Rhythmstick (1990)

Rhythmstick was filmed on location at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio, on June 19-21, 1989, utilizing three Sony High Definition cameras, becoming the first HD video project in jazz history. The audio signals were recorded on 24-track Sony digital equipment, and mixed to a 2-track master. That was the first CTI project recorded on multi-track digital equipment, as well as the first multi-track digital session recorded by Rudy Van Gelder, who, prior to Rhythmstick, had done several digital sessions recorded directly to a 2-track machine. Rhythmstick was also released on VHS in PAL and SECAM as well as on LaserDisc format, with its soundtrack available on CD, chrome cassette and vinyl. There were several later issues, distributed in Japan by Pioneer and in the USA by A*Vision.