Gene Ammons - Jug

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 36:55
Size: 84.5 MB
Styles: Hard bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1961/2006
Art: Front

[5:11] 1. Ol' Man River
[4:15] 2. Easy To Love
[5:36] 3. Seed Shack
[3:48] 4. Let It Be You
[5:59] 5. Exactly Like You
[3:42] 6. Miss Lucy
[4:46] 7. Namely You
[3:36] 8. Tangerine

Tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded many albums during 1961-1962, a busy period that was brought to an abrupt halt by his arrest for narcotics abuse. Jug finds the great tenor in excellent form, interpreting six standards and two of his originals with the assistance of pianist Richard Wyands, bassist Doug Watkins, drummer J.C. Heard, and the congas of Ray Barretto; Sleepy Anderson replaces Wyands on two songs, one of which he takes on organ. Few surprises occur, but fans will not be disappointed by his soulful and lyrical playing. ~Scott Yanow

Jug

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Susan Getz - The Green Eyed Girl

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 36:06
Size: 82.7 MB
Styles: Jazz-pop vocals
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[3:41] 1. Standing Before You Asking You To Share My Life
[3:09] 2. Shadows
[3:35] 3. Ride
[2:27] 4. The Green Eyed Girl
[2:32] 5. Drive My Car
[3:14] 6. Little Blue Flowers
[2:16] 7. The Gate Stands Open
[3:54] 8. It's Too Late
[4:43] 9. One 4 Mary
[2:38] 10. Honeypie
[3:53] 11. Standing Before You Asking You To Share My Life

Susan Getz—Looking for the “Inevitable Note”. Warm, direct jazz singer scores with heartfelt CD, The Green Eyed Girl.

With her first CD, 2005’s Jazz Boxx, Susan Getz announced her herself on the jazz scene as a singer with a graceful, assured voice, denoting a quiet yet powerful inner strength and a refreshingly unique style.

With the recent release of her newest effort, The Green Eyed Girl, Getz takes another step forward, establishing herself as an artist with a distinctive approach and the confidence to highlight a calm warmth over dazzle and flash.

The Green Eyed Girl offers listeners instant delights and a clear view into Getz’s ever maturing-artistry. While Jazz Boxx consisted predominantly of covers, with four Getz originals mixed in, Green Eyed Girl reverses that formula. Getz displays her sure composer’s touch with eight originals, with a pair of covers to balance the mix.

The Green Eyed Girl

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Johnny Alegre - Affinity

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 63:06
Size: 144.4 MB
Styles: Bop, Guitar jazz
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[6:55] 1. East Indies
[8:20] 2. Groove
[6:41] 3. Guardian Angel
[7:41] 4. Jazzhound
[9:14] 5. Perfect Imperfect
[6:10] 6. Remember Now
[9:56] 7. Vertigo
[8:06] 8. Wind and Water/Stones of Intramuros

The Johnny Alegre AFFINITY is a jazz group originating from the Philippines. It is led by self-taught Philippine guitarist-composer Johnny Alegre, together with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. The ensemble first gathered in May 2002 at Manila’s Pink Noise Studios for Alegre’s composition, “Stones of Intramuros”, for inclusion in the jazz anthology CD, Adobo Jazz Vol. 1, and thereafter carried on as a working unit. The band’s first public appearance in October of the same year for the Adobo Jazz album launch at the Monk’s Dream Jazz Bar heralded the AFFINITY’s reputation –as described by aficionados in the ensuing reviews— as “Manila’s Jazz Superband”, with a power trio at its core. For the remainder of the year, the group emerged in various guises and personnel variations, manned by a who’s who of luminaries from the Philippine jazz scene.

In 2003, the original quintet that recorded “Stones of Intramuros” returned to the studio to record new compositions by Alegre; followed by a succession of other dates leading to the release of the eponymous album, Johnny Alegre AFFINITY, by the UK-based jazz specialty label, Candid Records. The band was prominently featured at the annual Fête de la Musique and the Korg Music Festival. In November, the Johnny Alegre AFFINITY inaugurated their new compositions and arrangements before an enthusiastic jazz audience at the University of the Philippines Theatre, which was subsequently broadcast, live, on prime time over national television. This national debut performance was also issued as a DVD by the sponsoring Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity, and had since been included in a historical documentary of Philippine Jazz, issued by the Jazz Society of the Philippines. In 2004, AFFINITY once again became the focal point of two major jazz concert events, the Makati Jazz Festival celebrating its Foundation Day; and the 2nd Manila Jazz Festival.

