World of Rhythm – Live Concert DVD Featuring Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham

Product Details

UPC: 5450270006533
Product Type: DVD Video (Digital Remastered Historic Concert)
Format: DVD (4:3 Widescreen) – PAL All Regions
Audio Formats:

• DTS (Surround)
• LPCM Stereo
• Digital 5.1 Surround (Dolby Digital)
  Recording Date & Venue:
• Recorded live at the Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano on 26 January 1983
  Total Running Time: 90 minutes and 14 seconds
  Label/Production:
• TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.
• Produced by OLIVIA PRODUCTIONS A.G. and POLEVIDEO (1983)
  Additional Credits:
• Directed by Stanley Dorfman
• Executive Producers: Gian Carlo Bertelli and Thomas Weber
• Produced in association with Billy Cobham, Stanley Dorfman, and Kurt Weil
• Assistant Director: Manuela Crivelli
• Sound Recording by Phil Green

Overview

"World of Rhythm" is a digital remastered DVD capturing a historic live concert featuring jazz legends Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Billy Cobham (drums). This iconic performance, recorded in 1983 at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, showcases an exhilarating set list with tracks such as "Toys," "First Trip," "Speak like a Child," "Little Waltz," and stirring solo performances in "Willow Weep For Me," "Dolphin Dance," and "Ili's Treasure." In addition to dynamic live renditions, the DVD includes special features with biographies of the three featured artists, offering viewers an in-depth look into the creative forces behind the performance. Directed by Stanley Dorfman, the production retains the raw energy and magic of the era, making it an essential collectible for jazz enthusiasts and music historians alike.

German Translation – Overview (Übersicht)

"World of Rhythm" ist eine digital restaurierte DVD, die ein historisches Live-Konzert der Jazz-Legenden Herbie Hancock (Klavier), Ron Carter (Bass) und Billy Cobham (Schlagzeug) einfängt. Diese ikonische Aufführung, aufgenommen 1983 im Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, präsentiert ein mitreißendes Set mit Stücken wie "Toys," "First Trip," "Speak like a Child," "Little Waltz" und beeindruckenden Soli in "Willow Weep For Me," "Dolphin Dance" und "Ili's Treasure." Zusätzlich zu den dynamischen Live-Darbietungen enthält die DVD exklusive Zusatzfeatures mit Biografien der drei vorgestellten Künstler, die den Zuschauern einen tiefen Einblick in die kreativen Kräfte hinter der Performance gewähren. Unter der Regie von Stanley Dorfman bewahrt die Produktion die rohe Energie und Magie dieser Ära und ist somit ein unverzichtbares Sammlerstück für Jazz-Enthusiasten und Musikhistoriker.

Product Features

Format & Technical Specifications

• Video Format: DVD in 4:3 aspect ratio (PAL)
• Audio: DTS Surround, LPCM Stereo, and Digital 5.1 (Dolby Digital)
• Digital Remaster: Enhanced visuals and sound quality preserving the historic performance

Performance Highlights

• Featured Artists:
  • Herbie Hancock: Renowned pianist known for his innovative contributions to modern jazz
  • Ron Carter: Celebrated bassist whose soulful playing has defined an era
  • Billy Cobham: Virtuoso drummer who delivers explosive and intricate rhythms
• Track Listing:
  • "Toys"
  • "First Trip"
  • "Speak like a Child"
  • "Little Waltz"
  • "Willow Weep For Me" [Solo]
  • "Dolphin Dance" [Solo]
  • "Ili's Treasure" [Solo]
  • "Princess"
  • "Eye of the Hurricane"
  • "Walking"

Special Features

• Artist Biographies: In-depth profiles and career highlights of Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Billy Cobham
• Direction & Production Insights: Directed by Stanley Dorfman with exclusive behind-the-scenes details
• Sound Excellence: Captured and engineered by Phil Green, ensuring an authentic and immersive audio experience

Interesting Facts

English

• Historic Live Recording:
  Captured during a seminal performance in 1983, this concert DVD offers a rare glimpse into a defining moment in jazz history, preserved through a meticulous digital remaster.

• Collaborative Brilliance:
  The concert features the unparalleled synergy between three giants of the jazz world—Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Billy Cobham—whose individual styles converge to create a transformative musical experience.

• Innovative Production Techniques:
  Directed by Stanley Dorfman, known for his visually compelling concert films, this production combines high-fidelity audio with dynamic visuals, making it a timeless piece that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners.

German Translation – Interesting Facts (Interessante Fakten)

• Historische Live-Aufnahme:
  Dieser Konzert-DVD wurde während einer wegweisenden Aufführung im Jahr 1983 aufgenommen und bietet einen seltenen Einblick in einen prägenden Moment der Jazzgeschichte, der durch eine sorgfältige digitale Restaurierung bewahrt wurde.

• Kollaborative Brillanz:
  Das Konzert zeigt die unvergleichliche Synergie zwischen drei Giganten der Jazzwelt – Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter und Billy Cobham – deren individuelle Stile zusammenfließen und ein transzendentes Musikerlebnis schaffen.

• Innovative Produktionstechniken:
  Unter der Regie von Stanley Dorfman, der für seine visuell eindrucksvollen Konzertfilme bekannt ist, kombiniert diese Produktion hochqualitative Audioaufnahmen mit dynamischen visuellen Eindrücken und macht sie zu einem zeitlosen Werk, das sowohl langjährige Fans als auch neue Hörer begeistert.

Publishers

Released by TDK Recording Media Europe S.A. with production by OLIVIA PRODUCTIONS A.G. and POLEVIDEO. All rights reserved. Artwork by Karin Binz, Binz Herberts Trier | Barlin. For more information and to explore additional products, visit TDK Media.

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English:

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German (Cimkek):

#WorldOfRhythm #LiveKonzertDVD #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyCobham #HistorischerJazz #TDKDVD #JazzLegenden #DigitaleRestaurierung #StanleyDorfman