CD-1: Tango African (5:29) CD-2: Earth Prayer (7:10) CD-3: Seventh D, 1st Movement (5:34) CD-4: Seventh D, 2nd Movement (4:34) CD-5: Soulful Ballad (3:51) CD-6: Earth Speaks (5:00) CD-7: Cobilla (6:19) CD-8: Panama Viejo (5:00) CD-9: White (5:43) CD-10: Ode To MJQ (9:34) CD-11: Michael (3:50) DVD-1: Untitled (25:10)
Extra-Infos:
Dvd: Ntsc/ All Regions
Description:
This edition comes in super jewel case and has SAM Production logo on back insert.
Recorded February 22-24, 2008 at NRS Recording Studios, Catskill, NY (CD).
DVD includes footage, artists' statements and musicians' performance (without chapters/titles).
Special thanks to: Robin Tomchin, Sachi Patitucci, Beth Reineke, Minya DeJohnette and Doug Yoel (CD).
Special thanks to Beth Reineke, Doug Yoel, Pablo Ben Surman (DVD).
"Music We Are (CD+DVD)" is an expressive audio-visual release in CD format by renowned jazz drummer and composer Jack DeJohnette, produced by Sam Productions. This edition combines a full-length audio CD with an accompanying DVD, offering an immersive experience that captures both the sound and atmosphere of DeJohnette's music. The album presents an intimate, contemporary jazz setting with room for improvisation, interplay and subtle sonic textures, making it an ideal choice for listeners who appreciate sophisticated, exploratory jazz with a warm, organic sound.
Jack DeJohnette, widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in modern jazz, has shaped the sound of the genre over several decades. He is known for his work with major jazz innovators and for his ability to blend rhythmic complexity with lyrical sensitivity. Over the years he has contributed to many acclaimed recordings, both as a leader and as a sideman, and is celebrated for his versatility across post-bop, fusion, and more experimental forms of jazz. His long-standing presence in the international jazz scene and his participation in many historically important sessions have made him a reference point for generations of musicians.
"Music We Are (CD+DVD)" showcases DeJohnette's strengths as a bandleader: dynamic drumming, an open approach to form, and a keen ear for interaction between the musicians. The CD invites repeated listening, revealing new details and nuances each time, while the DVD adds visual context, allowing fans to experience the chemistry of the ensemble and the nuances of live performance or studio interaction. Together, the two discs provide a rich portrait of DeJohnette's musical universe, from meditative passages to rhythmically driving sections.
Sam Productions, the manufacturer behind this release, focuses on high-quality audio and thoughtfully curated editions that appeal to discerning music lovers. The label places emphasis on well-produced recordings and carefully assembled packages that present artists in a clear, authentic light. With "Music We Are (CD+DVD)", Sam Productions underlines its commitment to documentation of sophisticated jazz projects by offering a product that is both sonically and visually compelling.
