Kenny Burrell - Weaver Of Dreams

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:45
Size: 77.3 MB
Styles: Bop, Guitar jazz
Year: 1961/2001
Art: Front

[2:07] 1. I'll Buy You A Star
[2:24] 2. Weaver Of Dreams
[2:49] 3. The More I See You
[2:53] 4. I'm Just A Lucky So And So
[2:01] 5. A Fine Romance
[3:01] 6. Until The Real Thing Comes Along
[2:34] 7. The Blues Is Awful Mean
[3:25] 8. That Old Feeling
[2:05] 9. If I Had You
[3:54] 10. Hootchie-Koo
[4:15] 11. Afternoon In Paris
[2:11] 12. Like Someone In Love

KENNY BURRELL, guitar (also vocals on 1-9 & 12);
(5, 6) & (8): BOBBY JASPAR (ts, fl), WENDELL MARSHALL (b), BOBBY DONALDSON (d). TOMMY FLANAGAN out. New York, October 18, 1960.

Consummate musical taste, fluid technique, emotional warmth, clarity of ideas and tone, and refusal to compromise his artistic principles to passing fads are Burrell hallmarks that have made him among the most highly respected of all jazz guitarists.

Weaver Of Dreams

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Hal McKusick, Eddie Bert, Ronnie Woellmer, Milt Hinton, Frank Rosolino, Conte Candoli, Charlie Mariano, Jimmy Giuffre, Bill Holman, Stay Levey, John Murtaugh & Marly Flax - The Compositions Of Bobby Scott

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:48
Size: 173.6 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[4:12] 1. Betty
[3:45] 2. Moon Tan
[4:05] 3. Aunt Sarah
[4:04] 4. Cerebellum
[3:33] 5. Dot
[3:59] 6. The Creed
[2:55] 7. The Tablecloth Stomp
[2:55] 8. A Parable
[2:52] 9. Kwan Youen
[2:31] 10. The Wig
[2:37] 11. Count Bill
[2:14] 12. Wigwam
[3:35] 13. Sally's Pound Cake
[4:20] 14. Every Woman
[5:11] 15. Woodville
[4:16] 16. Myrt
[4:10] 17. Box Car Blues
[5:01] 18. The Good Ship Linda
[3:00] 19. The Old Man
[6:24] 20. Theme Iii

After an impressive debut as a pianist in 1953, Bobby Scott was 17 when, a year later, he conducted the first of a series of three genuinely creative albums dedicated to his own works, all now compiled on this CD. A man of many moods, bursting with creativity, his compositions are full of a fine feel for harmonic textures and melodically interesting lines.

But also among the outstanding aspects of these sessions are the soloists given ample scope by the writing; Hal McKusick, Eddie Bert, Conte Candoli, Frank Rosolino, Charlie Mariano, Bill Holman, Jimmy Giuffre, Marty Flax and the little known Ronnie Woellmer and John Murtaugh are prime examples of the best of the East and West Coast jazzmen of the era. With Scott also shining as pianist on the second and third dates, this collection is a unique portrait of his precocious talent.

Personnel on #1-5: Bobby Scott, conductor; Ronnie Woellmer, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Epstein, baritone sax; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums. Recorded in New York City, November 1954

Personnel on #6-12: Bobby Scott, piano & conductor; Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Max Bennett, bass; Stan Levey, drums. Recorded in Hollywood, January 1955

Personnel on #13-20: Bobby Scott, piano; John Murtaugh, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Whitey Mitchell, bass; Howie Mann, drums. Recorded in New York City, October 1956

The Compositions Of Bobby Scott

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Audrey Morris - The Voice Of Audrey Morris (Remastered)

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:05
Size: 82.6 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[2:56] 1. I Never Mention Your Name
[3:15] 2. It's Always You
[2:57] 3. How'dja Like To Love Me
[3:16] 4. On Your Toes Glad To Be Unhappy
[3:18] 5. What More Can A Woman Do
[2:48] 6. Bittersweet If Love Were All
[2:38] 7. Blue Turning Grey Over You
[2:28] 8. If You Could See Me Now
[3:31] 9. I Go For That
[3:10] 10. St Louis Woman I Wonder What Became Of Me
[3:09] 11. You Irritate Me So
[2:34] 12. My Old Flame

Chicago pianist and vocalist Audrey Morris specializes in jazz ballads, as she got her start in music in the early to mid-'50s when such albums as Bistro Ballads and The Voice of Audrey Morris were originally issued. Not much was heard from Morris throughout the '60s and '70s, but she returned in the '80s with her own record label, Fancy Faire, and began releasing albums once more -- including 1984's Afterthoughts and 1989's Film Noir, plus such '90s releases as 1997's Look at Me Now and Round About. ~bio by Greg Prato

The Voice Of Audrey Morris (Remastered)

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Andy Cowan - Troubadour Nights

