Booker Ervin - The Blues Book

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 41:21

Size: 94.7 MB

Styles: Saxophone jazz

Year: 1964/1993

Art: Front

[14:26] 1. Eerie Dearie

[ 6:24] 2. One For Mort

[15:23] 3. No Booze Blooze

[ 5:06] 4. True Blue

Digitally remastered by Phil De Lancie (1993, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California). For this CD reissue in his series of Books, Ervin and his quintet (with trumpeter Carmell Jones, pianist Gildo Mahones, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Alan Dawson) perform four very different blues: the speedy "One for Mort," a low-down "No Booze Blooze," the modal "True Blue," and the minor-toned "Eerie Dearie." The consistently passionate Ervin makes each of the fairly basic originals sound fresh and the performances are frequently exciting inside/outside music. ~ Scott Yanow

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 30, 1964.

Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone); Carmell Jones (trumpet); Gildo Mahones (piano); Richard Davis (acoustic bass); Alan Dawson (drums).

The Blues Book

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Nanette Natal - It's Only A Tune

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 47:35
Size: 109.5 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz vocals
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[5:01] 1. It's Only A Tune
[4:58] 2. The Night Awaits Me
[4:38] 3. How Do You Walk Away From Love?
[6:17] 4. The Dream Is Over
[5:29] 5. You'd Think I Would Have Learned By Now
[4:26] 6. Different Times Different Spaces
[5:30] 7. It Was Now It Was Then
[6:18] 8. Waiting
[4:52] 9. Sweet Vanities

Nanette Natal has long been a major singer, one whose expressive interpretations of lyrics and sharp ability to improvise have made her an important if underrated talent. On It's Only a Tune, she mostly sticks to original ballads plus a couple soulful medium-tempo pieces. Natal wrote all of the music, and her intelligent and often philosophical lyrics make a few of her tunes possibilities to become standards in the future if enough singers hear this set.

Natal's interplay with the horns (each of whom are excellent even if only veteran trombonist Art Baron is well known) is playful and bluesy, adding to the appeal of this excellent set. The one flaw is the lack of liner notes, but the music itself is quite memorable. ~ Scott Yanow

This is an album of romantic ballads, all written by vocalist Nanette Natal. The music is lush in its arrangement and usage of trumpet, trombone and saxophone. The style is reminiscent of the "West Coast cool jazz" period, and it sets a sultry mood.

Nanette Natal (vocals); Nanette Natal; Tim Ferguson (acoustic bass, double bass); Daniel Hovey (guitar); David Brandom (alto saxophone); Rob Henke (trumpet); Mark Patterson , Art Baron (trombone); Vince Cherico (drums, percussion).

Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (07/2003).

It's Only A Tune

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Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage - Copacabana

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 50:03

Size: 114.6 MB

Styles: Brazilian jazz

Year: 2010

Art: Front

[7:19] 1. Baden

[5:43] 2. Trenzinho Do Caipira

[5:05] 3. Águas Brasileiras

[4:23] 4. Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil)

[2:59] 5. Pantanal

[6:27] 6. Copacabana

[4:53] 7. Saci Pererê

[7:18] 8. I Can See Forever

[5:53] 9. Asa Branca Baião

Nilson Matta is one of the most in-demand bassists for record dates encompassing Brazilian music, in addition to being a leader and also a member of the group Trio da Paz. This is only Matta's third CD under his own name, but it is a truly international session, with Americans Harry Allen (tenor sax) and Anne Drummond (flute), German pianist Klaus Mueller, plus fellow Brazilians Murico Zottarelli (drums) and percussionist Ze Mauricio. Matta composed "Baden" as a tribute to the late Brazilian guitarist/composer Baden Powell, a feature for the rhythm section that delves into a Bach-like fugue. 20th century composer Heitor Villa-Lobos penned "Trenzinho do Caipira ("The Little Train of the Caipira") as a part of his "Bachianas Brasileiras" suite, though this famous theme takes on a very different flavor with Matta's jazzy adaptation, which prominently features Allen and Drummond in the mix. The leader showcases his arco playing in his virtuoso solo masterpiece "Pantanal," at times suggesting a country hoedown à la Aaron Copland. Matta doubles on acoustic guitar in his delightful, easygoing bossa nova "Copacabana," with Allen conjuring the spirit of Stan Getz. Allen contributed the original ballad "I Can See Forever," written with the influence of the saudade style and suggesting a gorgeous sunset on a warm, romantic evening. Copacabana is a memorable date that reveals new facets with each hearing.

