Legendary Vocalist/Bassist Jack Bruce Performs His Hits On Live DVD ""Jack Bruce And Friends - Live"" From Classic Pictures

Special Features Include Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and Photo Gallery

7-Oct-02

Vocalist/bass guitarist Jack Bruce secured a place in rock ëní roll history (and, thus, in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) in the 1960s with the short-lived but groundbreaking power trio Cream with vocalist/guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker.But Bruceís importance and long-lasting influence does not rest solely on his significant accomplishments with Cream. After Cream, he embarked on a solo career in which he further explored the boundaries of rock, jazz and blues.He often performed with other legends, and Classic Picturesí new DVD ""Jack Bruce and Friends - Live"" - the titleís first-ever release on home video - preserves just such a concert recorded on October 18, 1980, at the Rockaplast in Essen, Germany. ""Jack Bruce and Friends - Live"" is being released in North America and the DVD is mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and features a fully animated menu. DVD extras include a Bruce profile, discography and photo gallery.Joining Bruce on the 60-minute ""Jack Bruce and Friends - Live"" are guitarist Clem Clempson (formerly of blues-rock band Humble Pie), keyboardist David Sancious (formerly of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band) and jazz-rock drummer Billy Cobham (who performed with jazz legends like trumpeter Miles Davis and guitarist John McLaughlin).The songs on ""Jack Bruce and Friends - Live"" include Cream favorites and more: ""White Room,"" ""Hit and Run,"" ""Running Back,"" ""Theme for an Imaginary Western,"" ""X Marks the Spot,"" ""Out to Lunch,"" ""Living Without You,"" ""Politician,"" ""Sunshine of Your Love,"" and ""N.S.U.""