| In Concert: Ohne Filter | 
| Actor: Yellowjackets
Studio: Inakustic Gmbh
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 45361
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 60 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: INAK6542DVD
UPC: 707787654296
EAN: 0707787654296
ASIN: B0016M1EMY
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: July 8, 2008
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Description
This fantastic performance was filmed and recorded in July of '94 at the Ohne Filter studios in Baden-Baden, Germany. Here the Yellowjackets expertly present their unique take on fusion. Music has preserved their vitality and charm and to their credit,
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The 'Jackets In Their Prime September 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I saw that this DVD was recently released, I immediately ordered it from Amazon.com, and I was not disappointed when I received and watched it! This performance is from a 1994 appearance on the German music show "Ohne Filter", which focused on less mainstream jazz, soul, blues and funk acts of the time. All of the songs performed by the 'Jackets were from the distinct GRP Records era of the early 90's, when Bob Mintzer took over saxophone duties from Marc Russo. For my tastes, I have equal love for almost all of the 'Jackets albums after the Rickey Lawson era (including the current period with Marcus Baylor), but the period when this performance was recorded has a special place for me because it was when I first discovered the band. So it would have been hard to get less than 5-stars anyway! (Disclaimer: I love Rickey Lawson's drumming ability and do not wish to imply that his "era" was not a good one, but the band's song-writing style changed dramatically after he left - for the better to me, not so much better for others, but that's another subject!)
Most of the songs were from the Greenhouse/Like A River/Run For Your Life albums, except "One Music", which is actually a song from Bob Mintzer's album of the same name from 1994 or so that the other YJ members took part in. All songs were performed with the usual skilled musicianship, with additional subtle changes and extended solo sections that distinguished them from the album versions. Video quality was good, audio was top-notch (with an additional 5.1 surround mix included) and brought out the best of these master musicians. All in all, it was an enjoyable show to watch and hear!
If you are a fan of the Yellowjackets, specifically the early-mid '90's era, you will thouroughly enjoy this DVD, especially watching the departed drum-master, Will Kennedy, doing his thing in his own special way. I would also recommend Bob Minzer's "One Music" CD mentioned above - it's basically a YJ's album from the same period. Enjoy!
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