Dr. Lonnie Smith - Boogaloo To Beck

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:04
Size: 178.7 MB
Styles: Post bop, Soul jazz
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[9:35] 1. Paper Tiger
[5:52] 2. Tropicalia
[8:18] 3. Mixed Buziness
[7:09] 4. The New Pollution
[8:22] 5. Devils Haircut
[6:57] 6. Sexx Laws
[3:13] 7. Loser
[6:53] 8. Jack Ass
[6:56] 9. Where It's At
[5:26] 10. He's A Mighty Good Leader
[9:17] 11. Nobody's Fault

On this unusual set, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, with guitarist Doug Munro, and (on five of the 11 selections) tenor-saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman do the improbable. On Boogaloo to Beck: A Tribute, Smith takes a full set of songs by rock performer Beck and turns them into funky soul-jazz. In fact, the results often sound like a late-1960s Blue Note album. The individual selections are not all that memorable or inspiring (it is doubtful that any of these Beck tunes will catch on in jazz), but Smith and his bandmates play quite well and deserve credit for trying to come up with fresh material for their grooves. ~Scott Yanow

Boogaloo To Beck

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The Drummonds - A Beautiful Friendship

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:08
Size: 128.5 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz, Piano jazz
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[5:52] 1. My One And Only Love
[5:45] 2. Body And Soul
[5:34] 3. Never Let Me Go
[5:38] 4. Little Girl Blue
[4:50] 5. Gone With The Wind
[4:57] 6. Once I Loved
[6:58] 7. Angel Eyes
[7:15] 8. Stella By Starlight
[4:31] 9. Everything
[4:44] 10. A Beautiful Friendship

Pianist Renee Rosnes, Billy Drummond (who was married to Rosnes at the time), and Ray Drummond (no relation to Billy) performed together on and off in New York since 1990. They realized they had something very special between the three -- the musical sympathy was palpable -- they approached producer Todd Barkan, and the collaboration led to three wonderful albums released by Videoarts.

A Beautiful Friendship, recorded in 2001, was The Drummonds' third CD. As are the group's other two albums, the materials are well-known jazz standards except for "Everything," Japanese pop singer Misia's hit tune from 2000. This kind of music tends to be somehow undervalued in the US, but their creative arrangements and collective improvisations are inspired and exciting. Recommended to lovers of piano trio jazz, and a must-have reissue for fans of Renee Rosnes!

A Beautiful Friendship

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Eddie Manion - Nightlife

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:33
Size: 120.3 MB
Styles: Crossover jazz, Saxophone jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[2:53] 1. Town Without Pity
[5:24] 2. Tenderly
[1:42] 3. Amazing Grace
[4:39] 4. A Change Is Gonna Come
[4:28] 5. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
[5:56] 6. City Of Night-Soul Serenade
[3:54] 7. It's Gonna Take A Miracle
[4:00] 8. Stardust
[5:46] 9. Bolo Blues
[5:03] 10. Nightlife
[5:00] 11. Manha De Carnaval
[3:42] 12. The Only One

The luscious bold sound of Eddie Manion’s tenor and baritone sax playing has illuminated the work of blues, jazz, and rock artists like Bruce Springsteen, Willy DeVille, Robert Cray, and Southside Johnny (to name a few) for decades. Manion’s first instrumental solo record features songs that he’s loved over his many years as a masterful player. His take on Gene Pitney’s gorgeously mournful “Town Without Pity”; R&B classics such as “It’s Gonna Take A Miracle” and “A Change is Gonna Come”; Jimmy Forrest’s “Bolo Blues”; Jazz standards “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” “Tenderly” and “Stardust”. Springsteen deep cut “City at Night” paired brilliantly with King Curtis’ “Soul Serenade”; Roy Orbison’s “The Only One”; Luiz Bonfá's "Manhã de Carnaval" and the bluesy title cut "Nightlife" by Willie Nelson make for a sweet, soulful, and romantic mix. Downright perfect for romantic, cuddly evenings in front of the fireplace with your loved one.

