John Legend - Live at the House of Blues (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)This CD is simply amazing. I have been to two of JL shows and this DVD does capture the element and energy of this electrifying artist and band. If you missed his show, cop this CD, get some wine and prepare to take off! Each song is performed with such energy and sensuality. He even gives you a sneak peak of Again, a song that will be on his sophmore album. I wish he had debuted Feak Out also. That's my only beef with the DVD. This CD further cements John as what he really is...a LEGEND!


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John Legend: Live At the House of Blues is an outstanding full concert performance by 3x Grammy Award-Winning artist John Legend. In this musical journey singer-songwriter and pianist Legend brings his old-school soul sound to the stage. This classic concert was recorded at Hollywood's House of Blues in August 2005 and released on Blu-ray on October 3, 2006. Legend delivers remarkable live renditions of his hits such as "Let's Get Lifted," "Number One," and "Ordinary People", with Kanye West and Snoop Dogg making guest appearances during the show.Prior to delivering his first solo record 2005's critically acclaimed GET LIFTED, John spent a number of years performing in small jazz clubs and hiring out his talents to other artists as a session player.The pedigree shows. Now a full-fledged superstar, John Legend: Live At the House of Blues captures this artist at his passionate best, and is destined to become a timeless "Legend" in and of itself. Blu-ray Disc Track Listing: 1.Intro 2. Get Lifted 3. Alright 4.She Don't Have to Know 5.Number One (featuring Kanye West) 6.Do It Again 7.Live It Up 8.Medley 9.Selfish 10.I Can Change (featuring Snoop Dogg) 11. Used To Love You 12.Again 13.Ordinary People 14.So High 15.Stay With You 16.Refuge Special Features: "So High" Music Video The Making of "So High" Music Video Alternate Versions of "So High" (exclusive to Blu-ray) Alternate Versions of "Again"(exclusive to Blu-ray) Alternate Versions of "Ordinary People" (exclusive to Blu-ray) Video/Audio: Mastered in High Definition PCM (uncompressed) Stereo and PCM 5.1 Surround Sound (48 kHZ/24bit) Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (640 kbps)

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Legends of Jazz: Showcase (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found out about this 2-disk set while watching the "Male Vocalists" episode of the new PBS television series "Legends of Jazz," and after buying it, I find I am really looking forward to seeing all the rest of the actual half-hour TV shows from which these 13 tracks and clips are taken. As for this set, let me say first that the audio and video quality are simply outstanding, among the best I have ever heard, in fact, (which is not surprising considering that the TV series is shot in HDTV and features really outstanding Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.) Next, as for the performances themselves, they really shine and there is something here for everyone - the set covers everything from latin jazz to be-bop, Brazilian jazz, fusion-type jazz, vocal jazz, and even throws in a bit of the blues, with a great duet by Robert Cray and Keb' Mo'. A really nice mix of artists, older and younger, and a pretty good value for money, considering that you get both a CD and a DVD packaged together in the box. I highly recommend this!

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The critically-acclaimed Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis -the first weekly television series devoted to jazz in more than 40 years -debuted nationally on PBS stations in April 2006. Now presented on thesuperior new Blu-ray Disc format, Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis"Showcase" is an all-star collection of 13 riveting live performances fromthe series by some of the biggest stars in jazz. Track Listings:Take Five-- All Jarreau & Kurt Elling My Funny Valentine-- Chris Botti The Panther-- Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour Senor Blues-- David Sanborn & Phil Woods Armando's Rhumba-- Chick Corea 12 Year Old Boy-- Robert Cray & Keb' Mo' Killer Joe-- Benny Golson The Island-- Ivan Lins Mumbles-- Clark Terry They Can't Take That Away From Me-- Jane Monheit & John Pizzarelli Obsession-- Dave Valentin Take The 'A' Train-- Dave Brubeck & Bill Taylor Dear Lord-- Ramsey Lewis

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The Sopranos: Season 6 Part 2 (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)So much of what's said abut the final season of The Sopranos refers to the last five minutes, as people unfortunately overlook the best nine episode string of the entire series.David Chase's last season of television's finest program is full of all the qualities that attracted viewers and critics for the past decade. Characters live in a world where death is a possibility each day, but aren't shown to be gods or royalty. Rather, viewers see in them all of the emotions experienced in every family, as Tony, Carmela, Christopher and the rest of the cast share their memorable loves, hates, dreams, failures...and meals.
Season 6.2 has three distinct parts.The first four episodes are "last moments in the sun" for some of the more important characters. Bobby and Janice retreat for a weekend on a lake with Tony and Carm; Johnny Sack battles a new enemy in prison; institutionalized Uncle Junior spends his last moments of sanity running a card game and mentoring a young killer; and Hesh fears for his safety when Tony owes him money and seems reluctant to pay.
Next, the season moves to the difficulties of AJ and Christopher and how both problems affect Tony. Tony takes a backseat to other characters in the opening episodes of the season, but he's never been more laid bare than in how he deals with his literal and figurative sons. As with the ambiguous nature of the show, Tony at times appears to be a heroic, thoughtful and brave, while other times, he's a monster.
Finally, the last two episodes end in the much anticipated war with New York, as successful and unsuccessful hits are targeted at the show's biggest players. A sense of closure is reached with Tony's relationships with his rivals, his crew, his family and the FBI, but as everyone in America knows, nothing concrete is declared about his future. Does he live? Does he go to prison? Will his crew survive? Those questions aren't answered, Chase`s last gift to his viewers, as people can continue turning this show over in their heads for years.
I wasn't there when The Tempest first played at the Globe, and I didn't see The Beatles at Candlestick Park. But Sunday Nights at 9pm on HBO, I saw my generation's finest contribution to pop culture and to literature, with the final season providing a closing act worthy of such a masterpiece.

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Last year, Tony Soprano cheated death when he was shot by his now institutionalized Uncle Junior. While Tony continues to muse about his second chance at life, he faces a myriad of immediate, stress-inducing crises at home, at work and from the law. Tony's wife Carmela plans for a future she's not sure will arrive, and son AJ and daughter Meadow find that adulthood holds its own surprises. Meanwhile, at work, Tony comes to doubt the allegiances of many of those closest to him -- no one, not Paulie, Bobby, Silvio or even Christopher is above suspicion. The clock is ticking. Time is running out. But on who?

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