Katrine Madsen (feat. Lars Jansson) - Dream Dancing

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:05
Size: 145,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:53)  1. August Moon
(5:55)  2. Time After Time
(5:57)  3. Bewitched
(3:45)  4. No More Blues
(4:00)  5. Make Someone Happy
(4:14)  6. Just Friends
(4:11)  7. Strange Meadow Lark
(5:17)  8. You Don't Know What Love Is
(4:27)  9. Just One of These Things
(5:08) 10. This Lament
(5:22) 11. The Song Is You
(5:37) 12. A Rainy Afternoon
(4:13) 13. Dream Dancing

Katrine Madsen's Danish jazz singer and has taken his graduation from the Academy of Music. She formed in 1994 his own group Swing Quintet and debuted in 1996 with the album after 'I'm Old Fashioned'. It was followed by 'Dream Dancing' from 1997. She also starred in Ed Thigpen Rhythm Features, has toured with Lars Moller on saxophone, Jan Lund Green on piano, Jesper Bodilsen on bass and Morten Lund on drums in different contexts.  In spring 2000, Danes could see her roll over the TV series The spider as nightclub singer, in which she also starred on the soundtrack. That same year published 'My Secret'. "World class" and "one of the best jazz singers in Scandinavia" was the newspaper bid for a review of Katrine Madsen. 

To accompany her on her tour in the 'My Secret' selected Katrine Madsen guitarist Jacob Fischer and bassist and Consort Jesper Bodilsen. Katrine has repeatedly moved across the sound to find partners. On the release of 'Magic Night' from 2001, she teamed up with the Stockholm orchestra Bohuslän Big Band, which also led to a tour around many of Scandinavia venues. She has also sung with Claes Crona Trio and Svante Thuresson. With her ??sixth plate 'Close to You' was turned down for the big bigbandlyd in favor of a more intimate musical space. The sheet total again Madsen's usual rhythm section with Jesper Bodilsen and Morten Lund. This time they were supplemented by Bodilsens and Lund's regular trio partner pianist Stefano Bollani and saxophonist Hans Ulrik and the Swedish trumpeter Mårten Lundgren. Here binds Madsen an old standards as Ellington's 'In a sentimental mood', Burt Bacharach's 'Close to You' and Lennon / McCartney 'And I love here'. 

The album was nominated for a "Danish Music Awards Jazz" as the year's vocal release 2005. On release, 'Box of Pearls' from 2005, Katrine Madsen again teamed up with Claes Crona Trio and Svante Thuresson to a collection of vocal duets. This album is a studio album and was nominated as the year vocal release for "Danish Music Awards Jazz" 2006.  Translate by google  http://www.kingsizebigband.dk/Koncerter/Katrine-Madsen.html

Dream Dancing

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Mark Whitfield - True Blue

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:52
Size: 172,0 MB
Art: Front

(6:09)  1. Blues For Davis Alexander
(7:34)  2. Psalm 91
(6:56)  3. The Mystery Of Love Everlasting
(4:06)  4. Blues For Alice
(5:21)  5. John And Mamie
(4:50)  6. Save Your Love For Me
(6:59)  7. Immanuel The Redeemer
(6:28)  8. Quik Pik's Blues
(6:28)  9. Mr. Syms
(5:25) 10. Berkshire Blues
(4:44) 11. Blues For Baby Boy
(5:49) 12. Girl Talk
(3:57) 13. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lue-Are

A talented guitarist influenced by George Benson and versatile enough to play straight-ahead jazz or R&B, Mark Whitfield was originally a bassist. At 15 he switched to guitar and soon won a scholarship to Berklee. After graduating from Berklee in 1987, Whitfield temporarily moved to Brooklyn and appeared at many sessions. George Benson suggested he work for Jack McDuff and that association was a big break for Whitfield. He has since recorded as a leader for Warner Bros. and Verve, and as a sideman with many players including Jimmy Smith, Nicholas Payton, Ray Brown, and Courtney Pine. Bio ~ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mark-whitfield/id50198#fullText

Personnel: Mark Whitfield (guitar); Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Nicholas Payton (trumpet); Kenny Kirkland (piano, keyboards); Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums).

True Blue

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Louis Hayes Jazz Communicators - Lou's Idea

Styles: Straight Ahead Jazz
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:43
Size: 130,5 MB
Art: Front

(5:18)  1. Lou's Idea
(8:17)  2. I Have Nothing Better to Do - Extended Version
(3:58)  3. Curtain Call
(4:10)  4. Nothing Better to Do
(7:38)  5. Say a Little Prayer
(5:05)  6. Bolivia
(7:43)  7. Soul Eyes
(6:02)  8. This Is New
(3:02)  9. Just Feeling
(5:26) 10. Same Page

The first version of the marvelous drummer Louis Hayes’ Jazz Communicators was only together a short time (1967-68), but that unit included two legendary players in tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. The latest edition’s pedigree doesn’t quite equal that of its predecessor, though the roster does include such accomplished musicians as tenor saxophonist Abraham Burton, vibraphonist Steve Nelson and bassist Santi Debriano. Of course Hayes is the dominant figure, and he’s also on a select list of jazz’s most exciting, imaginative drummers. Though his array of session credits and band memberships (Yusef Lateef, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Oscar Peterson) is extensive and impressive, Hayes isn’t exactly ready for retirement. His dynamic personality is a major reason why the Jazz Communicators’ latest effort is mostly a strong one. Whether it’s his stunning solo in the early section of “Curtain Call,” or the way he accelerates and drives the band on “Same Page” and the title track, Hayes’ leadership mirrors the way Art Blakey powered countless Messengers editions. 

