Chris Barber Jazz Band & Sweet Substitute - British Bash: Live In New Orleans

Size: 125,1 MB
Time: 53:38
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz: New Orleans Jazz, Vocals
Art: Front

01. Take Me Back To New Orleans (Live) (1:35)
02. Mary Had A Little Lamb (Live) (6:28)
03. When You Wore A Tulip (Live) (5:29)
04. Big Bass Drum (Live) (4:18)
05. I Got An Uncle In Harlem (Live) (2:46)
06. Sing Sing Sing/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Live) (4:07)
07. Smoke Rings (Live) (3:28)
08. Twisted (Live) (2:21)
09. Basin Street Blues (Live) (2:30)
10. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans (Live) (4:06)
11. Choo Choo Ch'boogie (Live) (2:52)
12. Ride On (Live) (6:01)
13. Chris Barber Outro (Live) (7:31)

British trombonist Chris Barber was born in 1930 and actually began the British invasion of musicians in the 1960's with his transatlantic hit "Petite fleur" in 1959 followed by another hit, "Rock Island Line", which sparked young musicians like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.

In the spring of 1982, he brought over his band along with a cappella, jazz fusion, swing trio of three young ladies, Angie Masterson, Teri Leggett and Kate McNab, AKA "Sweet Substitute.

Backed up by Chris Barber and his seven piece swing band, including blues guitarist Roger Hill, this one hour show was taped before a live audience at DUKES PLACE, high atop the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans French Quarter.

Chris Barber Jazz Band:
Trombone - Chris Barber
Trumpet- Pat Halcox
Reeds - Ian Wheeler & John Crocker Banjo/Guitar - Johnny McCallum Electric Guitar - Roger Hill

British Bash:
Bass - Vic Pitt
Drums - Norman Emberson

Sweet Substitute:
Vocals - Teri Leggett, Kate McNabe

A British Bash: Live In New Orleans

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Jane Monheit - The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald

Size: 135,7 MB
Time: 58:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. All Too Soon (4:00)
02. Somebody Loves Me (3:49)
03. Chelsea Mood (6:27)
04. Something's Gotta Give (4:53)
05. I Was Doing All Right - Know You Now (7:57)
06. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (4:56)
07. Where Or When (3:56)
08. I'll Wind (You're Blowing Me No Good) (4:08)
09. All Of You (4:18)
10. I Used To Be Colorblind (3:55)
11. I've Got You Under My Skin (5:47)
12. This Time The Dream's On Me (4:08)

Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald is a tale of two titans, Monheit and Nicholas Payton, who arranged and played trumpet on a majority of the selections. Payton, through is svelte arranging, created an accurate picture of what jazz is supposed to sound like in the near future. Compare the 1960s television show Lost in Space to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (Warner Brothers, 1982). Lost in Space's vision of the future was foolish hyperbole to the point of being campy. The "futuristic" clothing and technology was overwrought and inaccurate. In Blade Runner, there existed remnants of things that would have been familiar to anyone living 100 years before (Harrison Ford's noir trench coat, fedora, earth tone shirt and tie, for example). Payton's deft touch is similar to that of Scott's in that he makes the songs performed here sound out of the present ordinary while not jettisoning them into unrecognizability.

Monheit's elastic voice is comparable only to that of Betty Carter. A contemporary specialist with the Great American Songbook, Monheit is an aural encyclopedia of singing styles blended into her own vision. In the same way that Payton quotes Sonny Rollin's "Sonnymoon for Two" on "All of You," Monheit quotes the style of Phoebe Snow from 1975's "Poetry Man." There are examples of this synergy between Monheit and Payton throughout this recording. On the lengthy medley "I Was Doing All Right/Know Your Now," Payton quotes "he Girl from Ipanema" and "If I Only Had a Brain" in the same solo phrase. Monheit, for her part, combines the diction of Fitzgerald with the occasional slurred, dragging phrasing of Holiday to approximate Sarah Vaughan in Heaven, all the while sounding like only Monheit can.

The repertoire is classic Ella. Superbly articulated Ellington-Strayhorn, "Chelsea Mood" rubs up against an insistent and sexy "Something's Gotta Give." This performance of "I've Got You Under My Skin" competes with Beat Kaestli's performance of the same on his 2010 Invitation (Chesky Records) for best original arrangement while Monheit's "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is as emotionally wrenching as any song could be sung. Perhaps the best thing about Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald is the title, one that promised more of the same. And that is good...very good. ~C. Michael Bailey

Personnel: Jane Monheit: vocals; Nicholas Payton: trumpet (1-5, 6-11), piano (11), organ (11, 12); Michael Kanan: piano (1-11); Neal Miner: bass (1-11); Rich Montalbano: drums (1-11); Daniel Sadowrick: percussion (1-11); Brandee Younger: harp (5,12).

