LRSmedia Announces LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc.Celebrated TV Series Featuring Jazz Greats Is One of the First Music Releases on the Blu-ray High Definition Format CHICAGO -- LRSmedia today announced that it will release the critically-acclaimed LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc A Blu-ray Disc (also called BD) is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. Overview The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. . "SHOWCASE" features 13 stunning performances from the TV series LEGENDS OF JAZZ hosted by GRAMMY([R]) award-winning pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. (b. May 27, 1935) is an American jazz icon, composer, and pianist. Has been referred to as “the great performer,”[1] a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections which display his early gospel playing and and produced by award-winning music producer and LRSmedia co-chairman Larry Rosen. This ground-breaking debut Blu-ray Disc will be promoted worldwide via a strategic marketing agreement with Samsung Electronics. "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc highlights 13 extraordinary live performances featured in the TV series LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis that aired on PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, stations nationwide beginning in April 2006. "SHOWCASE" brings to life some of the nation's biggest names in Jazz and Blues such as Al Jarreau, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Chick Corea, Robert Cray, and Dave Brubeck, and features combinations of artists who in many cases have never performed together before. These once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and performances were shot in multi-camera high-definition TV with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound to provide the highest quality viewing and listening experience. "In the past I had the opportunity to help launch the delivery of music from the LP to the CD, and today at LRSmedia we are taking a leadership role by releasing high definition music content on Blu-ray," said Larry Rosen. "Capturing the electrifying e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. performances by these amazing LEGENDS OF JAZZ artists on Blu-ray is a truly unique demonstration of this revolutionary format. For the first time music consumers at home can experience what we see in the studioC*it's thrilling." "As an artist it's exciting to be at the leading edge of innovation in music entertainment," said Ramsey Lewis, co-chairman of LRSmedia and legendary Chicago jazz musician. "With the release of 'SHOWCASE' on Blu-ray Disc, we can truly bring the allure of live jazz and these legendary artists into the home." The new Blu-ray LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" offers the latest audio technology from industry leaders, including Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD and PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. Stereo, as well as enhanced video for high definition. Added Lee "Rosy" Rosenberg, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LRSmedia, "I was waiting for the day when technology would be in place for high definition recorded products. Seeing Blu-ray for the first time convinced me of the opportunity for LRSmedia to lead the way in the introduction of this terrific achievement. We, at LRSmedia, pride ourselves on offering the music enthusiast a 360 entertainment experience and LEGENDS OF JAZZ 'SHOWCASE' on Blu-ray is the finest technology has to offer today in audio/visual entertainment." In addition, LRSmedia has partnered with Samsung Electronics to further demonstrate the capabilities of the Blu-ray format. In the U.S., a performance from "SHOWCASE" will be included in the featured discs used in Samsung's retail accounts to show consumers the enhanced viewing and listening experience of Blu-ray. In Europe, consumers will receive a complimentary copy of LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc with the purchase of any cutting edge Samsung Blu-ray player. Craig Eggers Eggers may refer to:
(algorithm, compression) lossless - A term describing a data compression algorithm which retains all the information in the data, allowing it to be recovered perfectly by decompression. Unix compress and GNU gzip perform lossless compression. audio technology. With 5.1 channel Dolby TrueHD, the music enthusiast can enjoy - in their home - the full essence of the entire performance, just as it happened on the stage, concert hall or in the studio. Every nuance of this extraordinary musicianship is captured. Nothing is lost. Dolby TrueHD audio recreates the entire performance, just as it happened." Eggers concluded "Dolby Laboratories congratulates LRSmedia for their foresight in bringing these exciting LEGENDS OF JAZZ musical performances to the enthusiastC*in HD video and high definition Dolby TrueHD audio." LRSmedia has partnered with Deluxe Digital Studios for the production of LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc. Deluxe Digital Studios is the world's leader in compression and authoring services for DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , High Definition DVD (HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk and Blu-ray) and Digital Download-To-Own technologies providing comprehensive solutions for the Home Entertainment market. "Deluxe Digital Studios is very proud to be the technology provider for the LEGENDS OF JAZZ Blu-ray launch. These performances in high definition imagery and high quality audio will set a new standard for the viewer," said Ron Martin, Vice President of Engineering. LEGENDS OF JAZZ "SHOWCASE" on Blu-ray Disc will be available October 24, 2006 for $34.98 SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. and will contain 13 musical performances including "Take Five" by Al Jarreau & Kurt Elling, "My Funny Valentine" by Chris Botti, and a stellar performance of John Coltrane's classic "Dear Lord" by host Ramsey Lewis. The disc will also include bonus features including a photo gallery and artist biographies as well as seamless menu navigation so viewers can jump to and review the different features and songs without interrupting the current performance. "SHOWCASE" Blu-ray as well as other LEGENDS OF JAZZ DVD/CD products are distributed by WEA WEA Weather WEA World Evangelical Alliance WEA Washington Education Association WEA Wilderness Education Association WEA Workers' Education Association WEA WebSphere Everyplace Access (IBM) WEA Wisconsin Education Association and available at music stores, online retailers and at www.legendsofjazz.net. The 13 live performances making their high definition debut are: 1. "Take Five" Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling 2. "My Funny Valentine" Chris Botti 3. "The Panther" Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour 4. "SeEor Blues" David Sanborn and Phil Woods 5. "Armando's Rhumba" Chick Corea 6. "12 Year Old Boy" Robert Cray and Keb' Mo' 7. "Killer Joe" Benny Golson 8. "The Island" Ivan Lins 9. "Mumbles For the record label, see . Mumbles (otherwise, The Mumbles – Welsh Y Mwmbwls) is a large village with adjacent headland stretching into Swansea Bay. It is also a community made up of the Mayals, Newton, Oystermouth, Norton and West Cross electoral wards. " Clark Terry 10. "They Can't Take That Away "They Can’t Take That Away" is a single by New Zealand Idol season one winner, Benjamin Lummis, released in 2004. It went to number one in its first week, where it remained for seven weeks. From Me" Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli 11. "Obsession" Dave Valentin 12. "Take the 'A' Train" Dave Brubeck and Billy Taylor 13. "Dear Lord" Ramsey Lewis About LRSmedia, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control LRSmedia, LLC, founded by music industry veterans Lee Rosenberg, Larry Rosen, and Ramsey Lewis, develops adult-oriented music brands and products, created in multi-camera HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and Dolby Surround 5.1 audio. LRSmedia markets its product through a 360 experience including television, national print, nationally syndicated radio, CD and DVD products, online entertainment, news and e-commerce, live concert tours and educational and community outreach programs. By creating music brands and leveraging interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in programming to market artists and music under the brand umbrellas, LRSmedia reaches more consumers in a more compelling manner than traditional music companies. At present, LRSmedia brands include "LEGENDS OF JAZZ," "Musical Stars of the Future," and "Soundstage: The Archives" - with more in development. For more information, visit www.lrsmedia.net and www.legendsofjazz.net. |
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