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:29
Size: 115.6 MB
Styles: Soul-blues
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[3:01] 1. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
[3:53] 2. Pacing The Cage
[3:49] 3. Motherless Child
[2:46] 4. In My Life
[3:56] 5. I'm Your Man
[3:22] 6. Finally Home
[4:33] 7. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
[4:24] 8. One
[3:21] 9. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
[3:32] 10. To Love Somebody
[4:05] 11. Ruby's Arms
[2:57] 12. Don't Let It Bring You Down
[3:50] 13. Guilty
[2:51] 14. Til There Was You

One of Australia's Most Experienced and Talented Singer/Songwriter/Pianists in the Soul-blues-rnb Idiom, Andy Has Been Described Justifiably as the "King of the Keys". He Ripples, Rolls and Rocks Through Original Compositions with Passionate and Soulful Vocals, Wrapping the Audience in his Energy and Weaving an Emotional and Spellbinding Magic. His New Album "Troubador Nights" is a Collection of Andy's

Interpretations of his Favourite Songs Including the First Single "Don't Let it Bring Me Down", to Love Somebody, Guilty and Motherless Child.

Troubadour Nights

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André Previn Quartet - Previn's Touch

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:05
Size: 176.5 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[2:38] 1. Let's Get Away From It All
[3:18] 2. Moonlight In Vermont
[3:07] 3. It Happened In Sun Valley
[3:14] 4. Serenade To Sweden
[3:26] 5. Island In The West Indies
[2:30] 6. Flying Down To Rio
[2:49] 7. Honolulu
[3:42] 8. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
[3:20] 9. On A Slow Boat To China
[3:25] 10. London In July
[2:56] 11. San Francisco
[2:23] 12. Sidewalks Of Cuba
[2:40] 13. Let's Get Away From It All
[3:23] 14. Moonlight Becomes You
[3:06] 15. It's Easy To Remember
[3:44] 16. Invitation
[2:52] 17. Let's Fall In Love
[3:04] 18. I Fall In Love Too Easily
[3:28] 19. Too Late Now
[4:08] 20. Laura
[3:18] 21. You Are Too Beautiful
[3:01] 22. It Could Happen To You
[2:03] 23. When You Wish Upon A Star
[2:09] 24. My Foolish Heart
[3:10] 25. But Beautiful

Andre Previn kept his feet in two camps -- the Hollywood celluloid cosmos where he was musical director at MGM and the LA jazz scene in which he ventured out to play in clubs with a small combo. Two LPs from 1955/56. "Let's Get Away from It All" themed around holiday destinations while the follow-up "Hollywood at Midnight" is made up of favourite standards. On both the prodigiously talented pianist gives his own personal touch to familiar tunes. ~John Chadwick

With Al Hendrickson (guitar), Red Mitchell/Carson Smith (bass), Irv Cottler/Shelly Manne (drums).

Previn's Touch

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Marty Elkins - Fuse Blues

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:10
Size: 133,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:47)  1. Day In, Day Out
(5:59)  2. Born to Be Blue
(2:54)  3. Soon
(4:08)  4. Never Never Land
(3:15)  5. You're Blase
(4:26)  6. Stars Fell On Alabama
(6:58)  7. Moonray - No Moon At All
(3:41)  8. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
(4:25)  9. As Long as I Live
(3:36) 10. When Your Lover Has Gone
(4:50) 11. We'll Be Together Again
(5:12) 12. Fuse Blues
(4:54) 13. There's No You

Whitebread in a Good Way. Marty Elkins swings her ass off. In a gentle sort of way, I might add. She has got a Betty Carter delivery that is just inside of the ballpark of the boldness of Carter. Elkins is very exact, taking some chances vocally, but only those she is confident of claiming. This is no mean criticism, Marty Elkins is Anita O'Day without the hyperkinetic scat. There is nothing to not enjoy (double negatives and all). Gosh, I can really find little wrong with this disc. Elkins has done her homework and she is accomplished in all corners of her craft. "Day In, Day Out" is a straight-ahead romp, "Stars Fell on Alabama" is almost colloquial and "In The Wee Small Hours" sounds as if it could have been included in the score of The Wizard of Oz with "Over The Rainbow". 

Most outspoken in the rhythm section is Greg Skaff on guitar. He makes all things mellow, providing a plush bedrock rhythm. Herb Pomeroy played his tasteful trumpet and Houston Person, his tenor saxophone. But the true star here is Elkins. She is a unique talent. ~ C.Michael Bailey  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/fuse-blues-marty-elkins-review-by-c-michael-bailey.php

Personnel: Marty Elkins: Vocals; Herb Pomeroy: Trumpet; Houston Person: Tenor Saxophone; Tardo Hammer: Piano; Greg Skaff: Guitar; Dennis Irwin: Bass; Mark Taylor: Drums.

