Melbay MB21372DVD Vic Juris and Corey Christiansen DVD live Recorded in concert at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe - November 11, 2005 Vic Juris and Corey Christiansen, two of the first guitarists on Mel Bay Records, joined bassist Bill Moring and drummer Tim Horner on this remarkable set of standards and originals. Awakening, Coreys first CD as well as the first release on Mel Bay Records, was hailed by jazz critics and radio programmers as an unusually impressive debut recording. Widely recognized as a brilliant musician and composer, Vic has worked with an extensive roster of jazz legends since the early 1970s. A Second Look, his first CD on Mel Bay Records, was released in April of 2005 to great critical acclaim. As senior editor for Mel Bay Publications, Corey was given the opportunity to produce Vics CD. In the process, they discovered their musical styles compliment each other so well that it was only natural for them to record together. Live at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe clearly demonstrates the wisdom of that decision.

Buscarino players Gene Bertoncini, Ron Afiff, Barry Greene and Corey Christiansen were filmed at the annual Buscarino Players Concert at the Long Island Guitar Show in May of 2002. The depth of Gene Bertoncini and the fire of Barry Greene and Ron Afiff made this night one to remember. Bonus footage features performances by reputable players of the Buscarino guitar including: William Bay, Colin Bay, Mike Christiansen, Corey Christiansen, Ken Hatfield, Craig Wagner, and Mike Cea. Captured in an almost informal setting at times, these fine players show off the sounds of their stunning guitars hand-built by John Buscarino.

In this live Studio performance featuring a plethora of styles and compositions, Richard Smith plays in a variety of musical settings from solo guitar to guitar and cello duets with his virtuoso cellist wife Julie Adams. And when Richard invites an ensemble featuring more of Nashville's hottest pickers including Pat Bergeson on guitar, Aaron Till on Fiddle and Brian Zonn on Double Bass, the performance is unstoppable.