Randy Weston - Capitol Vaults Jazz Series (Disc 1 of 3)

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:41
Size: 159.5 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[ 2:50] 1. Earth Birth (Little Niles Version0
[ 3:22] 2. Little Susan
[ 2:52] 3. Nice Ice
[ 5:58] 4. Little Niles
[ 3:12] 5. Pam's Waltz
[ 6:55] 6. Babe's Blues
[ 5:49] 7. Let's Climb A Hill
[ 7:21] 8. Hi-Fly
[ 5:00] 9. Beef Blues Stew
[ 5:10] 10. Star Crossed Lovers
[10:38] 11. Spot Five Blues
[ 4:39] 12. Lisa Lovely
[ 5:51] 13. Where

With a performance career spanning 60 years, Weston is one of the world's foremost pianists and composers, a true innovator and visionary.Encompassing the vast rhythmic heritage of Africa, his globally influenced music continues to inform and inspire.

"Weston has the biggest sound of any jazz pianist since Ellington and Monk, as well as the richest, most inventive beat," states jazz critic Stanley Crouch, "but his art is more than projection and time; it's the result of a studious and inspired intelligence...an intelligence that is creating a fresh synthesis of African elements with jazz technique".

Some of Weston’s best known compositions include "Hi-Fly," "Little Niles," "Berkshire Blues," "African Sunrise," "The Healers," "Blue Moses," and "African Cookbook." With over 40 CDs in his discography and a long list of accolades and awards, Weston continues to tour internationally.

Discs 2 & 3 will be posted over the next couple days.
Capitol Vaults Jazz Series (Disc 1)

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Jack McDuff - The Honeydripper

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:16
Size: 85.3 MB
Styles: Hard bop, Soul-jazz
Year: 1961/2006
Art: Front

[4:22] 1. Whap!
[6:43] 2. I Want A Little Girl
[8:11] 3. The Honeydripper
[7:57] 4. Dink's Blues
[5:01] 5. Mr. Lucky
[5:00] 6. Blues And Tonic

The remaster of Jack McDuff's hard swinging 1961 album The Honeydripper was overseen by Rudy Van Gelder himself, adding to the Concord/Prestige catalog the same treatment Van Gelder had done for Blue Note. The date featured the big tenor Jimmy Forrest, drummer Ben Dixon, and Grant Green on guitar in his recording debut. Green not only held his own with McDuff on the title track, "Dink's Blues," and "Blues and Tonic," but he plays gorgeous fills and chord voicings in Henry Mancini's "I Want a Little Girl." Green was always more than a sideman as this date attests, and though he was part of the rhythm section, his playing is a standout on this date. McDuff was already in full possession of his voice as an organist, and his hard bop leanings began to subside here as he embraced a more soulful approach, no doubt informed by the effect Jimmy Smith was having on jazz with his crossover. This is an excellent date and should be picked up by anyone interested in McDuff as a great place to start, or for any serious collector because of the gorgeous sound of the remaster itself. ~Thom Jurek

The Honeydripper

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Anita Kerr Singers - Stay / Things We Did Last Summer

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:04
Size: 174.2 MB
Styles: Easy Listening
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[3:09] 1. Let It Be Me
[1:49] 2. Hit The Road Jack
[3:08] 3. Georgia On My Mind
[2:45] 4. Hurry Home
[2:27] 5. Comes Love
[3:15] 6. I Believe In My Soul
[2:33] 7. Bye Bye Love
[3:19] 8. Hard Times
[2:30] 9. Greensleeves
[3:17] 10. What'd I Say
[3:07] 11. Take Good Care Of My Baby
[2:25] 12. You Don't Know Me
[2:22] 13. I Love How You Love Me
[2:49] 14. Loch Lomond
[2:26] 15. Too Young To Go Steady
[2:31] 16. Night Stand Still
[2:30] 17. For You
[2:15] 18. House On The Hill
[2:19] 19. Cold Winter Nights
[2:42] 20. Pop Goes The Weasel
[2:38] 21. Too Many Times
[4:02] 22. I'll Drown In My Own Tears
[2:28] 23. Oh Lonesome Me
[2:36] 24. In Love With A Memory
[3:00] 25. You And The Night
[2:23] 26. Half As Much
[2:43] 27. Once Upon A Time
[2:24] 28. Tragedy

