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This year U-Nam shined as one of the most in-demand guitarists on several concerts and festivals. The new DVD Live @ Anthology captures a live concert on March 24, 2010 at the well known location in San Diego, CA. Anthology has become one of San Diego’s premier upscale dining rooms. On stage, Anthology plays host to renowned local and international musicians in Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Latin and World music. The DVD surprises with an overwhelming title-art, intro and menu presenting a helicopter fly over skyscrapers, which display different oversized views of U-Nam. U-Nam’s band include drummer Tony Moore, bassist Darryl Williams, keyboardist Kim Hanson, saxophonist and flutist Shannon Kennedy. First track on the DVD is Funk-4-U-Nity with a fantastic introduction by Kim Hansen on keyboards in George Duke's style. Then the maestro himself enters the stage performing on his Ibanez AF125 under great applause of the audience. Although U-Nam prefers an edgier interpretation his guitar play still reminds of George Benson, which is obviously intended. On Before I Leave U-Nam
presents his guitar mastery in full extension. While Shannon Kennedy on
flute underlines the main theme in lovely tones, U-Nam unfolds his
skills in an explosive solo. The live performance of Franck Sitbon's Keep The Faith from U-Nam's album Back From the 80's showcases the difference to the original recording. U-Nam uses the theme anew for an all-embracing solo. My Heart & Soul reveals the beauty of U-NAM's guitar like an opening flower. Melodious in general U-Nam keeps the promise that this tune would be a little jazzier than the previous songs. Improvisation was the principal topic of this concert. U-Nam's killer remake of Street
Life closes this remarkable evening. Especially this Crusader
song made U-Nam so popular in the States, that many see him today's as
the legitimate heir of George Benson's throne. Fans of U-Nam watch out for this new DVD featuring the guitarist's live performance. U-Nam will support his new production with numerous live concerts.
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Paris
born guitarist Emmanuel Abiteboul, better known as U-Nam, started his
career with the debut album The Past Builds the Future on the
Trippin’N’Rhythm record label in 2005. In 2007 his sophomore album
Back From the 80's received rave reviews by many Internet websites.
With his third album Unanimity (2009) he built up his
popularity.
