Philly Joe Jones - Mo' Joe

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:26
Size: 85.7 MB
Styles: Bop
Year: 1968/1987
Art: Front

[4:34] 1. Mo' Joe
[7:41] 2. Gone Gone Gone
[6:32] 3. Baubles, Bangles, And Beads
[4:06] 4. Trailways Express
[9:09] 5. Here's That Rainy Day
[5:21] 6. Ladybird

Alto Saxophone – Peter King (2); Drums – "Philly" Joe Jones (tracks: 1 to 6); Piano – Mike Pyne (tracks: 1 to 6); Tenor Saxophone – Harold McNair (tracks: 1 to 6); Trombone – Chris Pyne (tracks: 1 to 6); Trumpet – Kenny Wheeler (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6).

Although one might think considering the personnel (which includes trumpeter Kenny Wheeler) and the time period that this CD reissue contains an avant-garde session, the music is generally straightahead hard bop. Drummer Philly Joe Jones, who has short solos on each of the six selections, is a dominant force even when playing brushes in the ensembles. He contributed two of the six selections (including "Trailways Express" which is a revisit to the Miles Davis arrangement of "Two Bass Hit") and clearly inspires the younger musicians, all of whom were from England; altoist Peter King and tenor-saxophonist Harold McNair are particularly impressive. Other highlights include George Gershwin's "Gone, Gone, Gone," a surprisingly cooking version of "Here's That Rainy Day" and Tadd Dameron's "Ladybird." ~Scott Yanow

Mo' Joe

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Dani Nel·lo - Los Saxofonistas Salvajes

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:47
Size: 84.2 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[3:40] 1. Flying Home
[2:42] 2. Ific
[2:57] 3. Shake Dance
[2:45] 4. Sands Of Sahara
[2:48] 5. Sassy
[2:33] 6. Wine O
[2:39] 7. Walk On
[3:21] 8. Teen Scene
[3:05] 9. Shoe String
[2:29] 10. Hot Tamales
[2:28] 11. Spanish Onions
[2:39] 12. The Dogs
[2:35] 13. Nervios

Los Saxofonistas Salvajes is a very special project for me. In this work I have selected those pieces that I consider to be key or inspiring of great personalities in the history of the saxophone in Rhythm and Blues, with their sonic insurrection against the established musical system (with its racial and social barriers in the late 1940s) . Although the saxophone had played a prominent role both in the Big Bands era and in the Be Bop, it was in the late 1940s that Saxophone Saxophone emerged as synonymous with rebellion, accompanying Rock and Roll.

I also have the luxury of having the company of Pere Miró (Saxo Baritone), Dani Baraldés (guitar), Hector Martín (guitar and baritone guitar), Matías Míguez (bass), Anton Jarl (drums) and Albert Sabater percussion). (Translated from Spanish.)

Los Saxofonistas Salvajes

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Patricia Kaas - Piano Bar

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:13
Size: 121.8 MB
Styles: French pop, Vocal jazz
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[3:37] 1. My Man (Mon Homme)
[4:25] 2. If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas)
[4:00] 3. What Now My Love (Et Maintenant)
[3:18] 4. Un Homme Et Une Femme
[3:52] 5. The Summer Knows (Un été 42)
[3:57] 6. I Wish You Love (Que Reste-Il De Nos Amours )
[3:51] 7. Yesterday When I Was Young (Hier Encore)
[3:42] 8. Les Moulins De Mon Coeur (The Windmills Of Your Mind)
[4:03] 9. Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)
[3:42] 10. Where Do I Begin (Love Story)
[3:22] 11. Syracuse
[3:49] 12. La Mer
[3:15] 13. And Now... Ladies And Gentleman (Générique)
[4:13] 14. If You Go Away (Remix)

