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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 A jazz vocal lover's delight!!May 25, 2004
By B. J. Lane
"jazzbo"
Concord Jazz should be given a huge "thank you" for showcasing the likes of Peter Cincotti, Karrin Allyson, Monica Mancini, Diane Schuur, Curtis Stigers, Nnenna Freelon, and Patti Austin in this superb DVD filmed in live concert at Montreux last summer. Except for Allyson and Stigers (their two-number sets were way too brief), each singer had three turns at bat, some backed by tightly-knit small groups, others by the German-based WDR Big Band fronted by Tom Scott. Standouts were Cincotti's swinging original tune "I Changed the Rules," Schuur and Allyson's duet of "Stay Away from Bill," Austin's versions of "Mr. Paganini" and "How High the Moon" (based on Ella's original recordings), Allyson's take on the jazz classic "Moanin" (Bobby Timmons, with lyrics by Jon Hendricks), Freelon's "Better than Anything," and the reprise of "How High the Moon" involving all the voices. My only disappointment is the running time of the DVD (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes). A few extras, such as interviews with the performers, would have been an added treat.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 God Bless ConcordJul 05, 2004
By Ronald K. Goodenow
In this day of smoothie jazz musak and too darn few opportunities to see and hear good jazz vocalists hats off to exec producer Glen Barros and the good folks at Concord. They're high on my list for bringing back Keely Smith on cd and sharing this fine compilation of vocalists in their stable -- most of whom are backed by one hell of a crisp big band that just plain crackles. Let me be short and sweet folks. This is first-rate video and audio and many fun performances. My particular favorites are Curtis Stigers' 'How Could a Man Take Such a Fall', the Diane Schuur-Karrin Allyson 'Stay Away from Bill' and everything by Patti Austin. Please, Concord, give us more. And, put Keely up on stage.
DVD Voices of Concord JazzAug 01, 2011
By David C. Jones
Thanks, I love this DVD. Wonderful singers and musicians, sound and video direction. It is also in brand new condition and plays perfectly! - What more could you want?
A Very Classy ConcertJan 27, 2009
By Craig Connell
This is one classy concert: a wonderful array of great voices, solid musicians and nicely-photographed for DVD, too. Add some effective 5.1 surround sound, with instrument sounds coming out of different speakers, and you have yourself a nice little concert DVD.
High points for me in this concert included the amazing piano talents (and smooth voice) of Peter Cincotti; finally getting to see Karrin Allyson and Patti Austin; and being astounded at Diane Schurr's high notes, which have to be heard to believed! The ending, with the whole gang combining to do a number, was great, too.
Hey, you get about an hour-and-40 minutes of great jazz singers for under $15. That's a pretty good deal!
Voices of Concord Jazz - Live at MontreauxAug 28, 2006
By Lim C. Yin
I have been purchasing numerous jazz DVDs over the years and found this album to contain the most variety of jazz music with very good choice of well known artists.
Karrin Allyson's interpretation of "Little Boat" was brilliant and the music very well arranged and played. Similarly Patti Austin's "How High the Moon" was also very well sung and the band accompaniment and rhythm were superb.
The whole disc was well produced and has to be played on a reasonably good Dolby 5.1 sound system to bring out the full sound fidelity.
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