Product Details

• Actors: Brian Setzer, Beth Curry, Bernie Dresel, Robbie Hioki, Julie Reiten
• Directors: Pierre Lamoureux
• Producers: Lisa Janzen Hendricks, Sunday Mensah
• Format: Color, DVD, PAL
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Surfdog Records Wea
• DVD Release Date: November 1, 2005
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000B5IOSE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,538 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #56 in Music > Jazz > Swing Jazz > Retro Swing
• For more information about "Brian Setzer - Christmas Extravaganza" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 10/18/2005

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Fun!, November 3, 2005

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Bob Sakamano "Jeff" (Appleton, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brian Setzer - Christmas Extravaganza (DVD)

I saw the Brian Setzer Orchestra two years back when they did a Christmas show here in Wisconsin, and I'm seeing them this holiday season as well, so I figured this would be a great disc to buy. And was I ever right! This disc does a much better job of capturing the fun atmosphere and high energy music of the band than their previous DVD release did. The band sounds just as good as they do on both of their Christmas CD's, and watching the band mambers get into the music while playing it, makes it even more fun for the viewer. The highlight of the disc (and of their live show in general) is when they play the "Nutcracker Suite" for an encore. While often considered a "novelty" swing band, the Nutcracker really shows that all members of the band are world-class musicians first and foremost. It was good to see a few non-Christmas Setzer classics in the playlist, but "Rumble in Brighton" and "Fishnet Stockings" seem odd choices for a Christmas show. Overall, great Christmas fun for all viewers, and I highly recommend it!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just doesn't get old., December 26, 2005

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Val M. Jamora (Fountain Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brian Setzer - Christmas Extravaganza (DVD)

I bought this for myself, and found it to be so good I started buying more copies to give away as presents! This is just a fun DVD to watch! We had it running almost every waking hour for two days! Setzer is an amazing showman, and delivers a spectacular performance for an impressive length of time. Every member of his band sizzles with energy. A must have for the holiday season!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SETZER ROCKS (SO WHAT'S NEW?), January 24, 2006

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VOICE OF VICTORIA "STEVE" (VICTORIA AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brian Setzer - Christmas Extravaganza (DVD)

This is the best Christmas music DVD I've seen. It is heaps of fun but also features fantastic virtuosity from the leader and the whole band. Setzer's skills enhance the songs and are not just there for show. The presentation is fabulous. Some people may quibble about repeat perfromances if they have the Stray Cats Brixton or the Orchestra DVD (some songs are on all three). Me, I love those songs and its great to hear them in different contexts. To Brian it's high time you got here to Oz. Give some of those promoters a shove. I don't care if its the big band the Stray Cats or some other setting. (Loved the My favourite things extra)