Silky Denims: 06/29/17

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Herbie Mann & Joao Gilberto - Recorded In Rio De Janeiro

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 31:23
Size: 71.9 MB
Styles: Latin jazz, Bossa Nova
Year: 1965/2005
Art: Front

[2:35] 1. Amor Em Paz (Love In Peace)
[1:56] 2. Desafinado
[1:17] 3. Bolinha De Papel
[3:03] 4. Insensatez
[2:22] 5. Maria Ninguém
[2:29] 6. O Barquinho
[2:19] 7. Samba De Minha Terra
[2:01] 8. Rosa Morena
[4:27] 9. Consolation
[3:20] 10. One Note Samba
[1:11] 11. Bim Bom
[4:18] 12. Deve Ser Amor

Nice, more light than emphatic Afro-Latin and jazz mixture by flutist Herbie Mann and composer/vocalist Joao Gilberto from 1977. The two make an effective team, with Gilberto's sometimes sentimental, sometimes impressionistic works effectively supported by Mann's lithe flute solos. ~Ron Wynn

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro

John Cain - Then There's You

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:44
Size: 97.8 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:06] 1. Then There's You
[4:30] 2. Into The Mystic
[5:02] 3. It Might As Well Be Spring
[4:29] 4. The Nearness Of You
[4:34] 5. Some Other Time
[4:07] 6. Everybody's Talkin
[3:23] 7. Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
[3:29] 8. Time Well Spent
[3:04] 9. Bye Bye Blackbird
[3:00] 10. And I Love Her
[3:56] 11. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

This is an acoustic guitar recording featuring Chris Coulter on Sax/Flute, Don Hurta on Bass/Production and myself, John Cain on nylon string guitar and vocals. We play an eclectic mix of Originals, Pop, Brazilian and Jazz standards. The artwork is a painting by the renowned artist, Charlotte Phillips. Enjoy!

Then There's You

Bobby Caldwell - Perfect Island Nights

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:37
Size: 106.7 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals, Smooth jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[4:31] 1. In The Afterlife
[3:30] 2. Crazy For Your Love
[4:15] 3. Donna
[2:56] 4. Where Is Love
[4:54] 5. Perfect Island Night
[3:19] 6. Our Day Will Come
[4:29] 7. I Need Your Love
[3:05] 8. Can't Get Over You
[3:26] 9. Call Me Up
[4:30] 10. Extra Mile
[4:00] 11. Rain
[3:36] 12. Sukiyaki

The veteran blue-eyed soul singer has been busy since 1995 (the year he released his last literal pop album, Soul Survivor), recording albums of standards along with his Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin-styled soundtrack work and counting the royalties from the 100 or so covers or samples of his best-known hit, "What You Won't Do for Love" -- so preoccupied, in fact, that's it's been easy to forget just how skilled he is at delivering easygoing romantic pop, whether it's funky and percussive (as on the brassy, bouncy "Call Me Up"), perfect for Latin salsa dancing (the balmy "Donna"), or simply laid-back and moonlit (the title track). Caldwell is at the top of his charming game on this modern adult contemporary classic, not mining any truly original territory lyrically but wringing every last emotion out of his originals (the power ballads "Extra Mile" and "Crazy for Your Love" are standouts) and a handful of well-chosen covers. None of his classic pop choices come close to his renditions of "Beyond the Sea" or "Luck Be a Lady," but he finds all the passion necessary on a loping take of "Sukiyaki (Forever)" (he provides sweet new English lyrics), the bright samba arrangement of "Our Day Will Come," and the masterfully soulful "Where Is the Love," which finds him perfectly paired with Deniece Williams. The colorful back cover shows a contented Caldwell, arms crossed, in his trademark blue slouch hat, sound asleep. Maybe his long-awaited pop comeback exhausted him, but it will energize fans longing for his return to form. ~Jonathan Widran

Perfect Island Nights

Benny Green - These Are Soulful Days

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:47
Size: 102.5 MB
Styles: Straight ahead jazz
Year: 1999
Art: Front

[4:18] 1. Virgo
[5:40] 2. Bellarosa
[5:00] 3. Summer Nights
[5:40] 4. Punjab
[6:47] 5. These Are Soulful Days
[3:05] 6. Ernie's Tune
[6:06] 7. Hocus-Pocus
[8:07] 8. Come On Home

