Aline De Lima - Maritima

Size: 96,2 MB
Time: 41:27
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2011
Styles: Brazilian Jazz, Samba, Bossa Nova, MPB
Art: Front

01. Maritima (3:17)
02. Upaon Açu (3:41)
03. Flor De Brasilia Feat. Flavia Bittencourt (3:30)
04. Fina Flor (3:54)
05. Empty Paradise (4:26)
06. Lua De Janeiro (4:05)
07. Cri Du Coeur (4:10)
08. Infinito Blue (3:21)
09. Madrugada (3:34)
10. Velho Mundo Novo - Paris (3:41)
11. Um Mar De Mar (3:44)

Maritima is Aline de Lima third release, and the follow up to her wonderful album Acai. On Maritima, this Brasil native, decided to produce and write most of the songs. The album was recorded in Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Maranhao, The result is a collection of exquisite and beautiful compositions that reflects the sound and tradition of her city Sao Luis de Maranhao. But Aline has been living in France for several years now, so her music has a distinct French music influence. In “Cri de Coeur”, a song composed for Edith Piaf, Aline sings in French and also plays the guitar.

Besides her soothing, beautiful voice Aline de Lima is also an outstanding songwriter, “Flor de Brasilia”, “Fina Flor”, and “Infinito Blue” are just a few examples of Aline amazing ability to surround us with the beauty of her lyrics. Aline also wrote “Velho Novo Mundo” a beautiful samba dedicated to Paris. There are other influences on Aline’s music, like the reggae rhythms of “Upaon Acu” and “Fina Flor”, the Caribbean sounds of the marimba on “Empty Paradise” and the African rhythms of Cabo Verde on “Um Mar de Mar”. “Lua de Janeiro” and the haunting title track “Maritima” are closer to the sound of Aline de Lima first two albums.

01. Maritima by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Ugo Castro Alves (guitar), Illya Amar (marimba), Luiz Claudio (percussions), Aline de Lima (vocals), Maëva Leberre (cello)
02. Upaon Açu by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Dada Viana (percussions), Rui Mario (keyboards), Aline de Lima (guitar and vocals)
03. Flor de Brasilia by Flavia Bittencourt (3) and lyrics by Aline de Lima (3) Musiciens: Ugo Castro Alves (10 strings guitar, acoustic guitar), Alvaro Lima (bass), Netinho Albuquerque (pandeiro, xequerê and reco-reco), Dada Viana (agogô, zabumba, shakers, berimbau), Flavia Bittencourt (guest singer), Aline de Lima (vocals)
04. Fina Flor by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Rui Mario (acordeon), Alvaro Lima (bass), Isabelle Pares (flute), Illya Amar (marimba), Dada Viana (percussions), Aline de Lima (acoustic guitar and vocals)
05. Empty Paradise by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Ugo Castro Alves (guitar), Dada Viana (percussions), Alvaro Lima (bass), Illya Amar (marimba), Maëva Leberre (cello), Aline de Lima (vocals)
06. Lua de Janeiro by Mario Lucio (1) and Aline de Lima (3) Musiciens: Isabelle Pares (flute), Ugo Castro Alves (guitar), Damilton Viana (percussion), Illya Amar (vibes), Aline de Lima (vocals)
07. Cri du Coeur by Henri Crolla and lyrics by Jacques Prévert (2) Musiciens: Isabelle Pares (flute), Aline de Lima (guitar and vocals), Alvaro Lima (bass), Rui Mario (acordeon), Illya Amar (vibes)
08. Infinito Blue by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Ugo Castro Alves (guitar), Alvaro Lima (bass), Rui Mario (accordion), Netinho Albuquerque (percussions), Dada Viana (percussions), Aline de Lima (vocals)
09. Madrugada by Marcio Faraco (3) and lyrics by Aline de Lima (3) and Marcio Faraco Musiciens: Robertinho Chinês (mandolin), Aline de Lima (acoustic guitar and vocals)
10. Velho Mundo Novo - Paris by Aline de Lima Musiciens: Netinho Albuquerque (samba percussions), Dada Viana (percussions), Ugo Castro Alves (guitar), Aline de Lima (vocals)
11. Um Mar de Mar by Mario Lucio, traduction in french by Africa Nostra Musiciens: Dada Viana (african percussions), Ugo Castro Alves (10 strings guitar and acoustic guitar), Illya Amar (marimba), Aline de Lima (vocals)

