Joe Carter - Both Sides Of The Equator

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 54:08

Size: 123.9 MB

Styles: Brazilian jazz, Jazz guitar

Year: 2012

Art: Front

[4:46] 1. Nos E O Mar (Feat. David Finck & Ze Mauricio)

[4:42] 2. I've Never Been In Love Before (Feat. David Finck)

[4:01] 3. Mojave

[5:27] 4. Viktor With A K (Feat. David Finck & Ze Mauricio)

[4:14] 5. Blame It On My Youth (Feat. David Finck)

[3:44] 6. Ponta De Areia (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:54] 7. Valse De Euridice (Feat. Ze Mauricio)

[4:16] 8. Batida Diferente (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:38] 9. Young And Foolish

[5:12] 10. Tema Do Boneco De Palha (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[3:47] 11. Waltz For Debby

[5:58] 12. Nada Como Ter Amor (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:22] 13. Variations On A Theme By Bill Evans

Both Sides of the Equator is not Joe Carter's first incursion into Brazilian music. Joe fell in love with Brazilian music after performing in Brazil several times as well as teaching there. His subtle, warm and stylish guitar playing is very well suited for a variety of Brazilian genres he performs, including Samba, Bossa Nova and even Baião. A graduate of New York University, Joe also studied with guitarists Sal Salvador, John Scofield and Allan Hanlon as well as saxophonist Lee Konitz and pianist Don Friedman. This well-rounded musical education formed the basis of his tailor-made style in Brazilian music. Joe is well respected as a Brazilian performer on both sides of the Equator. He has recorded with harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn, bassist Nilson Matta (of Trio da Paz and Brazilian Trio), saxophonist Lee Konitz, flugelhornist Art Farmer and dozen of other jazz musicians. As with his three previous Brazilian albums  Um Abraço no Rio (1996), The Samba Rio Trio (1997) and Two for Two (2001), all on Empathy Records Joe never overdoes his performances and arrangements. He prefers the effective intimacy of duo, trio and quartet formations for Brazilian music. Here in Both Sides of the Equator Joe is joined by bassist David Finck and percussionist Zé Maurício in a balanced collection of music by Brazilian and North American composers. He also adds to this fine mixture two of his own compositions. Several things in Both Sides of the Equator make the album thoroughly enjoyable. With Joe's masterful approach to these melodies, the album flows smoothly from track to track and maintains the listener absorbed in this fine material. One remarkable characteristic of a good musician who knows well the music being performed is the ability to transcend geographical borders seamlessly. Joe accomplishes that very well when he goes from Menescal to Loesser in the first two tracks of the album as well as in the rest of the album.

Joe Carter - acoustic nylon string guitar; David Finck – acoustic bass; Ze Mauricio – percussion.

Both Sides Of The Equator

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Chaka Khan - One Classic Night: Greatest Hits Live!

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 70:43
Size: 161.9 MB
Styles: R&B, Funk, Rock
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[ 3:43] 1. I Feel For You
[ 5:19] 2. Ain’t Nobody
[ 4:48] 3. Everlasting Love
[ 4:17] 4. Hollywood
[ 4:27] 5. Pack My Bags
[ 4:22] 6. My Funny Valentine
[ 8:45] 7. Through The Fire
[ 3:17] 8. Once You Get Started
[ 2:14] 9. Stay
[ 4:54] 10. You Got The Love
[ 2:39] 11. Tell Me Something Good
[16:50] 12. Sweet Thing
[ 5:03] 13. I’m Every Woman

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; 23 March 1953 - Chicago, Illinois, USA), frequently known as the “Queen of Funk”, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus.

In 1964 at the age of 11 she formed her first group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers’ breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters; neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.

Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade; distinguished by Khan’s dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.

While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include “Tell Me Something Good”, “Sweet Thing”, “Ain’t Nobody”, “I’m Every Woman”, “I Feel for You” and “Through the Fire”.

One Classic Night: Greatest Hits Live!

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Frank Rosolino - Turn Me Loose!

