Dreyfus Night in Paris [Import]

Marcus Miller, Marcus Miller And Michel Petrucciani | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Import [Generic]
• ASIN: B0000CAOH8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #745,901 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tutu

2. The King Is Gone

3. Looking Up

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Marcus Miller – The international jazz superstar whose work has defined and redefined the sound of modern jazz - from his groundbreaking production and multi-instrumental work in the 80’s with Miles Davis on TUTU, to his 2001 Grammy winning best seller M2.

Michel Petrucciani – The legendary pianist who touched the world with his very small body and his tremendous sound and aura. He’s made dozens of classic recordings solo and with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Stephane Grappelli, Roy Haynes, and Steve Gadd.

Kenny Garrett – The Miles Davis alum who went on to become one of the best loved and best selling saxists of our time.

Bireli Lagrene – The prodigy who stunned the world as a pre-teen his brilliant Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy guitar playing and then later with his boundary pushing fusion work with Jaco Pastorious. Lenny White – A drummer with so many classic credits, from Miles Davis’ "Bitches Brew, Chick Corea’s "Return To Forever" recordings, "Jaco Pastorius," as well as modern masterpieces by Marcus Miller, Rachael Z and Michel Petrucciani. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Product Description

On July 7th 1994, Michel Petrucciani hosted the second ever "Dreyfus Night" – a special concert in Paris meant to showcase the wonderful array of musicians associated with Francis Dreyfus and his new label. The night before the "Dreyfus Night," Francis Dreyfus attended a concert of Marcus Miller with Kenny Garrett. The two enthusiastically welcomed Francis’ invitation to his special concert, and this historical quintet was born. The line-up was never to be repeated – this was truly a once in a lifetime meeting of some of the most important figures in recent jazz history: Marcus Miller, Michel Petrucciani, Kenny Garrett, Bireli Lagrene, and Lenny White. Together they shocked and delighted a very lucky Parisian audience with a crackling set of funky jazz – a "Massey Hall" for the modern era!

Personnel: Marcus Miller - Bass & Bass Clarinet / Michel Petrucciani - Piano / Kenny Garrett - Soprano Sax / Biréli Lagrène - Guitar / Lenny White - Drums --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jazz from Paris, March 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreyfus Night in Paris (Audio CD)

An unbelievable collection of three compositions (one by Petrucciani and two by Miller) that showcases the soloing capacity of each performer. Kenny Garrett and Marcus Miller are definately the highlight of the disk. The Petrucciani chart, Looking Up, shows not only the compositional mastery of the pianist but also allows Marcus Miller to shine like no other. A definate must for any fan of the mid-90's jazz scene. You will not be dissapointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A nice memorial, March 26, 2004

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N. Dorward "obsessive reviewer" (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreyfus Night in Paris (Audio CD)

This disc comes from an off-the-cuff supergroup concert organized by the late pianist Michel Petrucciani in 1994. This isn't the prettiest musical document in the world--the recording is all right but there are some serious off-mike moments--but it's still entirely listenable. It's quite the band: Marcus Miller on electric bass & bass clarinet, Kenny Garrett on alto, Bireli Lagrene on guitar, Lenny White on drums. Despite Petrucciani's billing, it's Marcus Miller who's the dominant voice here--he contributes two of the tunes, & gets off the most striking solo in his bass clarinet feature on "The King Is Gone"--but everyone shines, there are no pointless displays of firepower & chops, & despite the unrehearsed nature of the gig the players play with great understanding & sympathy. This isn't an A-list item in any of the players' discographies by any means, but if you're intrigued by the starry lineup you won't find it a disappointment either.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marcus played with Petrucciani, November 24, 2003

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"ketao" (Yokohama, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreyfus Night in Paris (Audio CD)

This CD was recorded on 1994 at a concert in Paris. All (only 3) songs recorded are very popular among us, and played over 15 minutes. So the long time Marcus's bass solo excited me. I think his play with Michel Petrucciani is precious. And I am known Michel's new world by this CD.