In fact, the title track has the identical bounce, spirited solo exchanges and crisp, crackling drumming that was the key component of the best Jazz Messengers material. “Bolivia” and a solid version of “Soul Eyes” are other noteworthy tracks, and Nelson’s most assertive playing arrives on “Same Page” and “This Is New.” Burton is an animated stylist, very passionate on “Nothing Better to Do” and “This Is New.” The only problematic piece is the cover of “Say a Little Prayer.” The lyrics were ideal for signature vocal versions by Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, among others, but the structure and arrangement don’t hold up through this overly long group rendition, even with Burton and Nelson doing their best to create some fire during extended solos. 

But that exception aside, Louis Hayes’ latest incarnation of his Jazz Communicators has delivered a worthwhile session. Lou’s Idea even indicates that this version of the group could evolve into a band as vital as the vintage edition. ~ Ron Wynn  http://jazztimes.com/articles/27356-lou-s-idea-louis-hayes-jazz-communicators

Lou's Idea

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The Drifters - Drifters Anthology 7 - I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing

Styles: Soul
Year: 1996
File: MP3@224K/s
Time: 52:13
Size: 85,1 MB
Art: Front

(2:42)  1. I'll Take You Where The Music Playing
(3:02)  2. Nylon Stockings
(3:00)  3. We Gotta Sing
(3:00)  4. Up In The Streets Of Harlem
(2:31)  5. Memories Are Made Of This
(2:23)  6. You Can't Love Them All
(3:08)  7. Aretha
(2:30)  8. Baby What I Mean
(2:45)  9. Ain't That The Truth
(3:10) 10. Up Jumped The Devil
(2:13) 11. Still Burning In My Heart
(2:17) 12. I Need You Now
(2:25) 13. Country To The City
(2:34) 14. Your Best Friend
(2:46) 15. Steal Away
(2:17) 16. Black Silk
(2:29) 17. You Got To Pay Your Dues
(2:59) 18. Be My Lady
(3:50) 19. It Takes A Good Woman

The current line up continues the legacy. In 2009 the brand was re-aligned with its former label Atlantic Records / Rhino with four new releases. The first in over 35yrs on an album dedicated to the late Johnny Moore ‘Five Decades and Moore’ In 2014 the brand was re-aligned with its former label Sony Music with the first new release in over 30yrs on the ‘Up on the Roof’ album which went gold.

The current band features:
Michael Williams (2006 – Present) - Michael performed for the first time in the main line up in 2006 whilst an understudy. Later that year he became a full member and is currently the longest serving member in the current line up. Michael performed on the Gloria Gaynor Tour in 2008, at The O2 with The Drifters Legends in 2009 and at The Four Tops and Temptations UK Arena Tour in 2010, whilst continuing his solo career alongside his role within The Drifter’s line up and the Prism Music Group production Boys.  http://www.theofficialdrifters.com/the-group/

Ryan King (2009 – Present) - Ryan King joined the current line up at the end of 2009 after one year as an understudy. During his time in the line up he has performed on the 2010 UK Arena Tour with The Four Tops and The Temptations. Ryan continues in a managerial capacity within Prism Music Group alongside his role within the current line up, working on development of the company brands.

Daniel Bowen-Smith (2013 – Present) - Daniel joined Prism Music Group in 2013 becoming a lead singer in the production Unforgettable whilst training as an understudy with The Drifters. Daniel is currently on his first official tour as a member of the current line up on the Optimum World Tour 2014. Daniel continues performing in the production Unforgettable alongside his role in The Drifters. Daniel is currently working on the Prism Music Group production Unforgettable.

Damion Charles (2008 – Early 2010, Late 2011 – 2012 & 2014 – Present) - Damion joined The Drifters line up in 2008 after a year as an understudy. Having performed in the line up on the Gloria Gaynor Tour in 2008,  at The O2 with The Drifters Legends in 2009 and at the Four Tops and Temptations UK Arena Tour in 2010. Damion has come in and out of the line up whilst recording and performing as a solo artist. Damion is currently working in the Prism Music Group production Boys alongside Michael Williams and Jerome Bucknor (Drifter’s understudy).

Jerome Bucknor (Understudy) (Late 2013) – Present Jerome is the current understudy of The Drifters, replacing Daniel Bowen-Smith. He is a vocal coach alongside his other roles within Prism Music Group. He is currently touring on The Drifters Optimum World Tour as a part of The Drifters band on percussion and backing vocals. He performed in the main line up in June 2014 when Damion Charles had severe tonsilitus.

Drifters Anthology 7 - I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing

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