Product Details

• Actors: Bill Bruford
• Directors: n, a
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: United States Dist
• DVD Release Date: July 8, 2008
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001441VL8
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #137,640 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

FOOTLOOSE IN NYC gives the viewer the whole Earthworks experience with live concert footage as well as exclusive interviews and backstage footage. This DVD lets you enjoy an intimate up-close evening of state-of-the-art jazz at The Bottom Line in New York City. Effortless and elegant Bruford personifies the art of the drummer and his group Earthworks cast new light on the jazz quartet format.System Requirements:Running Time: 110 minutesFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES Rating: NR UPC: 604388638901 Manufacturer No: USD-DV1067

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earthworks at its finest, August 7, 2002

By	Johanna "fusionqueen" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bill Bruford - Footloose in New York City (DVD)

Minimal production issues aside, this DVD captures the essence of why Earthworks is so fantastic to see live, and why its fearless leader is fast becoming known as "Britain's Art Blakey." Bruford returns to his jazz roots with the second incarnation of Earthworks, which now has two studio discs and one (double) live CD to its credit. These releases feature the best young jazz talent on the London club scene, from Mark Hodgson's sinewy bass lines and Steve Hamilton's effortless brilliance on piano to Patrick Clahar's intricate soprano and tenor sax melodies. Gone are the chordal drums and heavy reliance on keyboards, yet Bruford and company play with the precision of a fusion group and the soul of famed jazzmen such as Dave Brubeck. Bruford has indeed found his groove.

Recorded in 2001 at London's Pizza Express Jazz Club, the DVD relies heavily on the "Sound of Surprise" studio CD, with selected tracks from 1999's "A Part, and Yet Apart." Bruford also throws in one older audience favorite, "Bridge of Inhibition," for good measure as a sizzling finale. This middle-eastern flavored piece showcases the ensemble's collective and individual talents to almost dizzying heights.

For those not fortunate enough to have seen them, or for diehard fans who miss their periodic dose of live Bruford, this recording will prove to be an invaluable part of your collection.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sizzling Live Jazz Recording Caught On Video, June 12, 2002

By	Randall Peterson (Austin,TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bill Bruford - Footloose in New York City (DVD)

This live performance by Bill Bruford's Earthworks smokes, sizzles, and catches fire. Never mind that the video quality is not pristine... the music more than makes up for it. It's like listening to a great recording of sizzling live jazz performance, with the bonus of being able to see the musicians as they create it. The sometimes "lo-fi" video quality just adds to the atmosphere of what it might have been like to be at the club the night this was captured. And the price of the DVD is less than that of most CDs! If you like authentic acoustic jazz mixed with modern bop stylings, and superb musicianship & composition, you will love this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bruford's jazz side, June 8, 2002

By	uncle mozo "uncmozo" (Brewster, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bill Bruford - Footloose in New York City (DVD)

Anyone hoping for the dynamic Yes-King Crimson style of Bill Bruford's talents as a drummer will be disappointed here. However, if you appreciate his nuances and impeccible sense of timing, here they are on display in a rare showing of his jazz talents. And jazz this is, make no mistake about it. No Billy Cobham-style fusion to be seen. (I should add I really like Billy Cobham.) Although this DVD will be too mellow for some (many?) of his fans, it is,IMHO, an excellent performance. Bill certianly seems to be enjoying himself.

The audio recording is very good, however the video is very inconsistent. Sometimes clear and steady, but at times annoyingly shakey and grainy. It's as if poor quality video equipment was used, and the imperfections are magnified on DVD.
Tripods certianly could have been used more often, especially the shots taken from the rear of the small Bottom Line nightclub where this was taped.

Intimate and up-close, showing a side of a master drummer few of his fans have seen, this is certianly a worthwhile DVD. It's just a little unfortunate more care wasn't given to the video taping of the show. As a side note, the interview with Bruford included on the DVD is very interesting and informative.