Jamie Cullum - Live At Blenheim

A jaw-droppingly wonderful, absolutely breathtaking performance by Jamie, his excellent fellow trio members Geoff Gascoyne and Sebastiaan deKromm, and a complement of talented side musicians.Although I've owned this DVD for a couple of months now (and have watched at least parts of it close to every day, on some days more than once), I wanted to wait until after I'd had the chance to see Jamie perform live before commenting on the recording. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to attend one of two sold-out U.S. concerts scheduled around the launch date of Jamie's new CD, "Catching Tales" (also simply wonderful). That show was spectacular, and although the small, standing-room-only club, holding a few hundred people at most, was a venue very different from that on the DVD, the Blenheim concert recording does a terrific job of capturing the spirit, energy, and sheer enjoyment to be found watching Jamie and company perform.The show is about to begin; Jamie saunters onstage, salutes the audience, starts to sing the first number, "I Get a Kick Out of You" - and that's it, you're hooked for two hours, no possibility of escape, not that you'd want to. I've never seen a performer grab one's attention as thoroughly as does Jamie: you simply can't take your eyes - much less ears - off him.The music is sublime, the photography is superb, and the sound is of CD quality; the DVD extras are pretty neat, too, including a fascinating glimpse of an early version of an apparently then-unfinished song - performed on a San Francisco street, no less, using a guitar case for percussion and a discarded sofa as a prop - that turns up in the concert filmed a month or so later in its final, hauntingly beautiful form.Just a fabulous DVD from a magnificent musician and performer - get it, turn it on, and enjoy. (And by the way, if you want more - and I'm pretty sure you will - Jamie & co. are planning a U.S. tour for early in 2006; check his web site periodically for updates.)EDIT, 8/15/07: Thirteen live Jamie gigs later, I have to say that as wonderful as this DVD is - still DEFINITELY worth owning and watching - Jamie has come SO far musically in the three years since it was recorded, that a new DVD is LONG overdue. Dare we hope for one in the not-too-distant future? Until then, get this one - and see him live if he comes your way.

I can't even count the number of times I have watched this DVD since buying it. It has immediately become one of my favorites.The DVD has an excellent audio mix. I have a very minor complaint about some sibilance in Jamie's vocals/microphone. But that is probably how it sounded live. Otherwise there is nothing to fault and lots to praise. The stand-up bass and electric bass are masterfully recorded. The drums sound nice. The piano sounds excellent for a Yamaha and for the beating it receives from Jamie (not quite as wonderful as a Steinway...sorry). Overall the mix is just right with the surrounds properly used just for ambience and crowd noise.The video is good...but not reference quality by any means. Some of the overhead stage cameras are really crappy (like the ones you still see on non-HD sporting events for example). The video mix is excellent...not too jumpy, with great mood setting angles and just the right amount of crowd shots (except people kissing during the final romantic number which is always corny).As stated, this DVD has risen to the upper range of my favorite DVDs and is constantly being played. A must have.

Blenheim Palace is a magnificant back-drop, Jamie's energy is in sharp contrast to that of the audience... their footsies tapping & heads nodding are dwarfed (a weary looking bunch not worthy of the camera's attention, ahh well! perhaps it was a chilly day) by this "young chap's" almost dizzying performance.A repetoire of Standards & POP' with "a little jam on top" that brilliantly boomerang to the studio arrangement before we all get zoned in the improv'. At times his voice surrenders to his aerobics... but kudos to him as he instantly tames his own pace ... to deliver a quiet emotional ballad.The video quality is good "for an outdoor venue" & the sound is decent too "not brilliant though". There are some cutaways of him touring the U.S. gifting us some insight to the talent.All in all, a wonderful DVD that certainly can bridge the generations... Mr. Cullum adds a new meaning to PLAYING the GRAND Piano; the only thing he doesn't do, is wear it.

