Lena Horne - An Evening with Lena Horne: Live At The Supper Club 1994

Styles: Jazz, Vocal 
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:13
Size: 127,6 MB
Art: Front + Back

(3:08)  1. Come Runnin'
(2:47)  2. Maybe
(4:56)  3. I've Got The World On A String
(3:13)  4. Old Friend
(5:12)  5. Something To Live For
(1:11)  6. Mood Indigo
(1:20)  7. Squeeze Me
(4:21)  8. Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me
(5:45)  9. Yesterday When I Was Young
(1:50) 10. How's Your Romance
(2:56) 11. Why Shouldn't I
(2:50) 12. Ours
(3:27) 13. Just One Of Those Things
(1:24) 14. Band Introduction
(3:36) 15. We'll Be Together Again
(3:04) 16. Watch What Happens
(3:03) 17. The Lady Is A Tramp

The sentiment that comes embedded in Lena Horne's classy 1994 concert performance at the Supper Club in New York, is enough to carry the show all by itself. Her magnetic personality gives the cabaret performance a full charge of passion that's complemented by her convincing vocal expressions. She's a born communicator. This performance was broadcast on the A&E television network in December 1994 and was issued on VHS the following year. This release marks its first appearance on DVD. The camera angles provide views of Horne from the front and sides as well as from afar. Instrumental soloists appear in close-ups, but Horne's image remains at arm's length. The looks that she gives her live audience say it all. This is one veteran singer who's used to explaining a lyric through body language. Most of the program is performed with her regular backing quintet; five numbers are performed with The Count Basie Orchestra.

She's at her best when singing a medley of Duke Ellington songs alone with bass or when working with the highly expressive "Yesterday, When I Was Young while the full orchestra provides a glowing ambience. Both the Ellington medley and her Cole Porter medley stand out for their comfortable texture and caring attitude. The Count Basie Orchestra performs "April in Paris and "Jumpin' at the Woodside as instrumental arrangements with all the usual trimmings. They were in fine form for this event, and both arrangements offer superb ensemble counterpoint as well as thrilling solo opportunities. The band's soloists include trombonist Bill Hughes and trumpeter Bob Ojeda on "April in Paris, and tenors Kenny Hing, Doug Miller and Frank Foster on "Jumpin' at the Woodside.  An Evening with Lena Horne, which includes a textual, on-screen biography and liner notes, provides a vivid glimpse of the singer in the twilight of her career, expressing with the kind of sincere passion that only a seasoned veteran can muster. ~ Jim Santella https://www.allaboutjazz.com/an-evening-with-lena-horne-lena-horne-by-jim-santella.php

Personnel:  Lena Horne: vocals;  Donald Harrison: tenor saxophone;  Mike Renzi: piano, synthesizer;  Rodney Jones: guitar; Ben Brown: bass;  Akira Tana: drums;  The Count Basie Orchestra: Frank Foster: director, tenor saxophone; Danny Turner: alto saxophone, flute; Doug Miller, Kenny King: tenor saxophone, flute; John Williams: baritone saxophone; Bob Ojeda, Michael Williams, Derrick Gardner, Scotty Barnhart: trumpet, flugelhorn; Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo, Bill Hughes: trombone; George Caldwell: piano; Charlton Johnson: guitar; Cleveland Eaton: bass; Davie Gibson: drums.

An Evening with Lena Horne: Live At The Supper Club 1994

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Chris Anderson - My Romance, Inverted Image

Styles: Piano Jazz 
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:46
Size: 180,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:32)  1. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
(4:25)  2. So in Love
(6:24)  3. You Stepped Out of a Dream
(2:48)  4. Soon
(2:41)  5. Monica
(3:10)  6. A Fellow Needs a Girl
(3:53)  7. I Could Write a Book
(5:20)  8. My Romance
(7:04)  9. Love Letters
(6:02) 10. Inverted Images
(4:56) 11. Lullaby of the Leaves
(4:27) 12. My Funny Valentine
(4:33) 13. See You Saturday
(4:31) 14. Dancing in the Dark
(4:02) 15. Only One
(5:05) 16. I Hear a Rhapsody
(5:47) 17. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

Born in Chicago and self-taught, Anderson began playing in Chicago clubs in the mid-1940s and played with Von Freeman and Charlie Parker, among others. Hired as Dinah Washington's accompanist, like other arrangers before him, he did not last long with the cantankerous singer; fired in New York six weeks later, he stayed there. In 1960 he recorded what might be his best regarded album My Romance (VeeJay, 1960) with bassist Bill Lee and drummer Art Taylor. His student Herbie Hancock praised him highly, saying: "After hearing him play just once, I begged him to let me study with him." Despite the respect of his peers, Anderson had difficulty finding work or popular acclaim due in large to his disabilities. He was blind and his bones were unusually fragile, causing numerous fractures, which at times compromised his ability to perform at the times or places requested, although he continued to record until he was well into his 70s. A Down Beat profile indicated he had "Osteogenesis", probably meaning osteogenesis imperfecta. He died February 4, 2008 in Manhattan, New York City. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Anderson_(pianist)

