Richard Bona - African Tale DVD

 

Since he has move to New York in 1995 Richard Bona is one of the most
demanded artists on the international jazz scene. He is considered as
one of the best bass players in the world. Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte,
Queen Latifah, Harry Connick Jr., Manu Di Bango frequently have
recourse to him. Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Joe Zawinul,
Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Jacky Terrasson, Bob James, Kazumi
Watanabe, Sadao Watanabe, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Regina
Carter, Bobby McFerrin and Randy Brecker chose him as sideman. But
Richard Bona is also a charismatic group leader with exceptional talent
as a singer and a composer. After moving from Cameroon to Paris and
finally to New York, Richard Bona, has reached musical maturity.

This documentary is a travel over four continents: America, Europe,
Asia and Africa. It points out the multicultural aspect of Richard
Bona's personality and the universality of his music. His fidelity to
his African roots also helps underlining African values.

Special feature interviews of celebrities who have worked with him :
Herbie Hancock, JoeZawinul, Manu Di Bango, Jacques Higelin, Sadao
Watanabe, Mike Stern, Kazumi Watanabe, Marc Berthoumieux and others....

 
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