Dudu Lima Trio - Classicos

Size: 149,9 MB
Time: 64:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. Suíte Das Nuvens E Dos Ventos (14:40)
02. Autumn Leaves ( 6:12)
03. Prelúdio Suíte N.1 Para Violoncelo ( 3:05)
04. Bye Bye Brasil ( 6:22)
05. Jesus Alegria Dos Homens ( 8:15)
06. Insensatez ( 8:09)
07. Nardis ( 3:38)
08. Lamentos ( 3:46)
09. Seven Steps To Heaven ( 5:46)
10. The Days Of Wine And Roses ( 4:58)

Dudu Lima, bassist, arranger and composer, has one of the most prolific carreers in the brazilian instrumental music nowadays, having launched 6 CDs, 4 DVDs and 1 LP, in this sophisticated market.

In 2012 he launches his new album, the CD/DVD/LP "Dudu Lima Trio Live at Cine Theater Center"("Dudu Lima Trio ao vivo no Cine Theatro Central" (Blues time Records), with the special participation of the great North-American guitarist Stanley Jordan.

Dudu Lima performs his own compositions, among them "Regina" with Stanley Jordan, and also some Brazilian "standards" like "Brasileirinho" (Waldir Azevedo),"As Rosas não falam" (Cartola)" Asa Branca" (Luiz Gonzaga/Humberto Teixeira), "O Ronco da Cuíca" (João Bosco/Aldir Blanc) and "Clube da Esquina" (Milton Nascimento/Lõ Borges).

And All performed in a very new way with modern arrangements, innovating as a solist and as a bandleader at the both electric and acoustic basses.

Classicos

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Holly Burke - Nature Girl

Size: 127,2 MB
Time: 54:26
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz/Pop Vocals
Art: Front

01. Seraphina (5:28)
02. Serengeti (5:23)
03. Nature Girl (4:46)
04. First Snow On Cypress (1:06)
05. Transcendance (6:05)
06. Inner River (4:50)
07. River Of Stars (4:41)
08. The 12Th Of Always (4:25)
09. Happy Organ (6:50)
10. Foreign Correspondent (2:40)
11. Hypnotique (3:41)
12. A Leaf Falls (4:25)

“Nature Girl“ is the newest CD release from leading Vancouver Composer/Lyricist/Flutist/Vocalist Holly Burke. Holly has been on the scene in Canada and the US for decades and has quietly persisted to produce creative, texturally rich and evocative music that often transcends genre.
This current offering combines elements of World Beat, Fusion Jazz, Avant-Pop, Ambient, and enigmatic forms that defy description. Some of the wide ranging musical influences include; Paul Horn, Diane Reeves, Hubert Laws, Eric Satie, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, and Michael Brecker.
The compositions include some moving lyric content, exciting and thoughtful improvised instrumental soloing and some infectious grooves combined with fresh harmonic content, thoughtful arrangements, brilliant performances by a crack band that includes some of Canada’s best musicians, pristine recording values, and a pervasive sense magic and mystery...

Nature Girl

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Bruce Hector, Richard McCrae & Don Williams - Moonrise

Size: 145,6 MB
Time: 62:41
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz: Guitar/Hammond Organ
Art: Front

01. Close To You (5:59)
02. Playing Hooky (4:03)
03. Street Of Dreams (5:34)
04. Cat Walk (4:33)
05. Chant Of The Orient (4:17)
06. Song For Carol (Ann) (3:47)
07. Moonrise (4:50)
08. Down Here On The Ground (4:54)
09. Theme From 'Mr. Lucky' (3:35)
10. If You Could See Me Now (5:51)
11. Two Left Feet (4:36)
12. Drivin' Stick (4:46)
13. Saving All My Love (5:48)

