Biel Ballester Trio - Gypsy Jazz Live In London

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:41
Size: 168.7 MB
Styles: Gypsy jazz
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[0:10] 1. Radio Jingle
[2:50] 2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
[3:11] 3. When I Was A Boy (For 2 Guitars & Jazz Trio)
[3:36] 4. In My Life
[2:33] 5. Missing Maracu
[2:45] 6. Swing 48
[4:06] 7. Per Na Colo
[3:52] 8. Jungle Rumba
[2:33] 9. Minor Swing
[3:21] 10. Le Quecumbar March
[0:09] 11. Radio Jingle
[2:09] 12. Goodnight Portocolom
[3:11] 13. Sunny
[3:41] 14. Danube
[3:02] 15. Blues Clair
[1:27] 16. La Balanguera (Solo Guitar)
[3:19] 17. La Balanguera
[5:36] 18. Artillerie Lourde
[3:04] 19. Djangology
[4:58] 20. Tears
[3:32] 21. Honeysuckle Rose
[3:17] 22. Es Soparet
[4:00] 23. What Is This Thing Called Love
[3:05] 24. Atomic Gypsy Swinging

The Biel Ballester Trio from Barcelona, Spain is composed of Biel Ballester (gtr), Graci Pedro (rhythm gtr) and Leandro Hipaucha (double bass). They are a trio ensemble from Barcelona, Spain, who play Gypsy Swing/Jazz, a style pioneered by the late great gypsy guitar genius Dajngo Reinhardt, who fused traditional gypsy songs with parisian bal musette with improvisational american jazz. The Trio gives this music a modern slant, adopting new rhythm forms such as the bossa nova, bolero and rumba, and contributing creatively with their own compostitions and original takes on classic songs of this genre.
Recorded partly at Radio HeyNow and partly at Le QuecumBar, London's world premier Gypsy Swing venue, this album captures The Biel Ballester Trio's modern, original take on Gypsy Swing in a live, intimate performance. Featuring 24 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks, of original compositions and Gypsy Jazz classics, this recording shows the Trio's versatility, virtuosity and passion, as well as their creativity in adopting new rhythm forms such as the bossa nova, bolero and rumba to breathe fresh energy into this genre.

Gypsy Jazz Live In London

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Zoot Sims - The Swinger

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:18
Size: 99.1 MB
Styles: Bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1981/2007
Art: Front

[6:33] 1. The Moon Is Low
[6:00] 2. Now I Lay Me Down To Dream Of You
[5:33] 3. On The Alamo
[3:31] 4. Danielle
[7:40] 5. Mr. J.R. Blues
[5:35] 6. The Jeep Is Jumpin'
[4:26] 7. She's Funny That Way
[3:56] 8. Dream Of You

Bass – John Heard, Michael Moore; Drums – John Clay, Shelly Manne);Piano – Jimmy Rowles; Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims; Trombone, Vocals – Ray Sims.

This Pablo recording gave tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims a rare opportunity to record with his brother Ray, a spirited trombonist who was greatly influenced by Bill Harris. Together they join forces with pianist Jimmy Rowles and one of two rhythm sections (John Heard or Michael Moore on bass and Shelly Manne or John Clay on drums) for a set of standards, obscurities (including Andy Kirk's "Now I Lay Me Down to Dream of You" and Al Cohn's "Danielle"), and Zoot's "Mr. J.R. Blues." The Sims brothers (who should have collaborated more often) blend together quite well and the music often swings quite hard; other highlights include "The Jeep Is Jumping" and "She's Funny That Way." ~Scott Yanow

The Swinger

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Diahann Carroll - The Fabulous Diahann Carroll

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 28:40
Size: 65.7 MB
Styles: Vocal
Year: 1963/2013
Art: Front

[3:07] 1. Oh, I Can't Sit Down
[2:43] 2. I Should Care
[2:43] 3. Summertime
[2:28] 4. Nobody's Heart
[3:23] 5. There's A Boat That's Leavin' Soon For New York
[2:15] 6. It's All Right With Me
[3:08] 7. The Party's Over
[2:49] 8. I Got Plenty Of Nuttin'
[3:21] 9. Glad To Be Unhappy
[2:39] 10. Why Can't You Behave

The year 1962 will remain a memorable one for Diahann Carroll, for it marked the period when complete recognition came to one of the truly fine artists of our time. Hand-picked by Richard Rodgers to star in his Broadway show, "No Strings", Diahann drew rave reviews from the critics and public for her outstanding performance as a high fashion model in what proved to be one of the smash shows of the year. This final accolade was actually long overdue. For Diahann had already conquered the swank night club audiences from coast to coast; had achieved a very special niche as an outstanding recording artist, and in the 1961 had starred in the motion picture, "Paris Blues", again winning applause from critics and public alike.