Patricia Kaas' 2002 release Piano Bar is a lovely, seductive collection of romantic mood music, pulled directly from the chanteuse tradition but sounding utterly contemporary. Some credit must go to producer/arranger Michel Legrand, who keeps the polished surface softly glimmering, yet this is merely a stage for Kaas, whose vocals are never flashy, but always alluring. The album consists primarily of mid-20th century songs from such stalwart European composers as Charles Anzavour and Jacques Brel, who were covered frequently during the '60s by European and American singers alike. As such, Piano Bar can feel a bit like a '60s vocal pop album at times in terms of approach and material, but Legrand's synth-heavy arrangements help bring it into the modern era as much as Kaas' unhurried delivery. The end result is a lovely, winning album, another fine recording by a fine vocalist. ~Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Piano Bar

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Gypsy Swing Revue - I Love Paris

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:02
Size: 112.3 MB
Styles: Gypsy jazz, Swing
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[4:25] 1. I Love Paris
[2:56] 2. Cheek To Cheek
[3:56] 3. Beyond The Sea
[4:37] 4. Under Paris Skies
[3:58] 5. Les Étoiles
[3:26] 6. Joseph Joseph
[4:11] 7. C'est Si Bon
[4:06] 8. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
[2:47] 9. Happy Feet
[3:02] 10. C'est Magnifique
[4:51] 11. La Vie En Rose
[3:25] 12. Exactly Like You
[3:16] 13. Digga Digga Doo

The core of Gypsy Swing Revue consists of Elliot Reed, Stephane Hill, Anthony Salvo and Jean-Luc Davis. Gypsy Swing Revue is a group based in the Denver metro area of Colorado. They perform music in the "Hot Club" style popularized by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in Paris during the 30's and 40's. The focus is on tight arrangements with plenty of room for jazz improvisation. With a mix of instrumental pieces and vocals, this energetic music is fun for everyone.

Hear the wonderful music of Gypsy Swing Revue combined with the vocal talents of Kristi Stice, in this tribute to The Hot Club of France, French music and swingin' Jazz! Showcasing songs such as "La Vie En Rose" by Edith Piaff, "Undecided" and "C'est Si Bon" among others. This show is sure to leave you saying "Oui, oui, oui!".

I Love Paris

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Rebecca Ferguson - Superwoman

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 44:01

Size: 100.8 MB

Styles: R&B/Soul/Jazz

Year: 2016

Art: Front

[3:49] 1. Bones

[3:19] 2. Mistress

[4:28] 3. Hold Me

[3:35] 4. Superwoman

[3:03] 5. Stars

[4:11] 6. The Way You're Looking At Her

[3:16] 7. Pay For It

[3:22] 8. Oceans

[3:14] 9. Don't Want You Back

[4:20] 10. Without A Woman

[3:50] 11. Waiting For Me

[3:28] 12. I'll Meet You There

The fourth studio album from Britain's Rebecca Ferguson, 2016's Superwoman is a hooky, sophisticated production worthy of her immense talent. Blessed with an earthy, soulful wallop of a voice, Ferguson rose from modest beginnings in Liverpool as the daughter of Jamaican immigrants and a teen mom to acclaim as the runner-up on the British version of The X Factor in 2010. Since then, she's released three well-received albums, including her impressive 2015 Billie Holiday tribute, Lady Sings the Blues, which showcased her knack for interpreting jazz standards. She's also had her share of public struggles, including the difficulties of being a single working mom, dealing with depression, and suffering the emotional fallout from several failed relationships -- including a 2014 romance that ended while she was pregnant with her third child. One gets the sense that Ferguson pours all of her feelings and experiences into her work, and Superwoman is no exception. Collaborating with a handful of in-demand writer/producers including Troy Miller (Laura Mvula, Zara McFarlane, Mika Urbaniak), Phil Cook (Ellie Goulding, Josh Osho, Kylie Minogue), and Matt Prime (Sam Smith, CeeLo Green, Olly Murs), Ferguson has crafted an album that balances R&B bravado and Motown-esque grooves with a folky, '70s-style melodicism. It's a vibrant, tactile combination that brings to mind favorable comparisons to similarly inclined contemporaries like Amos Lee, Ben Harper, and Adele. Cuts like "Mistress," "Stars," and "Don't Want You Back" are exuberant anthems, rife with messages of hard-won female empowerment and strength in the face of romantic and societal odds. It's a vibe she carries over with tender poignancy and fierce resoluteness on several acoustic guitar and piano-led ballads, including "Hold Me" and the yearning, folk-soul-tinged "The Way You're Looking at Her." However, it's the robust, cathartic title track, with its gigantic, sing-to-the-heavens chorus, that exemplifies the album's message of personal fortitude. She sings "And maybe I'm mad/And maybe I'm all cried out/Maybe I'm scared/But I'm comin' round." With Superwoman, Ferguson isn't just coming around, she's arrived. ~Matt Collar

