Title: Amateurish production/great performance
Product review: Turn off the TV and listen to this DVD. Image quality and composition are the worst I've ever seen on a professionally released concert. Given that bassist Rodby had full access to the band for setups and camera angles, his directorial choices seem all the more bizzare. Add to that lame video effects reminiscent of the dreaded "toaster" and you have quite a dissappointment on your hands. Stellar band peformances and audio quality make the visuals even more junior-varsity by comparison. To see beautifully shot jazz, check out the Dejohnette/Hancock/Holland/Metheny DVD as well as Keith Jarret Trio, Live at Open Theater East. Being a huge PMG fan (I've seen 4 of their live concerts over the years) I was really counting on this DVD to be a front-row seat. But given the choice between this disc and the balcony, I'll take the balcony.
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