In this album Diahann joins another outstanding performer and talent, Andre Previn to present a program of modern-styled music for your listening enjoyment. And, just as the fabulous Diahann and Previn are stars, so the music represents the work of some of the finest composers of our time - men like George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Larry Hart, Cole Porter, Alex Stordahl and Sammy Cahn. We are sure you will find THE FABULOUS DIAHANN CARROLL one of the best albums you have listened to in a long while, and that you will agree it is further showcasing for a star who has found permanence in the world of entertainment.

The Fabulous Diahann Carroll

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Jackie McLean - Consequence

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:24
Size: 83.3 MB
Styles: Hard bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1965/2006
Art: Front

[7:30] 1. Bluesanova
[5:32] 2. Consequence
[5:19] 3. My Old Flame
[6:02] 4. Tolypso
[6:05] 5. Slumber
[5:52] 6. Vernestune

Alto Saxophone – Jackie McLean; Bass – Herbie Lewis; Drums – Billy Higgins; Piano – Harold Mabern; Trumpet – Lee Morgan.

This 1965 session pairs Jackie McLean with Lee Morgan in the front line and features a rhythm section of pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Herbie Lewis, and drummer Billy Higgins -- a powerhouse band. Originally recorded in 1965, it wasn't released on LP until 1979. The music here is much more straight-ahead other McLean dates from the '60s. The presence of Morgan puts McLean in the position of having to be at his best, as on the stellar opening cut, "Bluesanova," which combines bossa, soul-jazz, and hard bop. Another tight moment on the set is McLean's "Tolypso," a sideways take on calypso that reaches over into hard bop. The interplay between the saxophonist and trumpet player is air-tight and rousing. Other cuts of note are Morgan's fine swinging ballad "Slumber" and the steaming title cut. This is a welcome addition to the McLean catalog. ~Thom Jurek

Consequence

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Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra - Walk On The Water

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1980
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:11
Size: 90,9 MB
Art: Front

(7:20)  1. For An Unfinished Woman
(6:13)  2. Song For Strayhorn
(5:11)  3. 42nd & Broadway
(6:32)  4. Angelica
(4:31)  5. Walk On The Water
(3:13)  6. Across The Track Blues
(6:08)  7. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

Baritonist Gerry Mulligan has had few opportunities to record with a big band since his Concert Jazz Band broke up in 1963, a real pity considering how talented a composer and arranger he has been. 

This DRG release features a strong orchestra (with such soloists as trumpeter Tom Harrell, altoist Gerry Niewood, pianist Mitchel Forman among others) performing several of Jeru's compositions (including "For an Unfinished Woman," "Song for Strayhorn" and "Walk on the Water"), Forman's "Angelica" and Duke Ellington's "Across the Track Blues" along with the standard "I'm Getting Sentimental over You."~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/walk-on-the-water-mw0000649666

Personnel: Gerry Mulligan (saxophone, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone); Kenneth Hitchcock, Gerry Niewood (saxophone, alto saxophone); Ralph Olsen, Seh Broedy (saxophone, tenor saxophone); Joe Temperley (saxophone, baritone saxophone); Eric Turkel, Gary Keller (saxophone); Geraldine Keller (tenor saxophone); Danny Hayes, Michael Davis , Tom Harrell, Barry Ries, Laurie Frink (trumpet); Erik Turker, Dave Glenn, Keith O'Quinn, Alan Raph (trombone); Mitchel Forman (piano); Richard DeRosa (drums).

Walk On The Water

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Dinah Shore - Best of Dinah Shore

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 1991
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 34:55
Size: 80,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:31)  1. Blues in the Night
(2:48)  2. Buttons and Bows
(2:46)  3. I'll Walk Alone
(2:35)  4. Dear Hearts and Gentle People
(3:02)  5. The Gypsy
(3:08) 6. Laughing on the Outside, Crying on the Inside
(3:32)  7. Jim
(2:58)  8. It's So Nice to Have a Man Around the House
(2:43)  9. I Ain't Down Yet
(2:53) 10. Mad About Him, Sad About Him, How Can I Be Glad Without Him Blues
(1:59) 11. Chantez, Chantez
(2:56) 12. Blues in Advance

One of America's most popular entertainers long after her mid-'40s commercial peak, Dinah Shore was the first major vocalist to break away from the big-band format and begin a solo-billed career. During the '40s, she recorded several of the decade's biggest singles "Buttons and Bows," "The Gypsy," and "I'll Walk Alone" all of which spent more than a month at number one on the Hit Parade. After launching a television variety series in 1951, Shore appeared on one program or another, with few gaps, into the 1980s. Born in rural Tennessee, Dinah Shore was performing on Nashville radio while still a teenager. Her professional career later took her to New York, where she sang with Xavier Cugat. After failing auditions with Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey however, she decided to simply become a solo singer. Shore signed to Bluebird, and recorded several hits during 1940-41, including "Yes, My Darling Daughter," "I Hear a Rhapsody" and "Jim." Her first million-seller came in 1942 with the prototypical blues crossover nugget, "Blues in the Night." Later that year, she moved to Victor and hit big with "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" and her first number one hit, 1944's "I'll Walk Alone." Shore also began appearing in films, including 1944's Up in Arms and 1946's Till the Clouds Roll By. The late '40s proved to be her most popular era for recording. Between 1946 and 1949, she hit big with several songs, including "The Gypsy," "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons," "Anniversary Song," "I Wish I Didn't Love You So," "Buttons and Bows" and "Dear Hearts and Gentle People." Though her records didn't chart as high during the '50s, Dinah Shore enjoyed even more exposure with her top-rated variety show, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show. For many, Shore's opening and closing every show with "See the USA in your Chevrolet, America's the greatest land of all" practically defined the '50s. Her Chevrolet sponsorship lasted until 1963, but she returned in the '70s with a new format, the daytime talk-show. During the 1980s, she began performing once again, but returned to television once more with a series that ran for two years. She died of cancer in 1994.~John Bush http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dinah-shore-mn0000260007/biography

