George Shearing - Paper Moon: Music Of Nat King Cole

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:48
Size: 146,1 MB
Art: Front

(4:38)  1. Straighten Up And Fly Right
(4:00)  2. I'm Lost
(4:37)  3. Sweet Lorraine
(3:56)  4. Nature Boy
(5:22)  5. Homeward Bound
(3:55)  6. I'm Thru With Love
(5:14)  7. It's Only A Paper Moon
(5:00)  8. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
(5:04)  9. Lost April
(6:19) 10. Peaches
(3:55) 11. You've Changed
(3:14) 12. I'd Love To Make Love To You
(3:27) 13. Could Ja
(4:02) 14. I Just Can't See For Lookin'

Pianist George Shearing re-creates the instrumentation of the classic Nat King Cole trio on this 1995 session, but, rather than try to emulate the original performances, he wisely offers his own perspective on Cole's repertoire. Shearing, who collaborated with Cole on the successful 1961 date Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays, counts Cole as an early influence and inspiration. For these 14 pieces, he combines his own elegant touch, elements of Cole's style including a pianistic approach to Cole's singing style as well as some of pianist Teddy Wilson's boppish swing. The most distinctive piece is a highly impressionistic version of Cole's 1948 hit "Nature Boy," which Shearing performs unaccompanied. Cole's trio was propelled by the energy and drive of the guitar and bass. Oscar Moore's guitar, and later that of Irving Ashby and then John Collins, was key, both for rhythm and as a solo voice. All three guitarists had a vintage, amplified sound noted for its warmth and sustaining tone. Shearing's guitarist, Louis Stewart, relies more on the natural tone of the guitar itself. His rhythm work is not as dynamic as Moore's, but it fits well with Shearing's conception. Longtime Shearing bassist Neil Swainson provides a solid foundation for the group and has a balanced, well-recorded presence in the mix. The performances generally run a good bit longer than the originals, giving the trio room to stretch out on several tracks. Comparisons are inevitable, but, ultimately, Shearing's work here must stand on its own merits which it does in this fine, relaxed trio outing that takes a genteel, drawing-room approach to the Cole sound.~ Jim Todd http://www.allmusic.com/album/paper-moon-mw0000071121

Personnel:  Bass – Neil Swainson;  Guitar – Louis Stewart;  Piano – George Shearing

Paper Moon: Music Of Nat King Cole

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Keith Jarrett - Bop-Be

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1976
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:31
Size: 91,8 MB
Art: Front

( 6:03)  1. Mushi Mushi
( 3:16)  2. Silence
( 6:59)  3. Bop-Be
( 3:41)  4. Pyramids Moving
(10:35)  5. Gotta Get Some Sleep
( 3:38)  6. Blackberry Winter
( 5:17)  7. Pocket Full Of Cherry

Here is another LP helping from the Keith Jarrett "American" Quartet's last recording session one that is almost as consistent in quality as its predecessor. The happy-go-lucky groove of the title track perfectly expresses its name, with Jarrett blithely singing along; both Dewey Redman and Charlie Haden get plenty of solo space on Redman's "Gotta Get Some Sleep" and Haden's "Pocket Full of Cherry" (a pun referring to Haden cohort Don Cherry); and Paul Motian remains a marvelously flexible drummer. Moreover, there is another fascinating swatch of Middle Eastern experimentation on "Pyramids Moving." ~ Richard S.Ginell http://www.allmusic.com/album/bop-be-mw0000938452

Personnel:  Keith Jarrett - piano, soprano saxophone, percussion;  Dewey Redman - tenor saxophone, musette;  Charlie Haden – bass;  Paul Motian - drums, percussion

Bop-Be

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Rodney Whitaker - Children of the Light

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:36
Size: 160,0 MB
Art: Front

(6:47)  1. Mandela's Muse
(4:30)  2. Broadway
(6:06)  3. One Silent Moment
(5:31)  4. On Green Dolphin Street
(5:13)  5. Woman Child
(7:25)  6. Mood Swings
(6:53)  7. (Queen) Roz
(5:51)  8. Children of the Light
(7:00)  9. Langman
(7:13) 10. El Morro
(7:02) 11. Cultural Warrior

For his debut as leader, Rodney Whitaker takes center stage on several melodies and solos frequently. His playing is well-rounded in every respect, and he has a supple, sleek, strong tone. His core group for this outing consists of James Carter (tenor sax), Cassius Richmond (flute), Wallace Roney and Nicholas Payton (trumpet), Cyrus Chestnut (piano), Karriem Riggins and Gregory Hutchinson (drums), and Andrew Daniels (percussion); pianist Geri Allen and baritone saxophonist Alex Harding make cameo appearances. Three of the 11 tracks were penned by Whitaker the bass/percussion workout "Woman Child," the jungly "(Queen) Roz," and the crackling "Langman." Ken Cox's triumphant melody for Nelson Mandela, "Mandela's Mood," is a highlight, featuring bright melodies and Afro-Cuban underpinnings. Everyone solos on this piece, but it's Carter's histrionics that really provide the exclamation point. There are two hard boppers a version of "Broadway" featuring a path-clearing solo by Carter, and Richmond's "Mood Swings," which finds Carter and Roney acting like Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis. The title track features Payton's plaintive head statement and Chestnut's fervid solo. Whitaker's wife, Monzola, contributes the soft "One Silent Moment," while Roney lights things up for "On Dolphin Street." Allen waxes poetic beneath a bed of exotic, subtle rhythms on "El Morro," and the finale, "Cultural Warrior," is languid and solemn. Whitaker shows a grand diversity on this complete package of modern jazz. Highly recommended. ~ Michael G.Nastos http://www.allmusic.com/album/children-of-the-light-mw0000085197

