Ernest Ranglin – Order of Distinction
Ernest Ranglin is the “best jazz guitarist to come from Jamaica” according to Chris Blackwell, founder and former head of Island Records. He has been making music at the highest level since he was a very young man over 75 years ago and shows no signs of slowing down.
Ernest Ranglin is the “best jazz guitarist to come from Jamaica” according to Chris Blackwell, founder and former head of Island Records. He has been making music at the highest level since he was a very young man over 75 years ago and shows no signs of slowing down. On this Blu-ray disc, Ernest collaborates with a number of prominent guests in a free flowing set of mostly duets backed up by an incredible rhythm section that includes Monty Alexander, Phil Chen and Richard Bailey.
- Ernest Ranglin, guitar
- Monty Alexander, piano
- Robbie Kreiger, guitar
- Elliot Easton, guitar
- Jeff Lorber, keyboard
- Alana Davis, vocals
- Elan Atias, vocals
- Laurence Juber, guitar
- Joey Altruda, guitar
- Phil Chen, bass
- Richard Bailey, drums
Fans of Ernest will enjoy the amazing surround mixes [audience and stage], the up close and personal interviews, visit to Ernie’s home outside of Kingston, a comprehensive photo gallery and artist bios. The first disc is a DualDIsc with a CD-Audio side and DVD-Audio side. The second discs is a double sided DVD-Video disc with a linear “PBS” style show and another user-directed interactive side. The two-disc set includes the following bonus features:
- Artist Interviews
- Rehearsal Video
- Behind the Scenes Video
- Complete Bios
- Discography
- Photo Gallery
- Lyrics
- Complete Tech Specs, Definitions, Test Tones
- Deluxe packaging including lyrics and photo booklet
This is a must have for all fans of Ernest Ranglin…which includes me. This disc was shot using HD video equipment but has been downconverted to standard definition for this DVD-Video title. NOTE: The DualDisc format may not be compatible with all DVD/CD drives since it is slightly thicker than a standard disc. The DualDisc is not recommended for slot drives players.
Audio Samples:
- 3 Pope –
- Grandfather Clock –
- Ranchin’ –
- My Boy Lolipop –
- Hurts to Be Alone –
- Pimento Walk –
- Ball of Fire –
- Pocomania –
- Mandeville –
- Many Rivers to Cross –
- >Satta Massagana –
- Spurtree –
- Straight Flush –