Jam Miami - A Celebration of Latin Jazz

Starring:Arturo Sandoval, Chick Corea, Pancho Sanchez, Oscar D'Leon
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

Some of the hottest artists in Latin jazz today come together in this historic gathering to celebrate and pay tribute to their rich Latin jazz heritage. Recorded live and in concert at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, all the heat and combustible energy of this magical, tropical Miami night is preserved for evermore with Pancho Sanchez, Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Pete Escovedo, Oscar D'Leon, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentine, Ray Vega, and many more! Songs: Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce), A Night in Tunisia, Ven Morena, Medley Para Tito: Ran Kan Kan/Oye Como Va, A Mis Abuelos, Poncho Con Su Tambor, Besame Mama, Ican, Theme from "I Love Lucy."

Customer Reviews:

Miami Beach Latin Jazz.......2006-02-28

I will always remember this concert for a few reasons. 1) This was the last Jazz concert that I attended in Miami before being deployed with the U.S.Army overseas as a peace keeper in Eastern Europe. 2) I remember that they made the announcement of Tito Puente critical illness and how the members of the band reacted to it. 3) Debbie was there. 4) I was able to see for the first time Poncho Sanchez(a pupil of Mongo Santamaria)on congas and Pete Escovedo on timbales, I remember Pete from the early 70's when he used to double on timbales with the late Coke Escovedo from the Azteca band, both of these Chicanos are great in their own field. And the Cuban Arturo Sandoval with his outstanding trumpet style playing was great. The remaining members of the assembly were excellent too! This was a great Jazz concert. Miami should have more concerts like this one again. Maybe when I return from my deployment there will be more Jazz concerts in Miami.

jam miami.......2006-02-27

audio and video quality very good,dvd stopped playing for about 10-15 seconds and continued.I also bought a 2nd copy for a friend and he had the same problem.rest of dvd was ok,over all happy with purchase.

Angel Hernandez, Producer/Director of the TV Production.......2005-08-26

This project was conceived as a fund raiser for the Dade County Public Schools. I was the Station Manager at WLRN at the time and took on the project based on my extensive background in music production.
As a small Public Broadcast station, we did not have the technical support, such as tape machines to properly isolate the cameras. Suffient cameras to cover the event, nor the Lighting equipment to really give the show a lush, glitzy feel.
Although we did do some minor editing to cover for some of the technical defficiencies listed above, what you see if basically it. No rehearsals, little editing, just pure rush of emotions and feelings for the music as it was happening!
Nontheless, I think the production turned out terrific, thanks also to many talented people who worked on the project. But really, how can one go wrong with the fantastic musicians our cameras and mics were able to capture for posterity.This was a tribute to them. Enjoy!

5 stars out of respect for the very high caliber musicians.......2005-01-07

When this DVD first came out, I refrained from reviewing it. That was not due to my not owning it (I still do not). It was because, in a certain respect, the concert was a fiasco. I know because I, too, was there. This was due to the unfortunate hospitalization of Tito Puente. At the beginning of the concert the audience was informed of his health crisis and it quickly became apparent that the musicians were in fear of his impending demise. At one point, one of the featured artists (who shall remain nameless) seized a microphone and launched into a rant. It seemed pretty clear that he was intoxicated and he was soon escorted off stage. I would like to assume that those present that night ultimately forgave him, since he was obviously distraught about Tito. This scene, as well as other undesirable dialogue, may be responsible for the strange editing of the video footage that people have mentioned.

It is a testament to the remaining musicians, as well as dancer Debbie Allen who was also on stage that evening, that they all managed to adhere to the old adage "The Show Must Go On".

A couple of points:
First- This concert was never meant to be primarily "a celebration of Latin jazz heritage" as the official editorial stated. Nor was it originally intended to be a tribute to Tito Puente. The purpose of the concert was to raised money for Miami schools to develop a program to help train young people to embark upon careers in 'arts related' fields (stagecraft, lights, mixing board, etc.).

Second- This concert was not meant to be a program of straight ahead Afro Cuban music. It was from the start a Latin Jazz concert.

Finally- I probably will buy the DVD even though it reportedly fails to include Chick Corea and Origin's number "Wigwam". That is too bad. I guess I will have to get the CD, too....darn ;)

Mark Edward Hendricks
Wilton Manors, FL

Simply AMAZING!.......2004-01-31

This is a "must have" DVD if you are into Jazz or Latin music. The best of the best musicians of the world playing together.

You MUST get this DVD!

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