This studio recording features Oscar Peterson, with Niels Pedersen on bass and Martin Drew on drums, playing a piece specially-commissioned from Peterson for the programme. The music takes as its theme the Easter story, and the great jazz pianist talks about how he adapted his unique style to the composition of a religious work.
Nigel Kennedy – Blue Note Sessions
The Nigel Kennedy Quintet, recorded live in Paris at the New Morning Jazz Club during the Bose Blue Note Records Festival on April 3, 2007.
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester – Let’s do it
In their new concert recording Max Raabe & Palast Orchester show how they impress their audience with such varying titles as “Millions Of Kisses And Millions Of Smiles”, “Wenn ich Liebe brauch` dann geh ich zur Pauline” and “Cubanacan”. It was long known to Max Raabe that the songs from the 20s and 30s have an inherent magic, regardless of the country of origin, shown by the wide selection of works in English. The crucial factor is how the music is presented and on that, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester are unrivalled. Alongside the musical perfection, this evening from the Admiralspalast in Berlin displays all facets of an intelligently choreographed concert. Whether through “Stormy Weather” or “Dort tanzt Lulu”, the hot Latin rhythms of “Heartaches” or “Du hast mich nie geliebt” in waltz, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester are enchanting with music from both sides of the Atlantic.
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester – A Night in Berlin
“Max Raabe & Palast Orchester” are internationally renowned for entertainment at its best. The reason for their success lies in the uniqueness and excellent quality of their performance. The classically trained musicians work as seriously at the interpretation of their music as they would at that of a composition by Beethoven. Max’s drily witty concert announcements provide a humorous counterpoint and a main attraction in the show. Quote: “Because perhaps a woman brings her husband to a concert and he might not like the singer or the music, but he may like the humor of the jokes.”
Sting – Live in Berlin
Sting – pop hero, constantly evolving singer-songwriter and living legend – now presents a concert of his most celebrated songs in lush symphonic arrangements. Under the title ‘Symphonicities’, Sting brings together brand-new orchestrations of his greatest hits, including those of POLICE, which he performed in a tour of nearly 70 cities in North America and Europe with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Steven Mercurio. Sting’s Berlin concert was recorded at the stunning O2 World.
BBC Proms 2023: NYO Jazz – Dee Dee Bridgewater & Sean Jones
Featuring the best teenage performers from across the USA, Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYO Jazz) performs a collection of jazz standards as well as contemporary works exploring jazz’s influence on hip-hop, R&B and pop music in this unmissable performance. The group plays under the direction of trumpetist Sean Jones and is joined by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Dee Dee Bridgewater. “Astonishing – not just technically, but stylistically” (The Telegraph) “You could be pretty confident you were hearing some stars of tomorrow.” (The Times)
Sting – A Winter’s Night
In the unique setting of England’s most famous cathedral famous English singer-songwriter Sting and guest musicians give us their interpretations of some moving folk-based melodies including The Snow it Melts the Soonest, Soul Cake, Christmas at Sea, Gabriel’s Message, Balulalow and Now Winter Comes Slowly. In addition, the programme features an arrangement of the Coventry Carol joined by the Durham Cathedral Boys’ Choir, as well as Peter Warlock’s haunting Bethlehem Down, a lively arrangement of the traditional song I Saw Three Ships and Sting’s own Ghost Story. Also available: Documentary (52′)
David Garrett – Unlimited
Star violinist David Garrett celebrates his ten-year spectacular crossover programme with thousands of fans in the extraordinary atmosphere of the Arena di Verona. Thanks to his passion for music, he has succeeded in creating a completely new audience not only for crossover but also for classical music. With his brilliant interpretations of rock hits like “Purple Rain” or “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and world-famous pop songs like “Viva la vida” or “Hey Jude” and his arrangements of classical melodies like Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony or “Clair de Lune” by Debussy, Garrett knows how to literally sweep his audience off their seats like no other.
Louis Armstrong: Good Evening Ev’rybody
A musical celebration you’ll never forget, “Good Evening Ev’rybody” brings together Louis Armstrong and musical guests for a concert performance in honor of Armstrong’s 70th birthday at the Newport Jazz Festival 1970. Good Evening Ev’rybody is a document of that event, narrated by Louis Armstrong, backstage rehearsal footage, and performances. Enjoy many of his greatest hits from rehearsal to concert, with an array of guests including Dizzy Gillespie, Mahalia Jackson, Jimmy Owens, and Bobby Hackett, along with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Eureka Brass Band. A high-definition digital restoration of the original unreleased film elements, this music treasure will have you on your feet all the way to ist rousing and moving gospel-inspired finale!
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert is an exuberant concert staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera. Filmed in front of a large audience in Brooklyn, N.Y., the show features an all-star cast: John Legend as Jesus Christ, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as King Herod, Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Jin Ha as Annas, Jason Tam as Peter and Erik Gronwall as Simon Zealots. “The show was a thrilling hybrid of Broadway and arena spectacle.” (The Hollywood Reporter); “…officially raised the bar for the live TV musicals to come.” (VOX)