Nightlife

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Lisa Bassenge Trio - Three

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:02
Size: 114.6 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[4:12] 1. I Got You (I Feel Good)
[1:05] 2. You Don't Have A Name
[3:33] 3. If I Could See The World Through The Eyes Of A Child
[3:01] 4. Everything I Love
[3:15] 5. Love Me Tender Tender
[3:40] 6. Fall
[0:43] 7. Tell The Rain..
[3:13] 8. Weisst Du Wieviel Sternlein Stehen Wooden Moon
[2:30] 9. Down In The Meadow
[3:01] 10. Drifting
[3:13] 11. Wir Machen Musik
[1:39] 12. My Belongings
[3:47] 13. Elllie
[3:37] 14. There Must Be An Angel
[3:47] 15. Nancy With The Laughing Face Remember
[0:29] 16. Your Quiet Eyes
[3:18] 17. Stay Awake
[1:51] 18. Time To Go Sandmann

Three ist das dritte Album von Lisa Bassenge, und es gehört ganz nach oben in die Rangliste aktueller Vocal-Jazz-Aufnahmen. Das Berliner Trio plus Gastmusiker präsentiert originelle Kunststücke (eigene und Coverversionen) auf höchstem Niveau. Ihre Musik ist anspruchsvoll, lyrisch, sinnlich, elegant und treffsicher: die exzellenten Arrangements von Pianist Andreas Schmidt zielen stets in den Kern einer genau durchdachten Atmosphäre. "I Feel Good" von James Brown verführt mit intimem, kammermusikalischem Flair; schlicht, relaxed, bluesy: eine herrliche Interpretation. "Love Me Tender" (Elvis Presley) wird mit einem klassisch modernen Streichersatz eingeleitet; ähnlich zeitgenössisch klingt es bei "Weißt du wieviel Sternlein stehen" - anmutig, kirchenmusikalisch haben sie es angelegt. Der Annie Lenox-Hit "There Must Be An Angel" hingegen fliegt vor Leichtigkeit davon: warm, sonnig, poppig und ungeheuer Charmant.

Three

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Gerry Mulligan - The Age Of Steam

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1971
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:31
Size: 89,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:15)  1. One to Ten In Ohio
(5:10)  2. K-4 Pacific
(4:25)  3. Grand Tour
(8:38)  4. Over the Hill and Out of the Woods
(3:10)  5. Country Beaver
(4:16)  6. A Weed In Disneyland
(4:16)  7. Golden Notebooks
(4:17)  8. Maytag

During the 1952-65 period baritonist Gerry Mulligan was one of the most famous musicians in jazz but he spent the following five years at a lower profile, recording relatively little and not leading any significant bands. Age of Steam was a comeback record of sorts (although he had never declined), giving Jeru the opportunity to lead a big band again. The ensemble performs eight of his recent originals (the best known is "K4 Pacific"), featuring solos by Mulligan (who was now doubling on soprano), Tom Scott on tenor and soprano, Bud Shank on alto and flute, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison. The highly enjoyable music (last available on this A&M CD in 1988) still sounds fresh and spirited.~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-age-of-steam-mw0000201568

Personnel:  Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano); Harry “Sweets” Edison, Roger Bobo (trumpet); Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone); Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Ken Shroyer (bass trombone); Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute); Tom Scott (tenor & soprano saxophone); Ernie Watts (tenor saxophone); Roger Kellaway (electric piano); Howard Roberts (guitar); Emil Richards (vibraphone); Chuck Domanico (bass); John Guerin (drums); Joe Porcaro (percussion, drums)

The Age Of Steam

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Frances Faye - No Reservations

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 1953
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 29:33
Size: 68,2 MB
Art: Front

(2:38)  1. Drunk With Love
(2:48)  2. Summertime
(2:11)  3. Mad About The Boy
(2:13)  4. Miss Otis Regrets
(2:12)  5. Sometimes I'm Happy
(2:34)  6. I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate
(2:36)  7. The Man I Love
(2:46)  8. You're Heavenly
(2:06)  9. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(2:53) 10. A Hundred Years From Today
(2:12) 11. Night And Day
(2:19) 12. Tweet Tweet Tweetheart

Despite her Fifth Avenue looks, Frances Faye exploded the stereotype of the standards singer they type of vocalist apt to reverently croon a Cole Porter song as though she were a rector bowing her head while reciting from the Book of Common Prayer. Granted, No Reservations is indeed packed with Cafe Society standards, but Faye was a garrulous singer, and rarely so entertainingly indelicate as she is here. She opens on a high note, "Drunk with Love" "Rotten liquor, mostly gin, in all the clubs that I stagger in, and 'round and 'round because I've found, he loves me drunk...with love." And she rarely received arrangements as sympathetic as what Dave Cavanaugh brings here, whether it's the reinvention of the hoary "Summertime" as swing-meets-R&B with Latin percussion and tearing sax or a warhorse like "Miss Otis Regrets" getting a rewrite as a loose '50s swinger. [A DRG reissue from 2007 added 11 bonus tracks from various '50s sessions, including Leiber & Stoller's obscure "Hey, Mister" and a previously unreleased "When Love Comes Knocking." By the way, virtually all of the material here appears on the multi-disc set No Regrets from Jasmine.]~John Bush http://www.allmusic.com/album/no-reservations-mw00005620