Maritima

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Michelle Zangara - Songs Of Blue

Size: 108,4 MB
Time: 47:04
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Vocal Jazz
Art: Front

01. Under A Blanket Of Blue (4:17)
02. Never Let Me Go (3:24)
03. I'm In Love Again (4:18)
04. Stardust (7:34)
05. On The Street Where You Live (3:14)
06. Born To Be Blue (5:00)
07. The Gentleman Is A Dope (3:14)
08. Meaning Of The Blues (2:56)
09. He's My Guy (4:05)
10. He's Funny That Way (6:00)
11. I'm Hip (2:59)

This "Songs of Blue" Album marks the Second Release by Jazz Vocalist, Michelle Zangara. These songs are the culmination of years of performance and sessioning with New York's greatest musicians. The difficulty of choosing the right musicians and the right songs that would represent her, came from just doing it, over and over at gigs, clubs and parties. During all her hard work and research, one thing overwhelmingly stood out, "I have got to record this, I have got to make a record." Standards are the focus of Michelle's study, and these songs are so special, so rare. they represent the hidden gems in the American Songbook that go unnoticed or are rarely performed. When you have someone like Bruce Barth chomping so beautifully on songs like "He's Funny That Way" or "I'm In Love Again" it makes the recording go so smoothly and takes the session to another level. Ari Roland goes beyond the call of duty in setting a beautiful rhythm and gives Michelle's vocals such gravitas. The Great Charles Goold is holding the tempo so brightly and expertly on "Never Let Me Go" and ever so delicately on "I'm In Love Again." These arrangements were largely due to the Wonderful Jeremy Pelt, who was Producing and also playing on "Under a Blanket of Blue." Ned Goold and Dwayne Clemons provide the final touch of melodic horns which bring drama and finesse to the whole picture as well as THE BLUE. "I am so proud of this release and hope that listeners enjoy these sounds which i offer with all my Heart. I must thank the support from my family especially my Husband and friends who made this possible."

Songs Of Blue

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Dick Hyman & Randy Sandke - Now And Again

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 70:04
Size: 160.4 MB
Styles: Piano jazz, Trumpet jazz
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[6:04] 1. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
[7:48] 2. I Thought About You
[6:20] 3. I Want To Be Happy
[2:49] 4. Weatherbird
[4:33] 5. Out Of Nowhere
[4:04] 6. Thinking About Bix
[5:59] 7. Slow River
[4:35] 8. Joy Spring
[3:35] 9. Wild Man Blues
[4:43] 10. Dancing In The Dark
[4:23] 11. The Wizard
[2:51] 12. Two As One
[3:44] 13. Bronco Busters
[4:30] 14. Lucky To Be Me
[3:59] 15. Makin' Whoopee

The duo of pianist Dick Hyman and trumpeter Randy Sandke, who had played together in a variety of settings during the previous 20 years, is a perfect matchup. Both musicians are virtuosos, very adept at 1920s jazz and open to later styles, with Sandke even delving into the avant-garde at times. On this set they explore standards, classic jazz tunes, and a few swinging originals. Rather than re-create recorded solos on "Weatherbird" and "Wild Man Blues" as they have previously, Hyman and Sandke are more spontaneous this time around, playing in their own colorful styles and constantly challenging each other. Plenty of sparks fly, both of the musicians consistently take chances, and the result is creative music within the idiom of classic jazz. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Recording information: Nola Studios, NYX (06/16/2004/06/17/2004).

Dick Hyman (piano); Randy Sandke (trumpet).

