Product Description

This concert which took place in 1993 in Bremen , Germany consist of two compositions, SWIM and MAGIC SCULPTURES STRIPE THE AIR BREATHLESS. With a mighty assist from the Deutschen Philharmonie of Bremen, the Art Ensemble of Chicago digs into their bag of musical tricks and presents an amazing display of Afro- tinged avant-garde jazz performances. Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Don Moye have merged their individual souls into a greater collective, adopting the motto "Great Black Music; Ancient to the Future". They have put forth their soulfulness and experimentation and radical commentary in face paint, costumes, and unique instruments as they explore musical frontiers. The future never sounded so exhilarating.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141917 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-10-25
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, Compilation, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 55 minutes

Customer Reviews

Not bad, BUT . . .
Not a bad DVD, but not really an Art Ensemble concert either. The front cover gives no hint that this is actually a filmed concert of two modern orchestral compositions by the Deutschen Philharmonie of Bremen, with special featured guests the AEoC. It appears to have taken place in an emptied out swimming pool, and two bikinied men run on stage for a bow at the conclusion of the piece "Swim", but we don't see them perform and there is no explanation given in the brief liner notes. I did not dislike the music, and the Art Ensemble certainly did not disappoint, BUT there wasn't much room for them to work their usual magic. just OK.