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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 Boogie Woogie; Joe Delafose; Motor Dude Special; Dog Hill; Gone A La Maison Give Him Cornbread Forty One Days Extras: Iguanas In The House; Introduction To TheKingdom; A Royal Title Length: 71 minutes Rating: Audio: **** Video: **** Overall: **** Zydeco Crossroads – A Tale Of Two Cities – Blu-ray (2016) Cast: C.J. Chewier; Rosie Ledet; Sean Ardoin; Andre Thierry; Louis Michot; Corey Ledet; Buckwheat Zydeco; Nathan Williams; Chubby Carrier; Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and many others Studio: MVD Ent. Group Visual MVD7923BR Director: Robert Mugge TrackList: Zydeco Boogaloo; I’m Going Home; You’re No Good To Me; Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm; Les Barres De La Prison; Got A Party Goin’ On At El Sol’s; Lookin’ For What You’re Looking For; That L’Argent; Jackpot; Tu Le Ton Son Ton; Creole Men; Backbone; Josephine; Zydeco Crossroads; Baby What You Want Me To […]

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. Taking place in downtown Detroit, covering four stages on both sides of Jefferson Avenue, on Campus Martius and Hart Plaza (bordering the picturesque Detroit River), the festival celebrates the rich tradition of Detroit’s past and present jazz scene. It brings together often neglected regional jazz legends with the best of today’s trend setters. This is the third festival that I have attended, and I eagerly await each visit with the anticipation of an expected jazz smorgasbord of riches. I am proud to say that I have never been disappointed. This is due to the fact that fact that Detroit knows its jazz. From a rich history producing the Jones Brothers (Hank, Thad, and Elvin), to Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, Yusef Lateef, Milt Jackson, Donald Byrd – the list goes on and on – the Motor City stands along side only New York City as a […]

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 pop influences on his first solo outing, the 45-minute Old Door Phantoms. Miller is experienced at genre-jumping, having performed with John Hollenbeck, Theo Bleckmann, Dan Tepfer, Colin Stranahan, Jeff Parker and many more from the improvisation/jazz scene. Miller taped his new album at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio located in Chicago, which is renowned for the many rock acts that have spent time there. Listening to these eight tracks is like being in a single room with Miller and his band: it has the impression and purity of a live recording, where the sound is analog-warm and the instruments seem to blend rather than be isolated. Miller’s quartet was well chosen. Keyboardist Ben Boye has worked alongside roots singer Bonnie “Prince” Billy and outsider jazz group Darts & Arrows. Bassist Matt Ulery has released several records replete with beauty, depth and imagination. And drummer Quin […]