Copacabana

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Carolyn Martin - The Very Thought Of You

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:50
Size: 132,9 MB
Art: Front

(2:48)  1. Mean To Me
(5:16)  2. But Beautiful
(4:02)  3. The Very Thought Of You
(4:07)  4. Little Bird
(4:27)  5. My Funny Valentine
(3:06)  6. Until I Met You
(4:36)  7. Imagination
(3:38)  8. I Wanna Be Around (To Pick Up The Pieces)
(4:13)  9. How Long Has This Been Goin' On
(4:34) 10. This Time The Dream's On Me
(3:06) 11. I Thought About You
(2:25) 12. Too Marvelous For Words
(3:49) 13. Something Is The Matter With The Moon
(4:29) 14. These Foolish Things
(3:05) 15. Count Your Blessings

Step back into the past. Imagine a softly lit room, fancifully dressed tables, gentleman in suits and ladies donning their best cocktail dress. As the singer takes the stage, the night falls sweetly quiet. Melodies swirl to the beat of sensuous rhythms and time stands still. Bewitched by the songstress, you helplessly surrender to the mysteries of the night. Welcome to the music of Carolyn Martin. Carolyn enjoyed the simplicities of small-town life as a child, spending most of her days on horseback. Music was a part of daily living; she treasured the old movies and the Frank Sinatra records her parents played for her. “I was inspired as a little girl watching “White Christmas” with Rosemary Clooney. I loved the idea of standing in front of a band, singing beautiful melodies and wonderful lyrics,” said Carolyn. A dreadfully shy teen, Carolyn wanted to sing but chose guitar lessons instead. After a few rounds of accompanying a violinist friend at local restaurant gigs, a fan prodded Carolyn into singing. “When I received my first applause, I was hooked! I started singing every chance I got,” said Carolyn.

Eventually, the lure of the road would sweep the young vocalist away. Carolyn never realized at the time that music would take her places that others only dreamt about. Guest appearances for a president and American troops overseas would be just a few highlights of her career. An in-demand session singer and member of the Grammy nominated Time Jumpers, Carolyn has found herself front and center at Nashville's Opry House, on NPR, and many other exciting opportunities.

Time does fly when you’re having fun. Interestingly enough, Carolyn never took the time to record until The Very Thought of You in 2006. A collection of personal favorites and unique discoveries, this debut release includes gems like “The Very Thought of You” and “Too Marvelous for Words.” Carefully prepared arrangements bring forth the rich vocals that Carolyn Martin fans have known about for years. Carolyn Martin is a singer of a new generation that not only appreciates the music of the past; she has the skills to propel it to the future.  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/carolynmartin

The Very Thought Of You

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Anoushka Shankar - Traces of You

Styles: Vocal, World

Year: 2013

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 56:09

Size: 129,0 MB

Art : Front

(3:35)  1. The Sun Won't Set

(3:37)  2. Flight

(4:54)  3. Indian Summer

(5:05)  4. Maya

(4:38)  5. Lasya

(2:30)  6. Fathers

(4:57)  7. Metamorphosis

(3:33)  8. In Jyoti's Name

(3:40)  9. Monsoon

(3:45) 10. Traces of You

(3:04) 11. River Pulse

(8:17) 12. Chasing Shadows

(4:28) 13. Unsaid

Traces of You, featuring three new songs with Norah Jones! After the great success of her DG debut Traveller which spent 6 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboards World Music chart and received a Grammy nomination, Anoushka Shankar returns with another outstanding recording: Traces of You, featuring three new songs with her half-sister, Norah Jones. Named Best Artist (Songlines Awards 2012) for Traveller its hybridism feels as natural as conversation (The New York Times) sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar has created a strikingly original new album. Produced by British composer and multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney, Traces of You features contributions by Anoushkas longtime associates: tabla genius Tanmoy Bose, flutist Ravichandra Kulur, and percussion wizard Pirashanna Thevarajah. 

