Album Notes

ARTIST: UZEB
TITLE: UZEB ¨The Last Concert¨
LABEL: Norac records
CAT.NO: NORDVD2508
RELEASE DATE: October, 2006
BARCODE#: UPC
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format: DVD box (DVD-9) Surround 5.0 Full NTSC Full screen

UZEB ¨The Last Concert¨
Recorded at salle Wilfrid Pelletier of Place des Arts
July 6, 1991 During the 12th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

ATTENTION to all UZEB fans ¨ one time/one time only ¨. To commemorate UZEB`s 25th anniversary. This DVD is the only official live concert footage ever released or to ever be released by the band. Originally recorded at Salle Wilfred Pelletier in 1991 during the 12th edition of the Montreal jazz Festival. No expense was spared for this outstanding production by the original producers of the event, Spectra/Montreal Jazz Festival. Beautifully filmed, recorded and mixed with state of the art facilities. The High definition images combined with ¨kick-ass¨ sound and a spirited, must-see performance, makes this concert a thrill to experience. UZEB was at the height of their career, having just completed a two year world tour before performing this concert. Truly confirms why the band was such a great Fusion ensemble!
Digitally re-mastered on 5.1 surround, so you can ¨RE-LIVE¨ it.


Initially formed during the late '70s, Montreal’s UZEB was one of the most popular, admired and enduring groups in fusion history. Comprised of guitarist Michel Cusson, bassist Alain Caron and drummer Paul Brochu, UZEB released 10 albums, played to countless audiences worldwide and sold over 500,000 albums. The group split-up in 1992. To applaud their 15 years together, the group performed one last huge concert during that year's Montreal Jazz Festival. To say the group was popular in its hometown was an understatement—the show was attended by 96,000 people.


- Recognised by Down Beat magazine as one of the best electric jazz bands of the decade.
- UZEB received nine Felix Awards
- Best Jazz Album (1983-84-86-87-90-91)
- Best Group (1984-89)
- Most Recognised Artist Abroad (1990)
- Gemini Award For Best Original Score (1989)
- SOCAN Award and
- Oscar Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award (1991).
Discography
• UZEB live in Bracknell (1981). New funk; Le waiter rapporte; Tribecca; Slinky; La ballade bleue; Introduction du groupe; Bull's nostril blues.
• Fast emotion (1983). Smiles and chuckles; Number one; Slinky; Fast emotions; Brass licks; Doobie; Son song; Junk funk; Penny arcade.
• You, be easy (1984). On top; Miles away; Fretless; Entre ciel et terre; Hit it; Bella's lullaby; Hangin' out; Pork chops. Ajout au CD : Le waiter rapporte; Tribecca.
• Between the lines (1985). Number 5; Gimme a break; Mile "0"; Spacy country; 60, rue des Lombards; Acapella; Le baiser sale; Nice.
• Live à l’Olympia (1986). Time Square; Mile "O"; 4:PM gate 26; Le baiser salé; 60 rue des Lombards.
• Absolutely live (1986). Ouverture #5; Format; Tiny twins; The kid; Pork chops. (Album fait avec Didier Lockwood)
• Noisy nights (1988). Noisy nights; Spider; Luna mars; New hit; Mister Bill; Cool it; I believe it; Good-bye pork pie hat. Extra CD tracks/Ajout au CD : I believe it; Wake up Call / Moe’s run.
• Live in Europe (1988). Time Square; Mile "O"; 4:PM gate 26; Le baiser salé; 60 rue des Lombards; New Funk; Slinky; La ballade bleue; Bull’s nostril blues.
• UZEB Club (1989). Uzeb club; Not even the shadow of the tail of a lizard; Après les confidences; Loose; Mister Moe; Perrier citron; Time to go; Bouncer.
• UZEB World Tour 90 (1990). CD 1: UZEB Club; New Hit; Riff 55; Mister Moe; Home; Blue'N Green; Bella's Lullaby; Perrier Citron; Not Even The Shadow Of The Tail Of A Lizard; Donna Lee. CD 2: Spider; Loose; Mr. Bill; Wake Up Call; Funkaleon; Apres Les Confidences; Don't Be Bop; 60, Rue Des Lombards.


« Avant de faire de vrais - faux adieux devant plus de 96,000 personnes sur la rue Ste-Catherine à Montréal en 1992, UZEB avait honoré de sa musique incroyable et de sa précision légendaire les scènes les plus prestigieuses du Festival International de Jazz de Montréal à plusieurs reprises. Il fait bon revoir sur ce DVD un brillant témoignage d'UZEB au sommet de sa forme avec ses amis invités à la Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier en juillet 91»
André Ménard
Directeur Artistique
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.