Now And Again

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Chaka Khan - I Believe

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 45:41
Size: 104.6 MB
Styles: Funk, R&B, Jazz vocals
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[2:36] 1. Hey Big Spender
[3:02] 2. Hazel's Hips
[3:34] 3. The Best Is Yet To Come
[3:08] 4. Crazy
[3:47] 5. I'm In The Mood For Love
[3:49] 6. Is That All There Is
[3:45] 7. Stormy Weather
[4:00] 8. 'round Midnight
[4:07] 9. Teach Me Tonight
[4:24] 10. To Sir With Love
[3:04] 11. Diamonds Are Forever
[2:34] 12. Goldfinger
[3:44] 13. I Believe

Chaka Khan is one of the world's most gifted and celebrated musicians, with a rich musical legacy, the 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winner is looking forward to a celebration of a lifetime. A songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur and activist, Chaka Khan has influenced generations of recording artists. She has the rare ability to sing in seven music genres, including R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country, world music and classical. Affectionately known around the world as Chaka, she is revered by millions of fans as well as her peers for hertimeless, classic and unmatched signature music style and ability. The late, great Miles Davis often said, "She [Chaka] sings like my horn." And the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin says, "[Chaka] is a one-of-a-kind, premier vocalist."

Throughout her legendary career, Chaka has released 22 albums and racked up ten #1 Billboard magazine charted songs, seven RIAA certified gold singles and ten RIAA certified gold and platinum albums. Chaka's recorded music has produced over 2,000 catalogue song placements. "I am honored and blessed to celebrate 40 years in music and entertainment" says Chaka. "I am so humbled by the love, support and gracious spirit of my fans worldwide and the continuous support my peers have shown over the years. Throughout my 40-year career, I have been through the fire a few times over and I'm still here as a living testament to God's love and grace. Next year, I will be celebrating 40 years in the business and 60 years on earth, which equals one hundred percent Chaka."

I Believe

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Peter Lipa - Beatles In Blue(S)

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 73:18
Size: 170.1 MB
Styles: Blues-jazz vocals
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[ 4:40] 1. Day Tripper
[ 3:52] 2. Norwegian Wood
[ 4:48] 3. And I Love Her
[ 3:07] 4. Every Little Thing
[ 3:20] 5. Misery
[ 4:17] 6. Got To Get You Into My Life
[ 5:07] 7. Do You Want To Know A Secret
[ 5:13] 8. I Wanna Be Your Man
[ 4:40] 9. The Fool On The Hill
[ 3:00] 10. I've Just Seen A Face
[ 4:26] 11. All I've Got To Do
[ 4:46] 12. I Saw Her Standing There
[ 3:53] 13. P.S. I Love You
[ 3:33] 14. No Reply
[ 2:54] 15. All My Loving
[11:35] 16. With A Little Help From My Friends/Day Tripper [hidden Alternate Take]

The Slovak blues singer Peter Lipa delivers very personal interpretations of 16 songs by the Beatles on this album. Taking a cue from Joe Cocker's famous cover version of "With a Little Help from My Friends," the man and his team of arrangers and musicians set off to create the most far-out renditions they could imagine. On that count they surely succeeded -- if you don't pay attention, some songs will just fly by without you recognizing them. In some cases, as in "Every Little Thing" and "I Wanna Be Your Man," the only trace left of the original is the lyrics -- everything else is new, from the tempo and rhythm (ranging from blues-rock and jazz-funk to jazz ballads) up to chord changes and melodies. And that's where danger points its head. Lennon and McCartney's talent as melodists is immeasurable. Is Lipa better?. That's why, once the novelty factor wears off after a few listens, we're left with weaker songs. But that doesn't mean Beatles in Blue(s) isn't worth your time. If anything else, Lipa's song selection has the merit to jump over the obvious greatest hits of the group and choose instead more obscure songs, perhaps some the singer feels a deeper connection to. And the man does have a seductive voice, free of any accent, gravelly yet flexible and gracious. Highlights include the horn-punched "Day Tripper," "All My Loving" (given a Stéphane Grappelli feel) and "I've Just Seen a Face." ~ François Couture

Live Recording Recorded in 2002.