Best of Dinah Shore

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Emily Remler - This Is Me

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:38
Size: 130,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:26)  1. Deep In A Trance
(4:51)  2. Majestic Dance
(6:17)  3. "E" Samba
(4:52)  4. Love Colors
(4:48)  5. Dark Passage
(4:51)  6. You Know What I'm Saying
(5:38)  7. Song For Maggie
(5:13)  8. Around The Bend
(6:19)  9. Carenia
(4:55) 10. Simplicidaje
(3:23) 11. Second Childhood

Emily Remler's first and tragically, her last excursion into electric jazz-pop indicates that she could have become a strong force in that area had she not died. Though Remler's Concord recordings earned her a great deal of respect in hard bop circles, she felt limited creatively and was quite anxious to experiment in the electric realm. On her final session, This Is Me, the guitarist incorporates pop and rock elements on her own terms maintaining her musical integrity and avoiding radio-oriented smooth jazz drivel altogether. 

What remains constant is the warm and lyrical nature of her playing. While the influence of Wes Montgomery and Herb Ellis remains, some of these pieces indicate that she was paying close attention to Pat Metheny.~Alex Henderson http://www.allmusic.com/album/this-is-me-mw0000115667

Personnel: Emily Remler (guitar, guitar synthesizer); Maucha Adnet (vocals); Jay Ashby (trombone, percussion); Aydin Esen (piano, keyboards); Bill O'Connell (piano); David Benoit, Russ Freeman (keyboards); Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar); Lincoln Goines, Jimmy Johnson (bass); Jeff Porcaro, Ricky Sebastian, Daduka Fonseca (drums); Luis Conte, Jeffrey Weber, Cafe (percussion).

This Is Me

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Eddie Harris - A Tale of Two Cities

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1991
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:19
Size: 143,9 MB
Art: Front

(13:01)  1. Chicago Serenade
( 8:14)  2. Cherokee
( 5:57)  3. Lover Man
( 4:55)  4. Sonnymoon (For Two)
( 4:31)  5. I Can't Get Started (With You)
(14:16)  6. Illusionary Dreams
( 5:54)  7. Don't Let Me Go
( 5:26)  8. Listen Here

One classic album that features two soulful performances by Eddie Harris in a nightclub setting, A Tale of Two Cities represents the artist at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in 1978 and at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago in 1983. Joel Dorn has elected to debut Hyena with four 'live' memories, from Eddie Harris, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Les McCann, and Cannonball Adderley. Who could ask for anything more?  Harris works his tenor saxophone with a vocal-like enthusiasm for most of the album. His is a light, fluid, unmistakable tone. But it's what Harris does with the horn ' his hearty improvisation ' that makes the difference. A communicator who always looked around the room, made eye contact, and took it all in while he performed, Eddie Harris related to everyone in the house. His wizardry could knock you off the barstool. Whether blowing fast and furious a la Bird, or mellowing out with the emotional heartache presence of Billie Holiday, the saxophonist brought out the best jazz had to offer. His sprightly wordless vocals on 'Sonnymoon for Two,' in unison with his piano accompaniment, set up a remarkable solo that Harris performs on the trumpet with a saxophone mouthpiece. Thus, he adds Miles Davis parallels to his winning formula. The leader's electronic saxophone is added for a lengthy 'Illusionary Dreams,' on which he performs some of his best examples of soul jazz. This track includes over four minutes of Harris' conversational rapport with his audience. He emulates Billie Holiday overtly on 'Don't Let Me Go' by singing through the horn. Then, on 'Listen Here,' we get a taste of some of the saxophonist's most memorable music. Long recognized as one of those 'desert island' albums, A Tale of Two Cities has much to offer ' even for those who do not like jazz.~Jim Santella https://www.allaboutjazz.com/a-tale-of-two-cities-eddie-harris-hyena-records-review-by-jim-santella.php
 

Personnel: Eddie Harris (vocals, tenor saxophone, electric saxophone, trumpet, piano); Rob Schneiderman, Jack Wilson (piano); Louis Spears, Herbioe Lewis (bass); Albert Heath, Eddie Marshall (drums).

A Tale of Two Cities

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