Best Blu-ray Concert Overall

[dkane360]

im looking to get into jazz, any recommendations for a jazz blu-ray? I might pick up/rent the Chris Botti in Boston, it looks pretty nice.

 

[deedubb]

Rush Snakes & Arrows Live is one of my faves.

Hate to admit it, but Destiny's Child Live in Atlanta is pretty good too. I'm not a huge fan of their music, but they get all wet in t-shirts at the end. Pretty hot

 

[jeanseb]

im looking to get into jazz, any recommendations for a jazz blu-ray? I might pick up/rent the Chris Botti in Boston, it looks pretty nice.

Tony Bennet - An American Classic sounds very well!

 

[XEagleDriver]

Here are a few ideas!

im looking to get into jazz, any recommendations for a jazz blu-ray? I might pick up/rent the Chris Botti in Boston, it looks pretty nice.

To start with, try:

1) http://www.amazon.com/Diana-Krall-Live-Paris/dp/B00005Y3ZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1262015101&sr=1-1


And, the "Live at Montreux" series (jazz artists from the 70s, 80s, and 90s), such as:

2) http://www.amazon.com/Legends-Live-Montreux-Various-Artists/dp/B000AMJFX6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1262014401&sr=1-1


Also, the "Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux Presents . . ." series (older great players), such as:

3) http://www.amazon.com/Norman-Granz-Montreux-Presents-Jackson/dp/B0002P192Q/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1262014880&sr=1-17


Finally:

"The Jazz Channel Presents . . ." series (more modern jazz artists), such as:

4) http://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Channel-Presents-Keiko-Matsui/dp/6305211973/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1262014981&sr=1-3


The four specific ones I list above are ones I own and consider to the best in there respective series.

Enjoy,
XEagleDriver

 

[BWG707]

Has anyone heard and watched "Return to Forever: Return Live at Montreux"? It looks to be very interesting. I'd like to know what kind of sound quality to expect from this.

 

[XEagleDriver]

Roy Orbison "Black & White Night"

Although this concert is filmed in black and white (hence the name) and will not push-the-envelope of blu-ray's video abilities, this is completely superceded by the phenomenal DTS-MA sound track--which is mind blowing!!

Excerpt below is from a post I put in a DVD concert thread and is even more true for the blu-ray version.
(Yup, good enough I double dipped!)

Roy Orbison "Black & White Night" is an amazing concert, highly recommend. It is a tribute concert by, and for, Roy Orbison, a long-time rock balladeer, who is well respected enough by his contemporaries (Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and KD Lang) to have them play back-up for him.

Filmed in black and white at a small club (I believe in LA) in the late 1980s, it is as good of a performance I have ever seen. You probably have heard some of his tunes before, such as Pretty Woman (used in the movie of same name), Only the Lonely, and Crying.

Read reviews on Amazon to see more elaborate praise than mine--the DTS (now DTS-MA on Blu-ray) version has especially good (try outstanding) audio.

Cheers,
XEagleDriver

 

[hwkn]

It's been a while since I watched the Return To Forever Blu ray but from what I can recall it was quite good.

 

[Daniel Caswell]

+1 For Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scotts, you get some great rockabilly bonus material and Tal Wilkenfeild will rock your DACs.
Return to forever is also very good Chick will hit some notes that will fill the bill for your LFE requirements.

 

[john72953]

im looking to get into jazz, any recommendations for a jazz blu-ray? I might pick up/rent the Chris Botti in Boston, it looks pretty nice.

Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis

John

 

[Matt34]

I know this is neither Blu-ray(I'm wishing for a BR release) or a concert but it is absoultely well recorded and if you enjoy this genre of music, it's a must have. The duet she does with James Taylor is worth the price of admission.

http://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Miles-More-Live-Tracking/dp/B001G1L3SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1262193333&sr=1-1

I broke down and ordered the Karajan Memorial Concert on jostenmeat recommendation.

 

[MatthewB.]

Not on Bluray yet (but I'm hoping soon) Alison Krauss and Union Station concert. It's shown on HD all the time, but they havent released it yet on Blu.

 

[dkane360]

Today, my roommates and I listened to chris botti live in boston literally all afternoon, multiple times. it is truly fantastic, and we were all glued to the tv in awe. thanks for the recommendation

 

[XEagleDriver]

+1 on Botti in Boston

Today, my roommates and I listened to chris botti live in boston literally all afternoon, multiple times. it is truly fantastic, and we were all glued to the tv in awe. thanks for the recommendation

+1 on the Botti in Boston, that is one great BD concert.

XEagleDriver

 

[caupina]

The John Mayer "Where the Light Is" live in LA is a very good concert. I know he is mainly known as a pop artist but this guy can jam some blues on the guitar. The concert is broken up into three parts acoustic, blues, and pop. Definitely worth checking out.

Couldn't agree more....I just got it today...great performance and sound.

 

[Cpt.America]

I love my snakes and arrows Blu-ray from Rush Audio and Picture quality is top notch.

 

[BruZZi]

I love my snakes and arrows Blu-ray from Rush Audio and Picture quality is top notch.

I love S&A too. My only complaint is the lack of bass.

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[Cpt.America]

I love S&A too. My only complaint is the lack of bass.

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I do have to ramp up my sub a bit... .. once up though, it sounds awesome.

 

[rmk]

Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott's. I have dozens of concerts on DVD & BR, but this one is at the top of my list

Agree, easily my favorite concert Bluray.