Amalia Rodrigues - Someday

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 50:45

Size: 116.2 MB

Styles: Jazz vocals

Year: 2015

Art: Front

[3:50] 1. All The Things You Are

[2:57] 2. The Nearness Of You

[2:51] 3. Blue Moon

[2:56] 4. I Can't Begin To Tell You

[3:06] 5. Who Will Buy

[3:29] 6. Long Ago And Far Away

[3:18] 7. Summertime

[2:51] 8. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

[3:17] 9. Ai Mouraria

[2:41] 10. Solidao

[3:13] 11. Lisboa Antiga

[2:48] 12. Coimbra

[0:48] 13. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Excerto)

[2:50] 14. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Alt Take)

[3:18] 15. Summertime (Alt Take)

[3:28] 16. Long Ago And Far Away (Alt Take)

[2:57] 17. The Man I Love (Alt Take)

O novo álbum de Amália Rodrigues, "Someday", a editar sexta-feira, inclui o alinhamento do álbum "Amália na Broadway", nunca editado em CD em Portugal, e quatro versões inéditas, "Ai Mouraria", "Solidão", "Lisboa antiga" e "Coimbra". CD "Someday" de Amália Rodrigues inclui quatro inéditos e é publicado sexta-feira

No outono de 1965, Amália Rodrigues gravou vários temas em inglês como "Summertime", "Who will buy", "The nearness of you", entre outros, com uma orquestra sinfónica dirigida pelo maestro Norrie Paramor, que fez também os arranjos musicais.

"Estas sessões foram as primeiras em estéreo feitas por Amália, e as oito canções são aqui apresentadas pela primeira vez, no alinhamento original da bobine", disse à Lusa Frederico Santiago, que coordenou a edição discográfica, e revelou que "o passo seguinte da edição de Amália será com os três discos que gravou de folclore".

"Existe material inédito e disperso que será reunido pela primeira vez", adiantou à Lusa.

Quanto ao CD "Someday", às oito canções em inglês, entre as quais "Blue moon" e "I can't begin to tell you", e além das quatro versões inéditas de "Ai Mouraria", "Solidão", "Lisboa antiga" e "Coimbra", gravadas com orquestra nestas sessões, são também incluídos "'takes' alternativos e ensaios inéditos, como o excerto de 'The man I love' (que não chegaria a gravar completo)", disse Frederico Santiago, que anteriormente coordenou a edição em CD da festa de homenagem ao fadista e apresentador Filipe Pinto, "Tivoli'62". Frederico Santiago explicou à Lusa que "a primeira palavra da canção 'The man I love', e o adiar da edição original, que só aconteceu passados 19 anos", lhe inspirou o título, assim como "a belíssima fotografia da capa, tirada por Eduardo Gageiro nas sessões de gravação do disco, [que] nos leva a essa expressão: qualquer dia... [tradução de Someday]".

Someday

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Flip Phillips - Swing Is The Thing!

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:03
Size: 162.6 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2000
Art: Front

[2:18] 1. The Mark Of Zorro (Intro)
[6:05] 2. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
[4:12] 3. Everything I Have Is Yours
[4:59] 4. Where Or When
[3:39] 5. In A Mellow Tone
[3:59] 6. Exactly Like Us
[6:37] 7. Music, Maestro, Please!
[8:28] 8. Swing Is The Thing
[6:28] 9. For All We Know
[5:02] 10. Flip The Whip
[6:51] 11. Susan's Dream
[6:08] 12. This Is All I Ask
[3:26] 13. Grand Rose
[2:45] 14. The Mark Of Zorro (Outro)

Amazingly enough, this is 85-year-old Flip Phillips' first major-label recording as a leader, as well as one of the few albums he's ever released as a leader. You'd have to say that the old man still has plenty of wind in him, because this is a blowing session from start to finish, especially on tracks like "The Mark of Zorro" (versions of which open and close the album), "Where or When," and "Flip the Whip," when Phillips is joined by one or both of two fellow tenor men, James Carter and Joe Lovano. The rest of the time, he sticks with a rhythm section consisting of Howard Alden, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington, though Duke Ellington's "In a Mellow Tune" is a duet with bassist McBride and "This Is All I Ask" pairs him with guitarist Alden. Alden especially also gets plenty of solo time in on what are really group performances. But that takes nothing away from the spry leader, who can roar on such numbers as the title tune and whisper with a husky tone on slow burners like "For All We Know." His playing is an inspiration. ~William Ruhlmann

Swing Is The Thing!

