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Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers: Tokyo 1961 & London 1965

Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers: Tokyo 1961 & London 1965
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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #77913 in DVD
  • Released on: 2007-05-08
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Formats: Color, DVD, Import, Live, NTSC
  • Original language: English
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Running time: 86 minutes

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Can I give more than 5 stars?5
Wow. I mean wow. The first show from Tokyo in '61 will look familiar to drummers who have the "Legends of Jazz Drumming Part 2" video as the clip of "The Summit" is used. You really can't say too much about this group other than it is the apex of hard bop with Wayne Shorter, Bobby Timmons and Lee Morgan along for the ride. I kept saying "damn that's swinging!" out loud while watching the first time (and subsequently, also). There just isn't any group now that swings this hard. Video is a little rough, but the audio is great.

The '65 show is from the British "Jazz 625" TV show with John Gilmore and Lee Morgan. You get a nice dose of some of Gilmore's more "out" playing on a couple tunes. The setlist is great, ex.- they do The Egyptian, Buhaina's Delight and Night in Tunisia. The video and sound on the '65 show are outstanding for the era. I just can't say enough about this DVD, if you're a drummer or trumpet player, this should be required viewing.

Lee Morgan, what a talent4
This video, like some of this era, is on the poor side,
even for it's time. That said, the close-ups are better
and the cameramen do a good job. What makes this event
so great is that it captures the Messengers with some
of it's top talent. Their performance is top notch, it
would rate a five star easily, if not for the visual.
This is a must have for fans of these musicians. You may
have few chances to see Lee Morgan work his magic. His
life cut short way too early. I think the excitement
of these performances will offset the visual weakness.

jazz musician grab5
Really liked this Dvd. This is a great one for jazz musicians and fans alike. The non-color lower video quality really isnt a big deal if your in it to watch some of the best musicians of thier time play.