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 31:31
Size: 72.2 MB
Styles: Bop, Trombone jazz
Year: 1961/2005
Art: Front

[2:14] 1. Too Marvelous For Words
[2:54] 2. Come Rain Or Come Shine
[2:18] 3. Whatcha Gonna Do On Monday
[2:35] 4. Sometimes I'm Happy
[2:20] 5. Sweet Georgia Brown
[2:50] 6. Pennies From Heaven
[3:10] 7. I Cover The Waterfront
[2:38] 8. You're A Sweetheart
[2:17] 9. Please Don't Bug Me
[2:30] 10. It Had To Be You
[2:43] 11. That Old Black Magic
[2:56] 12. How Many Hearts Have You Broken

This 1961 release was intended to explore the humorous side of trombonist Frank Rosolino, relying as much on his vocals as his proven skill as an instrumentalist. Sticking mostly to standards and accompanied by a solid rhythm section consisting of pianist Victor Feldman, bassist Charles C. Berghofer, and drummer Irving Cottler, the leader's skills on trombone are never in doubt, but his prowess as an effective jazz vocalist is another matter. Although liner note writer Herb Heinman simply refers to his singing as "offbeat," his nasal sound and the considerable reverb added to every track grow quickly tiresome, although the cover photo is hilarious. Perhaps latecomers to Rosolino's music will have an even greater time thinking of him in a humorous vein; before shooting himself to death in 1978, he shot both of his young sons, killing one and blinding the other. ~Ken Dryden

Turn Me Loose!

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Melani L. Skybell - Life Is The Song

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:01
Size: 108,1 MB
Art: Front

(2:53)  1. You Better Love Me While You May
(4:25)  2. (Love's Got Me)In A Lazy Mood
(3:48)  3. Can't Get Out Of This Mood
(2:52)  4. Sweet Happy Life
(2:33)  5. What Do You See In Her?
(4:12)  6. You Don't Know What Love Is
(3:48)  7. Let Me Love You
(2:14)  8. Wonder Why
(3:39)  9. I'll Be Easy To Find
(3:53) 10. Come By Sunday
(3:33) 11. The Lies Of Handsome Men
(3:38) 12. Everything But You
(2:23) 13. Oh Love, Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
(3:03) 14. You Came A Long Way From St.louis/Goody Goody

While breakthroughability may not be a word, according to Webster, Melani L. Skybell's musical talent certainly should compel the editors of today's New World Dictionary to consider adding it to the book. Her repertoire includes traditional jazz numbers, sultry ballads, swing standards, bossa novas, and pop classics. With a new, unique sound of her own, Ms. Skybell's style stands apart from other entertainers and their treatment of those familiar favorites. Ms. Skybell has been playing piano and singing since she was four years old. Her formal education includes classical piano and vocal performance at Boston University. In 1984, her on-stage experience blossomed when she joined an alternative pop/rock group, Innocent Bystander, frequently backing up headliners. Innocent Bystander was a regular act in Austin's Sixth Street clubs. In order to refine her jazz style, Ms. Skybell entered the highly reputable University of North Texas Jazz Studies Program. It took very little time for her to build a reputation of her own. 

Demand for Ms. Skybell's vocal work grew rapidly among many of the area's jazz orchestras, including a performance at Caravan of Dreams with the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra and several appearances with the Eastfield College Jazz Orchestra. This work enabled Ms. Skybell to assemble a group of the area's most gifted musicians, with whom she now entertains at Dallas' hottest clubs, hotels and restaurants, including, The Four Seasons Resort and Hotel, The Mansion, and Texas Stadium. She is also in demand outside of Dallas, having recently performed at special events in Atlanta and Jamaica. As a soloist, her unique interpretation of classic jazz uplifts her audiences with rich vocal nuances and charm. Whether she is swinging hard on her up tempos, or warming your heart with her intimate ballads, Melani L. Skybell is an exciting talent. Her musical training is extensive, as is her performance experience and multi-genre skill. Combined with her potential as a composer, Melani L. Skybell is a rising star. She possesses breakthrough qualities with crossover appeal to all generations of music lovers.  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/skybell3

Life Is The Song

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Redtenbachers Funkestra - The Cooker

