Allan Holdsworth / CA, USA, January 17, 1997 & more

A must-have collector’s DVD featuring rare footage of the singular guitar innovator Allan Holdsworth. The centerpiece of this release is a performance from the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, on January 17, 1997. This rare footage captures the Holdsworth band during a transitional period leading up to the release of the acclaimed album *The Sixteen Men of Tain* the following year; notably, it includes a nearly 17-minute rendition of “Hazard Profile,” a track that would become a staple of his later repertoire. The lineup features a powerhouse cast with ties to Soft Machine—including Roy Babbington, John Marshall, Karl Jenkins, and Mike Ratledge—creating a unique ensemble sound that transcends the boundaries of jazz, rock, and fusion. Viewers can fully enjoy Holdsworth’s signature fluid and virtuosic guitar playing. Bonus features include a drum solo by John Marshall, 1978 footage of Mike Ratledge, and rare live clips associated with Bill Bruford. This collection serves as an unmissable archive capturing the spirit of the golden age of British jazz-rock in the 1970s. Key highlights include: rare footage from the 1997 NAMM Show capturing Holdsworth just prior to the *The Sixteen Men of Tain* era; a full performance of “Hazard Profile” featuring an all-star lineup with Soft Machine connections; additional rare footage related to Bill Bruford; and a valuable visual archive spanning the history of British jazz-rock and fusion from the 1970s through the 1990s. This collection brings together Allan Holdsworth’s innovative guitar artistry and the British jazz-rock scene surrounding Soft Machine and Bill Bruford—an essential collector’s item for fans of fusion, progressive rock, and jazz-rock. NAMM Ballroom, California, USA January 17, 1997 Hazard Profile Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Personnel Allan Holdsworth – Guitar Roy Babbington – Bass Karl Jenkins – Oboe, Piano John Marshall – Drums Mike Ratledge – Organ, Synthesizer Running Time : 17 Minutes BONUS VIDEOS John Marshall Solo Ratledge Recording Film (UK 1978) In The Dead Of Night Running Time : 3:20 Bill Bruford Band Live OGWT, UK Back To The Beginning Feels Good To Me Running Time : 10:02Bill Bruford Band Live Rock At College One Of A Kind The Sahara Of Snow (Part One) The Sahara Of Snow (Part Two) Forever Until Sunday Five G Running Time : 20:00 Total Running Time 48 Minutes