The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald

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Sonny Rollins - Holding The Stage: Road Shows Vol. 4

Size: 169,3 MB
Time: 73:08
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. In A Sentimental Mood (Live) (4:58)
02. Professor Paul (Live) (9:02)
03. Mixed Emotions (Live) (1:49)
04. Keep Hold Of Yourself (Live) (9:30)
05. Disco Monk (Live) (9:46)
06. You're Mine You (Live) (6:02)
07. H.S. (Live) (8:07)
08. Sweet Leilani (Live) (7:18)
09. Solo (Live) (5:38)
10. Don't Stop The Carnival (Live) (10:56)

Holding the Stage (Road Shows, Vol. 4) is pure Sonny Rollins it is the essence of Sonny Rollins as a musician. The music is some of his most expressive live recordings, from 1979 at the Pori Jazz festival in Finland to 2012 in Marseille and Prague. The album features a stunning five minute solo performance, a groovy version of Don t Stop the Carnival and a beautiful In a Sentimental Mood . The ten tracks on the album simply confirm: Sonny Rollins is one of a kind, a master improviser and unique musician.

Over the span of his storied and still-unfolding 65-year career, Sonny Rollins has established himself as one of the giants of jazz a towering influence, a trailblazer, a powerfully creative force in music. From his earliest masterpieces, such as Saxophone Colossus and Freedom Suite, to the Road Shows archival series, Rollins has presented his peerless music without compromise and to consistent international acclaim. Grammy®-winner Rollins received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2004. Rollins was presented with the National Medal of Arts at a White House ceremony in 2011 and later that year received the Kennedy Center Honors.

Out Holding The Stage: Road Shows Vol. 4

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Robyn Bennett & Bang Bang - The Song Is You

Size: 105,6 MB
Time: 45:11
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. The Song Is You (2:48)
02. Meant To Be (4:28)
03. Do Our Thing (3:35)
04. Right On Time (3:41)
05. Give It Time (4:33)
06. Take It All (2:53)
07. Crazy (3:54)
08. Get Yourself Together (3:21)
09. Have My Way (4:23)
10. It's Here (3:18)
11. Everyday (4:24)
12. Quand On N'a Que L'amour (3:47)

The red-headed beauty, daughter of university professors grew up in Pennsylvania (USA). Music and dance have always been a big part of her life. She started jazz and ballet lessons at only 3 years old, piano lessons at 6, trumpet at 10 and she sang regularly in different choirs. Her early influences were eclectic, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Fleetwood Mac, Harry Connick Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson, Billy Holiday and Billy Joel.

Robyn’s love of music, dance and the stage led her to musicals, performing in productions of «West Side Story», «Carousel» and «South Pacific». After high school, she left her small, rural town and headed for New York University where she studied in the musical theater program for two years. Having a hard time finding balance in the big city, seeking out calm and open spaces, she then continued her studies at the prestigious Vassar College where she graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts.

Having always been attracted to France and French culture, Robyn packed her bags and went to Paris to get a Masters degree in French literature at the Sorbonne. In 2006, she settled definitively in Paris and a new adventure began. She joined the cast of the musical « Cabaret » (Dir. Sam Mendes) which played for 2 years at the famous Folies Bergères theater. Dance captain of the cast, she also played the role of Texas and understudied the lead role of Sally Bowles.

It was during this production that Robyn met the jazz trombone player, Ben Van Hille. The chemistry they had together was instantaneous. The energy and emotion they shared on stage was infectious, and they decided that they had to make music together. Robyn Bennett and Bang Bang is born ! After two self-produced albums comprised mostly of cover material (Bang Bang in 2009 and Live Until You Die in 2011), they put their songwriting skills together to create their first album of original songs. « The Wait « is released in 2013 and is a real success ! A true melting pot of the music of New Orleans today: blues, funk, country, soul and rock, with jazz as the thread tying it all together.

This year, on April 8th, the band unveils « The Song is You » a second album, more polished and open to an even wider audience. Jazz influences are still present, but the « pop » aspect becomes more important. Rock and swing, soul and funk come together for a powerful shot of musical energy ! Irresistible rhythms, melodies that stay in your head and explosive horns are all in there. Surely Robyn is the best person to speak about it : « This album is about empowerment, about knowing who you are, about being confident in the choices you make, and not succumbing to the pressures of society or caring about what other people think. It's about being positive, open, and knowing that the answers lie within you. We are affirming a style, affirming a sound, and there is so much positive energy in knowing that you're doing the right thing. That you're living life to the fullest, the way you want to live it, and not by anyone else's rules. »

Robyn Bennett & Bang Bang is: Robyn Bennett (vocals) ; Ben van Hille (trombone) ; Max Mastella (guitar) ; David Pouradier Duteil (drums) ; Gino Chantoiseau (doublebass) ; Julien Raffin (saxophones)!

