The Jive Aces - Planet Jive

Styles: Jive, Swing

Label: Right Records

Released: 1999

File: mp3 @320K/s

Size: 106,7 MB

Time: 46:35

Art: full

1. Planet Jive - 3:52

2. Ride Ride Ride - 3:29

3. Spectator - 3:26

4. What Do I Tell My Heart? - 3:08

5. Aces Swing - 2:57

6. Think For Yourself - 4:05

7. When You Wish Upon a Star - 2:59

8. Blue Skies - 3:25

9. Anything You Wanna Be - 3:39

10. Imagination (or Something Else?) - 2:55

11. Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive - 3:59

12. Apprehend That Feline - 3:08

13. Junky Joe - 3:34

14. Return To Planet Jive - 1:52

The Jive Aces are:
Ian Clarkson – Vocals & Trumpet
Ken Smith – Double Bass
Vince Hurley – Piano
Peter Howell – Drums
John Fordham – Saxophone
Alex Douglas – Trombone

Notes: Having become the first ever band to reach the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and performances for both the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK's top Jive & Swing band.
Together for over a decade, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel, South Africa, Morrocco and the Caribbean, 30 countries in all. The Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy Jump Jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock ‘n Roll) and spectacular stage show.
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Planet Jive

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Joe Turner - Big Joe Is Here

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 32:26
Size: 76.0 MB
Styles: R&B, Blues vocals
Year: 1959/2005
Art: Front

[2:19] 1. Wee Baby Blues
[2:03] 2. Rock A While
[2:48] 3. Baby I Still Want You
[2:46] 4. The Chill Is On
[2:41] 5. Poor Lover's Blues
[2:29] 6. Don't You Cry
[2:55] 7. Ti-Ri-Lee
[2:49] 8. Married Woman
[2:30] 9. Midnight Cannonball
[3:18] 10. I'll Never Stop Loving You
[3:17] 11. After My Laughter Came Tears
[2:24] 12. Bump Miss Susie

he premier blues shouter of the postwar era, Big Joe Turner's roar could rattle the very foundation of any gin joint he sang within -- and that's without a microphone. Turner was a resilient figure in the history of blues -- he effortlessly spanned boogie-woogie, jump blues, even the first wave of rock & roll, enjoying great success in each genre.

Turner, whose powerful physique certainly matched his vocal might, was a product of the swinging, wide-open Kansas City scene. Even in his teens, the big-boned Turner looked entirely mature enough to gain entry to various K.C. niteries. He ended up simultaneously tending bar and singing the blues before hooking up with boogie piano master Pete Johnson during the early '30s. Theirs was a partnership that would endure for 13 years. ~excerpt from bio by Bill Dahl.

Big Joe Is Here

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Lisa Ono - Soul & Bossa

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 31:52
Size: 73.0 MB
Styles: Bossa Nova
Year: 2007/2013
Art: Front

[2:59] 1. For Once In My Life
[3:59] 2. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
[4:29] 3. You've Got A Friend
[2:40] 4. Family
[3:29] 5. Georgia On My Mind
[3:55] 6. I Got You (I Feel Good)
[3:58] 7. I Can't Stop Loving You
[2:55] 8. Unchain My Heart
[3:24] 9. What's Going On

The latest album from one of the hippest Bossa Nova performers in the world, Lisa Ono's "SOUL & BOSSA" is out and what a wonderful and pleasant album.For those not familiar with Lisa Ono, Lisa's roots on bossa nova music came at an early age with her father having a club in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When the family moved to Japan, her father opened up a restaurant which featured bossa nova and samba music.

Having released many albums since 1989 in English, French and Portguese, her 2007 album "SOUL & BOSSA" features the artist singing covers of popular songs such as Carol King's "You've Got A Friend", Otis Redding's classic"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going on", Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed", James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and much more and giving them a bossa nova spin.

