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Billy Cobham's: New Morning The Paris Concert
This is clearly underlined in the live recording made in September 2002 at the Paris New Morning club. The New Morning - The Paris Concert DVD contains twelve great tracks, where all of the musicians involved show themselves to be fantastic soloists. High points are the new versions of "Crosswinds", "Dreamer", "Mister BC", "Dessiccated Coconuts", "Stratus" and "Spectrum".
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Plot Summary
This film captures a legendary live performance by drummer Billy Cobham and his ensemble during their "New Morning" tour. The concert showcases Cobham's virtuosic drumming and the band's improvisational prowess across a range of jazz-fusion tracks. It offers an immersive visual and auditory experience of a master musician at the height of his powers.
Critical Reception
As a live concert film, "New Morning: The Paris Concert" is primarily lauded by fans for its high-energy performances and the technical brilliance of Billy Cobham and his band. Critics often highlight the authenticity of the live recording and the showcase of jazz-fusion artistry. While not typically reviewed by mainstream critics in the same vein as narrative films, its reception within the jazz and music community is overwhelmingly positive.
What Reviewers Say
An electrifying showcase of Billy Cobham's drumming mastery.
Captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit of a live jazz-fusion performance.
A must-see for fans of virtuoso percussion and dynamic live music.
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Fun Fact
The 'New Morning' album, from which this concert draws its material, was originally conceived as a studio project before evolving into a touring entity that garnered significant acclaim.
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