Marcus Miller/Pro-Shot Live Collection 2015-2019

This 4-disc DVD collection features professionally shot live footage of world-class bassist Marcus Miller from 2015 to 2019! It showcases his overwhelming bass playing, seamlessly traversing genres from jazz/fusion to funk, soul, and R&B, captured from performances across Europe. In addition to his signature repertoire such as “Tutu,” “Bitches Brew,” “Panther,” “Hylife,” and “B’s River,” he also performs a diverse range of songs including Jimi Hendrix’s “How Great Thou Art,” The Beatles’ “Come Together,” and George Gershwin’s “I Loves You Porgy.” From slap bass to heavy grooves, melodic solos, and bass clarinet, approximately 310 minutes of Marcus Miller’s virtuoso technique and funky stage presence are condensed into this collection! A must-see live video collection for fans, offering a comprehensive look at his prolific activities in the late 2010s. Details of each disc are listed below as they were at the time of release. Disc 1: This DVD features an astonishing 84-minute live performance from a jazz festival held in Switzerland in July 2019, where Marcus Miller performed with a group of promising young musicians. The performance is captured in stunning high definition. Miles Davis’s historic masterpiece “Bitches Brew” was performed at this live show, generating significant buzz on international jazz websites. This is a must-see and must-have title for fans, showcasing Marcus Miller’s passionate live performance, carrying on the spirit of Miles Davis, in breathtaking top-quality. The band members include James France, a promising new pianist who debuted on the Blue Note label last year, and Julian Pollack, also active in New York. On trumpet is Russell Gunn, who has released a Miles Davis cover album and whose genre-less sound ranges from cool and funky hard bop to acid jazz. Alex Bailey is on drums, creating a powerful and rich sound. And of course, the biggest highlight is Miles Davis’s classic song “Bitches Brew.” The picture quality is absolutely stunning!! Live at Estival Jazz, Lugano, Switzerland 07/06/2019 1. 7-T’s 2. Untamed 3. Sublimity ‘Bunny’s Dream’ 4. Detroit 5. Bitches Brew 6. Trip Trap 7. How Great Thou Art 8. Tutu 9. Come Together / Hylife Line-Up Marcus Miller (b, bcl) Alex Hann (as) Russell Gunn (tpt) James Frances (keyb) Julian Pollack (keyb) Approx 80min Disc 2 This high-definition pro-shot recording captures a live performance by Marcus Miller, an electric bassist alongside Jaco Pastorius, who participated in Miles Davis’s projects and played a crucial role as Miles’s right-hand man in the late 80s. After Miles’s death, he has continued to uphold jazz fusion while establishing himself as a creative composer and arranger. The running time is 90 minutes. In Hamburg, 05.11.2017 The Blues – Hylife – B’s River – Trip trap (from new album “Laid black”) – Papa was a Rolling Stones – I Loves You Porgy – 3 Deuces – Preacher’s Kid – Tutu – Blast – Frankenstein Approx 90 min Disc 3 This is a complete recording of a heated live performance at the historic music hall L’Olympia in Paris, France on April 6, 2016, from the live tour accompanying “Aphrodisia,” an album exploring the roots of contemporary jazz and black music, by Marcus Miller, who is also scheduled to visit Japan this September. The recording is in superb HD pro-shot quality! The live performance was a spectacular and powerful show featuring a total of 10 musicians, including four backing members on saxophone, trumpet, keyboards, and drums, as well as five members of Aziz Sahamyi & Gnawa University who skillfully play ethnic instruments! Marcus’s bass playing was superb, and his improvisation and groove were outstanding. The 86-minute performance was a fantastic show, full of world music elements, and was thoroughly enjoyable to listen to and watch. Live At L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix, Paris, France April 6th 2016 01. Intro 02. Panther 03. Mr. Clean 04. Hylife 05. B’s River 06. Ethiopia 07. Goree (Go-Ray) 08. Son of Macbeth 09. Band Intro.10. Outro Line-Up Marcus Miller – Bass , Bass Clarinet Brett Williams – Keyboards Alex Han – Saxophone Rlex Bailey – Drums Renaud Gensane – Trumpet -Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa- Aziz Sahmaoui – N’goni Herve Sambe – Guitar Alune Wade – Bass Adhil Mirghani – Percussions Cherif Soumano – Kora Approx 86min Disc 4 Marcus Miller’s live performance, which demonstrated his continued vitality with the success of his first album in two years, “Aphrodisia,” and his highly acclaimed February concerts in Japan, has arrived on DVD. The 68-minute high-definition recording captures his appearance at the Nose Sea Jazz festival in Rotterdam, and the relaxed atmosphere, including interaction with the audience, is evident. At the beginning of The Temptations’ classic “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Marcus plays the intro to another Temptations hit, “My Girl,” on his bass, eliciting a huge cheer from the audience. This is a very lively performance, seemingly made for a festival, and is a must-see for fans. Live at North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands 07/10/2015 1. B’s River 2. Papa Was A Rolling Stone 3. We Were There 4. Goree 5. Tutu Line-Up Marcus Miller (b, b-cl) Alex Hann (ss, as) Lee Hogans (tpt) Adam Agati (g) Brett Williams (keyb) Louis Cato (dr) Mino Cinello (perc) Approx. 50 min