Dawn Holt Lauber - Joy

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:43
Size: 110,3 MB
Art: Front

(3:27)  1. Joy in the Journey
(6:12)  2. Child of Wonder
(6:05)  3. Lonesome Road
(5:17)  4. How Could I Ever Know
(5:44)  5. New Song
(3:21)  6. Lift Up My Eyes
(4:30)  7. Standing in the Doorway of Life
(4:00)  8. Winter Is Past
(4:14)  9. Soon and Very Soon
(2:47) 10. Wait for You
(2:03) 11. I Pray You Love

The jazz trumpeter steps up to the microphone. Light outlines his horn. With closed eyes, he begins. The crowd settles, quiet and reflective, as the tune hangs in the air. A saxophone’s bellow enters in, then the bass’s moan, finally the pinpricks of the piano, and the steady rhythm of the drums. It’s Sunday, the song is Amazing Grace, and it’s time for church. Dawn Holt Lauber was hailed as “exquisite” by Howard Reich of The Chicago Tribune for the world premiere performance of William Russo’s Jubilatem with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Lauber also performed with the CJE in Russo’s Chicago Suite 2 and Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts. 

The soprano first performed Ellington’s Sacred Concerts at The Riverside Church of New York City, which ignited an interest in jazz, both secular and what has come to be known as sacred jazz, or even church jazz. Lauber’s recent recording, “Everlasting” (spirituals & hymns with jazz band) is featured on the jazz playlist of Sounds of Gospel Network radio. She performs regularly with the Chicago band, Churchjazz. Their collaborations include worship services, concerts, tours, recordings, premiere of The Jazz Passion, and numerous benefits for World Vision, World Bicycle Relief, Jimmy Carter Foundation, and the Student Global AIDS Campaign, among others. More Bio ~ http://www.dawnholtlauber.com/bio.php

Joy

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Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet - Here and Now

Styles: Trumpet And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1962
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:00
Size: 116,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:48)  1. Tonk
(4:26)  2. Rue Prevail
(5:10)  3. Richie's Dilemma
(5:20)  4. Whisper Not
(5:27)  5. Just in Time
(5:11)  6. Ruby, My Dear
(7:12)  7. In Love in Vain
(4:21)  8. Sonny's Back
(3:10)  9. Tonk
(2:50) 10. Sonny's Back

The Jazztet had been in existence for two years when they recorded what would be their final LPs, Here and Now and Another Git Together. The personnel, other than the two co-leaders, flugelhornist Art Farmer and tenor-saxophonist Benny Golson, had completely changed since 1960 but the group sound was the same. The 1962 version of The Jazztet included trombonist Grachan Moncur III, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Herbie Lewis, and drummer Roy McCurdy. It is remarkable to think that this talent-filled group wasn't, for some reason, snapped up to record even more albums together. Highlights of their excellent out-of-print LP include Ray Bryant's "Tonk," "Whisper Not," "Just in Time," and Thelonious Monk's "Ruby My Dear." A classic if short-lived hard bop group. [This is the original issue and does not include bonus tracks.] ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/here-and-now-mw0000035390

Personnel: Art Farmer (trumpet, flugelhorn); Benny Golson (tenor saxophone); Grachan Moncur III (trombone); Harold Mabern (piano); Roy McCurdy (drums).

Here and Now

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Oliver Jones - From Lush To Lively

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:59
Size: 140,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:36)  1. The Way You Look Tonight
(5:42)  2. Why Think About Tomorrow
(4:33)  3. Len's Den
(4:48)  4. We Will Love Again
(5:55)  5. Swinging On A Star
(5:29)  6. Jazz Gavotte
(5:34)  7. The Very Thought Of You
(6:00)  8. Tetra Tetra
(4:44)  9. (Our) Love Is Here To Stay
(4:36) 10. Should I Love Again
(6:56) 11. Blues For Helene

Oliver Jones was already in his fifties when he was discovered by the jazz world. He had started playing piano when he was seven and at nine, he studied with Oscar Peterson's sister Daisy; the Peterson influence is still felt in his style. Jones played with show bands and worked with pop singer Ken Hamilton (1963-1980), much of the time in Puerto Rico. It was not until he returned to Montreal in 1980 that he committed himself to playing jazz full-time. Since the mid-'80s, Oliver Jones has recorded extensively for Justin Time and established himself as a major modern mainstream player with impressive technique and a hard-swinging style. Bio ~ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/oliver-jones/id29498006#fullText

Personnel: Oliver Jones (piano); Marcelle Mallette, Florence Mallette, Olga Razenhofer, Denise Lupien, Alain Giguère, Hung Bang, Philippe Dunningan (violin); Marc Bélanger (viola); Céline Cléroux, Christopher Best (cello); Rick Wilkins, John Johnson , Bob Leonard, Alex Dean, P.J. Perry (saxophone); Arnie Chycoski, Guido Basso, Steve McDaid, John MacLeod (trumpet); Al Kay, Ernie Pattison, Rob McConnell (trombone); Ted Warren (drums).

From Lush To Lively

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