Personnel:  Baritone Saxophone – Alex Harding (tracks: 3);  Bass – Rodney Whitaker;  Drums – Gregory Hutchinson (tracks: 4-6, 9, 10), Karriem Riggins (tracks: 1-3, 7, 8, 11);  Flute – Cassius Richmond (tracks: 1, 3, 10);  Percussion – Andrew Daniels (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10);  Piano – Cyrus Chestnut (tracks: 1-3, 6-9, 11), Geri Allen (tracks: 4, 10);  Tenor Saxophone – James Carter (3) (tracks: 1-4, 6, 7, 9, 10);  Trumpet – Nicholas Payton (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8), Wallace Roney (tracks: 4, 6, 9, 10)

Children of the Light

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Brandi Disterheft - Blue Canvas

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:58
Size: 106,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:38)  1. Dis Here
(2:19)  2. Prelude to the Crippling Thrill
(4:26)  3. Crippling Thrill
(5:26)  4. Beehive
(4:32)  5. Daahoud
(4:27)  6. Blue Canvas
(4:11)  7. George's Dilemma
(3:39)  8. When the Mood is Right
(4:38)  9. Our Delight
(5:39) 10. Willow Weep for Me

Juno Award winning bassist, composer, vocalist Brandi Disterheft releases "Blue Canvas", the highly anticipated follow up to her critically acclaimed 2012 release ‘Gratitude.’ Like a savvy card player, she pulls out two aces from her deck in the new offering - her third release on the Justin Time Records label - joining forces with hard bop veteran pianist Harold Mabern and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Recorded last summer in Montreal after a successful club engagement at the Festival de Jazz de Montréal, and apart from an array of classic standards like the funky opener, Bobby Timmons' Dis Here, Tadd Dameron's Our Delight and George's Dilemma (a rarely heard Clifford Brown item), "Blue Canvas" also features four of Brandi’s original compositions, in fact she specifically wrote the originals on this album with the trio in mind, including a waltz for the cello When the Mood Is Right and the daringly epic suite/story of the Crippling Thrill. Daahoud showcases the legendary Harold Mabern in his Teddy Wilson stride-like ballad arrangement, and hear how romantic he makes this otherwise up-tempo song. The Beehive, Harold's composition is the highlight of the album with a signature Joe Farnsworth drum solo. In her eloquent liner notes, the multi-talented musician reminds us of the Muses of Ancient Greece, and how these Gods and Goddesses would lead the artist into a state of ecstasy. And such are the feelings that lead her to state that: “This album tells a story about that escape to freedom and the unyielding feeling of coming alive.”~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Canvas-Brandi-Disterheft/dp/B01D9EZJLI

Blue Canvas

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Penelope Sai - Sings 007

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:34
Size: 150,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:48)  1. License To Kill
(5:32)  2. Thunderball
(5:14)  3. From Russia With Love
(3:58)  4. A View to a Kill
(4:48)  5. Nobody Does it Better
(5:03)  6. Never Say Never
(4:32)  7. For Your Eyes Only
(4:21)  8. You Only Live Twice
(4:55)  9. GoldenEye
(4:25) 10. Goldfinger
(3:45) 11. Diamonds are Forever
(5:57) 12. Moonraker
(4:22) 13. Skyfall
(4:48) 14. We have all the Time in the World

Penelope Sai is a jazz vocalist and lyricist who infuses her diverse repertoire with a range of influences as it traverses refreshing interpretations of well loved jazz standards and striking original compositions.  Following an extensive career in fashion, Penelope moved to Paris to train in voice and improvisation with award winning jazz singer/teacher Anne Ducros and performed with numerous jazz ensembles. During this time Penelope launched a number of creative partnerships that have been sustained her through her solo recordings.

The latest offering  Penelope Sai Sings 007 is the jazz artists 4th album release, and what a spunky and brave offering it is! Sexy, dramatic & seductive, her guest soloists include the sublime French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood, and virtuoso American trumpeter and leader of The Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart. These extraordinary musicians bring impeccable flair and take the recording to the next level of cool. The resulting record sizzles. It is timeless and a pure listening pleasure as it draws us back into the fabulous world of 007. http://www.penelopesai.com/

Sings 007

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