The Jazz Channel Presents Chaka Khan (BET on Jazz)

Actor: Chaka Khan
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 20 reviews
Sales Rank: 49688

Format: Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 62 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6

MPN: 9642
ISBN: 6305869049
UPC: 014381964226
EAN: 9786305869047
ASIN: 6305869049

Theatrical Release Date: June 6, 2000
Release Date: October 17, 2000
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The Jazz Channel Presents Chaka Khan (BET on Jazz)

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3 out of 5 stars Good Concert With Engineering Mishap    November 20, 2008
Big Miles Davis Fan (Chicago)
As noted by an ealier reviewer there is an engineering mishap with this BET Jazz DVD release. This performance by Chaka Khan is very good. but while the disk offers the DTS and 5.1 options it's rather the 2 channel stereo option (plus PL2 Music on my Sony amplifier) that channels sound into the center speaker, not the other two.

BET studios, if you're listening, please do correct this error.


4 out of 5 stars BET JAZZ & Chaka Yes!!    October 26, 2007
Franky J (Midwest)
In my libriary Of music concert DVDs I have a few that I play over and over again (Of Course on my high power dolby digital surround sound system, when the wife is not around, too loud?) I will tell you that some of the best sounding DVD concerts come from the guys at BET Jazz. The recording, mix and engineering of some of the DVD concerts from BET are great and this is one of them. First the band is great, seem to be top notch musicians she picked to perform with, but the amazing thing was it was just four of them and they sounded awesome throughout the whole performance. Chaka totally surpised a buddy and I who I called up right away and said to him you got to hear this DVD! We both grew-up in the era of Chaka Khan & Rufus and to hear her sing Jazz and to do it with her own sytle was very good, so good we were blown away and look at each other in disbelief as to what we were hearing. Needless to say we thought the concert was great and wonder why she doesn't do more jazz concerts or just jazz period. The vocal range was very wide, tone, pitch and balance of hear voice was very accurate. You can tell she is a veteran by the way she connected with the audience and the way she used the Shure Beta 58A mic as a true vocal instrument. Chaka performed some of the old jazz tunes like (My Funny Valentine),High Wire and others, These songs seem to be catered for her voice and range, thus allowing her to display her wide range of vocal talents. The songs she chose vocal wise can be very difficut to perform for any vocalist, however she perfomed them with seemly ease, thus showing the audience that she was in complete control. I think that if Chaka were to totally commit herself to singing jazz she would become a force to be reckon with and in the future could be considered one of the top female jazz vocalist period.
If you love contemporary jazz trust me you will love this DVD, however please remember that this DVD concert is Chaka singing jazz not R&B or Soul, so please keep this in mind as you evaluate this DVD. Sounds best on a Dolby Digital DTS surround system. 4 3/4 Stars
Musicians: Chaka Khan-Vocals, Eddie Whiner-Horn & Keys, Mark Stephens Piano & Fender Rhodes, Melvin Davis-6 String Bass, Vincent Colaiuta-Gretsch Drums
Franky J


3 out of 5 stars Passive    August 17, 2005
Ms. Pearl (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Was very disappointed with this DVD. From the very beginning I asked myself, "Why did I order it"? It didn't have the depth of character that is Chaka Khan. It will not remain in my collection.

Someone who is looking for a more laid back sound will enjoy this one.


3 out of 5 stars Dont bring Chaka out with this band again.    March 10, 2005
Richard M. Virkelyst
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

The reason Chaka doesnt really "shine" on this DVD is because of the band. Though they are good musicians, I think they are BET studio musicians or something. I've seen this on other BET DVDs that I own. I am pretty sure that Chaka didnt pick the band on this production. As such, I think she seems uninspired because the band doesnt give her a goal to hit. I know if you brought out members of her previous live encounters you would really have something here. She knows how to sing jazz and anybody who thinks otherwise has got rocks in their head.


4 out of 5 stars Chaka Does It All!    July 17, 2004
Cynde, a jazz vocalist , forever a CK fan (Virginia Beach, VA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I first saw this video on a big screen at BB King's club in Times Sq, NYC and as a CK fan, I had to own a few copies. I found it most inspiring because she sings the standards, the funk and pop tunes in her own inimitable style. Anyone who is a CK fan will love this DVD.

Also Recommended: Dee Dee Bridgewater's Keeping Tradition/ Tania Maria's Viva Brazil