This performance was recorded at the New Morning is Paris on November 9, 2004 and features three time Grammy nominee Stern side by side with super bassist-singer Richard Bona at the New Morning in 2004. It was written in the stars that Mikes fiery guitar
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
115 minutes you'll never get back:
Where's the negative rating star? I recently purchased the Live at Yoshi's(with Pasqua, Wackerman, and Haslip), and apparently I agreed to purchase this DVD as well. I was most surprised to see this DVD in the package along with the Yoshi's DVD, but I attempted to give it some time and keep an open mind, however I lasted maybe 6 or 7 minutes until I was trapped into watching the whole thing a week or so ago. Apparently this is a good band, and I guess it is if your take on jazz/fusion is... more info
Made me want to play bass:
This is a really good DVD. There is footage of Mike Stern with two other bands, and after checking out the main band, you begin to analyze why he put Richard Bona, Dennis Chambers (who was already in the older bands) and Bob Franceschini in this new band. For starters, Mike Stern didn't need a keyboardist. The reverb and delay on his guitar gave him what he needed. The guitar was beautiful to hear at certain intervals of the recording. Other times, he produced a bluesy sound that was interesting to... more info
Aimless Noodling:
O.K. I know I'm in the minority here, and someone's bound to write in and tell me I don't know what I'm talking about. But... Another reviewer titled his review "Guess I expected too much!" That's pretty much how I feel. In fairness, I'm coming from a prog rock point of view and am relatively new to the world of jazz/fusion. I tend to like my jazz and fusion pretty fiery. (Bop-jazz and/or rock-influenced) Most recently I purchased Allan Holdsworth's DVD with Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman, and Jimmy... more info
Mike Stern - Paris Concert:
Mike Stern is indeed a gifted guitarist. He plays a mean axe, but has the tendency to "overimprovise" - gets somewhat pointless at times. Otherwise a good product overall. I was disappointed by Dennis Chambers' rather too laid- back approach to the session. Not at his ruthless and melodic/rythmic best on this one
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