Out The Song Is You

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Shirley Scott, Clark Terry - Soul Duo

Styles: Soul Jazz, Hard Bop
Year: 1968
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:33
Size: 81,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:32)  1. Soul Duo
(5:26)  2. Until I Met You
(3:41)  3. This Light of Mine
(3:46)  4. Joonji
(4:03)  5. Clark Bars
(3:52)  6. Taj Mahal
(4:51)  7. Up a Hair
(4:21)  8. Heat Wave

Digitally remastered edition of this 1966 collaboration between two Jazz greats. Soul Duo is a remarkable collaboration between jazz organist Shirley Scott from Philadelphia and trumpeter, composer and bandleader Clark Terry from St. Louis. Soulful and upbeat, it includes 'Until I Met You', better known to Count Basie listeners as 'Corner Pocket', and a reading of Irving Berlin s 'Heat Wave'. The album was originally recorded and released on ABC/Impulse and produced by Bob Thiele who went on to form Flying Dutchman Records. This is the first time the album has been released on CD.~Editorial Reviews http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Shirley-Scott-Clark-Terry/dp/B008IAQPL2

Personnel:  Bass – Bob Cranshaw, George Duvivier;  Drums – Mickey Roker;  Organ – Shirley Scott;  Trumpet – Clark Terry

Soul Duo

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Kelley Johnson - Make Someone Happy

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:42
Size: 148,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:13)  1. How Long Has This Been Going On?
(5:27)  2. Moment To Moment
(6:02)  3. I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do
(5:55)  4. Recorda Me
(5:24)  5. Solitude
(5:20)  6. Stompin' At The Savoy
(4:46)  7. A Little Tear
(2:47)  8. Falling In Love With Love
(4:58)  9. So Many Stars
(4:54) 10. September In The Rain
(5:08) 11. Throw It Away
(5:28) 12. The Maestro
(3:14) 13. Make Someone Happy

Kelley Johnson's CD is full of surprises. She sings her own lyrics to Joe Henderson's "Recorda Me," arranges several of the pieces, and holds her own with an impressive group that includes either Fred Hersch or John Hansen on piano and several different horn players (including altoist Steve Nelson). Although the repertoire contains quite a few standards, each treatment sounds fresh, with some rhythmic displacement of the melodies, unusual frameworks, and consistently mature singing. Whether it be a faster than usual "How Long Has This Been Going On," "Stompin' at the Savoy," Abbey Lincoln's "Throw It Away," or an introspective version of "Make Someone Happy," this is a CD that rewards repeated listenings; it introduces a potentially significant new voice in the Seattle-based Kelley Johnson.~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/make-someone-happy-mw0000043495

Personnel: Kelley Johnson (vocals); Steve Wilson (alto saxophone); Brian Lynch (trumpet); Greg Gisbert (trumpet, flugelhorn); Mike Davis (trombone); Fred Hersch, John Hansen (piano); Paul Myers (guitar); Michael Davis (trombone);

Make Someone Happy

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Doug Raney - Something's Up

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:19
Size: 141,2 MB
Art: Front

( 6:28)  1. Something's Up
(11:10)  2. Good Morning Heartache
( 6:10)  3. Speedy Recovery
( 6:45)  4. Upper Manhattan Medical Group
( 7:47)  5. Nobody Else But Me
( 6:54)  6. Visceral Drives
( 9:04)  7. Dolphin Dance
( 6:58)  8. Mohawk

The son of legendary guitarist Jimmy Raney, Doug Raney has understandably been heavily influenced by his father. He's an impressive soloist, and utilizes almost identical full tones, crisp chording, and fluid voicings. He made his first recording with his father and Al Haig in the mid-'70s, then did duo dates with his dad in the late '70s. Raney recorded for Steeplechase in the '70s and '80s, and Criss Cross in the '80s. He recorded with Chet Baker and Bernt Rosengren, and played in Horace Parlan's band. Raney has a couple of sessions available on CD.~Ron Wynn https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/doug-raney/id159190087#fullText

Personnel: Doug Raney (guitar); Ben Besiakov (piano); Jesper Lundgaard (bass); Billy Hart (drums).

Something's Up

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