Styles: Jazz Funk
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:39
Size: 176,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:07)  1. Crankmaster General (feat. Eric Krasno)
(0:27)  2. Triple X (Drum Intro)
(4:47)  3. Triple X (feat. the Hornheads)
(5:47)  4. One Afternoon in Tunisia
(0:52)  5. Happy Birthday (To Funk You)
(6:41)  6. Unsquare Blues (feat. Christoph Wundrak)
(5:07)  7. One Afternoon in Tunisia (Sax Edit)
(1:17)  8. Happy Birthday (To Funky You) (Horn Edit)
(7:09)  9. The Cooker (feat. Lenny Pickett)
(5:00) 10. Funky Barbarella
(5:09) 11. The Oracle
(4:31) 12. Tricknologists (feat. Jim Hunt)
(7:12) 13. Bo & Rhino (feat. Lenny Pickett)
(4:54) 14. Dragonfly (feat. Michael B. Nelson)
(5:51) 15. The Whip
(6:41) 16. Unsquare Blues

‘The Cooker’ is Redtenbacher’s Funkestra’s fifth all-instrumental outing. This 11 piece, London-based ensemble is led by Austrian bassist Stefan Redtenbacher who draws his inspiration from Jazz, Funk and Soul. He has forged his own brand of Funk without conforming to any trends ranging from P-Funk, to JB’s to Funk Fusion all with a mighty big horn section and recorded with a retro tinge…a far cry from the oom-pah-pah that he grew up with in his native country of Austria. He still loves Strudel but definitely favours the Funk. The band was formed in 2005 with one of Britain’s most exciting tenor sax players, Jim Hunt and expanded to a six piece a few years later by adding Sid Gauld, Incognito’s trumpet player, to the regular line up. For the past 7 years they have performed on a regular basis at the long established 606 Jazz Club in London as well as numerous venues in the South-East of England in addition to British and European Festivals. 

Their records feature the core sextet enhanced by the best of British Jazz Funk musicians as well as superstar legends like Lenny Pickett (Tower of Power) and Fred Wesley (James Brown, Parliament) to name just two. Their live shows are highly entertaining, at times intense, peppered with instrumental deftness but always with a sense of fun and humour, customarily guaranteeing ‘a good night out.’ ‘The Cooker’ captures the live spirit of the core ensemble with carefully tuned arrangements and enhanced by two muscular horn sections while remaining firmly rooted in foot tapping groove music. Their special guests are Lenny Pickett (Tower of Power), Eric Krazno (Soulive) and Michael B. Nelson’s Hornheads (Prince). http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/redtenbachersfunkestra

The Cooker

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Paul Brown - Truth B Told

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:46
Size: 112,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:19)  1. Sunrise On Sunset
(6:12)  2. Purple Shoes (feat. Larry Carlton)
(3:49)  3. Better Late Than Never
(4:38)  4. Truth B Told (feat. Darren Rahn)
(4:04)  5. Take It From Me
(4:02)  6. Love N Trust (feat. Wendy Moten)
(4:17)  7. Casablanca (feat. Najee)
(4:42)  8. Home Sweet Home (feat. Richard Elliot)
(4:44)  9. Stay Sly (feat. Euge Groove)
(3:34) 10. Till the Mornin' Comes
(4:21) 11. Avalon Nights (feat. Dave Koz)

Most people that roll with me in my musical mafia know that I just don't care for "smooth jazz." Mind numbing predictability and over produced easy listening are simply not how I roll. Paul Brown has gone a little deeper with Truth B Told and the results should pay huge dividends for this highly respected performer. The one negative to the release would be his vocal duet with Wendy Moten, "Love n Trust." Nothing against Moten, Brown is the problem as his vocal chops just aren't there. Outside of the vocal blip, Brown moves past the more traditional pretentious ear candy associated with this genre on life support and hits some more blues infused regions of his six string soul that raise the level of the tunes and dynamics of what may well be his finest commercial success yet. Cameos are made by Larry Carlton on the gem of the release, "Purple Shoes." Other notable performances are from Dave Koz and Richard Elliot.
~ Brent Black  http://www.criticaljazz.com/2014/07/paul-brown-truth-b-told-woodward-2014.html

Truth B Told

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