Description
We are delighted to share with you the exclusive official footage of a live performance by the highly esteemed Canadian jazz fusion ensemble, Uzeb. This extraordinary release celebrates 15 years of their acclaimed journey, spotlighting an exhilarating performance from the 12th Annual Montreal Jazz Festival in 1991. This unforgettable event saw the band captivate an audience of 96,000 passionate fans with a dynamic medley of their most cherished hits, including ‘Uzeb Club,’ ‘Riff 55,’ ‘Mister Moe,’ ‘Spider,’ ‘Mr. Bill,’ ‘Funkaleon,’ and many more. Captured at the iconic Salle Wilfred Pelletier, the performance is now available in a splendidly digitally remastered format, enhanced by immersive 5.1 surround sound. We invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone and to relive the enchanting essence of Uzeb’s music!
Track Listing
1 – UZEB CLUB
2 – NEW HIT
3 – AFTER CONFIDENCES
4 – RIFF 55
5 – MISTER MOE
6 – LOOSE
7 – BLUE’N GREEN
8 – NOT EVEN THE SHADOW OF THE TAIL OF A LIZARD
9 – SPIDER
10 – MR. BILL
11 – WAKE UP CALL
12 – FUNKALEON
13 – 60, RUE DES LOMBARDS
14 – COOL IT
Founded in the late 1970s, the illustrious Montreal quartet Uzeb has made a significant impact on the fusion genre, earning admiration from music aficionados worldwide. Comprised of the exceptionally skilled guitarist Michel Cusson, bassist Alain Caron, and drummer Paul Brochu, Uzeb has consistently delighted audiences with their unique artistry, releasing a remarkable ten acclaimed albums and achieving sales exceeding 500,000 copies. Their incredible journey culminated in 1992 with a spectacular final concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival, where they celebrated their extraordinary 15-year collaboration before an enthusiastic audience of 96,000—an undeniable testament to their status within their vibrant hometown. Their remarkable contributions to music have been duly recognized; Down Beat magazine named Uzeb one of the finest electric jazz bands of the decade. The group has garnered nine prestigious Felix Awards, securing multiple accolades for Best Jazz Album and Best Group, in addition to receiving a Gemini Award for Best Original Score in 1989 and prestigious honors like the SOCAN Award and the Oscar Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. Today, Uzeb’s legacy continues to inspire and resonate profoundly with music lovers around the globe.