Peter Lipa (keyboards); Jana Kirschner (vocals); rado tariska (saxophone); Martin gaspar (bass); Robo Rist (drums).

Beatles In Blue(S)

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Tom Harrell - Total

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 39:43
Size: 90.9 MB
Styles: Trumpet jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[7:14] 1. On The Roof
[8:54] 2. The Water's Edge
[5:24] 3. While There's Time
[4:04] 4. Aurora
[8:18] 5. Outdoor Cafe
[5:46] 6. Invitation

Tom Harrell is one of America's renowned jazz trumpeters and composers of our day. He played with such bands and artists as Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Horace Silver, Sam Jones, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods etc. He was the arrangner for "Time Mirror" on RCA. Much has been said aout Mr. Tom Harrell. He has also recorded with Bill Evans, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and has played in every major jazz club and jazz festival. What this cd offers is that it was his first solo album and has not been available for several years. For any fan or collector of Tom Harrell recordings, this recording is a find.

Total

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Anke Helfrich Trio (Featuring Roy Hargrove) - Better Times Ahead

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:44
Size: 118,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:26)  1. Movin' In
(6:30)  2. My Ship
(6:36)  3. Der Turm
(7:48)  4. Thanks For Beeing There
(7:03)  5. Better Times Ahead
(4:08)  6. I Mean You
(1:54)  7. Miniatur: An-ma-de
(6:37)  8. Trust & Faith
(4:39)  9. Ask Me Now

Anke Helfrich has been through what presumably must be the usual channels to get where she is right now, meaning that she's studied with some key figures in the music, and the results of that study are here in abundance. As such, the usual terms apply here much as they do with nearly every example of this modern mainstream thing. The music is urbane, harmonically sophisticated, faultlessly articulated, and almost entirely free of the quirks that would make this disc stand out from the crowd. That said, there are exceptions to the rule, not the least of them being the nearly two-minute "Miniatur: An-Ma-De," which finds Helfrich and drummer Dejan Terzic engaged in a free duo in which both musicians prove themselves equal to the very different demands of free playing. The brevity of the piece, however, creates the impression of a track tacked on, despite the fact that it occurs in the middle of the programme; furthermore, that same issue also makes the effort, with its faded ending, sound as if it was treated in such a way so as not to alienate the audience for which the music is otherwise intended. 

There are a couple of Thelonious Monk compositions here, and the fact that Helfrich gets as close to a Monkian spirit as anyone, particularly on her solo reading of "Ask Me Now," is to her credit. Roy Hargrove is featured on four tracks, including Monk's "I Mean You," and with every note he plays, he again shows that his conception is in its way every bit as individual as Blue Mitchell's. Helfrich also gets to show off some of her credentials as an accompanist of no little individuality, and the resulting music raises a smile.
~ Nic Jones  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22904#.UopgxOJc_vs

Personnel: Anke Helfrich: piano; Martin Gjakanovski: bass; Dejan Terzic: drums; Roy Hargrove: trumpet, flugelhorn (3,4,6).

Better Times Ahead

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Christina Lux - Coming Home At Last

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:57
Size: 105,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:48)  1. Coming Home At Last
(3:54)  2. To The World
(6:49)  3. Arms Wide Open
(4:46)  4. Abuse
(6:16)  5. It Ain't Mine
(4:37)  6. Man Without A Face
(4:21)  7. Healing Waters
(3:45)  8. Love Is My Religion
(4:01)  9. Endless Fall
(3:36) 10. Late At Night