Fuse Blues

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Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Tony Purrone - Jam Session, Vol. 2

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:54
Size: 139,2 MB
Art: Front

( 7:33)  1. Billie's Bounce
( 8:04)  2. Strikezone
( 9:03)  3. Who Cares
( 5:43)  4. Subway
( 9:00)  5. Bluebird
( 9:31)  6. Twenty Five J-P-S (Juris)
(10:57)  7. Wee

Whether he's leading his own group, Blue to the Bone, or playing as a sideman to great jazz musicians like vocalist Kevin Mahogany, guitarist Dave Stryker's style has strong blues and soul-drenched undercurrents. Stryker was raised in Omaha, NB, but has made New York City and suburban northern New Jersey his home since 1980. Stryker began playing guitar at age 10, and by the time he was 12, he'd discovered the blues. He learned to play from listening to records, and recalled the first record he bought as a youngster was Cream's Disraeli Gears. That legendary recording showcases the talents of a young Eric Clapton. Within months, Stryker was paying attention to Freddie King, Albert King, and B.B. King, and the innovative ways that all three guitar greats were making blues accessible to white audiences. (One could credit innovative promoters like Bill Graham, too, for Graham often paired blues musicians with rock acts in his '60s and '70s concerts in San Francisco and New York.) 

By the time Stryker was in high school, he began paying more attention to jazz, but, having been raised in the '60s, he paid as much attention to then evolving blues-rock guitarists like Johnny Winter as he did to serious jazz improvisers like Miles Davis. Brother Jack McDuff, the late Hammond B-3 organist, gave Stryker his first big break when he had the chance to go on the road with his group in 1984. He spent the next two years traveling all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe with McDuff's blues-heavy soul-jazz group. In 1986, he met saxophonist Stanley Turrentine at a club in Harlem. Stryker spent the next decade touring with Turrentine, where he really got his chops together, coming into his own as a unique guitar player with his own distinctive approach.

Stryker has recorded more than a dozen releases under his own name. For blues fans, two for the Denmark-based SteepleChase Records are worth seeking out: Blue to the Bone a 1996 release, and Blue to the Bone III, a 2002 release. Both recordings showcase his playing, as well as that of his bandmates, in a variety of genres: blues guitar-based swing music, New Orleans funk, soul-jazz, and blues-rock. He pays homage to his guitar influences on both recordings, including Freddie King and legendary vocalist Chester Burnett, better known as Howlin' Wolf.  Stryker credited his time on the road with two old school veteran musicians, McDuff and Turrentine, as being "the kind of education that's just not available anymore. A lot of guys never get that chance and it was a really good opportunity." Given his strong résumé and abilities as a bandleader and composer, there's no reason to expect that Stryker will be slowing down his prolific pace of recording anytime soon. 

Fans of blues-based jazz can hear Stryker's playing on recordings by Kansas City-based vocalist Kevin Mahogany for Warner Bros., but they can also explore Stryker's jazzier dimensions with recordings like his tribute to trumpeter and composer Davis, Shades of Miles. Bio ~ https://itunes.apple.com/br/artist/dave-stryker/id14652775#fullText

Personnel: Dave Stryker, Tony Purrone, Vic Juris (guitar); Keith Copeland (drums)

Jam Session, Vol. 2

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Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen - Chops

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:31
Size: 116,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:00)  1. Have You Met Miss Jones?
(5:27)  2. In Your Own Sweet Way
(5:07)  3. Oleo
(5:35)  4. Lover Man
(5:10)  5. L5 Blues
(4:31)  6. Come Rain Or Come Shine
(5:14)  7. Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
(6:00)  8. Tricrotism
(4:49)  9. Old Folks
(3:34) 10. Yardbird Suite

The word "chops" is a major understatement when describing the talents of guitarist Joe Pass and bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. Their duo Pablo date (which has been reissued as a CD in the OJC series) is as exciting and full of inventive interplay as one would hope. Pass and Pedersen play an ad-lib blues, nine jazz standards including a three-quarters version of "Lover Man," plus "Oleo," "Quiet Nights," "Tricrotism," and "Yardbird Suite." Pass in particular sounds stimulated during this session and comes up with some of his hottest playing.

 ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/chops-mw0000104426

Personnel: Joe Pass (guitar); Niels-Hennings Orsted Pedersen (bass).

Chops

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John Scofield - Flat Out

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1989
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:10
Size: 117,5 MB
Art: Front

(2:54)  1. Cissy Strut
(4:00)  2. Rockin' Pneumonia
(5:54)  3. Secret Love
(7:38)  4. All The Things You Are
(4:48)  5. In The Cracks
(4:35)  6. Softy
(4:42)  7. Science And Religion
(7:00)  8. The Boss's Car
(5:54)  9. Evansville
(3:40) 10. Flat Out

Guitarist John Scofield's final in a long series of releases for Gramavision (he would soon sign with Blue Note) finds him looking ahead toward his future directions. His sidemen organist Don Grolnick, acoustic bassist Anthony Cox, and either Johnny Vidacovich or Terri Lyne Carrington on drums join him for standards including "Secret Love" and "All the Things You Are," some New Orleans R&B grooves (most notably on "Rockin' Pneumonia"), and a variety of Scofield's originals. The funk element heard on most of his earlier recordings is downgraded in favor of swinging in spots, and despite his trademark distorted tone, Scofield plays some solos that are almost boppish. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/flat-out-mw0000199244

Personnel: John Scofield (guitar); Johnny Vidacovich, Terri Lyne Carrington (drums).

Flat Out

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