Jan Akkerman ""Live"" on DVD August 24, 2004

Available Through Music Video Distributors

16-Jul-04

Music Video Distributors and Digimode are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Jan Akkerman ñ Live for North American distribution on DVD.Jan Akkerman has been included in the same company as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck as one of the top guitarists in the world. From Pop-Rock to Classical, with room for Blues, Latin, and other influences, his virtuoso guitar work and arrangements in Focus spawned a large international audience before he went on to pursue a solo career.This, Janís very first DVD contains 2 live concerts in Germany (Viersen and Leverkussen) and some Extra features (Interview, Improvisations and Jan playing the lute).Part 1- Viersen (34 min.)StreetwalkerZebrahMy PleasureAm I Losing YouPart 2 ñ Leverkussen (44 min.)My Pleasure, includes Sylvia Am I Losing YouCentral StationHeavy TreasurePietons & Hocus Pocus (No Yodel)TommyJan Akkermanís band consists of: Jeroen Rietbergen (keyboards), Wilbrand Meischke (bass), Ton Dijkman (drums), and Neil Denholm (sound engineer).Extra Features (35 min): - Interview Jan-Douwe Kroeske with Jan Akerman- Improvisations (Jan Akkerman & Pace de Lucia) - Coranto for Mrs. Murcott (Jan Akkerman on lute)