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Woodstock Jazz Festival

Lee Konitz (Actor), Pat Metheny (Actor) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Adventuresome performances by top jazz artists like guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Chick Corea are highlighted in this hour-long program, recorded in 1981 in Woodstock, New York. But while the music is a strong suit, truth in advertising definitely is not. The package's cover art and text imply (without actually claiming) that Corea, Metheny, drummer Jack DeJohnette, and saxophonists Anthony Braxton and Lee Konitz, virtuoso players all, appear onstage together, and they do--on exactly one of the nine tracks. Meanwhile, others who appear prominently, like percussionist Nana Vasconcelos, aren't mentioned or pictured at all. Together or not, everybody's in top form. No smooth jazz here; this is hard-edged, uncompromising music, including versions of John Coltrane's "Impressions" and Miles Davis's "All Blues" (the one full-ensemble tune). Audio quality is excellent; visuals are good, if not up to today's digital standards. This is the real deal--just not quite as real as you might think. --Sam Graham

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3.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Fest Aug 17 2012
By Chard62
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The video quality is good for a production from 1980s, including good sound. Play time is only 1 hour. Pat Metheny and Chick Corea appear for maybe 30% of the video, so don't expect a big performance from either. All the other performers are so-so, IMHO. I'm not a real big fan of sax unless it's Ernie Watts or Michael Brecker :-)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Having Aug 17 2002
By Michael G. Mcneill
Format:DVD
Yes, as pointed out below, this is not just Corea, Metheny, and Konitz, but I don't think the other musicians on the disc should be cause for dissapointment. Marilyn Crispell plays on the first tune, as does Ed Blackwell; there's a nice "ethno" piece including Karl Berger and Mr. Blackwell; and Dewey Redman plays on "Broadway Blues" (with Metheny, Miroslav Vitous, and Jack Dejohnette). "The Song Is You" is simply Anthony Braxton singing a Lee Konitz solo on said tune to Lee Konitz, which is nice to see. "Impressions" is a quartet of Braxton, Chick, Miroslav, and Jack - Braxton's solo is really kickin'. "Stella By Starlight" is a duet with Chick and Konitz, and "All Blues" features the "Impressions" quartet plus Konitz and Metheny. The "ethno" piece makes for some good variety, Miroslav takes some very clear arco bass solos, Jack sounds great, the Konitz/Corea duet goes some nice places, and of course there's that great Braxton solo. While some of the disc seems like an all-star pick-up gig, I think it's worth having.
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Amazon.com: 3.1 out of 5 stars  10 reviews
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Metheny fans beware. May 5 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
When looking at the lable on this DVD, you will be led to believe that Chick Corea, Pat Metheny and Jack Dejohnette are featured prominately. Not so. Very little of the headliners.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Mar 19 2000
By Paul Cooper - Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
Amateurish video quality; Pat Metheny hardly plays; cover is misleading. Nana Vasconcelos' percussion solo is an unexpected treat, but it isn't enough to salvage this disappointing DVD.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Nov 17 1999
By Jason Venema - Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
There is some good footage of some great players on this DVD, but Pat Metheny and Chick Corea are barely in it.
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