In the 1950s and '60s, the Anita Kerr Singers were one of the most popular group of backup vocalists in all of country music, appearing on countless recordings by renowned Nashville artists. Kerr was the group's leader, but was joined by alto Dottie Dillard, tenor Gil Wright, and baritone Louis Nunley, as the quartet initially gained attention by performing on the NBC radio program Sunday Down South in the early '50s, which led to a contract with Decca Records. In 1956, the Anita Kerr Singers landed a spot on the New York-based Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts TV show, which led to further broadcast appearances (although the group never let their session work for others subside). Around the same time, Chet Atkins (then the head of RCA Records' country division) took the group under his wing, which led to the quartet appearing on countless recordings by renowned artists. The Singers continued to record and tour straight through the '60s, even managing to issue several of their own albums, including Anita Kerr Singers Reflect on the Hits of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Velvet Voices and Bold Brass, and Simon & Garfunkel Songbook, among others. ~ Greg Prato

Stay / Things We Did Last Summer

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Dave Shepherd Quintet - Swings Like Benny Goodman

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:24
Size: 149.7 MB
Styles: Clarinet jazz
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[3:04] 1. Running Wild
[3:22] 2. Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
[3:13] 3. China Boy
[2:34] 4. Flying Home
[2:23] 5. Gonna Get A Girl
[2:41] 6. I Got Rhythm
[2:43] 7. Lady Be Good
[2:53] 8. Liza
[3:44] 9. Moonglow
[3:41] 10. On The Alamo
[3:20] 11. Sugar
[3:48] 12. Sweet Lorraine
[2:04] 13. Avalon
[4:00] 14. If I Had You
[4:24] 15. More Than You Know
[2:56] 16. On The Alamo
[3:02] 17. Seven Come Eleven
[3:28] 18. Shine
[4:00] 19. A Smo-O-O-Oth One
[3:56] 20. Soft Winds

Dave Shepherd reigns supreme as Britain's top clarinettist devoted to the genius of Benny Goodman. He has performed with Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday amongst other legends.

Swings Like Benny Goodman

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John Pizzarelli - Let There Be Love

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:05
Size: 124,5 MB
Art: Front

(2:43)  1. Let There Be Love
(3:39)  2. I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
(3:58)  3. These Foolish Things
(2:47)  4. All I Saw Was You
(4:00)  5. Everything I Have Is Yours
(4:19)  6. Stompin' At The Savoy
(4:33)  7. Follow
(2:46)  8. Our Little Secret
(3:01)  9. You'll Never Know
(3:29) 10. I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)
(3:44) 11. Our Love Rolls On
(4:00) 12. Just One More Chance
(2:45) 13. Lucky Charm
(3:19) 14. Da Vinci's Eyes
(4:54) 15. What Is There To Say

In order to fully appreciate a John Pizzarelli listening experience, the following accoutrements are recommended: candles, rose petals, and a bit of bubbly. Because a night of romance is what's to be expected when one of the contemporary jazzman's discs is playing in your living room or boudoir. Pizzarelli's music is renowned for capturing all of the little nuances of love in confections that are light, breezy, and finger-snapping smooth. The singer/guitarist is one of the early 21st century's more notable jazz interpreters of the younger generation, and he has thus far devoted his career to presenting the classics in his own compositions on his albums. On his second Telarc release, Let There Be Love, Pizzarelli pulls back his arrow again and shoots out a 15-song tribute to romance from its endearingly awkward beginnings to steadying middle to the enduring golden years. 