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War - The Hits

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:13
Size: 117.3 MB
Styles: Funk, R&B
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[4:52] 1. Spill The Wine
[3:56] 2. All Day Music
[3:44] 3. Slippin' Into Darkness
[4:05] 4. The World Is A Ghetto
[3:45] 5. Cisco Kid
[5:20] 6. Gypsy Man
[3:27] 7. Me And Baby Brother
[3:50] 8. Southern Part Of Texas
[3:45] 9. Why Can't We Be Friends
[3:08] 10. Low Rider
[4:43] 11. Galaxy
[6:35] 12. Summer

WAR-THE HITS: Surprisingly, this is the first CD collection to gather up virtually every one of WAR's organic jazz-funk-rock hits on a single platter...previous efforts including THE BEST OF WAR AND MORE wrongly omitted stone classics like GYPSY MAN and THE WORLD IS A GHETTO in favor of filler. The 2010 release THE HITS unfurls eleven of their even dozen Top 40 singles, (in blessed chronological order to boot), the lively instrumental BELLARO being the only missing hit. It's not easy to pick highlights from a band this consistent, but their spicy ERIC BURDON collaboration SPILL THE WINE, the reflective chant SLIPPIN' INTO DARKNESS, and the disco-laced final chart entry GALAXY are all powerful contenders. WAR was a democracy, with everyone sharing vocal and songwriting duties...PAPA DEE ALLEN's expressive percussion workouts, LEE OSKAR's slinky harmonica blasts and CHARLES MILLER's sublime woodwinds were but three important components of the band's unique rhythmic vibe. In lieu of the more comprehensive, but more expensive double set THE VERY BEST OF WAR, THE HITS is exactly what it says...which is all most fans of this street-smart, celebratory ensemble will need to get their jam on. ~Jukebox Dave

The Hits

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Jackie McLean - New Wine In Old Bottles

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:21
Size: 92.4 MB
Styles: Post bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1978/2000/2015
Art: Front

[5:49] 1. Appointment In Ghana Again
[6:42] 2. It Never Entered My Mind
[9:07] 3. 'round About Midnight
[5:55] 4. Little Melonae Again
[6:25] 5. Bein' Green
[6:20] 6. Confirmation

It was an inspired idea to match alto saxophonist Jackie McLean with the Great Jazz Trio, a regularly working unit on record and in concert led by the outstanding pianist Hank Jones, joined by two first call players, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. Although the word "again" is added to McLean's two originals, the barnburner "Appointment in Ghana" and "Little Melonae," they aren't very different from earlier recordings in concept. McLean also shines in ballad settings of "It Never Entered My Mind" and "'Round Midnight." Jones' advanced playing may be a eye-opener for some fans who do not realize how advanced and wide ranging a pianist he is. Like many fine recordings made for the Japanese label East Wind, these 1978 sessions pairing Jackie McLean with the Great Jazz Trio have long been out of print and fetched high prices from collectors. ~Ken Dryden

New Wine In Old Bottles

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Al Cohn & Shorty Rogers - East Coast - West Coast Scene

Styles: Saxophone And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1954
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:06
Size: 108,1 MB
Art: Front

( 6:48)  1. Inside Out
( 6:10)  2. Autumn Leaves
( 6:59)  3. Serenade For Kathy
(10:33)  4. Cool Sunshine
( 6:48)  5. Loki
( 9:44)  6. Elaine's lullaby

A classic session in the tried and true marketing style of "East Coast vs West Coast" jazz, with one side of tracks by a group led by Al Cohn, and featuring Gene Quill, Hal McKusick, and Joe Newman. The other side's got Shorty Rogers representin' on the West Coast, with Jimmy Giuffre, Zoot Sims, Bud Shank, and Shelly Manne. The album's a nice batch of tracks, in the tightly arranged style that characterizes many of these mid-50's RCA jazz sessions. However, since Cohn's measured playing could never really be taken for New York Hot, and since his longtime partner Zoot Sims is part of Rogers' West Coast group, it's hard to say that these sides are really any sort of true battle between the coasts. Instead, though, the tracks are nice and long, with more room for solos than usual, and titles that include "Loki", "Cool Sunshine", and "Inside Out". (Original pressing – in really nice shape overall! Cover is great, too – save for a tiny bit of laminate peeling near the opening.) https://www.dustygroove.com/item/506057

Personnel:  Alto Saxophone – Gene Quill, Hal McKusick;  Baritone Saxophone – Sol Schlinger;  Bass – Milt Hinton;  Drums – Osie Johnson;  Guitar – Billy Bauer;  Piano – Sanford Gold;  Saxophone – Al Cohn;  Trombone – Billy Byers, Eddie Bert;  Trumpet – Joe Newman, Shorty Rogers

East Coast - West Coast Scene

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Barbara Montgomery - Ask Me Now

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:56
Size: 159,4 MB
Art: Front

(7:03)  1. Estate
(9:54)  2. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
(5:51)  3. Falling Grace
(7:39)  4. Never Let Me Go
(5:50)  5. Shape Of My Heart
(6:18)  6. Invitation
(7:14)  7. Desire
(6:22)  8. Skylark
(6:23)  9. Once I Loved
(6:16) 10. How I Wish...