Other highlights are a musical exploration of the unique sound of the Hang drum, played by its foremost exponent, Manu Delago. Traces of You draws on Indian classical ragas, Western classical string arrangements, mid-20th century-style lyrics of extended poetry and modern soundscapes. Filmmaker Joe Wright (Atonement, Anna Karenina, Pride & Prejudice) has filmed a music video for the title track, Traces of You, featuring Anoushka and Norah. ~Editorial Review  http://www.amazon.com/Traces-You-Anoushka-Shankar/dp/B00DEFW998

Traces of You

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Mark Knopfler - Privateering CD 1 And CD 2

Styles: Country
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:16 (CD 1)
Size: 103,6 MB (CD 1)
Time: 44:51 (CD 2)
Size: 102,7 MB (CD 2)
Art: Front

CD 1

(3:19)  1. Redbud Tree
(4:01)  2. Haul Away
(5:14)  3. Dont Forget Your Hat
(6:18)  4. Privateering
(4:18)  5. Miss You Blues
(3:31)  6. Corned Beef City
(4:52)  7. Go, Love
(4:53)  8. Hot Or What
(4:26)  9. Yon Two Crows
(4:19) 10. Seattle

CD 2

(5:23)  1. Kingdom Of Gold
(4:00)  2. Got To Have Something
(5:13)  3. Radio City Serenade
(3:36)  4. I Used To Could
(4:14)  5. Gator Blood
(3:26)  6. Bluebird
(4:57)  7. Dream Of The Drowned Submariner
(5:18)  8. Blood And Water
(4:45)  9. Today Is Okay
(3:56) 10. After The Beanstalk

Since officially embarking on a solo career in 1995, former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has been quietly and consistently amassing an unassuming horn of plenty, maintaining his prior outfit's penchant for fusing meticulously crafted English blues-rock with sardonic, radio-ready AOR pop, while introducing elements of traditional folk and country with the effortless gait of an artist who has spent his years as both a student and a professor. On Privateering, his seventh solo outing, Knopfler has crafted his most ambitious and pugnacious collection of songs to date, going all in on a two-disc set that pits all of the aforementioned influences against each other without ever succumbing to the convenience of their architectures. Upon first spin, Privateering feels a little like a garage sale, offering up long cold plates of once warm, late-night porch jams that feel like pre-studio session warm-ups, but the album's stately yet schizophrenic nature, which pits lo-fi, studious, yet ultimately forgettable exercises in rote American blues like "Hot or What" and "Gator Blood" with amiable, highway-ready rockers ("Corned Beef City") and incredibly affecting, spooky folk-pop ballads like "Redbud Tree," "Kingdom of Gold," and the magnificent "Dream of the Drowned Submariner," all three of which owe a couple of polite high fives to Dire Straits songs like "The Man's Strong" and "Brothers in Arms," reveals an artist in complete control of his arsenal. Could the album use some trimming? Sure, but Knopfler is that rare gunslinger who can make even the wildest shot look like it was completely intentional, and his steady voice, mercurial lyrics, and instantly recognizable guitar tone, that latter of which falls somewhere between the rich, lucid beauty of David Gilmour and the Pan-like spell-casting of Richard Thompson, provide just the right amount of ballast to keep a ship as big as Privateering buoyant. 

~ James Christopher Monger 

 http://www.allmusic.com/album/privateering-mw0002397295

Privateering CD 1
Privateering CD 2

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