Media Advisory - Jan. 22, 2004

HDNet Concert Series Presents "Chick Corea: Rendezvous In New York," Premiering Jan. 25, 9:00 PM ET

What:

HDNet presents "Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York," a concert documentary offering an unprecedented musical retrospective of contemporary jazz told from the viewpoint of legendary pianist Chick Corea, who reunites nine different bands that he has led over his illustrious career.

Narrated by Jeff Goldblum and directed by HDTV pioneer David Niles, the program features highlights from Chick Corea's three-week performance from the famed Blue Note in New York, interviews with the performers and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Last fall, HDNet broadcast a nine-part concert taken from these performances to the acclaim of many HDTV viewers across the country. One viewer gave HDNet a "big thumbs up" on the broadcasts, describing them as "incredible programs in HD" with "excellent picture and sound." Another said, "It's really like being there."

The CD/SACD that was produced from these performances, also entitled "Rendezvous in New York", has garnered three Grammy Award nominations, including Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s); Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group; and Best Jazz Instrumental Solo: Matrix.

When: Premieres Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT Check the HDNet programming schedule at www.hd.net for encore presentations.
Who:

Chick Corea's four decade career is the stuff of jazz lore, an amalgamation of influential, limit-stretching musical experiences which have filled many a page in 20th century music history encyclopedias. Other musicians performing with Chick Corea include Bobby McFerrin, Gary Burton, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Miraslav Vitous, Roy Haynes, Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Avishai Cohen, Jeff Ballard, Steve Davis, Tim Garland, Steve Wilson, Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez, and Steve Gadd

HDNet, co-founded by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Phil Garvin of Colorado Studios, is the leader in high definition broadcasting. The HDNet networks are available on Adelphia Communications, Charter Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight Communications, Time Warner Cable and several NCTC cable affiliate companies.

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Contact:
Colette Carey, HDNet, (303) 388-8500, ccarey@hd.net