This live recording was made during the 1999 Munich Klaviersommer when Camilo made one of his rare solo appearances. Improvising on a Steinway D grand piano, he drew from his instrument an astonishing palette of musical colours, both rich orchestral…

The Moscow Art Trio is one of the most exciting of the new jazz formations. Three musicians: Mikhail Alperin, Sergey Starostin and Arkady Shilkloper. They come from different styles. When they meet, they are the Moscow Art Trio. In their concerts…

During his tour through Germany in early 1998, Michel Petrucciani gave a breathtaking performance at the Liederhalle Stuttgart, playing his own compositions as well as standards like "So What" and "Take the A Train". The rhythm section, consisting of…

This uptempo, funky performance proves that BB King, one of the Masters of the Blues Guitar has still got it. The band features some of today's best Blues musicians playing all of BB King's classic songs.

Extraordinary DeeDee Bridgewater pays tribute to the great Ella with songs like "Blue Monk", "A Tisket, A Tasket", "Mack the Knife" and other all-time favourites and is accompanied among others by the famous Ray Brown, who was once married to Ella…

Alexander von Schlippenbach is one of the top jazz avant-garde pianists and composers in Europe. The film accompanies the musician to rehearsals and concerts. It shows him working together with his wife, the pianist Aki Takase, with whom he leads the…

Ron Carter, Bobby Hutcherson and Joe Chambers are legends of 'Blue Note' Records. They have established themselves as forward-thinking and inventive band leaders, composers and studio musicians, astonishing audiences around the world with their…

These two great jazz players - vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Makoto Ozone - both noted for their virtuoso technique and innovative style, came together to give a concert of improvised music.They delighted the audience with their fluid, poetic…

This concert features the up-and-coming, talented young British jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph. He plays a selection of his own compositions and some popular jazz standards.

In this performance, Pharoah Sanders, one of the innovators of the saxophone, explores the possibilities of the instrument. This programme includes moments of sounds exploding with rhythmic intensity, plus pieces full of silent excitement.