Maynard Ferguson Big Band
Filmed Live "At The Top" in Rochester, NY, this incredible DVD captures Maynard and his Band at the height of their popularity in 1975. Includes many of Maynard's most memorable charts. Special features include a photo galleries and slide show. Also features Stan Mark, Randy Purcell, Bruce Johnston, rick Petrone, Dan D'Imperio and others..... A must see DVD for all trumpeters and Maynard Fans! Originally shown on Public television.
Jeff Porcaro & Friends
Famed Toto and Steely Dan drummer, Jeff Porcaro describes his approaches to straight time, triplet and shuffle feels and latin grooves along with a host of personal tips. Includes a Master Sessions booklet with fully notated examples from the DVD. Very Highly Recommended!
Larry Antonino, Electric Bass
DVD volume one includes finger techinique, positions and scales, harmonics and octaves, blues, funk and rock licks, how to tune and set up an amp, how to make a tight rhythm section and more. Includes a detailed booklet. 29 Minutes
Steve Wilkerson & Friends
Sax master Steve Wilkerson's DVD includes clinic segments on jazz vibrato, phrasing, obtaining a bigger sound, control and breathing techniques plus several full jazz concert recordings! An outstanding resource for any aspiring jazz saxophonist!! Exceptional!
Dave Frank
Berklee Professor Dave Frankexplains the basics of jazz inprovization with a DVD that will help any beginning improvisor, regardless of instrument. Especially clear and concise instructions make this a valuable teaching tool!
Phil Collins, Dennis Chamers & Steve Smith & The Buddy Rich Big Band
A DVD of a wonderful tribute concert featuring Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers and Steve Smith along with many of Buddy's former Band members. Also includes rehearsal footage, interviews and three vintage film clips of Buddy Rich. Includes new material that was not on the previous VHS Video version! Should be in all Buddy Rich fans collection!
Tommy Igoe, Drum Set
On this DVD drummer Tommy Igoe demonstrates 47 of todays most popular drum patterns. Includes performances with a rhythm track played by some of New York's top players. This unique feature lets the student hear what each groove sounds and feels like with real music played by real musicians, As a Special bonus, the DVD includes a free Groove Essentials Wall Poster, which contains fully-notated examples of every one of the 47 grooves on the DVD! THE BEST DRUM SET INSTRUCTION DVD EVER! 220 Minutes.
Joe Lovano
Develop your own voice with the practice techniques that have helped Joe Lovano on of the most respected improvisersof our time. This DVD is chock full of inventive techniques to make your improvised solos more musical. Designed for advanced players with a good background in improvising. A wonderful teaching tool! 59 minutes.
Danny Morris, Electric Bass
Learn how to lock into an airtight groove with Berklee professor and top bass player, Danny Morris. On this DVD, Morris breaks down the secrets of syncopation, rhythmic displacement, left-hand muting, and more. These practical lessoon will help you build your bass playing with more variety while still keeping the grooves in the pocket. 32 Minutes.
Roberto Quintero, Congas
Learn the secrets of playing congas in modern Latin music. Includes full band demos featuring the hottest players in Latin music as well as demonstrations of tumbao patterns, cutting edge techiniques, and strokes and playing techniques for two and three congas. DVD includes both English and Spanish versions.