Affinity

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Red Young - The Organizer

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 58:36
Size: 134.2 MB
Styles: B3 Organ jazz
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[4:39] 1. Blues Beans N' Greens
[3:49] 2. Soul Jam
[4:14] 3. Organ Grind Blues
[4:53] 4. Gettin Around
[4:54] 5. Sportin'
[5:14] 6. Blowin' A Load
[5:01] 7. Pleasure Island
[3:33] 8. Smokin' At Red's
[5:19] 9. Mr. Lucky
[5:46] 10. Swingin' Little Thing
[3:57] 11. Green Onions
[7:13] 12. Where Are You

RED YOUNG'S harmonic and complex tones attract devotees of the 40's and 50's along with today's youth looking for a break from synthesized electronica and for a connection to the organic sound of the Hammond B3 organ. Red Young delivers a hard-driving Hammond B3, transporting acid jazz, soul, groove and funk into our lives with the talents of popular Los Angeles musicians Red Young on Hammond B3, James Achor on guitar and Kenny Sara on drums. Additional tracks include Anthony Wilson on guitar and Willie McNeil on drums. The band is centered around Red Young and his wailing vintage, 400-pound, Hammond B3 organ. Red Young has played with Clyde McCoy, Lloyd Price, Joan Armatrading, Jerry Williams, Juice Newton, Sonny and Cher, Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, Eric Burdon, Linda Ronstadt, Nelson Riddle, Plas Johnson, Big Jay McNeely, Janiva Magness, the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Kid Ramos, Red and the Red Hots, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, Joey Altruda, Johnny Reno, Scotty Morris (BBVD), Lee Rocker (Stray Cats), Stephen Bruton, Marcia Ball, Leni Stern and Adam Levy (Norah Jones). Members from Red Young's bands including the "Red Young Trio" collaborate on various tracks of this compact disc.

Recording information: Joey's Place, Hollywood, CA; Private Island Trax, Hollywood, CA.

James Achor, Anthony Wilson (guitar); Kenny Sara (drums, percussion); Willie McNeil (drums).

The Organizer

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Machan - Motion of Love

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:48
Size: 107,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:43)  1. Motion of Love
(4:52)  2. More
(3:27)  3. Everyday
(5:42)  4. Beautifully Broken
(4:27)  5. A Broken Heart Like This
(4:22)  6. Extraordinary Thing
(3:44)  7. Little Bird
(5:45)  8. In Your Word
(4:31)  9. Without Your Smile
(5:10) 10. Vulnerable

Machan has an attractive voice, writes light and catchy songs, and plays fine folksy guitar. Her original influences were Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, she was versatile enough to tour with the Glenn Miller ghost orchestra, and she has performed at a variety of sessions in the New York area. The music on her debut CD, Motion of Love, consists of ten of her originals. Although a little jazzy at times and boasting guest appearances from the likes of guitarist John Scofield, keyboardist John Medeski, and trumpeter Randy Brecker, this is essentially a modern pop album by a talented singer/songwriter. The lyrics are sometimes insightful, stretch beyond the usual love songs, and include a few fresh angles on contemporary life. Motion of Love is a fine start to Machan's solo career. ~ Scott Yanow   

http://www.allmusic.com/album/motion-of-love-mw0000482186

Motion of Love

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Nicki Parrott - The Look of Love

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:41
Size: 139,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:33)  1. Moonlight Serenade
(3:53)  2. The Look of Love
(5:24)  3. The Man That Got Away
(4:02)  4. As Time Goes By
(5:36)  5. The Way We Were
(3:43)  6. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
(4:02)  7. I've Grown Accustomed to His Face
(5:18)  8. The Shadow of Your Smile
(3:31)  9. Incurably Romantic
(4:15) 10. Moon River
(4:32) 11. Over the Rainbow
(3:17) 12. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
(4:43) 13. On the Street Where You Live
(3:46) 14. Smile

Nicki Parrott, an internationally acclaimed bassist, arrived in New York in May of 1994, the recipient of a grant from the Australia Council for the Arts allowing her travel to the US and study with her mentor, one of the world’s premiere double bassists, Rufus Reid. In the same year she was also nominated for the “Australian Young Achievers Award”. Today, Nicki Parrott is a world-class double bassist and an emerging singer/songwriter. In her work with artists from around the globe she has brought a signature sound to every bass part she has played. She performs regularly at the world’s best Jazz Festivals and can be seen Monday’s at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City with the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. Since June of 2000, this union has been an ideal showcase for her musical abilities, flair for improv, and gift for entertaining a crowd. Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrott began her musical training on the piano at the age of four. She also took up the flute and continued to play both instruments throughout her school years. At the age of 15, Nicki switched her focus to the double bass, formed a band with her older sister Lisa (alto sax) and began composing instrumental pieces that they would eventually record for their premier CD release, The Awabakal Suite (2001). 

