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A two-film retrospective on Zydeco, Blu-rays

by Audiophile Audition | Sep 8, 2016 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews

A two-film retrospective shows the joys of Zydeco! Kingdom Of Zydeco – Blu-ray (1994/2016) Cast: Boozoo Chavis; Beau Jocque, John Delafose; Nathan Williams, Sid Williams Studio: MVD Entertainment Group Visual MVD7500BR Director: Robert Mugge Audio: PCM 2.0 Video: 1.33:1 for 1080p HD color TrackList/ Chapters: Do It All Night; Damballah; Gilton; My Pauvre Mamam; Zydeco […]

The Detroit Jazz Festival – Labor Day Weekend, 2016

by Audiophile Audition | Sep 7, 2016 | Special Features

Covering all bases, and well! – 37th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival…. Review of Detroit Jazz Festival – Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-5, 2016 The Detroit Jazz Festival holds a distinct and venerable place as one of the most treasured jazz festivals in the country. It is the largest free (!) jazz festival in North America. […]

Dave Miller – Old Door Phantoms – ears & eyes

by Audiophile Audition | Jun 12, 2016 | Jazz CD Reviews

Multi-genre instrumental album of the year. Dave Miller – Old Door Phantoms [TrackList follows] ears & eyes ee:16-046, 44:59 [4/1/16] ****: (Dave Miller – guitar, Mellotron; Ben Boye – pianet, Wurlitzer electric piano, Mellotron; Matt Ulery – Fender bass; Quin Kirchner – drums, percussion) You can’t peg guitarist Dave Miller. He’s juxtaposes jazz, rock and […]