Superwoman 

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Joe Loco - Locomotion: Joe Loco His Piano & Orchestra

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 30:11
Size: 69.1 MB
Styles: Latin Rhythms
Year: 1955/2013
Art: Front

[2:37] 1. Loco Motion
[2:40] 2. Cha-Cha-Cha No. 5
[2:40] 3. Mama Inez
[2:45] 4. Happy Days Are Here Again
[2:13] 5. Paso Merengue
[3:02] 6. Manhattan
[2:02] 7. Baion Baby
[1:59] 8. My Heart, My Life, My Love
[2:34] 9. Tremendo Cha-Cha-Cha
[2:20] 10. All Of You
[2:40] 11. Negra Consentida
[2:34] 12. Tenderly

A composer of numerous hit recordings, quality music orchestrator and top contender for the title of "most melodic pianist." Started with Montecino's Happy Boys in 1938. He was Machito's pianist before being drafted into the US Air Force in November, 1945. After his discharge in 1947, he free lanced with Latin music's top bands, which included Polito Galindez, Marcelino Guerra, Pupi Campo, and Julio Andino before striking gold whith his monstrous hit recording of "Tenderly" in 1952. His Latinized arrangements of American pop standard tunes enabled Loco's Quintet to perform at jazz clubs and other popular spots which never featured Latin music. ~bio by Max Salazar

Locomotion: Joe Loco His Piano & Orchestra

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Andy Laverne - Genesis

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:20
Size: 145,3 MB
Art: Front

( 7:30)  1. Genesis
( 5:49)  2. Metafour
( 5:48)  3. Venus De Milo
( 4:05)  4. Show Me The Monet
( 5:23)  5. Do Unto Yourself As You Would Do Unto Others
( 9:10)  6. Mourning
( 8:00)  7. Bleu Train
(11:45)  8. Why Nobody Just Don't Wanna Do What I Ask Them To Do
( 5:46)  9. Piece

A fine keyboardist who has ranged in styles from Bill Evans to Chick Corea and fusion, Andy LaVerne has managed to avoid predictability throughout his career. He began studying as a classical piano student at Juilliard when he was eight. After discovering jazz, LaVerne had some important lessons from Bill Evans. He toured with Woody Herman's big band (1973-1975), played with John Abercrombie, and Miroslav Vitous, and was with Stan Getz's group during 1977-1980, often playing electric piano. 

In the 1980s, he performed with the Brubeck-LaVerne Trio (which also featured Chris and Dan Brubeck), recorded a tribute to Chick Corea for DMP, and became a busy jazz educator. In the 1990s, LaVerne has concentrated on acoustic piano, recording a solo concert at Maybeck Recital Hall. Through the years, Andy LaVerne has recorded as a leader for Storyville (1977), Jazzline, SteepleChase, DMP, Triloka, Concord, and some smaller labels. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/andy-laverne/id36603969#fullText

Personnel: Piano – Andy LaVerne;  Bass – Mike Richmond;  Drums – Jason Tiemann

Genesis

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Peter Erskine - Peter Erskine

Styles: Jazz, Post-Bop
Year: 1982
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:29
Size: 96,6 MB
Art: Front

( 7:55)  1. Leroy Street
( 1:30)  2. In Statu Nascendi
( 2:58)  3. E.S.P.
( 7:29)  4. Change Of Mind
(11:08)  5. All's Well That Ends
( 5:44)  6. My Ship
( 4:42)  7. Coyote Blues

