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The Jazz Channel Presents Keiko Matsui (BET on Jazz)

The Jazz Channel Presents Keiko Matsui (BET on Jazz)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This DVD is of 5 star in every aspects.
Review: Sonically, the DTS is very very clean and well mixed. No over done surround that make lots of music videos sound artificial. Therefore I can't hear much of difference between DTS and 2 channel ( this is by no means a bad thing though ). All the tracks are well chosen and are of her best. Here is a list of her albums that I own and in the order from my most favorite:

1. Dream Walk
2. Deep Blue
3. Full Moon and a Shrine
4. Doll
5. White Owl
6. Whisper in the Mirror
7. Under the Northern Lights

Video is very clean as well. Well match the mood of the music. Classy and simple. I appreciate the good taste of the production. This is a jazz video so don't need all the fancy high tech visual effects IMHO.

Keiko herself is awesome! Her whole persona is like magic. I am Chinese so I probably appreciate more of her subtle, low key and subdued style. She is just LOVELY! If you are Keiko fan then this DVD is a must have for you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Must Have For All JAZZ/MUSIC/PIANO Lovers
Review: This is quintessential Keiko, her performance is only matched by the level of clarity that this DVD is filmed/recorded at. I especially enjoyed the piano solos. Order it! You won't be disappointed! p.s. What are these "whales" reviews doing on this page?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Must Have For All JAZZ/MUSIC/PIANO Lovers
Review: This is quintessential Keiko, her performance is only matched by the level of clarity that this DVD is filmed/recorded at. I especially enjoyed the piano solos. Order it! You won't be disappointed!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Must Have For All JAZZ/MUSIC/PIANO Lovers
Review: This is quintessential Keiko, her performance is only matched by the level of clarity that this DVD is filmed/recorded at. I especially enjoyed the piano solos. Order it! You won't be disappointed! p.s. What are these "whales" reviews doing on this page?

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Almost Great
Review: Well, like other BET productions, this one has very nice video and DTS audio. Video still suffers from occasional shots of a completely dark crowd. Audio gripes include lame sounding saxaphone (D. Matthews Band - Live from Central Park is reference standard)

My main disappointment is that Keiko doesn't play the REAL PIANO on more tracks. I think about 5 tracks have real piano. It is very well recorded and beautiful sounding. Unfortunately all the other tracks feature electronic synth piano which pales in comparison.

Highlight is the gentleman playing the oriental flute. Wonderfully recorded. Fabulous control over the instrument.

Overall 4/5 due to the sax recording quality and the lack of more tracks with the majestic sounding real piano.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Almost Great
Review: Well, like other BET productions, this one has very nice video and DTS audio. Video still suffers from occasional shots of a completely dark crowd. Audio gripes include lame sounding saxaphone (D. Matthews Band - Live from Central Park is reference standard)

My main disappointment is that Keiko doesn't play the REAL PIANO on more tracks. I think about 5 tracks have real piano. It is very well recorded and beautiful sounding. Unfortunately all the other tracks feature electronic synth piano which pales in comparison.

Highlight is the gentleman playing the oriental flute. Wonderfully recorded. Fabulous control over the instrument.

Overall 4/5 due to the sax recording quality and the lack of more tracks with the majestic sounding real piano.


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