Artist: JON LORD
Album: CONCERTO FOR GROUP & ORCHESTRA (BLURAY+CD)

Release date: 2013
EAN/UPS: 4029759081852
Media type: CD

Lord assembled guest musicians such as Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Morse in the Abbey Road Studios, to work with his trusted partner, director Paul Mann, on the 2012 version of the legendary concert.

The studio recording of Concerto For Group And Orchestra will now become Jon Lord's legacy for generations to come.
Jon passes from darkness to light says the sober announcement from his family.
This album is a joyful testament of a great musician and fantastic man.

Following the huge demand of the fans, the Concerto now will be made available on a Blu-ray + CD edition, which also includes, the making of as well as in depth interviews with Paul Mann and Marco de Goeij. Exclusive to this format is the new behind the scenes documentary, Up Close & Personal (Orchestral Recording Sessions) which gives an interesting insight into the work of Jon Lord and the orchestra.

TRACKLIST CD:

1. Moderato – Allegre
2. Andante
3. Vivace – Presto

TRACKLIST BLURAY:

1. The Making of Concerto For Group And Orchestra

Bonus:
- Interview with Conductor Paul Mann
- Interview with Marco de Goeij
- Up Close & Personal (Orchestral Recording Sessions) (exclusive to this format)
- Concerto For Group And Orchestra 5.1 Audio


LINE-UP:

Jon Lord – Hammond organ
Joe Bonamassa – guitar
Steve Morse – guitar
Darin Vasilev – guitar
Bruce Dickinson – vocals
Steve Balsamo – vocals
Kasia Laska – vocals
Guy Pratt – bass
Brett Morgan – drums

Royal Liverpool Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Paul Mann