The Jim Seeley-Arturo O'Farrill Quintet - ST

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 47:32

Size: 108.8 MB

Styles: Post bop, Latin jazz

Year: 2004

Art: Front

[5:58] 1. Truth Juice

[6:14] 2. Solita

[6:01] 3. Starry Night

[4:01] 4. Little General

[7:57] 5. Forest Path

[6:46] 6. New Meaning

[9:04] 7. Cha-Cha Un-Uh

[1:27] 8. Child's Toy

Although trumpeter Jim Seeley co-leads the quintet on this Zoho CD with pianist Arturo O'Farrill, he is very much the dominant force. Seeley contributed all eight selections and is the most memorable soloist in the group. The music includes a tribute to Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers ("Truth Juice"), a few funky jazz pieces, the straight-ahead blues "New Meaning," and a brief unaccompanied trumpet solo ("Child's Toy"). Seeley teams up with the underrated tenor saxophonist and flutist Jed Levy and the rhythm section of the Lincoln Center Afro-Latin Orchestra (pianist O'Farrill, bassist Andy Gonzalez, and drummer Phoenix Rivera). The music is not as Latin-oriented as one would expect from this personnel and can be considered hard bop with funk overtones. Most importantly, this CD introduces Jim Seeley as a potentially major new trumpeter and a rare jazz export from Kansas. ~Scott Yanow

The Jim Seeley-Arturo O'Farrill Quintet

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Sylvia Bennett - C'est Si Bon

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 40:33
Size: 92.8 MB
Styles: Jazz-pop vocals
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[2:51] 1. C'est Magnifique
[3:00] 2. C'est Si Bon
[3:44] 3. Que Reste-T-Il De Nos Amours
[2:18] 4. Moulin Rouge
[2:38] 5. Un Homme Et Une Femme
[3:21] 6. Pour Toi
[2:49] 7. La Seine
[3:26] 8. Les Feuilles Mortes
[3:36] 9. Les Parapluies De Cherbourg
[3:18] 10. Ce Je Ne Sais Quoi Sur Mon Paris
[2:42] 11. La Vie En Rose
[3:20] 12. La Mer
[3:24] 13. Et Maintenant

C'est Si Bon was born from Sylvia Bennett s love affair with France and the enchanting songs that, like Paris herself, sparkle with seduction and panache. The protege of jazz legend Lionel Hampton, this Grammy nominated, international recording artist, is an American diva with a French heart. C'est Si Bon is a musical tour de force that magically transports you to a place of romance, rapture, and heady possibility... Veritably, si bon! With such songs as C'est Magnifique, Un Homme et Une Femme, and La Vie En Rose the album weaves a world of enchantment where romance reigns, fancy takes flight, and Paris beckons.

Sylvia Bennett the timeless smooth jazz and pop vocalist sings of love with a warmth, clarity, and spirit that is enveloping and tender, showcasing the depth of her skill, talent and experience. She's sung with Lionel Hampton and she's sung for presidents all with a singular style and intimacy that is hers and hers alone.

She's one part jazz, one part pop, and one part sultry. If you like Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, and Rosemary Clooney, you'll LOVE Sylvia Bennett.

C'est Si Bon

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Joe Albany - Portrait Of An Artist

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 42:46
Size: 97.9 MB
Styles: Bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1982/2013
Art: Front

[6:31] 1. Autumn In New York
[4:46] 2. I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
[6:42] 3. For The Little Guy
[5:07] 4. They Say It's Wonderful
[5:28] 5. Too Late Now
[5:37] 6. Confirmation
[3:42] 7. Ruby, My Dear
[4:51] 8. A Conversation With Joe Albany

This mostly ballad-oriented trio set with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Charlie Persip was pianist Joe Albany's final recording. Albany, whose career (especially on records) did not really get going until his final decade, is in generally good form on such tunes as "Autumn In New York," "They Say It's Wonderful" and "Confirmation." The album concludes with a brief interview that sums up some aspects of his episodic life. ~Scott Yanow

Portrait Of An Artist

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Klüver's Big Band - Better Believe It

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 57:25
Size: 131.4 MB
Styles: Big band
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[ 5:08] 1. Better Believe It
[ 2:50] 2. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
[ 6:03] 3. Tired Of Pretty Women
[ 3:13] 4. I Want A Little Girl
[ 2:50] 5. Indiana
[ 3:53] 6. I'm Confessin'
[ 3:15] 7. Dinah
[ 3:52] 8. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
[ 3:36] 9. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
[ 2:35] 10. Ooo-Pa-Pa-Da-Introduction
[ 9:16] 11. Ooo-Pa-Pa-Da
[10:48] 12. A Prayer For Pops

"Better Believe It" er Klüvers Big Bands hyldest til jazz-legenden Louis Armstrong. Med numre taget fra Satchmos eget repertoire og nyere numre skrevet i hans ånd leverer Big Bandet sammen med trompetisten Byron Stripling og den eminente New-York-trommeslager Dennis Mackrel musik med stor intensitet og intens nerve.

