Run DMC were one of the true pioneers of rap music. Formed in the early eighties they had a string of hit singles and multi-platinum albums through the decade, which helped to define the sound of contemporary rap music. They also pioneered the crossover with rock and pop typified by their worldwide hit ??alk This Way?? which they recorded with Aerosmith. This concert at Montreux in 2001 was one of the last they performed before the tragic death of Jam Master Jay in 2002.
On July 15, 2004, Santana took to the stage in Montreux accompanied by a stunning line-up of guests to perform a concert of songs about peace and understanding that they dubbed ??ymns For Peace?? Joining the regular Santana line-up in the band were Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane and Idrissa Diop with further guest appearances through the night from Angelique Kidjo, Barbara Morrison, Patti Austin, Sylver Sharp, Steve Winwood and Nile Rodgers.
Nina Simone was one of the great female vocalists of the 20th Century. She was equally at home singing jazz, blues, soul, gospel or pure pop. Hugely prolific throughout the fifties, sixties and seventies, she recorded only rarely in her later career, but remained a major live performer until well into the nineties when, becoming increasingly frail, she retired to France where she died in 2003 at the age of 70. Nina Simone made four appearances at the Montreux Festival between 1968 and 1990. This DVD features the whole performance from 1976 as the main feature and is supplemented by bonus features of two tracks from her concert in 1987 and four from her final show in 1990. This is the definitive Nina Simone Live At Montreux DVD.
Guitarist extraordinaire Steve Morse, famously known for his work with both Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple, is spotlighted with his Steve Morse Band in this 1990 concert for German television. The main program??
band is made up of Morse, bassist Dave Larue and drummer Van Romaine, while the bonus footage from 1984 features Morse alongside drummer Rod Morgenstein and bassist Jerry Peek.
Super Guitar Trio brings together three legends of jazz guitar: Larry Coryell, Al Di Meola and Bireli Lagrene. These three virtuoso musicians have collaborated at various times in their career, but this concert from 1989 comes from the only tour they have done together as a trio. They perform a mixture of tracks from each of their solo repertoire plus special arrangements of some of their favorite tracks by other artists. For jazz musicians, playing at Montreux is always a highlight and the three guitarists are clearly inspired by playing together in the unique Montreux atmosphere.
Eagle Rock Entertainment DVD. Founded in 1967, Tangerine Dream made huge steps in the world of atmospheric new age music. Through several lineup changes over the course of their career, Germany?? Tangerine Dream managed to garner 7 Grammy nominations and influence the wave of electronic and dance artists over the past decade. Live in America 1992 was shot while supporting the then-recently released Rockoon album. Includes an Audio CD recording of the performance as well.
Founded in 1967, Tangerine Dream made huge
steps in the world of atmospheric new age music. Through several lineup changes over the course of their career, Germany?? Tangerine Dream managed to garner 7 Grammy nominations and influence the wave of electronic and dance artists over the past decade. Live in America 1992 was shot while supporting the then-recently released Rockoon album. Includes bonus Audio CD of the performance.