German-born singer-songwriter Christina Lux makes no bones about wanting to get right into the inner souls and emotions of her listeners: Her songs are direct examples of the hazardous riptides of love and human striving with titles like "It Ain't Mine" and "Abuse." She's been compared to Joni Mitchell and Shawn Colvin, and is a smart (perhaps genius) woman forever balancing her own brilliance and artistic drives with the need to love and be loved, and, most of all, to make music about the struggle to fulfill those needs. Her voice carries a slight Germanic ennui-ridden rasp, making her a bit of a kindred spirit to the cabaret singers of her nation's past, the ones who used to straddle chairs and smoke cigarettes in top hats while singing about love. That rasp, however, is harnessed to some light, gently bouncing soul. As its title might indicate, Coming Home at Last is a haven, a song collection as welcoming and comforting as the shoulder of a childhood best friend w! ho has just returned from a long, long trip.

"No excuses / They just blow my fuses / The body says stop / The mind can't follow / Maybe I'm frightened," goes the opening title track over somber melodic piano. The cabaret lilt is soon swallowed up by light soulful grooves and gentle drums and guitars. "Abuse" opens with the sly shuffle of brushes scraping along the snare drum while Lux goes deep into the harrowing tale of sexual abuse passed along for generations. The clear-eyed approach makes for harrowing listening, but makes the transcendent moments well earned, as on the uplifting sing-along "To the World" or "Late at Night" with its smooth fretless electric-bass meanderings and Lux's resigned declarations: "I know it doesn't help much / To start crying / But it doesn't help it all / To act as if this ain't true / I'm no good / At hiding."

This is music for mornings with coffee, sunshine, and the paper, time for sincere declarations and the openhearted yearning that we experience before the jaded poses of adulthood dim the beauty of the world in our eyes. Lux may make music on the easy-listening side of the tracks, but she doesn't throw away a single lyric; she goes for the tear ducts like a pit bull and fans love her for it. No one goes home without losing a little something along the way. But for each thing gained there's something lost, and in Coming Home at Last Christina Lux lets you know it's okay, you're safe, and you've always been. The hurt, as they say, is all hers. ~ Daily OM    

http://www.sequoiarecords.com/x126cd/Coming+Home+at+Last.html

Coming Home At Last

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Tom Rust & The Malcolm Edmonstone Trio - Saints and Singers

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 29:38
Size: 67,9 MB
Art: Front

(2:49)  1. Sunny Side Of The Street
(3:47)  2. I Can't Help It
(3:34)  3. Give Me The Night
(3:41)  4. Under My Skin
(3:05)  5. The Nearness Of You
(4:30)  6. Georgia On My Mind
(2:14)  7. Almost Like Being In Love
(3:26)  8. In The Wee Small Hours
(2:30)  9. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

"Award-winning vocalist Tom Rust presents 'Saints and Singers'. The result of a long-standing collaboration with pianist/arranger Malcolm Edmonstone and his vibrant trio, this release showcases Rust's considerable vocal ability, tackling hip arrangements of Great American Songbook classics with flair and accessible charm."

Tom Rust is eliciting rave reviews on the jazz and soul scene with what has been called his mellifluous tones, mellow, smooth and 'lived-in' voice.

Tom certainly hasn't slacked in his drive to get to the top, Tom is plying his trade, sweating it out in the clubs every week pleasing the crowds with standards, and his own interpretations of modern jazz & soul classic.

Tom says he is often mistaken for someone, or "people think they have met me before", and with his typical dry Mancunian wit he retorts "I used to be a prison warder".

Tom was born in Manchester, starting his musical journey aged 13 in the school band, graduating to the local youth orchestra, even doing his stint on Morecambe Pier !

Tom has always recognised the importance of performing 'live'... "with a live band there is something special, something in the push-and-pull of the band and audience... 'that chemistry' that brings out the best in the music"..."its fantastic that jazz has become 'cool' again thanks to the new wave of jazz and soul music artist's, and that certainly gives me a boost".

Tom Rust is being 'bigged-up' by some of the biggest names in music and the music business, and with credible reviews in everything from the Observer to 'Blues & Soul'
Tom looks set to 'go-all-the-way !' http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tratmet

Saints and Singers

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