Di Meola, Clarke, Ponty - Live at Montreux 1994 Jazz Fusion Concert DVD/Blu-ray - Perfect for Music Lovers & Jazz Enthusiasts

First of all, if you have any of the electric stuff from any of these 3 from the '70s, don't think that this is anything along those lines. This is an acoustic jazz trio. "The Rites of Strings" CD was merely the tip of the iceberg of what these 3 musicians can do. With the "Live at Montreux" DVD we get a full fledged performance from 3 of the greatest virtuosos of this or any era. The mood is the same as the CD, but Clarke, Dimeola and Ponty unveil their full prowess on their instruments and this is an unhitched performance. There is great playing by each member, unison lines, and a great deal of improvisational interplay. All of these were hinted at on the CD and the musicians take their compositions to new heights live. Oddly enough, this DVD was recorded before the CD. The songs are all from the CD and are reworkings of previously recorded songs from each of the 3 musicians. You'll probably recognize all of them from the other recordings, but in a trio setting, they are given a unique twist. Song highlights are "Song For John" and "Renaissance". Both of these contain a great deal of improv and the playing by each member is unbelievable. In addition to the songs, each member of the band is also given a solo spot. All 3 are good if not great, but Stanley Clarke is unreal.To sum it up, if you like acoustic jazz or like acoustic work by any of these 3, then you'll love this. A DVD that is a must have from the Montreux series.