Several numbers on Let There Be Love are Pizzarelli originals. These include "DaVinci's Eyes," "Lucky Charm," and "Our Little Secret." The jazzman also offers up such standards as "These Foolish Things" and "Stompin' at the Savoy." Supported by his family Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar) and Martin Pizzarelli (bass) and showcasing graceful pianist Ray Kennedy, who is the musical driving force behind the songs, Let There Be Love is a beautifully crafted rumination on love, jazz style. The collection is a must for any contemporary jazz lover's collection, especially those who like their tunes light and sweet, and on the gentle side. Simply irresistible. ~ Liana Jonas  http://www.allmusic.com/album/let-there-be-love-mw0000106800

Personnel: John Pizzarelli (vocals, guitar); Harry Allen (tenor saxophone); Ken Peplowski (clarinet); Jesse Levy (cello); Dominic Cortese (accordion); Ray Kennedy (piano); Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar); Martin Pizzarelli (bass); Tony Tedesco (brushes).

Let There Be Love

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Tim Hauser - Love Stories

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:00
Size: 108,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:24)  1. Misty Roses
(2:53)  2. The More I See You
(3:08)  3. Prisoner Of Love
(5:04)  4. Heartstrings
(3:57)  5. Nina Never Knew
(3:56)  6. (Paul Desmond's) MY Funny Valentine
(4:55)  7. Love Wise
(3:29)  8. I Didn't Know Ther Were Having A Spring This Year
(5:41)  9. My Little Brown Book
(3:21) 10. Two Cigarettes In The Dark
(2:28) 11. I'm Just A Fool
(3:38) 12. She's Funny That Way

In 1972, a Troy, NY-born, Jersey Shore-raised bass singer named Tim Hauser formed the second and final incarnation of the jazz-swing, all-vocal quartet the world knows today as the Manhattan Transfer (“Boy From New York City,” “Mystery,” “Spice Of Life”). He’s seen fellow members branch off with their own solo CDs through the years. But he never felt a need to do so himself  until his 2007 release in Japan and now, re-released in America. “Love Stories” brings out the now L.A.-based Hauser’s softer, romantic side with 12 known and little-known standards and gems: “The More I See You,” Paul Desmond’s “My Funny Valentine,” “I’m Just A Fool,” and of special note, “She’s Funny That Way,” a 1928 Charles N. Daniels/Richard A. Whiting tune Frank Sinatra put his fine stamp on, done exceptionally well in this updated recording.

Hauser’s girlfriend Barb Sennet Wilson, a graphic artist/music manager, recently put together the artwork for the repackaged CD and especially loves to play a personal favorite, "She's Funny That Way," over and over again, as it truly speaks to her and reminds her of her own love story. And isn't that the point of all love songs? It's easy to find your own love story in any one of these 12 tracks and completely relate.  Known for his fine attention to detail, from the concept and image to the content and promotion, Hauser wisely worked with some pretty famous names (Frankie Valli, Dennis Wilson, Kenny Rankin) in the industry to shape the final, compelling outcome in this, his first solo album. Hopefully not his last. http://www.examiner.com/article/manhattan-transfer-s-tim-hauser-releases-love-stories-for-american-audiences

Love Stories

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Stu Williamson - The Trumpet Artistry Of Stu Williamson

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:22
Size: 134,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:11)  1. Lady Is A Tramp
(5:37)  2. Stu's Due Blues
(2:48)  3. Things We Did Last Summer
(3:47)  4. Yardbird Suite
(2:35)  5. Autumn In New York
(3:26)  6. Pee Jay
(6:07)  7. Hongry Child
(3:46)  8. Darn That Dream
(4:27)  9. Big Red
(4:55) 10. Rose Bud
(3:16) 11. Talk Of The Town
(5:02) 12. Red Cross
(4:22) 13. Just Friends
(3:55) 14. Oom's Tune

Cherry-picking highlights from his mid-'50s dates for the Bethlehem label, The Trumpet Artistry of Stu Williamson represents a superb introduction to this underappreciated West Coast jazz great. A remarkably supple, nuanced trumpeter, Williamson captures the absolute essence of the left-coast sound. His solos are expansive yet efficient, speaking volumes in a minimum of phrases. Brother Claude plays piano on all 14 cuts, while Charlie Mariano, Jimmy Giuffre, and Bill Holman rotate guitar duties. All are in top form, crafting soulful renditions of "Yardbird Suite," "Red Cross," and "Darn That Dream." ~ Jason Ankeny  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-trumpet-artistry-of-stu-williamson-mw0000704063

