Closed Captioned; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; Soundtrack Spanish; English Subtitles; Director's Comments; Behind The Scenes
This collection of fantastic Latin Jazz performances from some of the greatest musicians in the genre captures a range of sounds and styles and pays a glowing tribute to the intimate rhythms of this music. Shot in a fashion that follows the feeling of the music, director Fernando Trueba's CALLE 54 features artists Tito Puente, Jerry Gonzalez, Chano Dominguez, Eliane Elias, Chico O'Farrill, Gato Barbieri, Paquito D'Rivera, Michel Camilo, Chucho Valdes, and Bebo Valdes.
Theatrical release: MAY 11, 2001 (LIMITED)
Gene Seymour of Newsday named CALLE 54 one of the 10 best films of 2000.
Calle 54 Reviews:
"...A landmark musical tribute....[A] movie with real sizzle..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...The result is almost enough to make an audience levitate....There's not been a more infectious jazz performance screen treat since 1959's classic JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today
"...A romantic and loving tribute to Latin Jazz artists an the beauty of making music....[A] happily contagious film..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
-- Luisa F. Ribeiro, Box Office
"...[The] tribute to these musicians and their music adds up to a joyous occasion....CALLE 54 is visually as pleasing as it sounds..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"...The music each of the duos plays has a lyrical vibrancy and intimacy....We can track the emotion playing across the faces of the players, as well as the emotion being withheld..."
-- Lloyd Sachs, Chicago Sun-Times
Excellent Music and superb picture quality After watching - ans listening - Calle 54 for the first time, I ended up watching it again twice more on the same night. Excellent picture quality, deep colors, but specially Latin Jazz "esta en la sangre" - is in the blood - One of my favorites is track 5, Michel Camilo. The piano, battery and bass come alive in this rendition!
I have heard better interpretations by Gato Barbieri, too bad he did not pick a more popular tune for track 6.
The End Credits bring even more superb music, including a great piano duet. Paquito D'Rivera, Michel Camilo, Tito Puente, Chucho Valdes, Cachao, Bebo, all do a great job of playing latin jazz in this DVD - esta en la sangre! Highly recommended, this DVD should be part odf the collection of all latin jazz lovers. I think I will watch it again tonight! Submitted by a reviewer (Madison, AL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Masterpiece of Latin Jazz Never been so impressed before!!!! 10/10 Submitted by a reviewer (Canoga Park, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Excellent latin jazz documentary. The color scheme makes this disc worth
watching. The musicians are captured live in
the studio so the director can capture their
finest detail. A must for every latin jazz
lover. Submitted by a reviewer (Ouray, Colorado) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Performances that ignite and stir your passion. Performances were nothing short of brilliant, brilliant genius! Sounds so beautiful, they stir your inner passion, making you smile outwardly! Some of best talents the world has to offer on one excellent DVD. Calle 54 is a must for Jazz enthusiasts and for anyone who appreciates quality music.
A tresure to be watched over and over again! Submitted by Carol Peter (Adelaide, Australia.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
YOU WILL REPLAY IT It must have been more than 10 times that I have watched and heard this great DVD. In addition to the music, there is a documental section with the latin jazz history and the entire piece was made by a consummate film maker, Mr. Fernando Trueba. So you not only get great latin jazz music but also a good film work with many great scenes and finally, a comprehensive history of this jazz stream. Submitted by a reviewer (Mexico City) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Acclaimed as one of the very best motion pictures ever made about music, the vibrant CALLE 54 offers an incredible behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of Grammy Award-winner Tito Puente and some of the greatest Latin jazz artists of our time! Whether it's created in hot backstreet clubs or recording studios from Miami to Havana, the Bronx to Andalusia, the pulsating sounds of Latin Jazz capture the heart and soul of an entire culture! Showcased in a series of extraordinary performances, Latin legends use their immense musical talents to weave an innovative tapestry of sound, style, and rhythm that becomes a passionate celebration of life! From the director of the Academy Award(R)-winning BELLE EPOCH (Best Foreign Language Film, 1993) -- featured artists include the late "godfather of Latin music," Tito Puente, barefoot Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias, Argentinean tenor sax great Gato Barbieri, Paquito D'Rivera, and many more you don't want to miss!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - Spanish Stereo - French Additional Release Material: Trailers Documentary: "Side B - The History of Latin Jazz" Audio Commentary: Nat Chediak - Jazz Historian Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Text/Photo Galleries: Biographies Discographies
Excellent Music and superb picture quality
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