More... http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/musician.php?id=15357&width=1024#.UuLNpLRTu1s)

In “The Look of Love” Nicki is joined by John Di Martino (piano), Ken Peplowski (tenor sax and clarinet), Chuck Redd (vides), Lisa Parrott (baritone and alto sax) and Alvin Atkinson (drums). http://www.nickiparrott.com/love.html

The Look of Love

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Suzy Bogguss & Chet Atkins - Simpatico

Styles: Country
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:20
Size: 92,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:12)  1. In The Jailhouse Now
(3:08)  2. When She Smiled At Him
(4:23)  3. Forget About It
(4:12)  4. Wives Don't Like Old Girlfriends
(3:59)  5. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
(3:26)  6. Two Shades Of Blue
(4:26)  7. One More For The Road
(3:41)  8. I Still Miss Someone
(3:36)  9. You Bring Out The Best In Me
(5:12) 10. This Is The Beginning Suzy

Simpatico is a laid-back, charming duet album with Chet Atkins. The duo covers a lot of ground, beginning with Jimmy Rogers' "In the Jailhouse Now," and running through Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word," and playing a couple of nice, understated originals. Although it isn't a strict country record there are quite a few pop flourishes scattered throughout it's a charmingly low-key listen.

~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine   http://www.allmusic.com/album/simpatico-mw0000121603

Simpatico

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Ehud Asherie & Harry Allen - Modern Life

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:32
Size: 143,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:14)  1. I've Told Every Little Star
(5:09)  2. Blues For George
(6:26)  3. The Trolley Song
(6:02)  4. He Loves And She Loves
(5:04)  5. Vignette
(7:45)  6. One For V
(7:50)  7. No Moon At All
(5:25)  8. Casbah
(6:27)  9. Soon
(5:07) 10. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing

A dichotomy exists within the musical mind of pianist Ehud Asherie. The youthful pianist is clearly an old soul in many ways. His choice of material including tunes from George Gershwin, Billy Strayhorn and Jerome Kern combined with his knowledge of stride piano and fondness for the jazz masters of the early twentieth century are a throwback. However, Asherie also shows a thoroughly modern concept with some of his choices and stylistic preferences. These two sides converge on Modern Life. While he went with a quintet on Lockout (Posi-Tone, 2007) and Swing Set (Posi-Tone, 2008) featured a trio, he split the difference for Modern Life and goes with a quartet.  This foursome, featuring saxophonist Harry Allen, travels through a pair of Asherie originals and a variety of material from yesteryear. Asherie's clean lines and two-handed independence help to create compelling and exciting moments throughout the album. 

While Allen often arrives with a clean and alluring sound, he ramps up the energy as the song develops and often puts more grit into the mixture, giving off a bit more edge as the music unfolds. While this pattern remains consistent across the majority of the album, the biggest exception is "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing." Allen creates a noir-ish scene, using breathy vibrato with a slight Ben Webster-influence, during this performance. Every note that Asherie plays here comes out as a crystalline musical jewel, helping to heighten the emotional impact. While Asherie and Allen work well together without any help, drummer Chuck Riggs and bassist Joel Forbes prove to be the rhythmic engine that powers the group. Whether providing a jaunty feel on Asherie's "One For V," driving the up-tempo performances like "The Trolley Song" or simply showing that less is more on "He Loves And She Loves," they always provide what is right in the moment.  Allen and Asherie take the bulk of the soloing on the record, whether wailing through a chorus or two or trading eight bars back and forth. Riggs gets in on the trading action every once in a while and Forbes steals the show with his solo on the aforementioned "One For V," but the focus remains largely on piano and saxophone. Asherie's performances on this album showcase his sophisticated sense of swing, strong musical instincts and a connection with Harry Allen that warrants more recorded music from this pairing. ~ Dan Bilawsky   http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=35815#.UuFN1LRpQ2w
 

Personnel: Ehud Asherie: piano; Harry Allen: saxophone; Joel Forbes: bass; Chuck Riggs: drums.

Modern Life

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