Her takes on songs such as the James Brown and Marvin Gaye classic turns out remarkably well. I just found the bossa nova interpretations of the classics on this album done to be remarkably done and gives a fresh dulcet interpretation at the songs that many of us enjoyed for so long. ~Dennis A. Amith/amazon

Soul & Bossa  

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Jim Rotondi & The Loop - Hard Hittin' At The Bird's Eye

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 79:05

Size: 181.0 MB

Styles: Trumpet jazz

Year: 2013

Art: Front

[10:34] 1. Summit Meeting

[10:07] 2. Higher Calling

[13:51] 3. Amsterdam After Dark

[13:58] 4. Cry Me A River

[ 8:13] 5. Blue Moon

[11:06] 6. The Loop

[11:15] 7. Love Walked In

Trumpeter Jim Rotondi's 2013 effort, Hard Hittin' at the Bird's Eye, features the jazz musician performing live in 2012 at the Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Basel, Switzerland. Joining Rotondi here are saxophonist Eric Alexander, organist Renato Chicco, and drummer Bernd Reiter. Anyone who is familiar with Rotondi and Alexander's solo albums or their work with the all-star band One for All will know just what kind of top-notch straight-ahead jazz to expect here. With a bent toward '60s hard bop, this swinging, bluesy, and often soulful acoustic jazz features adventurous soloing throughout. ~ Matt Collar

Recording information: The Bird's Eye Jazz Club, Basel, Switzerland (03/30/2012-03/31/2012).

Bernd Reiter (drums); Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone); Jim Rotondi (trumpet, flugelhorn); Renato Chicco (organ).

Hard Hittin' at the Bird's Eye

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Dinah Washington - Dinah Jams

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 61:17
Size: 140.3 MB
Styles: Blues-jazz vocals
Year: 1954/1990
Art: Front

[ 9:54] 1. Lover, Come Back To Me
[ 2:25] 2. Alone Together
[ 2:27] 3. Summertime
[ 2:29] 4. Come Rain Or Come Shine
[ 3:22] 5. No More
[ 5:26] 6. I've Got You Under My Skin
[ 2:15] 7. There Is No Greater Love
[11:08] 8. You Go To My Head
[ 5:14] 9. Darn That Dream
[ 4:47] 10. Crazy He Calls Me
[11:46] 11. I'll Remember April

DINAH JAMS is a specially imported, limited-edition reissue. All tracks have been digitally remastered (24-bit). Recorded in Los Angeles, California on August 14, 1954. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Recorded at the start of Dinah Washington's climb to fame, 1954's Dinah Jams was taped live in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles. While Washington is in top form throughout, effortlessly working her powerful, blues-based voice on both ballads and swingers, the cast of star soloists almost steals the show. In addition to drummer Max Roach, trumpeter Clifford Brown, and other members of Brown and Roach's band at the time -- tenor saxophonist Harold Land, pianist Richie Powell, and bassist George Morrow -- trumpeters Maynard Ferguson and Clark Terry, alto saxophonist Herb Geller, and pianist Junior Mance also contribute to the session. Along with extended jams like "Lover Come Back to Me," "You Go to My Head," and "I'll Remember April" -- all including a round of solos -- there are shorter ballad numbers such as "There Is No Greater Love" and "No More," the last of which features excellent muted, obbligato work by Brown. Other solo highlights include Land's fine tenor solo on "Darn That Dream" and Geller's alto statement on the disc's standout Washington vocal, "Crazy." And even though she's in the midst of these stellar soloists, Washington expertly works her supple voice throughout to remain the star attraction, even matching the insane, high-note solo blasts trumpeter Ferguson expectedly delivers. A fine disc. Newcomers, though, should start with more accessible and more vocal-centered Washington titles like The Swingin' Miss D or The Fats Waller Songbook, both of which feature top arrangements by Quincy Jones. ~ Stephen Cook

Dinah Washington (vocals); Herb Geller (alto saxophone); Harold Land (tenor saxophone); Clark Terry, Clifford Brown , Maynard Ferguson (trumpet); Junior Mance, Richie Powell (piano); Max Roach (drums).

Recording information: Los Angeles, CA (08/15/1954). Unknown Contributor Roles: Paul Ramey; Richard Seidel.

Dinah Jams

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Stephanie Nakasian - Dedicated To Lee Wiley

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:48
Size: 123,0 MB
Art: Front

(3:30)  1. Sweet & Lowdown
(3:51)  2. Stars Fell On Alabama
(2:44)  3. Oh, Look At Me Now
(3:38)  4. A Woman's Intuition
(2:43)  5. Down With Love
(4:01)  6. East Of The Sun
(3:41)  7. Don't Blame Me
(2:39)  8. Sugar
(3:22)  9. Ghost Of A Chance
(2:42) 10. Manhattan
(4:08) 11. A Hundred Years From Today
(2:44) 12. Down With Love
(2:19) 13. I've Got The World On A String
(2:42) 14. Stormy Weather
(3:14) 15. Come Rain Or Come Shine
(2:11) 16. My Shining Hour
(2:32) 17. I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues

Stephanie Nakasian is listed in the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz as one of the world's leading jazz singers. She first came to international attention in the mid-80s when she sang and toured with the vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and Company - her 'vocal jazz apprenticeship.

