Pre-order date: Feb. 20, 2007 DVD NEW RELEASES Street date: Mar. 6, 2007 TIMELESS JAZZ LEGENDS from V.I.E.W. GIL EVANS AND HIS ORCHESTRA GIL EVANS View DVD #2301 – List Price $19.98 Gil Evans, one of the most notable arrangers and composers of the 20th century, with Randy and Michael Brecker, lent his conducting talents to jazz great Miles Davis (creating the landmark Billy Cobham, Lew Soloff, Birth of Cool) and played with the “Who’s Who” of jazz history. From collab- Herb Geller, Howard Johnson orating with Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley, to Art Blakey and Gerry and Mike Manieri Mulligan, Evans’ name is synonymous with jazz excellence. In this exclusive concert performance on DVD, Gil Evans leads an all-star band, which includes Randy and Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, Lew Soloff and Mike Manieri. Song selections include Hotel Me, Stone Free, Here Comes de Honey Man, DVD BONUS FEATURES Friday the 13th and more. ➤ Gil Evans Biography ➤ Michael Brecker Biography “Yes, he definitely is the best.” –Miles Davis ➤ Randy Brecker Biography ➤ Billy Cobham Biography 57 minutes plus Multiple Bonus Features ➤ Gil Goldstein Biography VIEW DVD #2301 $19.98 VIEW VHS #1301 $19.98 ➤ Howard Johnson Biography ➤ Mike Manieri Biography ➤ Lew Soloff Biography ISBN 0-8030-2301-4 ➤ Instant Access to Songs and Solos “Yes, he definitely is the best.” –Miles Davis ➤ Digitally Re-mastered Audio and Video ➤ Dolby Stereo Audio 0 33909 23019 3 ➤ DVD Recommendations 40 YEARS OF MJQ View DVD #2350 – List Price $19.98 The distinguished Modern Jazz Quartet traces its origins to the irrepressibly YEARS OF flamboyant Dizzy Gillespie and his brazzy, shouting bebop big band. Filmed live in Germany, pianist and composer John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, vibraphonist extraordinaire Milt Jackson and drummer Micky Roker (subbing for Connie Kay) perform in this unforgettable performance that defines the dignity of jazz. Now on DVD, MJQ is still swinging in this 40th Anniversary Concert celebration showcasing the signature sounds that have assured their lasting legacy: from the echoes of the classical European tradition to the inspiration of classical jazz. Accompanied by a chamber string orchestra, songs include Three Window Medley, Sketch, Alexander’s Fugue, Adagio from Concierto de Aranjues and A Day in Dubrovnik. DVD BONUS FEATURES “…can quench the thirst of almost every jazz fan.” –The Washington Post ➤ John Lewis Biography ➤ Percy Heath Biography ➤ Milt Jackson Biography ➤ Connie Kay Biography 58 minutes plus Multiple Bonus Features ➤ Mickey Roker Biography VIEW DVD #2350 $19.98 VIEW VHS #1350 $19.98 ➤ About the Modern Jazz Quartet “…can quench the thirst of almost every jazz fan.” ➤ –The Washington Post Instant Access to Songs ISBN 0-8030-2350-2 and Solos ➤ Digitally Re-mastered Audio and Video ➤ Dolby Stereo Audio ➤ DVD Recommendations 0 33909 23509 9 Distributed by: VIEW Inc. (Distribution) 34 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4483 Telephone: 212-674-5550 Fax: 212-979-0266 email: [email protected] www.view.com ©2006 VIEW Inc. Pre-order date: Jan. 23, 2007 DVD NEW RELEASES Street date: Feb. 6, 2007 OUTSTANDING JAZZ DRUMMERS from V.I.E.W. COBHAM MEETS BELLSON View DVD #2303 – List Price $19.98 All-star drummers Billy Cobham and Louis Bellson face off and alternate in virtuosity using a myriad of tones – from the “whispering” to the “fortissimo.” You can’t pin a musical label on Billy Cobham. He plays it all…Jazz, Rock & Roll, Fusion, Swing and Latin. His credits include performances on over 300 records from music icons such as Miles Davis, Quincy Jones and George Benson. Louie Bellson’s impeccable timing, compositional skills and propensity towards vibrant solos have made him one of the jazz world’s top drummers. Live from Switzerland, this exclusive performance on DVD is a continuous flow of rhythmic bravado, DVD BONUS FEATURES punctuated by the Louis Bellson Big Band. The duos ➤ Billy Cobham Biography provoke hypnotic and contagious movement that is ➤ Louie Bellson Biography sure to keep your foot tapping. ➤ Bonus Video Clip from Louie Bellson & His Big Band ➤ “…has to be seen to be believed…Cobham is a Instant Access to Songs and Solos powerhouse…Bellson brought me to the edge of ➤ Digitally Re-mastered Audio my seat!” –JazzTimes and Video “…has to be seen to be believed… ➤ Dolby Stereo Audio Cobham is a powerhouse… 37 minutes plus Multiple Bonus Features ➤ Bellson brought me to DVD Recommendations thethe edgeedge ofof mymy seat!”seat!” VIEW DVD #2303 $19.98 VIEW VHS #1303 $19.98 –Jazz Times ISBN 0-8030-2303-0 0 33909 23039 1 MEL LEWIS AND HIS BIG BAND MEL LEWIS View DVD #2304 – List Price $19.98 And His Big Band Jazz icon Mel Lewis represents what American Big Band is all about. Giving his players the creative and expansive freedom to solo, Lewis is known for his unselfish and innovative approach to big band music and his ability to make GRAMMY AWARD a big band swing like a Bebop quartet. Winner In this exclusive, live DVD concert performance, Grammy award winner Mel Lewis leads his top-flight 19-piece band with Joe Lovano, Dick Oatts, Gary Smulyan and Ralph Lalama. Song Selections include Little Pixie, I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, I Get A Kick Over You, I Wanna Be Happy and Ding Dong Ding. “Excellent!” –The New York Times DVD BONUS FEATURES “ A stirring performance.” –JazzTimes ➤ Mel Lewis Biography ➤ Instant Access to Songs 38 minutes plus Multiple Bonus Features and Solos ➤ VIEW DVD #2304 $19.98 VIEW VHS #1304 $19.98 Digitally Re-mastered Audio and Video ➤ Dolby Stereo Audio ➤ DVD Recommendations “One of the most acclaimed and ISBN 0-8030-2304-9 innovative big bands in jazz history.” – Bill Kirchner, New York Times 0 33909 23049 0 Distributed by: VIEW Inc. (Distribution) 34 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4483 Telephone: 212-674-5550 Fax: 212-979-0266 email: [email protected] www.view.com ©2006 VIEW Inc..