)
- Length: 85 minutes approx.
- Sound: DTS Digital Surround Sound, Dolby Surround 5.1, PCM Stereo
- Picture: 4:3 Screen Format
- Languages: English
- Compatibility: Compatible with Xbox and PlayStation 2
- Extras: High-quality packaging design by Stuart Green, front cover photography by Nikkie Amouyal
- Usage Notice: Licensed for non-commercial private use only. Copying or reproduction is prohibited.
Track Listing
- Devil Blues
- Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi USA
- Sue's Changes
- Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (with Gerry Mulligan & Benny Bailey)
- Take The "A" Train (with Gerry Mulligan & Benny Bailey)
Interesting Facts
- Historic Montreux Performance: Mingus’s 1975 debut at Montreux marks a significant moment in jazz history, showcasing the bassist’s evolution as both a powerful instrumentalist and a bold bandleader.
- Star-Studded Lineup: The performance features guest legends Gerry Mulligan and Benny Bailey, adding depth and dynamic interplay to the final tracks.
- Musical Legacy: Many compositions performed are drawn from the landmark Changes albums, highlighting Mingus’s rich compositional voice blending hard bop, blues, and avant-garde elements.
- High-Quality Sound & Visuals: Presented with DTS Surround Sound and Dolby Surround 5.1, this DVD captures the full atmosphere of the live event with clarity and immersion.
- Montreux Jazz Festival: Since its founding in 1967, the festival has been a beacon for live jazz performances worldwide, making this recording a treasured collector's item for jazz enthusiasts.
Publishers
Executive Producer for Montreux Sounds SA: Claude Nobs Executive Producers for Eagle Vision: Terry Shand & Geoff Kempin Photos by Georges A Braunschweig & Nikkie Amouyal Artwork 2004 Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd
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