No Reservations

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Bobby Hutcherson - Cruisin' The 'Bird

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 1988
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:34
Size: 121,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:50)  1. All Or Nothing At All
(6:12)  2. Cruisin' The 'Bird
(8:36)  3. Sierra
(6:47)  4. If You Do
(6:44)  5. Imminent Treasures
(5:10)  6. Chelsea Bridge
(6:15)  7. Come Rain Or Come Shine
(5:55)  8. On The Delta

Throughout his career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has recorded one rewarding set after another, always being quite consistent. This date (which as usual can be considered advanced hard bop) finds Hutcherson (who doubles on marimba) interacting with saxophonist Ralph Moore (heard on tenor and soprano), pianist Buddy Montgomery, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis. Together they perform four of Hutcherson's unpredictable originals plus a trio of standards (including "Come Rain or Come Shine"). Fine music.~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/cruisin-the-bird-mw0000202511

Personnel: Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone), Ralph Moore (tenor saxophone), Buddy Montgomery (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), Victor Lewis (drums).

Cruisin' The 'Bird

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Jacob Young - Glow

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2001
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:21
Size: 129,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:14)  1. Mr. Cosmopolitan
(7:51)  2. Up In Smoke
(5:49)  3. Aftermath
(5:05)  4. Glow
(3:28)  5. Blue, Yellow And Green
(6:09)  6. Cartoons
(5:46)  7. Music For A Film
(3:35)  8. Matchbox
(3:41)  9. Entrance To The Stars
(6:28) 10. Endings
(3:11) 11. I'll Be Seing You

Jacob Young was born in 1970 in Lillehammer, Norway, and currently resides in Oslo. He began studying guitar on his own at the age of 12 after being introduced to jazz by his father, an American. He studied music at the University of Oslo and received a scholarship to the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. While in New York, he studied the jazz repertoire as a gateway to harmonic improvisation. His primary instructor was the legendary guitarist Jim Hall, who influenced his tone. Young studied with Hall privately as well as in ensemble settings. He also took private instruction from guitarist John Abercrombie, one of the mainstays of ECM Records. In addition to studying his chosen instrument, Young studied jazz composition as well with pianist Richie Beierach and Kenny Werner. He graduated in 1993 and spent time freelancing and apprenticing in the city with notables Rashied Ali, Marc Copeland, Junior Mance, Larry Goldings, and Arnie Lawrence. Young eventually returned to Norway and recorded three titles for local labels with musicians such as Nils Petter Molvaer, Trygve Seim, Arve Henricksen, and Jarle Vespestad. While gigging in Norway with Seim's band, Young garnered the attention of Norwegian vocalist Karin Krog. The pair recorded a duet album, Where Flamingoes Fly, on the Grappa label, produced by John Surman. The duo did a world tour behind the album. ECM Records' impresario Manfred Eicher heard Young playing with Seim's band and eventually signed him. Jacob Young's debut for ECM, Evening Falls, features his own compositions and a two-year-old band containing three generations of Norwegian musicians including veteran drummer Jon Christensen, who has been part of the ECM roster since the '70s; maverick trumpeter Mathias Eick, bass clarinetist and saxophonist Vidar Johansen, and bassist Mats Eilertsen. He was the guitarist in the experimental jazz-rock-eletronics outfit Interstatic and played on their self-titled debut in 2007. His own effort, Sideways, followed in 2008; recorded with the same band that cut his first album, it appeared in 2008. In 2009, Young was the guitarist in drummer Manu Katché's band for Third Round, which was issued in 2010. He spent the next three years playing live in Europe on his own and backing others. He re-entered an Oslo studio as a bandleader in 2013 with saxophonist Trygve Seim and pianist Marcin Wasilewski's trio on Forever Young, issued in the early summer of 2014. ~ Thom Jurek https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jacob-young/id77140670#fullText

Personnel  Jacob Young electric & accoustic guitar;  Arve Henriksen trumpet;  Trygve Seim tenor & soprano saxophone;  Mats Eilertsen accoustic bass;  Jarle Vespestad drums;  Reidar Skår samples, programming;  Bendik Hofseth tenor saxophone;  Knut Reiersrud resophonic / lap steel guitar; Audun Erlien bass;  Håkon Kornstad tenor saxophone;  Øyvind Brække trombone;  Vigleik Storaas grand piano;  Christian Wallumrød fender rhodes piano

Glow

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