My love affair with the guitar started in the early 60's, with the folk music craze. But when I got to college, two things happened -- I heard my first Wes Montgomery record, and I met a guy who had just traded in his accordion for a Hammond B-3. We spent the rest of our college years trying to play jazz on club dates, and one great night had the chance to open for the great Jimmy Smith. After college and law school, I "took the day job", but still played at home and decided to study with a teacher, since up to that point I had played by ear. I started with Ted Makler in NYC for a brief time, followed by Joe Carter (a great player who focuses on Brazilian music) for many years. About 15 years ago, I ended up playing with the great Bucky Pizzarelli at a guitar workshop, and have since had the privilege of learning from him. More recently, Dave Stryker has also been sharing his vast jazz savvy with me. Playing out at jam sessions gave me the opportunity to meet Don Williams, who in turn introduce me to Richie McCrae. With them, I finally have the opportunity to pursue that jazz Holy Grail -- the fat sound of a Gibson hollowbody with an organ trio, a goal I've been chasing ever since I first heard Wes play!

Moonrise

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Rebecca Jenkins - Rebecca Jenkins & Her Trio: Live At The Cellar

Size: 110,4 MB
Time: 47:14
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz/Pop Vocals
Art: Front

01. My Favourite Things (4:06)
02. Night And Day (3:08)
03. How Much Love (3:41)
04. Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (3:16)
05. Blue Moon (3:14)
06. Son Of A Preacher Man (2:54)
07. You Are (3:54)
08. I'm Beginning To See The Light (2:35)
09. Hallelujah (7:00)
10. Cheek To Cheek (3:03)
11. Ode To Billie Joe (5:59)
12. Am I Blue (4:18)

Rebecca Jenkins and Her Trio, Live at The Cellar was recorded at Vancouver’s storied Cory Weeds’ Jazz Cellar in February 2014, just weeks before the club closed its doors for the last time. It was a magical evening for both the musicians and audience as Rebecca and the trio swung and grooved their way through two sets of jazz standards, cool covers, and haunting originals, every tune infused with easy soulfulness and joy. Backed by her long-time trio this is Rebecca’s third solo album, after Blue Skies (2008) and Something’s Coming (2012), and adds to a body of work that includes albums with the Parachute Club, Jane Siberry, and Kevin Breit, among others, as well as a soundtrack album from the film Bye Bye Blues in which Rebecca played a 1940s jazz singer, a role for which she won a Genie Award for best actress. That film helped launch Rebecca’s career as one of Canada’s most beloved and accomplished film and television actors, with numerous starring and award-winning roles over the years (alongside the likes of Tim Robbins, Kevin Spacey, and Ellen Page), and most recently in Sarah Polley’s critically-acclaimed Stories We Tell (2012).

Live At The Cellar

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Harry Allen Quartet - The King

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 79:07
Size: 181.1 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 1994/1999
Art: Front

[ 9:27] 1. 'deed I Do
[ 9:51] 2. Close Your Eyes
[ 5:31] 3. But Beautiful
[ 9:41] 4. The King
[10:02] 5. Did You Call Here Today
[ 5:23] 6. Honeysuckle Rose
[ 4:56] 7. This Time The Dream's On Me
[ 8:52] 8. My Heart Stood Still
[ 5:08] 9. Everyday I Have The Blues
[10:11] 10. Limehouse Blues

Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen came on the New York mainstream-swing scene in the 1980s while he was still pursuing his music degree at Rutgers. He has been recording on smaller swing-oriented labels (Audiophile, Progressive, Nagel-Heyer) for a dozen years with groups that often included John Pizzarelli, guitar; Randy Sandke, trumpet, and Keith Ingham, piano - all first-rate mainstream swingers.

Stan Getz was once asked for his idea of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His answer-pianist Lou Levy was present and heard it-was, "My technique, Al Cohn's ideas, and Zoot's time," The fulfillment of that ideal may well be embodied in tenor saxophonist Harry Allen, who is so good that after several takes of a tune on a record date, arranger/composer Johnny Mandel said from the control booth, "Harry, would you mind screwing up on some of these to make our choices easier?"

No major record company is spending fortunes on publicity for Harry, His career is happening on its own. There is a lot of Zoot Sims in Harry Allen For one thing, he has Zoot's exhilarating time feeling, and he has captured that trick of Zoot's of leaping from the low register of the horn up to the top in a sort of celebratory sunburst. "Zoot was the master of that," Harry said "So was Stan."

