Live from the Record Plant

Starring:Abe Laboriel, Carlos Vega, Larry Williams (XI), Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour
Director: Stanley Dorfman (III)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

The best artists of jazz label GRP Records gather in this scintillating all-star jam session recorded at the legendary Record Plant in Los Angeles. Headlined by Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Diane Schuur and Larry Williams, GRP All-Stars: Live is a delight for modern jazz lovers everywhere. 49 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Comment and Question.......2006-06-17

I have a VHS of this concert I got from the library, and it's fantastic! And the sound seems ok for VHS. Am I to deduce by the comments herein that the sound on this DVD is of lesser quality than could be expected on a 20 year old VHS??? Was hoping the $70 might offer some improvement. Anyone?

Fantastic show -- and now, "the rest of the story":.......2004-09-20

First, to Mario Toni in Zagreb: "Oasis" is a Dave Valentin song, originally from his album "Jungle Dreams." It is out of print, but follow eBay or other places to get used stuff.

For Balonkuada5, the "GRP Super Live in Concert" was taped in Japan in 1987. As for "Live in Session", well, sit back, I got a little story to tell. On August 14, 1985, a concert of GRP artists was held in the big room at the Record Plant. It was recorded for both audio and video release. The lineup was Dave Grusin (keyboards), Lee Ritenour (guitar), Dianne Schuur (vocals), Dave Valentin (flute), and Ivan Lins (keyboards, vocals). The backing band consisted of Larry Williams (keyboards, sax), Abraham Laboriel (bass), and Carlos Vega (drums). A special guest, Phil Perry, was brought in to sing on Lee Ritenour's "Countdown."

This single concert was released to the public in several variations - none of them complete. There was a CD called "GRP Live in Session" and a video called "GRP Live in Session", with identical covers but different tracks. Then there was a LaserDisc/VHS release called "GRP All-Stars Live from the Record Plant" with yet another combination of tracks. That's the DVD you're looking at now. There is also a release called "Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour Live at the Record Plant"; it appears to consist of the performances not on the "All Stars Live" release (although, its title notwithstanding, it features Lins and Schuur spotlights). Confused yet?

I've been hoping for years that there would be a single release of the entire show, end to end and in original sequence, but I've stopped holding my breath. The rights to both audio and video are scattered and long since left the domain of the esteemed Mr Grusin. But still, if you get the two DVD's I mentioned, you probably have everything there is to have, which is a rare combination of talent, inspired performances, and exquisite sound & video quality.

SONG "OASIS".......2004-09-09

I have a copy of this concert on vhs and it is great, but I am still not sure should I buy the dvd or not, because of the reviews about the sound quality. But, the main thing I am writing this is to ask if any of you could help me and tell me whose song is this song "OASIS" originaly and on which cd is the original studio version of that song. I searched the whole net and still could not find anything about this song!!! Please help!!!!!!!

49 minutes of a twenty year old recording ..........2004-07-13

... and they couldn't even bring themselves to spice up the audio. This one's a rip off, and only excused by the class of the musicians involved. Just because we have a digital medium doesn't justify to transfer everything without touching it from VHS to DVD and then asking a premium price. Not worth more than $10, I'd say ...

Anyone knows?.......2004-01-29

This actually a question rather than a review. I just would like to know what is the difference between this video compared to the "GRP Live In Session" or the "GRP Super Live In Concert" video

Average customer rating:

This level of musicianship is a great thing to watch
Great live recording. Too bad it's not Widescreen format
Best live recording ever!
Wow!
Nice Concert

Live from the Record Plant
Starring: Abe Laboriel , Dave Grusin , Lee Ritenour , Carlos Vega , and Larry Williams (XI)
Director: Stanley Dorfman (III)
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305774021
Release Date: 2000-03-28

Description

Master guitarist Lee Ritenour is joined by composer/pianist Dave Grusin in a 1985 live recording at the world-famous Record Plant. Accompanying Grusin and Ritenour are Larry Williams on saxophone and keyboards, Carlos Vega on drums, Abraham Laboriel on bass and Ivan Lins on vocals and piano. Set List: Power Wave, Rio Funk, Mountain Dance, Harlequin, The Island, Rit Variations II, Dolphin Dreams, St. Elsewhere.

Customer Reviews:

This level of musicianship is a great thing to watch.......2005-07-20

I remember first seeing and hearing this music when I was in Music college. The quality if the recordings was, at the time, unequalled in instrumental music.
My bandmatess and I even learned 'Rio Funk', and played it regularly. It is great to watch Carlos Vega play the drums again, and to see just how bad the hair and clothes were in the mid-80's (Lee Ritenour has a pastel outfit on that would have made Miami Vice think twice) If you want to watch a superb "live-in studio" recording with some master players, this will not disappoint!!

Great live recording. Too bad it's not Widescreen format.......2002-11-09

This is an excellent live recording. While Lee Ritenour is an incredible guitarist, playing with Dave Grusin makes him even more impressive. I would highly recommend this disk to anyone that enjoys Lee's work. You won't be dissapointed.

Best live recording ever!.......2002-10-19

This is one of the finest live recordings ever! It's also great to see the late Carlos Vega playing. Remember, it's recorded almost 18 years ago! Never done before ...

Wow!.......2000-07-07

This DVD is a must for any fan of these two modern jazz giants. Although I must admit that the video is a bit dated in appearance (just check the Miami Vice-style clothes and hair), it is truly a joy to watch. Rit and Dave deliver the goods as usual, and their choice of backup musicians only lends another positive aspect to the performances. Ivan Lins is enthralling with his performance of "Harlequin", while his beautiful voice hypnotizes the listener on "The Island". Great to see the late Carlos Vega on drums as well.

Nice Concert.......2000-06-20

Very nice concert, with good sound and good transfer to DVD. I especially appreciated the participation of the Brazilian singer Ivan Lins. If you like Brazilian Music (as I do), there is another DVD from Lee Ritenour called Lee Ritenour & Friends #1 & 2 (1991) with the participation of Joao Bosco.

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