As part of Blue Note's 60th anniversary gala, Benny Green was invited to record a selection of his favorite tunes from the label's venerable catalog. Green picked eight songs previously recorded by the likes of Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, and Dexter Gordon, then he recruited bassist Christian McBride and guitarist Russell Malone. Together, they recorded These Are Soulful Days, a splendid tribute to the glory days of Blue Note, when excellent hard bop musicians ruled the roster. Like the classic albums from the late '50s and early '60s, These Are Soulful Days clocks in at an economical 45 minutes and feels intimate. All eight songs were recorded directly to two-track, giving the music an immediate, vibrant feel. Since Green decided not to choose well-known standards, the songs are fresh, which is only appropriate, since the trio gives performances that are steeped in tradition, yet remain lively and unpredictable. At its best, These Are Soulful Days feels like a lost classic from the Blue Note vaults, and that's the highest praise that can be said about a project like this. ~Stephen Thomas Erlewine

These Are Soulful Days

John Lewis And Hank Jones - An Evening With Two Grand Pianos

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:24
Size: 102,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:07) 1. Stompin' At The Savoy
(6:17) 2. Saint Louis Blues
(5:05) 3. Confirmation
(5:31) 4. Tears From The Children
(5:13) 5. Willow Weep For Me
(5:31) 6. Billie's Bounce
(6:04) 7. Odds Against Tomorrow
(5:31) 8. I'll Remember April

This album is an unlikely success. On a set of piano duets by Hank Jones and John Lewis, there is plenty of swing, a liberal dose of good humor and surprisingly uncrowded ensembles. Highpoints of the eight spirited performances include "Stompin' at the Savoy," "Confirmation," "Billie's Bounce" and "I'll Remember April." ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/evening-with-two-grand-pianos-mw0000773733

Personnel: John Lewis (piano); Hank Jones (piano, grand piano); John Richard Lewis (grand piano).

An Evening With Two Grand Pianos

Bette Midler - Broken Blossom

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1977
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:54
Size: 89,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:56) 1. Make Yourself Comfortable
(3:38) 2. You Don't Know Me
(3:00) 3. Say Goodbye To Hollywood
(3:36) 4. I Never Talk To Strangers
(3:21) 5. Storybook Children
(3:17) 6. Red
(3:16) 7. Empty Bed Blues
(3:06) 8. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
(4:14) 9. Paradise
(4:23) 10. Yellow Beach Umbrella
(3:00) 11. La Vie En Rose

After a string of over the top '70s albums with high-energy tunes that made Bette Midler a sensation worldwide, she settled down on Broken Blossom. The first song, "Make Yourself Comfortable," sets the pace with a relaxed doo wop style that's hard to resist. There are some remakes on Broken Blossom including a version of Billy Joel's "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" with about twice as much pizzazz as the original; the surprising choice of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," from Disney's Cinderella; and "You Don't Know Me," which was previously sung by Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson, Van Morrison, and Ray Charles, and still sounds great. Broken Blossom seems to be a mixed message from Midler, whom listeners love for being so uncontrolled but she has toned down on antics. Broken Blossom served as a bridge between Midler's solely musical days and her career as actress. Shortly after its release, she performed in her classic live film Divine Madness and then was nominated for an Academy Award for The Rose. Broken Blossom is quirky, though not as spontaneous as we have come to expect. We are used to an outrageous choice in songs sung by an outrageous personality. If one can accept simply melodic songs sung by that same personality, then Broken Blossom is a fine listen.

~ Peter Fawthrop http://www.allmusic.com/album/broken-blossom-mw0000104878

Personnel: Bette Midler (vocals, background vocals); Lee Ritenour , Fred Tackett (guitar, electric guitar); Howard Roberts (guitar, ukulele); Ira Newborn, Thom Rotella (guitar); David T. Walker (electric guitar); Jimmie Haskell (strings, horns); Don Menza, Steve Douglas , Marshall Royal, Plas Johnson (saxophone); Frank Vicari (tenor saxophone); Jim Horn (baritone saxophone); Don Rader, Bobby Shaw, Gene Goe (trumpet); Craig Doerge, Artie Butler (piano, keyboards); John Barnes, Tom Waits (piano); Don Randi (organ, keyboards); Mike Melvoin (keyboards); Steve Porcaro (synthesizer); Chuck Rainey, David Hungate, Jerry Scheff, Jim Hughart, Leland Sklar, Max Bennett (bass guitar); Jim Keltner, Russ Kunkel, Shelly Manne (drums); Alan Estes (congas, percussion); Jack Jennings, Bill Watrous, Lew McCreary (percussion); Chuck Higgins, Clydie King, Donny Gerrard, Ellie Greenwich, D. David Latman, Dianne Brooks, Brian Russell, Mike Harris , Brenda Russell (background vocals).

