Live in New Orleans (CD & DVD Combo)

Astral Project | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000UY2JAU
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,155 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Contemporary Jazz from New Orleans Astral Project Live in New Orleans On "Live in New Orleans," Astral Project rips through a 92 minute live set at Snug Harbor, New Orleans' premier jazz bistro. The DVD contains eight originals, poetry by drummer John Vidacovich and a impassioned version of Billy Strayhorn's "Blood Count." While the accompanying CD contains seven of the ten cuts, all tracks are available on the DVD as MP3s. It's not an exaggeration to say that a typical night at Snug harbor with Astral Project is always a great night of jazz. Since 1978, the group of all-star players - saxophonist Tony Dagradi, drummer Johnny Vidacovich, bassist James Singleton and guitarist Steve Masakowski - has knocked out audiences around the world with its inspired, energetic and all-for-one performances. For the first time in its stellar history, Astral Project has released a live recording that captures the ensemble onstage at its Frenchmen Street musical home. Video recorders were also in the house to mark another band first, a companion DVD that was produced by Dagradi's son, Dominic. The 68-minute CD and 92 minute DVD come in a set (not sold separately) and the music can be downloaded to MP3 players. 1 Delicately 2 Cowboy Bill 3 Blood Count 4 The Whole Truth 5 Saint Paul 6 Dark Sage 7 Spherical 8 Too Close For Comfort 9 Johnny Talks 10 Sidewalk Strut

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Concert from a Great Band, May 29, 2008

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Mark A. Wellman (Plaucheville, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in New Orleans (CD & DVD Combo) (Audio CD)

This real modern jazz with some New Orleans in the mix. It is not smooth jazz in any way. The band is sax, guitar, bass, and drums, all players masters of his instrument. The video quality is good, and the sound quality is better. If you are a fan of mainstream/post-bop jazz, you should buy this. I would give it six stars if I could.