Featuring: Stu Williamson (tp), Charlie Mariano (as), Bill Holman (ts), Jimmy Giuffre (bs), Claude Williamson (p), Max Bennett (b), Leroy Vinnegar (b), Mel Lewis (d), Stan Levey (d)

The Trumpet Artistry Of Stu Williamson

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Tim Hagans, Marcus Printup - Hub Songs: The Music of Freddie Hubbard

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:34
Size: 150,5 MB
Art: Front

( 7:12)  1. Backlash
( 5:19)  2. Happy Times
( 4:25)  3. Hub Cap
( 5:56)  4. Lament For Booker
( 7:01)  5. On the Que-Tee
( 8:34)  6. Crisis
( 5:08)  7. Byrd Like
( 6:30)  8. Thermo
( 4:31)  9. Up Jumped Spring
(10:53) 10. Life Flight

Hub Songs not only functions as a heartfelt, loving tribute to Freddie Hubbard, one of the greatest trumpeters in bop history, but it's a dynamic, engaging session in its own right. Both Tim Hagans and Marcus Printup had established themselves as two of the finest hard bop trumpeters of the '80s and '90s, and they were well prepared for this session. Working with pianist Benny Green, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, as well as guest musicians Javon Jackson on tenor sax and Vince Herring on alto sax, the duo manages to recapture the driving spirit of Hubbard's best recordings while stamping each song with individual, adventurous solos. It's one of the finest hard bop records of the late '90s. ~ Leo Stanley  http://www.allmusic.com/album/hub-songs-the-music-of-freddie-hubbard-mw0000031683

Personnel: Tim Hagans, Marcus Printup (trumpet); Vincent Herring (alto saxophone); Javon Jackson (tenor saxophone); Benny Green (piano); Peter Washington (bass); Kenny Washington (drums).

Hub Songs: The Music of Freddie Hubbard

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Anna-Lotta Larsson - Saknad

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:56
Size: 114,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:07)  1. Saknad
(3:38)  2. En Stund I Skymningen
(5:50)  3. Halleljua
(5:07)  4. Du Måste Finnas
(4:31)  5. I Den Stora Sorgens Famn
(3:04)  6. Mest Av Allt
(3:12)  7. Ensamhetens Hav
(3:55)  8. Älska Mig
(5:05)  9. En Vålnad Här I Mitt Hus
(4:19) 10. Den Första Gång Jag Såg Dig
(3:58) 11. Jag Gjorde Allt För Skönhet
(3:04) 12. Minnet Och Tystnaden

For many, Anna-Lotta Larsson "Anna" in "Värmlänningarna". The role was also her breakthrough on the big TV audience in 1980, although her ??TV debut actually occurred in 1973 when she was at age 19 performed two songs in Siewert Öholms program "Blue Road". Anna-Lotta has continued to play the role of "Anna" almost every summer when "Värmlänningarna" is set up in Ransäter, which contributed to the strong link to the character.  Anna-Lotta has its roots both in the Värmland and northern soil. She was born in Karlstad, but soon moved with his family to Norrbotten. The move went first to Luleå and at 7 years of age on to Öjebyn, 6 km north of Piteå.

She grew up in a musical home. Mom was singing teacher and father violin teacher at Framnäs Music School. Her musical focus was initially classical. Anna-Lotta's interest for music awoke, for obvious reasons, early. Like many other children, she took piano lessons, but at age 19 she decided to devote himself to music. She trained as a voice teacher at Framnäs Music School and then came in at the Opera Academy in Gothenburg. That meant three years of intense musical and theatrical training, but the move to Gothenburg would also mean the origin of the breakthrough. Opera Academy was near the TV building and Anna-Lotta was invited to sing at Lennart Hyland in "Go'morron Sweden". 

It was now the bids started to fall into. The role of "Anna" in the TV production of "Värmlänningarna" she got last year at the Opera Academy. Shortly thereafter came the offer of a big role, as the penguin, in the musical "Animalen" at the Malmö City Theatre (1980-82). You can read more about Anna-Lotta Larsson on her website: http://www.anna-lottalarsson.se/  Translate by google  http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/soderala/anna-lotta-larsson-och-andreas-landgren

Saknad

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