Personnel:  Chris Anderson (p), Bill Lee (b), Art Taylor, Walter Perkins, Philly Joe Jones (d)

My Romance, Inverted Image

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Anat Cohen & Trio Brasileiro - Alegria Da Casa

Styles: Clarinet, Brazilian Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:32
Size: 106,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:50)  1. Murmurando
(3:20)  2. Waiting For Amalia
(3:27)  3. Alegria Da Casa
(3:15)  4. Baiao Guri
(3:56)  5. In The Spirit Of Baden
(4:18)  6. Valsa Para Alice
(3:30)  7. Engole O Choro
(3:00)  8. Sarue Latino
(6:33)  9. Feia
(3:35) 10. Santa Morena
(4:43) 11. Anat's Lament

One of the most difficult things to achieve in the art of musical performance is simplicity. The balance between technical skills and the spirit of the music is an elusive goal. I am very pleased to hear that Anat Cohen, Dudu Maia, Douglas Lora and Alexandre Lora have brilliantly achieved that goal in Alegria da Casa, the recording that I am listening to right now. The music of Brazil is rich, varied and draws its inspirations from many different sources. Mastering its many idioms is a daunting task, even for Brazilians. However, when I hear the joy and bounciness of these tracks, I feel transported not to a serious concert hall, but to a happy gathering of friends in a botequim, or corner bar in a small Brazilian town, where the music flows spontaneously and everyone takes part in the roda, or circle of musicians. This is the soul that permeates this record, and that is why it is so enjoyable for me, a Brazilian musician in Seattle, to put it on, close my eyes and join the party. You can picture the smiles on the players’ faces as they captured these sounds. This music can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. The Selection of great choro classics (Santa Morena, Murmurando) and original compositions is finely balanced We hear what we would expect, but then we are surprised by new pieces that coexist nicely in the recording as a whole.  I hope that everyone that hears it enjoys it as much as I do. 

Formed in 2011, Trio Brasileiro has already made a name for itself as an ensemble worthy of international attention. Their stunning virtuosity is matched with remarkable musicianship and a deep devotion to the language of music, allowing them to achieve a one-of-a-kind sound that shares equal parts understated subtlety and irresistible groove. But it is their love of the traditional music of Brazil and the connection between brothers – by birth and by bonds of friendship – that create a very rare and profound beauty. Trio Brasileiro includes the celebrated guitarist and full time member of the award-winning Brasil Guitar Duo, Douglas Lora; one of Brazil’s finest mandolin virtuosos, Dudu Maia, and the amazing percussionist and brother of Douglas, Alexandre Lora. Trio Brasileiro is dedicated to performing the great traditional choro music of Brasil by Jacob do Bandolim, Ernesto Nazareth and others, as well as their own compositions, which are modern reflections of that great traditional musical form. Trio Brasileiro’s discography includes “Simples Assim” (2012), “Alegria da Casa” - featuring the amazing clarinetist Anat Cohen (2015) and “Caminho do Meio” (2015).

Dudu, Douglas and Alexandre live in Brazil and have been touring as a trio in the U.S. since 2011 with overwhelming success, with sold out performances and standing ovations all along the country. The trio has performed with great success in New York, Chicago, Boston, Bay Area, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Bloomington, Louisville, Cedar Rapids, etc. Since 2011, Trio Brasileiro has also led the faculty of the annual Centrum Choro Workshop, the biggest event dedicated exclusively to Choro music in the U.S. http://www.triobrasileiro.com/bio

Personnel:  Anat Cohen – Clarinet;  Dudu Maia – bandolim;  Douglas Lora - 7 String Guitar;  Alexandre Lora - Pandeiro & Percussion;  Special Guest: Gabriel Grossi - Harmonica (3) 

Alegria Da Casa

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Andy Bey - Chillin' with Andy Bey

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:12
Size: 126,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:19)  1. Mountain Greenery
(5:01)  2. With A Song In My Heart
(5:45)  3. When Your Lover Has Gone
(4:40)  4. My Heart Stood Still
(5:06)  5. There'll Never Be Another You
(6:47)  6. The Other Half Of Me
(3:44)  7. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
(4:54)  8. Sophisticated Lady
(6:47)  9. More Love Than Your Love
(6:04) 10. I've Got A Crush On You

A major addition to the recorded history of one of the greatest jazz voices ever! For his last studio release, 2005 s American Song, Andy Bey received a Grammy® nomination. One of the greatest vocalists and interpreters of the Great American Songbook. Recorded during a European tour in 2002, when Andy enjoyed a few days off and had the luxury of unlimited access to an intimate studio with a perfect piano. Without any pressure, he was able to express himself at his best. ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Chillin-Andy-Bey/dp/B0000DGR70

Personnel: Andy Bey (vocals, piano).

Chillin' with Andy Bey

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