Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Nancy Osborne - Songs In The Key Of Love

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:55
Size: 117,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:22)  1. I Concentrate On You
(4:11)  2. Tenderly
(3:03)  3. My Funny Valentine
(3:36)  4. Like A Lover
(3:37)  5. Moonglow
(4:03)  6. Laura
(3:35)  7. Wichita Lineman
(3:08)  8. Old Devil Moon
(3:22)  9. That Old Black Magic
(4:25) 10. I Never Meant To Hurt You/One Less Bell To Answer
(4:57) 11. Mean To Me
(4:29) 12. Speak Low
(4:01) 13. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life

Nancy Osborne seems to have that rare ability to make each song her own. Each offering sounds fresh and sparkling. And she really seems to enjoy what she's doing. Her enthusiasm is soooo infectious. As I said before, this set has a song for any and every mood and I bet that once you come to track 16, you'll be swinging....To paraphrase Cole Porter, Nancy Osborne, you're
de-lightful, you're de-licious, you're de-lirious, YOU'RE DE-LOVELY.~ Hadley Tituss, Jazz Rendezvous

Her years as lead vocalist for both the Nelson Riddle and Tex Beneke Orchestras have obviously taught Nancy Osborne a lot about making a song-listener friendly, and she applies her knowledge to the 16 tracks on "Hot Swing, Cool Jazz" for irresistibly entertaining results. ~Jeff Rossen, After Dark,  Arts & Entertainment Magazine

It sounds like much more than a debut recording as she sings with an abundance of confidence.~ D. Oscar Groomes, O's Place

What do I mean by vocally smiling? Adding little nuances such as laughing while singing, playful glissandos at the beginning and end of phrases, vocal growls and an overtone of someone singing while smiling, one knows when talking to someone on the phone if the other person is talking while smiling, and one gets that same message throughout the CD while listening to Osborne sing. ~ H. Allen Williams, Jazzreview

 Not only is Osborne infectious but her vocal delivery is superbly rich in tone and delivery. Osborne is back by a plethora of seasoned professional that make this recipe "De-Lovely" ~ Constance Tucker, All About Vocals

A big band and a swinging singer are the ingredients for a super album, and here it is for you to enjoy, from steamy ballads to up tempo rockers...So, for a hot and cool treat, this album will do the trick for you connoisseurs of swinging jazz. ~ John Gilbert, EJazz News

If you're not old enough to have experienced the "big band with a gal singer" era, this will give you an idea of what it was all about.~ George Fendel, Jazzscene

She's a talented entertainer with a gifted voice. Groove with a strong cocktail to this vocal jazz number with boisterous swing numbers abound! ~ J. Sin, Smother Magazine 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nancyosborne2

Songs In The Key Of Love

Bob Wilber And The Tuxedo Big Band - Rampage!

Styles: Clarinete And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:44
Size: 131,2 MB
Art: Front

(2:52)  1. Rampage!
(3:29)  2. Century Plaza
(3:13)  3. How Can You Face Me
(2:49)  4. Valley Of The Sun
(3:08)  5. Freeman's Way
(4:22)  6. The Golden Rooster
(3:13)  7. U.M.M.G.
(2:54)  8. Please Clarify
(2:17)  9. The Tender Ways Of Love
(4:15) 10. The Rabbit Jumps
(2:29) 11. Ghost Of The Blues
(3:19) 12. Chasin' The Riff
(3:41) 13. Jonathan's Way
(4:23) 14. Dreaming Butterfly
(9:13) 15. Puggles

This CD features Bob and the Tuxedos in a very special program of Wilber arrangements, mostly of his own compositions, many of them newly minted. The youthful octogenarian of course also joins in as a soloist, on not only his main voices, clarinet and the straight and curved soprano sax, but also on the rather seldom heard alto. The band and Bobby share a love for big band jazz that reflects the musical values of the Swing Era, but the conviction and enthusiasm they bring to their work makes the music sound fresh, not "retro." Thank you, Bob Wilber, for still making great music, a mere 64 years after your recording debut! From the notes byDan Morgenstern, Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University.  http://www.jazzmessengers.com/en/17461/bob-wilber/rampage-with-tuxedo-big-band

Personnel: Bob Wilber, clarinet, soprano and alto sax; Nicolas Gardel, Mathieu Haage, Jerome Etcheberry, Benjamin Fernandez, trumpet; Olivier Lacherie, Cyril Dubile, Sebastien Arruti, trombone;  Paul Cheron, Stephane Lourties,Francois Penot, Stephane Barbier, Gael Pautric, Pierre-Andre Cuxac, reeds;   Henri Cheron, guitar, Didier Datcharry, piano, Pierre-Luc Puig, bass, Guillaume Nouaux, drums

Joe Lovano & Gunther Schuller - Rush Hour

Styles: Clarinet And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:37
Size: 150,1 MB
Art: Front

( 3:58)  1. Prelude To A Kiss
( 3:33)  2. Peggy's Blue Skylight
( 2:57)  3. Wildcat
( 5:09)  4. Angel Eyes
( 8:53)  5. Rush Hour On 23rd Street
( 5:43)  6. Crepuscule With Nellie
( 5:41)  7. Lament For M
( 4:27)  8. Topsy Turvy
( 3:11)  9. The Love I Long For
( 2:40) 10. Juniper's Garden
( 3:26) 11. Kathline Gray
(11:13) 12. Headin' Out Movin' In
( 3:41) 13. Chelsea Bridge

This is one of the most exciting jazz releases of 1995. Joe Lovano is showcased on four songs backed by a string section, is accompanied by a stringless big band filled with woodwinds and brass during four other pieces, performs Ornette Coleman's "Kathline Gray" with a chamber group, takes two songs as duets with his wife Judi Silvano (who contributes wordless vocals), plays his own "Wildcat" as an overdubbed feature for his tenor and drums, and does a straightforward version of "Chelsea Bridge" unaccompanied. Gunther Schuller's arrangements for the larger pieces (which include three of his own colorful originals: "Rush Hour on 23rd Street," "Lament for M," and "Headin' Out, Movin' In") expertly blend together Gil Evans-type orchestrations with aspects of modern classical music and freer forms of jazz, while allowing the music to swing. 

Silvano's voice is also an asset on three of the orchestra performances, and trumpeter Jack Walrath briefly makes his presence felt. However, this very well-conceived release would not have succeeded were it not for the talent, versatility and risk-taking of Joe Lovano. His improvisations (mostly on tenor) push the boundaries of this already adventurous music and his sound (which occasionally hints a little at Clifford Jordan) is quite original; on the basis of this date alone, Lovano must rank as one of the top tenors of the 1990s. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/rush-hour-mw0000125302

Personnel: Joe Lovano (bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, drums); Judi Silvano (soprano); James Chirillo (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Gloria Agostini (harp); Eric Wyrick, Geoff Nutall, Joel Smirnoff, John Pintavalle, Charles Libove, Paul Peabody, Matthew Raimondi (violin); Toby Appel, Cynthia Phelps, Ronald Carbone (viola); Fred Sherry (cello); Richard Oatts (flute, tenor saxophone); Charles Russo (clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Michael Rabinowitz (bass clarinet, bassoon); Dennis Smylie (contrabass clarinet); Robert Botti (English horn); Jack Walrath (trumpet); Julie Landsman, John Clark (French horn); James Pugh (trombone); David Taylor (bass trombone, tuba); Mark Belair (vibraphone, percussion); George Schuller (drums). 

Rush Hour