Broken Blossom

Kenny Barron - Invitation

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:54
Size: 132,8 MB
Art: Front

(9:17) 1. Namely You
(5:25) 2. And Then Again
(4:41) 3. Dew drop
(7:51) 4. Invitation
(7:10) 5. Joanne Julia
(7:20) 6. An Afternoon In Paris
(8:41) 7. You Dont Know What Love Is
(7:28) 8. Blue Monk

Kenny Barron has been a respected jazz pianist since the early '60s, but it wasn't until the mid-'70s that he began coming into his own as a composer; deftly working complex time signatures and mercurial melodies into seamlessly swinging numbers, agile sambas, and lovely ballads. Fifteen years on, Invitation finds Barron in full maturity as a writer and in the sympathetic company of tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, bassist David Williams, and drummer Lewis Nash. Barron's democratic pen runs the gamut here as he distills Monk's angular jubilance on "And Then Again," produces one of his most beautiful ballads in "Dewdrop," and works a fine bossa nova groove on "Joanne Julia." The covers are no less impressive. Barron and the group swing solid and fleet on Bronislaw Kaper's caustically subdued "Invitation" and place John Lewis' "Parisian Afternoon" in a gently swinging light. "You Don't Know What Love Is" is read solo by Barron with mysterious aplomb, and "Blue Monk" gets a strong blues reading. Throughout, Ralph Moore's choice tenor lines glide over the notes, Lewis Nash's tasteful drumming impressively anchors the group, and Barron's inventive solos ride atop the band in full stride. With great material, solid playing, and the full Criss Cross sound, Invitation ends up as one of Kenny Barron's finest outings of the 1990s. ~ Stephen Cook http://www.allmusic.com/album/invitation-mw0000273098

Personnel: Kenny Barron (piano); Ralph Moore (tenor saxophone); Lewis Nash (drums); David Williams (bass).

Invitation

Mark Isham - Mark Isham

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:43
Size: 105,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:23) 1. Honeymoon Nights
(6:03) 2. I Never Will Know
(5:56) 3. Marionette
(3:56) 4. An Eye on the World
(4:26) 5. Blue Moon
(3:12) 6. Ashes and Diamonds
(5:20) 7. Toward the Infinite White
(4:38) 8. Songs of the Flying Fish
(6:45) 9. Turkish Delight

Isham continues his ensemble-style collaborations with guests Tanita Tikaram, Chick Corea, John Patitucci and John Novello, and the contributions of sidemen David Torn, Peter Maunu, and Peter Van Hooke. The pleasing group work provides a nice complement to the two vocal tracks. If you like these, try Isham's soundtrack recording for Trouble in Mind with Marianne Faithfull. ~ Scott Buttman http://www.allmusic.com/album/mark-isham-mw0000316022

Personnel: Mark Isham – electronic sounds, keyboards, percussion, producing, synthesizer, trumpet; Alex Acuña – drums, percussion; Terry Bozzio – drums; Chick Corea – piano; Douglas Lunn – bass

Mark Isham

Naoko Terai - Anthem

Styles: Violin Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:06
Size: 124,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:19) 1. Those Foolish Days
(5:17) 2. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
(5:31) 3. Once Upon a Dream
(5:06) 4. Hymn a l'Amour
(5:44) 5. Ten-Gallon Shoes
(3:22) 6. Straight Flash
(6:50) 7. I Am Here for You
(4:45) 8. Milonga in Sorrow
(4:21) 9. Love on the Breeze
(3:08) 10. Where Does Our Love Go?
(4:39) 11. Somewhere Sometime

From the age of 4 began to learn the violin, 1988 to professional jazz violinist debut. In 1997, with the Japanese jazz pianist Kenny Barron co-starred in the opportunity to participate in the recording of New York, in one fell swoop attention. After that, we carry out extensive music activity with concerto-centered, television, radio, advertisement, etc., with full expression of expressiveness and rich style of play. With fine expression and passionate playing, active in the world stage jazz violinist. Translate by google http://www.zh-tw.barks.jp/artist/?id=52008425&m=bio

Personnel: Violin – Naoko Terai; Double Bass – Jumbo Ono; Drums, Percussion – Go Nakazawa; Guitar – Yoshihiko Hosono; Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Organ – Naoki Kitajima

Anthem