Harry's work traces back to pre-Coltrane saxophone, One hears his admiration for Zoot, for Al Cohn, and for Ben Webster, which is manifest during ballads in a furry, breathy sound, But it could also be the influence of Paul Gonsalves, tenor soloist with Duke Ellington. Harry's father, Maurice, a drummer during the big band era went to high school and played with Gonsalves. Harry was listening to Paul with the Ellington band as far back as he can remember.

Harry Allen: Tenor Saxophone; John Bunch: Piano; Dennis Irwin: Bass; Duffy Jackson: Drums. Recorded live on May 28, 1994 at the Amerika Haus, Hamburg.

The King

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June Christy - The Intimate Miss Christy

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 39:04

Size: 90.3 MB

Styles: Easy Listening, Vocal

Year: 1962/2006

Art: Front

[3:05] 1. Spring Is Here

[3:15] 2. Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)

[2:29] 3. I Fall In Love Too Easily

[2:23] 4. Time After Time

[3:03] 5. The More I See You

[2:39] 6. Don't Explain

[3:31] 7. It Never Entered My Mind

[2:55] 8. You're Nearer

[3:06] 9. Misty

[2:43] 10. Suddenly It's Spring

[3:09] 11. I Get Along Without You Very Well

[3:22] 12. Ev'rytime

[1:36] 13. Sometimes I'm Happy

[1:42] 14. Tommy, Tommy

June Christy is usually associated with the booming big-band sound that dominated most of her work with Capitol in the 1950s and '60s, which is ironic given her restrained, casual singing. For this reason, THE INTIMATE MISS CHRISTY is one of the gems in the vocalist's discography. Accompanied only by bassist Don Bagley and guitarist Al Viola, Christy gives up-close-and-personal performances in a setting expertly matched to her style. The warm melancholia of the songs, as heard on "I Fall In Love Too Easily" and "I Get Along Without You Very Well," makes THE INTIMATE MISS CHRISTY a perfect choice for late-night listening.

June Christy (vocals); Al Viola (guitar); Bud Shank (flute); Jonah Jones (trumpet); Teddy Brannon (piano); Don Bagley, John Brown (upright bass); George Foster (drums).

The Intimate Miss Christy

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Stephen Bishop - Be Here Then

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 33:47
Size: 77.4 MB
Styles: Soft rock
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[3:40] 1. Pretty Baby
[3:33] 2. Rescue You
[2:57] 3. Sparkle U Shine
[4:12] 4. Make It Last
[3:55] 5. Promise Me The World
[2:47] 6. Vacant
[3:25] 7. Fooled By Love
[2:57] 8. Cry Of The Broken Hearted
[3:24] 9. Loveless
[2:53] 10. Love Is You

Stephen Bishop is another one of those pop singer songwriters from the late 70′s / early 80′s that drifted away from consciousness for most of the past couple decades and reemerged recently with an album of easy on the ears pop songs. Known primarily for the hit single “On & On” and the title theme song from the movie “Animal House”, Bishop hasn’t changed much with Be Here Then.

Like Boz Scaggs, in 2013, Bishop’s Be Here Then is easy to listen to which is probably both it’s greatest strength and weakness. Put the CD on, and it will make great music to have on in the background while working, reading or relaxing. Unfortunately, it’s also likely to stay in the background of your musical memories as it’s fairly forgettable as well. Bishop has a soft easy voice which also has a hint of Jackson Browne to it.

Be Here Then

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Teraesa Vinson - Opportunity Please Knock

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 2004
File: MP3@224K/s
Time: 51:20
Size: 82,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:02)  1. What A Difference A Day Made
(2:49)  2. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
(4:37)  3. Moon Ray
(7:07)  4. I Can't Make You Love Me
(5:16)  5. While We're Young
(3:49)  6. I've Got The World On A String
(3:55)  7. The Song Is You
(5:19)  8. Young and Foolish
(4:59)  9. A Beautiful Friendship
(3:11) 10. The Way You Look Tonight
(4:11) 11. Opportunity Please Knock