Drummer Peter Erskine's debut as a leader (originally made for Contemporary and reissued on CD in the OJC series) finds him using top players (most of whom had played with Steps Ahead) in various combinations. Erskine performs a few of his own originals (including an 11-minute "All's Well That Ends" and a short drum solo) plus "My Ship," Wayne Shorter's "E.S.P.," and Bob Mintzer's "Change of Mind." With such musicians as trumpeter Randy Brecker, tenors Michael Brecker and Mintzer, pianist Kenny Kirkland, and vibraphonist Mike Mainieri getting some solo space, this post-bop music (from an often-overlooked set) is of consistent high quality. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/peter-erskine-mw0000318667

Personnel: Peter Erskine (drums, percussion); Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet); Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone); Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone); Kenny Kirkland (piano); Don Grolnick (electric piano); Eddie Gomez (bass); Don Alias (congas, bata drum).

Peter Erskine

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Jeff Palmer - Ease On

Styles: Jazz, Hard Bop 
Year: 1992
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:07
Size: 140,2 MB
Art: Front

( 9:14)  1. Good News
(10:00)  2. Ease On
( 8:51)  3. Side View
( 7:53)  4. Blues on the Corner
( 8:13)  5. Modal Scallopini
( 7:44)  6. Mid Move
( 9:09)  7. Gas Mask

On organist Jeff Palmer's fourth recording as a leader, he gathered the talents of old friend, guitarist John Abercrombie, alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe, and drummer Victor Lewis to perform six Palmer originals and one jazz classic, McCoy Tyner's "Blues on the Corner." Palmer is a fine, if unheralded, organist whose strong basslines suggest Jimmy Smith and whose freer approach to improvisation suggests Larry Young, while Blythe's bluesy alto sound and freer improvisational approach make him a perfect Palmer partner. Abercrombie plays with a sometimes warm jazzy tone, sometimes with a distorted rockish sound, while Lewis is solid and "in the pocket" throughout. Every selection on Ease On is blues, but the music does not get monotonous. Favorites include the opener, "Good News," a medium up burner; the similar sounding title track, "Modal Scallopini" that begins with an Afro-Latin groove that changes into an up-tempo blues with a wild Blythe alto solo; "Mid Move, a medium blues shuffle that features a bluesier Blythe; and the funky, danceable "Gas Mask." This is an excellent recording from an under-recognized talent. ~ Greg Turner http://www.allmusic.com/album/ease-on-mw0000107029

Personnel: Jeff Palmer (Hammond B-3); Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone); John Abercrombie (guitar); Victor Lewis (drums).

Ease On

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David Kikoski - Kayemode

Styles: Piano Jazz

Year: 2017

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 60:31

Size: 138,9 MB

Art: Front

(7:28)  1. Au Privave

(7:45)  2. Binge Watching

(8:36)  3. Morning Glory

(6:33)  4. H & H

(6:34)  5. Switching Roles

(6:13)  6. Mirror Mirror

(5:45)  7. Trinkle Tinkle

(7:41)  8. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

(3:54)  9. Blues for Gerry

Since his first appearance on record (Randy Brecker's album In the Idiom), pianist David Kikoski has demonstrated an infinite capacity to swing, a rare sensitivity as a ballad interpreter and genuine harmonic savvy as a composer. He delivers once again on all counts on Kayemode. Kikoski says:  "I'm very proud and lucky to have 2 new collaborators in my trio. I met Justin Faulkner on a Monday night at "the Jazz Standard" where I play with the Charles Mingus Big Band and was very impressed. Soon after we really hooked up on a gig with Branford Marsalis and I remember thinking I would love to try and use him on my own project. We had a ball hanging at my house and shedding and listening to music.  Joe Martin was someone we both agreed on to be the perfect bassist for the session. I recently heard him at "Mezzrow" with Spike Wilner and was blown away. His use of harmony and counterpoint is more advanced than most bass players I've known. I knew he could get inside of my concept.  We are using 1st or 2nd takes with no fixing or editing, because I wanted the freshness and honesty to be there".

Personnel:  David Kikoski (piano); Joe Martin (bass);  Justin Faulkner (drums)

Kayemode

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