Jan Lundgren - Conclusion

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:01
Size: 140,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:14)  1. Olivia
(6:55)  2. Conclusion
(6:07)  3. My Ideal
(4:49)  4. Flip Top Girl
(3:13)  5. Oleo
(6:26)  6. Short Life
(6:30)  7. PMS
(5:42)  8. So Nice
(5:02)  9. There Is No Greater Love
(5:30) 10. I See Your Face Before Me
(5:28) 11. Temptation

Conclusion, recorded in 1994, marked not an end but the beginning as leader of his own trio for pianist Jan Lundgren (which must be Swedish for “spectacular”). Lundgren, who turned 33 last month, has since verified his position as one of the most accomplished young pianists on the Jazz scene, in Sweden or anywhere else. Lundgren seems to have sprung fully formed from his cocoon, as Conclusion shows not the least trace of immaturity, and is in almost every respect as smooth and tasteful an excursion as one can envision. That he was 28 when it was recorded makes Lundgren’s firm command of the pianistic vocabulary that much more impressive. He shows great promise as a writer too, contributing five well crafted originals “Olivia,” “Conclusion,” “Flip Top Girl,” “Short Life” and “PMS.” Completing the program are fellow pianist Elmo Hope’s charming but seldom recorded “So Nice,” Sonny Rollins’ familiar “Oleo” and the standards “My Ideal,” “There Is No Greater Love,” “I See Your Face Before Me” and “Temptation,” the last of which may seem an unusual choice for a Jazz album but not when unraveled so masterfully by Lundgren, Lundgaard and Riel. Lundgren, said to be a student of the evolution of Jazz, seems to have learned his lessons well, using a variety of styles in which to frame his individual voice. 

While his technique is prodigious, he never allows it to get the upper hand, preferring instead to simply shape a credible musical narrative, which he does about as well as anyone (in that respect, he reminds me of another superlative story–teller, Kenny Barron listen, for example, to “There Is No Greater Love” or “My Ideal”). Lundgren also appreciates the importance of nimble and responsive sidemen, having chosen two of the best in Lundgaard and Riel as companions on his maiden voyage, and they confirm his appraisal every step of the way. It would be hard to put together a more capable piano trio than this.~Jack Bowers http://www.allaboutjazz.com/conclusion-jan-lundgren-four-leaf-clover-records-review-by-jack-bowers.php 
 

Personnel: Jan Lundgren, piano; Jesper Lundgaard, bass; Alex Riel, drums.

Conclusion

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Rhoda Scott - Frame For The Blues

Styles: Jazz
Year: 1992
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 54:27
Size: 100,3 MB
Art: Front

(6:33)  1. So What
(4:51)  2. Frame For The Blues
(4:39)  3. Little Girl Blue
(5:09)  4. Save your love For Me
(5:32)  5. Short Night Blues
(5:18)  6. Song For Philippe
(4:29)  7. Blue Law
(7:45)  8. Whose Side Are You On
(6:00)  9. My Romance
(4:07) 10. A Child Is Born

Rhoda Scott (b. July 3, 1938, Dorothy, New Jersey) an African-American hard bop and soul jazz organist.The daughter of an AME minister, Scott spent much of her childhood in New Jersey, where she learned to play organ in the churches where her father served. Soon she herself was serving frequently as organist for youth and gospel choirs at her father's and other churches. Scott later studied classical piano, but she concentrated on the organ, eventually earning a Master's degree in music theory from the Manhattan School of Music.By this time she had been asked by a choir member to fill in with a small band as a jazz pianist. Enjoying the music, she agreed to stay on with the band on condition that she be allowed to play organ instead of piano. Choosing as her instrument the Hammond organ, she soon became a preeminent jazz musician and is considered by many to be the top female jazz organist. Scott was first attracted to the organ in her father’s church at age seven. "It's really the most beautiful instrument in the world," she stated in a recent interview. "The first thing I did was take my shoes off and work the pedals." From then on she always played her church organ in her bare feet, and to this date she has continued the practice. In 1967 Scott moved to France, where she has since spent most of her career and earned recognition far greater than that accorded to her in the United States, though she often performs in the latter country as well.She has many famous standards in her repertoire, like In the Mood, Theme from New York, New York, Summertime, Mack the Knife, Take Five, Hit the Road Jack, Greensleeves, Tico-Tico no Fubá, Let it Snow, and Delilah. In May 2011 in a context of Versailles Jazz Festival she gave a significant performance together with a classical organist Francis Vidil, combining sonic palettes of classical organs with jazz and Hammond organs.~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhoda_Scott

Personnel:  Victor Jones - Drums; Rhoda Scott - Hammond XB-2, Hammond B3000.

Frame For The Blues

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Sonny Fortune - Four in One

Styles: Saxophone And Flute Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:12
Size: 138,2 MB
Art: Front

(6:05)  1. Four in One
(5:06)  2. Criss Cross
(6:47)  3. Reflections
(7:42)  4. Monk's Dream
(6:24)  5. Hornin' In
(4:02)  6. Coming on the Hudson
(5:40)  7. Trinkle Tinkle
(4:16)  8. Pannonica
(7:21)  9. Hackensack
(6:47) 10. Ask Me Now

After years of erratic albums (other than two obscure efforts for the European Konnex label), altoist Sonny Fortune finally made a great recording with this release. Most selections feature Fortune (who plays flute on "Pannonica") joined by pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Billy Hart; "Reflections" is a duet with Lightsey. Fortune, who admitted that he had not been very familiar with Thelonious Monk's music until 1990, performs ten of Monk's more complex compositions, including "Criss Cross," "Trinkle Tinkle," and the beautiful "Ask Me Now." Fortune plays quite passionately and really digs into the material, creating one of the finest recordings of his career.~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/four-in-one-mw0000120964

Personnel: Sonny Fortune (alto saxophone, flute); Kirk Lightsey (piano), Buster Williams, Santi Debriano (bass); Billy Hart, Ronnie Burrage (drums).

Four in One

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