One listen to Barbara Montgomery's voice and I guarantee you will fall in love all over again. This outing is perfect for late night listening. Barbara not only entertains us with her deep, husky warm voice, but her phrasing and ability to convey a mood is displayed throughout all ten selections. Her band supports her with gentle backing and beautiful accompaniment. Not since Helen Merrill or the late Sarah Vaughan has there been a vocalist who can not only convey the mood of a piece but also draw you into the moment with such conviction. Listen to her interpretation of Hoagy Carmichael's "Skylark". Trumpet player Bob Meashley's supportive trumpet blends seamlessly with Barbara's voice. This kind of interaction is evidenced throughout every piece. One of the most promising vocalists on the scene today, Barbara continues to offer the listener timeless classics on this her second recording, as well as her own personal stamp making each song uniquely her own.
 

Personnel:  Barbara Montgomery: Vocals;  Steve Giordano: Guitar;  Bob Meashey: Trumpet/ Flugelhorn;   Steve Meashey: Bass;   Bobby Shomo: Drums.

Ask Me Now

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Enrico Pieranunzi - Proximity

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:16
Size: 106,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:33)  1. Incanto
(5:41)  2. Line for Lee
(7:03)  3. Sundays
(4:23)  4. Simul
(7:41)  5. No-Nonsense
(6:01)  6. Proximity
(5:34)  7. Within The House Of Night
(4:16)  8. Five Plus Five

A superior post-bop pianist influenced by Bill Evans and McCoy Tyner but long possessing his own sound, Enrico Pieranunzi is one of the top jazz pianists living in Italy. He began studying piano when he was five, partly from his father, who was a jazz-loving guitarist. Pieranunzi became a professional when he was 19, playing with trombonist Marcello Rosa's quartet. Since then, in addition to leading his own groups, Pieranunzi has worked with many top players (both Europeans and Americans) including Franco Ambrosetti, Chet Baker, Benny Bailey, Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller, Johnny Griffin, Charlie Haden, Jim Hall, Lee Konitz, Sal Nistico, Enrico Rava, Tony Scott, Kai Winding, and Phil Woods.

Pieranunzi, who also teaches at a conservatory, has done studio work and sometimes works as a chamber music soloist. Up through the 1990s he recorded a number of impressive jazz sets as a leader for Enja, Timeless, and especially Soul Note. After the turn of the millennium his CDs have often appeared on the CamJazz label, including recordings Play Morricone (2002), Current Conditions and Play Morricone, Vol. 2 (both 2003), Ballads (2006), Live in Japan (2007), and Dream Dance (2009) with a trio featuring drummer Joey Baron and bassist Marc Johnson. ~ Scott Yanow  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/enrico-pieranunzi/id5682751#fullText

Personnel: Enrico Pieranunzi (piano); Donny McCaslin (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Ralph Alessi (trumpet, flugelhorn).

Proximity

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The Roches - We Three Kings

Styles: Christmas
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:22
Size: 134,3 MB
Art: Front

(1:35)  1. Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light
(3:55)  2. For Unto Us A Child Is Born
(1:25)  3. Angels We Have Heard On High
(2:09)  4. Deck The Halls
(3:40)  5. Christmas Passing Through
(2:33)  6. Sleigh Ride
(2:08)  7. Away In A Manger
(1:30)  8. Here We Come A Carolling
(3:18)  9. The Little Drummer Boy
(1:53) 10. The Holly And The Ivy
(2:08) 11. Frosty The Snowman
(3:03) 12. Do You Hear What I Hear
(5:29) 13. We Three Kings
(1:50) 14. Star Of Wonder
(1:54) 15. Winter Wonderland
(1:14) 16. Joy To The World
(2:54) 17. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
(3:29) 18. Good King Wenceslas
(1:43) 19. Jingle Bells
(1:52) 20. The First Nowell
(1:14) 21. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
(3:04) 22. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
(1:23) 23. Adeste Fideles
(2:48) 24. Silver Bells

Well, why not a Roches Christmas album? It's actually perfect, if you stop and think about it there's always been something cute and childlike about their tone, and when they put their formidable vocal chops to work on tunes as potentially complex as "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "The Holly and the Ivy," the results can be as gorgeous as they are unique. Their Brooklynese versions of "Frosty the Snowman" ("Why, I oughta...") and "Winter Wonderland" ("Gone away is da blueboid") are a hoot, and the a cappella "Star of Wonder" is a fascinating obscurity. There are a couple of missteps the pseudo-Latin rhythm and soprano sax don't contribute much to "We Three Kings," nor does the synth really enhance "Angels We Have Heard on High." But overall, We Three Kings will make an utterly charming addition to anyone's holiday play list. ~ Rick Anderson  http://www.allmusic.com/album/we-three-kings-mw0000316699

The Roches: Terre Roche, Suzzy Roche (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Maggie Roche (vocals, keyboards, percussion).

Additional personnel: Michael Riesman (various instruments); Victor Lesser (saxophone); Paul Ossola (bass); Vince Cherico (drums, programming, percussion, background vocals); Lucy Roche, Jeannine Schmeltzkopf, Dara Schlatt, Lucy Lesser, Kelsey Lesser, Jeffrey Lesser, David Roche (background vocals).

We Three Kings

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