Since then, she has toured and recorded as a leader and with her partner and internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Hod O'Brien. Together with their daughter Veronica they make their home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since 1980 Ms. Nakasian has been actively recording. Her debut album featured legendary saxophonist Phil Woods and received four stars from critic Leonard Feather. There are many jazz singers on the scene now. Hendricks chose her because of her hip, swinging rhythm. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band features her frequently on their internationally syndicated show "Riverwalk" portraying Lee Wiley, Peggy Lee, Helen Ward, Helen Humes, '20s singers and blues singers. Their reason - swing and authenticity. She portrayed herself on the show with Dick Hyman on tributes to composers Hoagy Carmichael and Walter Donaldson. The Richmond Times-Dispatch "compared her to Ella! and she deserves is." In Europe they have heard similarities to Sarah Vaughn. In New York, they heard early Margaret Whiting. Her clean, clear lovely tone is another reason for her popularity.

Some of Ms. Nakasian's concert appearances as a features performer include performances with Urbie Green, Pat Metheny, Bobby McFerrin, Milt Hinton, Clary Terry, J.R. Monterose, Joe Temperly, Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Sheila Jordan, Bob Dorough, Valery Ponomarev and (with Hendricks) Red Mitchell, Hank Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, and Annie Ross to name a few. The final element which makes all this so exciting is her electric and personal stage persona - she does a world class vocal trombone imitation and she's fun to watch. It's exciting to be part of the experiment and spontaneous creativity of her art. This album is a sensational tribute to the great Lee Wiley, one of the mainstays of American vocal jazz. Nakasian is joined by an excellent combo including Hod O'Brien on piano, Dan Barrett on trombone, Spanky Davis on trumpet, Harry Allen on tenor sax, Allan Vache on clarinet, Michael Moore on bass, James Chirillo on guitar, and Jackie Williams on drums. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7968957&style=music&fulldesc=T

Personnel: Stephanie Nakasian (vocals); James Chirillo (guitar); Allan Vaché (clarinet); Harry Allen (tenor saxophone); Spanky Davis (trumpet); Dan Barrett (trombone); Hod O'Brien (piano); Jackie Williams (drums).

Dedicated To Lee Wiley

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The Everly Brothers - Born Yesterday

Styles: Pop/Rock
Year: 1986
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:26
Size: 101,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:20)  1. Amanda Ruth
(2:37)  2. I Know Love
(4:03)  3. Born Yesterday
(3:44)  4. These Shoes
(2:26)  5. Arms Of Mary
(3:11)  6. That Uncertain Feeling
(2:47)  7. Thinkin' 'Bout You
(4:46)  8. Why Worry
(4:00)  9. Abandoned Love
(4:40) 10. Don't Say Goodnight
(5:01) 11. Always Drive A Cadillac
(3:44) 12. You Send Me

The Everly Brothers (Isaac Donald "Don" Everly, born February 1, 1937, and Phillip "Phil" Everly, born January 19, 1939) are American country-influenced rock and roll singers, known for steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing. The duo was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

Don and Phil Everly are both guitarists and use vocal harmony mostly based on parallel thirds. With this, each line can often stand on its own as a melody line. This is in contrast to classic harmony lines which, while working well alongside the melody, are not as melodic by themselves.

For most of their recordings, Don sings the baritone part and Phil the tenor part. One exception is on "Devoted To You." Although Don is still low and Phil is high, they switch lead and harmony back and forth. (Also listen to "That's Old Fashioned", a 1962 #9 hit.) Don almost always sings any lines that are sung solo (for example, the verses of "Bye Bye Love"). Among the exceptions to this rule is the Everlys' 1965 single "It's All Over," where Phil sings the song's solo lines.

In the late 1950s, the Everly Brothers were the rock 'n' roll youth movement's addition to close harmony vocal groups of which many were family bands. Among the Everly's famous counterparts in country music were The Delmore Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, Jim & Jesse (McReynolds) and The Osborne Brothers.

The duo's harmony singing had a strong influence on rock groups of the 1960s. The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel developed their early singing styles by performing Everly covers.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Everly_Brothers

 

Born Yesterday

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