Product Description

This is a DVD release. Join Pink Martini in concert as they musically travel the globe, from the cafés of Paris to Carnaval in Brazil to the streets of Tokyo. Discover the internationally acclaimed ensemble that the New Yorker has described as "breathtaking" as they take you on a kaleidoscopic cultural journey blended with the grand romance of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Filmed in the ensemble's hometown of Portland at the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, this DVD presents a thrilling full-length concert film (seen nationwide on PBS television) in pristine stereo sound, featuring many of Pink Martini's most beloved songs alongside previously unrecorded rarities.

Contains never-before-seen bonus films and features including a brand new "Story of Pink Martini" documentary featurette and an extensive slide show of Polaroids taken by bandleader Thomas Lauderdale. Includes special appearances by Masumi Timson on koto, and Brazilian marching band the Lions of Batucada.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3245 in DVD
• Brand: Dig
• Released on: 2009-06-02
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 105 minutes

Customer Reviews

Great entertainers, poor sound quality
Pink Martini makes wonderful music on CDs, but they are at their best in concert. This DVD gives a flavor of their concert performance, but the quality of the DVD is not the best. It does not have any options for surround sound or anything else. The good news is that I saw them recently in concert, and China Forbes said that they would have a new CD in October 2009 and a new live DVD in a year. I hope that the new DVD will be of better quality. In the meantime, this DVD is recommended for anyone who has not seen them in concert. They are wonderful artists and performers with an amazing repertoire of music.

Pink Martini
Having enjoyed Pink Martini performing live at two different venues set me up for a bit of a disappointment in viewing a recorded show.

But the editing was excellent, the sound quality is lacking.

However anyone who has not attended a live performance and truly appreciates superb, professional musicians enjoying their craft will definitely appreciate this dvd.

every fan should have this
I recommend this for every Pink Martini fan. Not as good as seeing them live but very nice. Well produced. The Polaroid picture collection additional feature is very cool