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ABSTRACTLOGIX AND ALL OF THE ARTISTS INVOLVED THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS SPECIALLY-PRICED DOUBLE-DVD COLLECTION LEGALLY. BY MAKING A LEGAL PURCHASE OF THIS 2-DVD SET YOU ARE HELPING TO KEEP THIS WONDERFUL GENRE ALIVE. YOU ALSO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE MUSICIANS, ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, DISTRIBUTORS AND MANY OTHERS INVOLVED IN SUCH PROJECTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE THEM. ABSTRACTLOGIX IS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT IT RECEIVES FROM ITS REGULAR CUSTOMERS.

THE MUSIC ON THIS HISTORIC NEW UNIVERSE MUSIC FESTIVAL RECORDING HAS BEEN PERSONALLY SELECTED BY THE ARTISTS. GREAT EFFORTS HAVE ALSO BEEN TAKEN TO MAKE IT A FANTASTIC VISUAL AND SOUND EXPERIENCE!! WE HOPE YOU ALSO ENJOY THE MANY REMARKABLE IMAGES CAPTURED ON THE COVER OF THE DVD PACKAGE. TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THIS MUSIC OR, BETTER YET, SEND IT TO THEM AS A GIFT! WE CAN KEEP THE MUSIC WE LOVE ALIVE IF WE SUPPORT IT, LEGALLY! ENJOY!
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193 MINUTES OF AMAZING FILM SHOT ON HIGH DEFINITION. OVER 145 MINUTES OF LIVE MUSIC, AND 54 MINUTES OF BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE, INTERVIEWS.

John McLaughlin (Guitar); Jimmy Herring (Guitar); Wayne Krantz (Guitar); Alex Machacek (Guitar); Tom Guarna (Guitar); Matthew Garrison (Bass); Anthony Jackson (Bass); Etienne Mbappe (Bass); Neal Fountain (Bass); Richie Goods (Bass); Gary Husband (Keys); Scott Kinsey (Keys); Matt Slocum (Keys); Vince Evans (Keys); Jeff Sipe (Drums); Mark Mondesir (Drums); Gary Husband (Drums); Lenny White (Drums); Ranjit Barot (Drums); Cliff Almond (Drums); Arto Tuncboyacin (Percussion, Voice); Zakir Hussain (Tabla); Bala Bhaskar (Violin)

On November 20 and 21, 2010, maverick record label Abstract Logix hosted a series of spectacular performances, featuring an array of artists who handily defy genre categorization in favor of unbridled expression. The first New Universe Festival was a die-hard music lover's dream, defined by artists who seamlessly mingle compositional ingenuity and improvisational grace and fervor.

Among the featured musicians were pioneering guitarist John McLaughlin and his current band the 4th Dimension with special guest, world music legend tabla maestro Zakir Hussain; Widespread Panic guitar hero Jimmy Herring with his electric band; Return to Forever Drummer Lenny White; the all-star quartet Human Element (keyboardist Scott Kinsey, bassist Matt Garrison, percussionist Arto Tunçboyaciyan; fearless guitarist and improviser Wayne Krantz appearing with the amazing Anthony Jackson on bass; visionary Indian composer and drummer Ranjit Barot; and emerging guitar visionary Alex Machacek.

A 2 CD Set of the festival featuring 131 minutes of music was released on July 19, 2011 to rave reviews.

A 2 DVD Compilation featuring the music on the CD, along with excerpts of the grand finale Jam tribute to John McLaughlin featuring all the artists of the festival along with behind the scenes footage and extensive interviews will be released on September 20, 2011. The total time featuring the grand finale jam and interviews is over 60 minutes.

The final guitarist on the album is the Mahavishnu himself, John McLaughlin. His band, the Fourth Dimension, is a tight and nimble unit that can change directions at will as if all the members are a single organism. It will take most listeners some time to work through both discs, but the chance to hear the evolution of jazz/rock guitar in a live setting is well worth the investment. - -Jason Shadrick, Premier Guitar

For those who like their jazz hard, loud, filled with killer chops and intricate writing, the 2010 New Universe Music Festival was like manna from heaven. - -John Kelman, All About Jazz

This thing is amazing!!!! UNREAL!!!! -- Russ Baker, Voice of America

Abstract Logix Live 2010 Sampler by abstractlogix.

Track Listings

DVD 1

DVD 2

INCLUDES THE GRAND FINALE JAM FOOTAGE.
AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
Musical Director: Gary Husband
Over 54 Minutes to Interviews with John McLaughlin, Wayne Krantz, Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe, Matthew Garrison, Lenny White, Tom Guarna, Neal Fountain and others; An Exceptional Film on GODIN GUITAR's PASSION SERIES GUITAR BY FOUNDER ROBERT GODIN.

TOTAL RUN TIME 193 MINTUES; NTSC, ALL REGION DVD