Product Details

• Actors: Pink Martini
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Heinz Records
• DVD Release Date: June 2, 2009
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0026IUSV0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,022 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pink Martini, July 5, 2009

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Robert Kurowsky (Jacksonville, Fl USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pink Martini: Discover the World (DVD)

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.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainers, poor sound quality, July 9, 2009

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Golley "Greg" (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pink Martini: Discover the World (DVD)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a Pink Martini Music Fan, you'll love this DVD!, March 3, 2010

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Carol "CC" (La Jolla, California United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pink Martini: Discover the World (DVD)

I love Pink Martini! I have never seen Pink Martini Live in Concert. My nephew gave me this DVD for Christmas! I know it is not as good as seeing them live. But their DVD is the next best thing. It made me appreciate all the members even more, than just listening to their music.
They sing with such passion and energy. It is terrific. I do think the DVD sound is not as good as their records. However, all the things you see and learn about during the concert performance, their bio video and especially their Polaroids made this a new and wonderful experience.

If you like jazz, fun loving music, in 5 different languages you will love this DVD. As you can tell I am a avid fan. So, I am bias. China Forbes and the bandleader piano player are both so talented.