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This 4-DVD professional live collection brings together precious live footage from approximately 15 years, from 1992 to 2007, of world-class bassist Marcus Miller! Featuring approximately 342 minutes of footage from different eras, including “Live Under The Sky” in 1992, Germany in 1998, France and Switzerland in 2005-2006, and Spain and Germany in 2007, this collection showcases his masterful bass playing. From jazz/fusion numbers like “Tutu,” “Jean Pierre,” “Maputo,” and “Panther,” to covers such as “Higher Ground,” “Come Together,” and “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” you can fully enjoy Marcus’s signature heavy groove and phenomenal bass playing. Featuring not only bass but also bass clarinet, this collection allows you to appreciate his musicality, which effortlessly traverses funk, jazz, soul, and fusion, across different periods. A four-disc video collection that lets you enjoy the evolution of Marcus Miller from 1992 to 2007 all at once, a must-see for Marcus Miller fans and bass/fusion fans! Below are the details of each disc as they were at the time of release. Disc 1 This is a superb, official-quality pro-shot recording of Marcus Miller’s November 3, 2007 concert in Leverkusen, a masterpiece of perfect quality with digital remastering from the broadcast master. While there were versions of this concert that were circulating that did not include “Blaster” and “Panther ~ When I Fall In Love,” this release includes over an hour of footage that captures the entire stage performance. Furthermore, the master itself uses a much higher bitrate master than the aforementioned short version, and the quality of both the video and audio is literally astonishing, making it a must-have item for fans. It is a professional specification with menu chapters and a running time of 69 minutes. “28. Leverkusener Jazztage” Forum, Leverkusen, Germany 3 November 2007 Blast Higher Ground Jean Pierre Come Together Panther / When I Fall In Love Interview with Marcus Miller Personnel Marcus Miller (Bass, Bass Clarinet) Keith Anderson (Saxophone) Michael “Patches” Stewart (Trumpet) Bobby Sparks (Keyboards) Gregoire Maret (Harmonica) Poogie Bell (Drums) APPROX 69min Disc 2 Two types of live footage of Marcus Miller, old and new, both digitally remastered from broadcast-quality pro-shot masters to official-grade quality. The first half features a performance from the San Sebastian Jazz Festival held in Spain on July 26, 2007. This outdoor live performance, featuring Marcus alongside his close friends Michael Patches Stewart and Poogie Bell amidst the charming streets of San Sebastian, feels incredibly fresh to those accustomed to seeing him perform in the venues of his familiar Japanese tours. From the new song “Blast” to Marcus’s signature “Higher Ground,” “Jean Pierre” and “Panther,” the superb bass clarinet melody in “When I Fall In Love,” and the ending of “Come Together” and “Tutu,” it’s a blissful hour that will keep you captivated from beginning to end. The second half, on the other hand, goes back about 10 years to a performance at Jazzbaltica in Germany on June 12, 1998. This approximately one-hour performance, featuring Hiram Bullock on guitar, is also captured in superb, official-quality video. This professional edition includes menu chapters and has a running time of 115 minutes. Trinidad Square, San Sebastian, Spain 26th July 2007“42nd Annual Heineken Jazzaldia Jazz Festival”Blast Higher Ground Jean Pierre – Panther When I Fall In Love Come Together – Boomerang / Tutu Personnel Marcus Miller : Electric Bass, Clarinet Michael “Patches” Stewart : Trumpet Keith Anderson : Saxophone Bobby Sparks : Keyboards Gregoire Maret : Harmonica Poogie Bell : Drums Konzertscheune, JazzBaltica, Salzau, Germany 12th June 1998 Tutu Panther Your Amazing Grace – Strange Fruit Maputo Come Together Personnel Marcus Miller : Bass, Bass Clarinet Hiram Bullock : Guitar Roger Byam : Saxophone Michael “Patches” Stewart : Trumpet Leroy Taylor : Keyboards Poogie Bell : Drums APPROX 115min Disc 3. This release features 78 minutes of official-quality professional video footage from two events and live performances held in the summer of 2005/6. A key point is that both performances feature many cover numbers that the band has been playing frequently in recent live performances. The first half, from the annual Montreux Jazz Festival on July 12, 2006, starts with an unexpected Stevie Wonder number, followed by a bold yet delicate rendition of Miles Davis’s “Jean Pierre,” utilizing slap bass techniques. Towards the end, they play a funky version of Edward Winter’s “Frankenstein.” Although only 28 minutes long, it’s packed with highlights. The second half, from their performance in France on July 20, 2005, is simply non-stop playing! Their virtuoso slap/tapping techniques are on full display, and the band exudes a vibrant groove with a strong core. The way they hit the deepest, most delicious parts of the beat with heavy bass is truly goosebump-inducing. Then, he plays a flowing melody on fretless bass/bass clarinet, adding a romantic touch. This is a must-have item where you can fully enjoy Marcus’s jazzy and funky stage presence! Running time is 78 minutes. Montreux Jazz Festival, Lucien Barriere Hotels And Casinos,Montreux, Switzerland July 12, 2006 an excellent professional shot: 28mins Higher Ground Jean Pierre Make Up My Mind ~ Frankenstein Personnel Marcus Miller – bass, bass clarinet, vocals Keith Anderson – tenor saxophone Poogie Bell – drums Gregorie Maret – harmonica Bobby Sparks II – keyboards Michael “Patches” Stewart – trumpet Jazz a Juan, Pinede Gould a Antibes, Juan les Pins, France July 20, 2005 Bruce Lee Boogie On Reggae Woman Panther ~ Boomerang Personnel Marcus Miller – bass, bass clarinet, vocals Keith Anderson – tenor saxophone Poogie Bell – drums Dean Brown – guitar Bobby Sparks II – keyboards Michael “Patches” Stewart – trumpet Approx 128mins Disc 4 This is the video version of the classic album “GIANT STEPS,” which features footage from this live performance. Befitting its special status, this 1992 concert, featuring O. Hakim and D. Sanborn, is short in length, but the video captures the brilliance of the performance even more than the audio. In particular, Marcus’s bass clarinet playing, which is rarely performed these days, and Sanborn’s smooth playing, featured throughout, are showcased in abundance in “SNAKES” and “STRAIGHT TO THE HEART.” The solo parts of each member shine in “SNAKES,” which are even more impressive in video form! This is a super session that will never be recreated, and a historical record of a super band. It is a professional edition with a menu chapter and a running time of 30 minutes. Marcus Miller Project – Live Under The Sky ’92 IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD SNARES SOUL SERENADE STRAIGHT TO THE HEART BANG BANG PERSONNEL Marcus Miller (b, bcl) David Sanborn (as) Don Alias (per) Philippe Saisse (key) Omar Hakim (ds) Michael “Patches” Stewart (tp, flg) Dean Brown (g) Deron Johnson (key) Approx 30min
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