Jamie Cullum puts on a phenomenal live show. This DVD provides a well-crafted view of his live show at Blenheim Palace, and I plan on watching it many times!! The DVD is great at presenting this brilliant jazz vocalist, pianist, and performer with fantastic photography and sound capturing his every move. I also loved the behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Jamie that also show his personality to fill out the picture.Great not only for Jamie Cullum fans, but for music lovers that enjoy live performances. Jamie's shows just make you happy, and often amazed, because of his superb skills and presentation. Jamie is a gem of an artist.I've seen him live, and will hopefully see more of him live. And this DVD captures the feel of his live shows. I'm grateful to have this DVD!!

I remember visiting Blenheim Palace quite a bit in the early to mid 80's and too bad they didn'have concerts like this back then. Then again I was in the USAF and we were dodging Peace Keepers at RAF Upper Heyford, but that's another story. Young and not too cocky, Jamie Cullum's performance is a definite treat. The camera angles and close up shots of Jamie playing the piano is to be commended. The crisp music along with the close up shots will leave you glued to your tube and wanting more. Jamie and his band mates put on a great show.

I got it really fast and it works well for a used dvd :)the price for it was great too

まずこのページの曲目がＣＤのものになってるので、正しいものを表記しておきますね。1.Introduction2.I Get A Kick Out Of You3.Frontin'4.Twentysomething5.All At Sea6.Old Devil Moon7.God Only Knows(The Beach Boysのカバー)8.What A Difference A Day Made9.Why Do Today What You Can Do Tomorrow10.Next Year, Baby11.Wind Cries Mary12.Lover, You Should Have Come Over13.High And Dry　～　Singing In The Rain14.These Are The Days15.I Could Have Danced All Night16.But For Nowです。あとは特典映像としてGlastonbury Festivalに出演した時のライブの模様やPV３本＆そのメイキング風景、更にテレビ出演の際の映像など、お腹いっぱいのボリュームです。またライブの合間にアメリカツアーの際のオフショットが挿入されているんですが、そのタイトルが「A Love Supreme」「Beat Surrender」「Roxy Music」って（笑）やっぱり音楽的受け口が相当広いんですねー。ライブもオーディエンスにコーラス部分を即興で唄わせたり、客席の間をロックスターの様に走り回ったり（笑）、正直予想以上に、エンターテイナーとしてのポテンシャル激高です、この人。あとインタビューで「ヘヴィメタとジャズは通じるものがある」とか、楽屋でNirvanaの「Polly」を弾き語ってみせたり。。。もう夢中にならずにいられませんっ！次のアルバム出したら、確実に世界的トップスターになります、間違いなく。だからその前にチェックしときましょう！

Wow! This guy just oozes talent and enthusiasm. A must see for anyone with a sense of rhythm. Betcha can't sit still through this one. This will be the Xmas gift for all my loved ones this year. Undeniably fabulous!

配達されてからすぐに､ケースを開け､恐る恐るDVDプレーヤに入れる･･･それからの２０秒の長かったこと｡再生が始まりました｡リージョンフリーのようです｡ロックでも歌いそうなちょっとしゃがれた声でジャズを歌い上げるジェイミー･カラム､今一番目の離せない､若手のジャズ･ボーカリストです｡彼がそのルックスで売れたのではないことは､CDやライブを聞いてみればすぐにわかります｡CDからもそのパワフルさは想像していましたが､ライブで演奏する彼は､予想以上の素晴らしさでした｡ イギリス郊外のブレインハイム､とても景色の良いところで､会場の雰囲気は抜群｡字幕は英語､スペイン語､ポルトガル語がついていました｡ライブを聞くには不要ですが｡もちろん国内版のDVDも発売されていますが､価格を比べると､非常にお買い得な一枚だと思います｡是非彼のライブを見てください｡

I went to the gig (great seats near the front) and this DVD definately does justice to what was a fabulous experience. The sound quality is excellent as is the video recording. An exercise in great live camerawork. They have re-cut the whole thing, so what they showed on the screens at the event is different to this - so there is not so much of the visuals that another reviewer mentions, although you get a brief glimpse.They have enhance the colours and lighting a bit I think which accentuates the dramatic sunset and captures the guys on stage all the better.It has the option to miss out the documentary bits, although I found them quite interesting.BUY IT.... Buy it NOW! Great Christmas present!