Vocalist Teraesa Vinson's debut album, Opportunity Please Knock , opens with a deceivingly innocent interpretation of "What A Difference a Day Made." She begins with an uncomplicated duet with bassist Nicki Parrot, which develops into a refined quartet. The track blossoms into a raucous swing that proves Vinson and her group mean business. Theraesa Vinson's sass and personality radiate throughout this album, yet never in excess. Vinson possesses a keen ear in respect to harmonic choices when she strays from the written melody. Her natural rhythmic drive is clearly evident throughout this disc. The intuitive nature of the musical rapport between Vinson and drummer Dion Parson is undeniable with a perfectly placed hit during a climactic chorus of "What a Difference a Day Made." One of several highlights on the album is Vinson's recording of Bonnie Raitt's pop hit "I Can't Make You Love Me." 

This selection shows Vinson's versatility and willingness to "sing outside the box" that is often associated with jazz. Ron Blake's ardent tenor playing on this track strikes a bright contrast to the previous introspective mood. His solo is heartfelt and true testament to what a seasoned jazz musician can create with any song regardless of genre. Vinson's maturity is further demonstrated by her ease in handling the tempo of "The Song is You." Despite the breakneck speed and dazzling riffs by her band, Vinson remains restrained, not rushing to spit out the words or ever overwhelming the listener. Throughout this album, newcomer Teraesa Vinson gracefully finds a natural balance of song, improvisation, and musicians, creating an exceptional album debut.

~ Jeff Hedberg  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/opportunity-please-knock-teraesa-vinson-amplified-records-review-by-jeff-hedberg.php#.U5tyASioqdk
 

Personnel: Teraesa Vinson, Vocals; Ron Blake, Saxophone; Tom Dempsey, Guitar; Carlton Holmes, Piano; Dion Parson, Drums; Nicki Parrott, Bass

Opportunity Please Knock

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Bradley Leighton - Soul Collective

Styles: Flute Jazz
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:29
Size: 97,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:58)  1. It's On!
(4:46)  2. Rock Me Softly!
(4:31)  3. She's Gone!
(3:56)  4. That Man!
(4:46)  5. Ode to Billy Joe!
(6:01)  6. Wake Up Call!
(3:54)  7. Undercover!
(5:08)  8. Café Con Leche!
(4:26)  9. Keep That Same Old Feeling!

Bradley Leighton is a fine flute player who is a bit reminiscent in tone and style of Herbie Mann. Like Mann, Leighton is often heard in a wide variety of settings, ranging from creative jazz to crossover pop. The music on Soul Collective almost ranges that far, from fine examples of funky jazz to a pair of throwaway R&B vocals. Some of the music seems aimed at the smooth market while other selections would function best as background music for dancers. The musicianship is excellent, the rhythm sections groove, and the horn section (which includes Tom Scott on three selections) is full of talent. Leighton plays quite well throughout. But nothing all that unexpected occurs and the results are a bit too predictable and safe to be all that memorable. ~ Scott Yanow   http://www.allmusic.com/album/soul-collective-mw0000784407

Bradley Leighton brings a unique and powerful sound to flute. His style of swing evolved from listening to the big, hi-octane bands of Kenton, Herman and Ferguson in the 60's-70's. His funkiness derives from years of listening to Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Brecker Brothers and countless other soul/R&B acts. He brings a fire and flair not usually heard nor expected from a flutist. Bradley has performed across the US and Asia, as both sideman and bandleader, for over 25 years. His most recent gigs included headlining the Gainesville Jazz Festival and opening for Gerald Albirght at the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival. Bradley Leighton is currently a Yamaha Performing Artist, a teacher and clinician and performing at venues across the United States and in Europe. He's flute coach at Oak Park Elementary in San Diego, CA - the music magnet school. He now resides in San Diego.  http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/bradleyleighton

Personnel: Bradley Leighton (flute, alto flute); Paula Prophet, Katreese Barnes (vocals, background vocals); Evan Marks, Sherrod Barnes (guitar); Tom Scott (saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Tom Braxton (saxophone, alto saxophone); Mic Gillette (trumpet, trombone); Greg Adams (trumpet); Allan Phillips (keyboards, drums, percussion, programming); Jason Miles (keyboards); Cesar Lozano, Brian Dunne (drums).

Soul Collective

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