Better Believe It

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Connie Evingson - Gypsy in My Soul

Styles: Vocal Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:51
Size: 140,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:44)  1. Nature Boy
(4:30)  2. I'm Confessin'
(4:20)  3. Gypsy in My Soul
(5:05)  4. Nuages
(2:56)  5. Lover Come Back to Me
(3:56)  6. Lullaby of the Leaves
(4:13)  7. Until
(4:39)  8. April in Paris
(3:52)  9. Caravan
(4:26) 10. The Lonely One
(3:39) 11. Night and Day
(4:43) 12. You and the Night and the Music
(2:44) 13. Django's Premonition
(3:45) 14. I Cover the Waterfront
(3:13) 15. S'Wonderful/Dizzy Atmosphere

Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli gave us a timeless chapter in jazz history that emphasized acoustic music with cultural influences from various parts of the world. To that lovely aroma Connie Evingson adds her mellifluous voice and intimate way with a melody. She interprets songs that carry a nostalgic memory, and she carves each one with a distinctive flair. Seamless phrasing, smoky resonance and a genuine caring give her presentation a natural quality. "Gypsy in My Soul" swings lightly with a comfortable texture, as The Parisota Hot Club lends powerful support. The band complements Evingson's convincing lyric interpretation and her lively scat chorus. Singing French and English lyrics to "Nuages," Evingson unleashes a century of passion. Sam Miltich and The Clearwater Hot Club deliver a heartfelt ambience to carry her message in no uncertain terms. She's equally at home with Sting's "Until," a soulful waltz that resembles Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle." 

It's another example of the timeless nature of Evingson's album. With Pearl Django providing graceful acoustic charm and guest vibraphonist Susan Pascal weaving her melodies among the singer's pert lines, the song transforms into an exotic adventure. Guitarist Neil Anderson adds a lovely reflection of Django Reinhardt's manner, as Sting's music meets Django. "Caravan" swings madly with a driving spirit and "Night and Day" swings with a lighter disposition, while "April in Paris" takes the listener on a vacation to France, with lyrics in French and English. Both "Nature Boy" and "The Lonely One" allow Evingson to capture every ounce of emotion that comes with the territory. She portrays a Gypsy's freedom in her interpretations, while giving her audience a highly recommended musical program. Audio examples of Evingson's performances may be found at her web site. ~ Jim Santella  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/gypsy-in-my-soul-connie-evingson-minnehaha-music-review-by-jim-santella.php#.U805uLFryM0

Personnel: Connie Evingson- vocals; Don Chouinard, Patrick Harrison- accordion; Darryl Boudreaux- percussion; Susan Pascal- vibraphone; Greg Williamson- drums; Clearwater Hot Club: Sam Miltich- guitar; Mark Kreitzer- guitar, mandolin; Matthew Miltich- bass; Raphael Fraisse- violin; Parisota Hot Club: Robb Henry, Bob Ekstrand- guitar; Keith Boyles- bass; Tony Baluff- clarinet; Pearl Django: Neil Anderson, Greg Ruby- guitar; Rick Leppanen- bass; Michael Gray- violin.

Gypsy in My Soul

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Martin Taylor - Change of Heart

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:32
Size: 112,0 MB
Art: Front

( 9:52)  1. 73 Berkley Street
( 5:02)  2. The Gypsy
(10:45)  3. You Don't Know Me
( 5:05)  4. After Hours
( 5:47)  5. Change Of Heart
( 4:44)  6. I Get Along Without You Very Well
( 7:13)  7. Angel's Camp

Martin Taylor's star rose considerably during the 1990s with a flurry of recording activity as a leader, especially dates such this one from the series he did for the Scottish label Linn. With a rhythm section of pianist David Newton, bassist Brian Shiels, and drummer John Rae, the guitarist's program is wide-ranging and has some surprises. Taylor wrote a pair of originals: The opener, "73 Berkeley Street," at first gives the impression of being a groove tune until the quartet launches into a brisk bop setting, and his "Angel's Camp" has a rhythm & blues flavor with a touch of gospel. Country great Eddy Arnold's "You Don't Know Me" has been covered by a few jazz musicians, but Taylor's bluesy guitar and Newton's soulful piano make this extended performance a treat. 

Taylor overdubbed a second guitar on his otherwise unaccompanied treatment of Ike Isaacs' snappy "After Hours," and he's truly solo on a soft lyrical take of Hoagy Carmichael's timeless "I Get Along Without You Very Well." This recommended CD is well worth acquiring. 

~ Ken Dryden  http://www.allmusic.com/album/change-of-heart-mw0000188626

Personnel: Martin Taylor – guitar; David Newton - piano & synthesiser; Brian Shiels – bass; John Rae - drums

Change of Heart

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Bobby Hutcherson - Un Poco Loco

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:31
Size: 88,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:44)  1. The Sailor's Song
(4:12)  2. Silver Hollow
(8:21)  3. Un Poco Loco
(4:39)  4. Love Song
(4:30)  5. Ivory Coast
(7:10)  6. Ebony Moonbeams
(3:52)  7. I Wanna Stand Over there

By 1980, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson had evolved from a member of the avant-garde into a top exponent of the modern mainstream. This excellent album (mostly originals and obscurities but highlighted by an inventive version of Bud Powell's classic title cut) features Hutcherson with a top notch all-star group also including guitarist John Abercrombie, keyboardist George Cables, electric bassist Chuck Domanico and drummer Peter Erskine. Pity that this fine set has been long out-of-print. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/un-poco-loco-mw0000602898

Personnel: Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone, marimba); George Cables (acoustic & electric pianos); John Abercrombie (acoustic & electric guitars); Chuck Domanico (acoustic & electric basses); Peter Erskine (drums, percussion).

Un Poco Loco

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