Örömkoncert 2005: The Celebration of Jazz on the Danube DVD 

Made in Hungary  

Region 0 PAL DVD

Overview

The Örömkoncert 2005 (Concert of Joy 2005) DVD captures one of the most iconic Hungarian jazz events, held on August 19, 2005, on a floating stage on the Danube River in Budapest. This extraordinary concert brought together the stars of Hungarian and international jazz, including Babos Project Special, Dés László Septet with Randy Brecker, Szakcsi Új Magyar Gipsy Jazz, and the Budapest Jazz Orchestra with Bob Mintzer. The event celebrated Hungary's rich musical heritage, offering a mesmerizing experience of jazz music and unforgettable performances.

The unique water stage setup between Margaret Bridge and the Parliament and the use of nine cameras to broadcast the concert to 30,000 attendees on-site and on 43 projection screens made this a spectacular event in Hungarian music history.

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Languages: Hungarian
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Audio: High-quality live sound recordings
• Runtime: Approximately 3.5 hours

Performances

Babos Project Special

• Members: Babos Gyula (guitar), Szakcsi Lakatos Róbert (piano), Hárs Viktor (double bass), Balogh László (drums), Veress Mónika (vocal)
• Setlist:
  1. Nara-Narray (Babos)
  2. Chaco Rom (Babos)
  3. Himnusz / Hymn (Babos)
  4. Gelem, Gelem (Babos)
  5. Paradicsom / Paradise (Babos)

Dés László Septet with Randy Brecker

• Members: Dés László (soprano saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Juhász Gábor (guitar), Balázs József (piano), Glaser Péter (double bass), Dés András (percussion), Balázs Elemér (drums)
• Setlist:
  1. Bolhapiac / Flea Market (Dés László)
  2. Snowdonia (Dés László)
  3. Reference (Snelberger Ferenc)
  4. Repülés az éjszakába / Flying into the Night (Dés László)

Szakcsi Új Magyar Gipsy Jazz and Horváth-Lantos Duo

• Members: Szakcsi Lakatos Béla (piano), Lantos Zoltán (violin), Orbán György (double bass), Horváth Kornél (percussion), Lakatos Pecek András (drums), Rostás Mónika (vocal), Rostás Csaba (vocal, fretless bass)
• Setlist:
  1. Piros Karaván / Red Caravan (Szakcsi Lakatos Béla)
  2. Egy kis cigány dal neked / A Little Gipsy Song for You (Szakcsi Lakatos Béla)
  3. Amine Song (Lantos Zoltán-Horváth Kornél)
  4. Gipsy Groove (Rostás Móni-Orbán György)

László Attila Band with Tony Lakatos

• Members: László Attila (guitar), Tony Lakatos (saxophone), Borbély Mihály (saxophone), Oláh Kálmán (piano), Lattmann Béla (bass guitar), Szendőfi Péter (drums)
• Setlist:
  1. Ez már az... / This Is Already... (László Attila)
  2. Balett a Holdon / Ballet on the Moon (László Attila)
  3. Mese a keringőről / Tale from the Waltz (László Attila)
  4. Irány Kelet / Head to East (László Attila)

Budapest Jazz Orchestra with Bob Mintzer

• World-class big band performance led by Bob Mintzer, showcasing captivating orchestral jazz arrangements.

Interesting Facts

• The concert took place on a floating stage on the Danube River, between Margaret Bridge and the Parliament in Budapest.
• Musicians and their instruments were transported to the stage by small boats from Margaret Island, adding a unique and dramatic element to the event.
• The event was broadcast using nine cameras, ensuring a spectacular visual experience for the 30,000 attendees on-site and viewers on 43 large projection screens.
• Since its inception in 2003, the Örömkoncert has celebrated Hungary's musical culture and introduced its richness to international audiences.
• This concert was the largest celebration of Hungarian jazz to date, showcasing performances that blended traditional and modern jazz styles.

Publishers

• Published By: All-Show BT
• Executive Producer: Progar Satch Stanislav
• Sound Recording and Post-Production: Tom Tom Stúdió, Budapest
• Directed By: Apró Attila

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