Anne Shelton - I'll Be Seeing You

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:32
Size: 120,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:04)  1. I'll Never Smile Again
(3:04)  2. I'll Be Seeing You
(3:08)  3. There Goes That Song Again
(3:39)  4. Fools Rush In
(3:00)  5. I Don't Want To Walk Without You
(3:02)  6. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
(2:46)  7. Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer
(3:04)  8. The Last Time I Saw Paris
(2:57)  9. I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
(3:11) 10. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
(3:05) 11. Taking A Chance On Love
(3:25) 12. Only You
(2:43) 13. Daddy
(3:45) 14. My Yiddishe Momma
(2:47) 15. Until You Fall In Love
(2:45) 16. St Louis Blues

Although singer Anne Shelton issued several recordings throughout her career, she is best-known for generously touring Army, Navy, and Air Force bases. Born in Dulwich, London, England, on November 10, 1923, Shelton began singing at the age of 13, and by 15 had her own recording contract as a solo artist. In 1942, Shelton began playing military bases across England and as her popularity grew, was offered her own radio program, Calling Malta, which remained on the air for five years. In 1944, Shelton was invited to sing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and although some of these shows were recorded, none have ever surfaced in their entirety. Miller invited Shelton to stay on with the band and travel to Versailles for a series of shows; she had to turn him down due to prior commitments in Britain, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Miller's plane crashed shortly after the shows. But Shelton soon performed with another American who had come over to England: Bing Crosby. Crosby and Shelton appeared on the Variety Bandbox radio show together and afterwards played a show together, duetting on the songs "Easter Parade" and "I'll Get By." In 1949, Shelton began to make headway stateside, scoring a pair of hits with "Be Mine" and "Galway Bay," which resulted in her inaugural U.S. tour two years later (all the while continuing to entertain the troops). But it was in her native land where Shelton's popularity was the greatest, as she scored a number one hit with "Lay Down Your Arms" in September of 1956, remaining atop the U.K. singles charts for a solid four weeks. Shelton was never able to follow up her big hit, but remained a popular concert attraction nonetheless, performing shows straight up to her death on July 31, 1994. Following her death, numerous compilations saw the light of day, including such titles as Early Years: Lili Marlene and At Last: The Very Best. ~ Greg Prato https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ill-be-seeing-you/id405843113

I'll Be Seeing You

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Kirk Lightsey - Kirk Lightsey 1

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1982
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:38
Size: 89,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:40)  1. Fee Fi Fo Fum
(5:29)  2. Habiba
(5:52)  3. Trinkle Tinkle
(3:51)  4. Moon Ra
(6:18)  5. Fresh Air
(7:05)  6. Wild Flower
(5:20)  7. Never Let Me Go

Long a top interpreter of modern mainstream jazz, pianist Kirk Lightsey was well recorded by the new Sunnyside label in the early 1980s. This solo date features Lightsey (who plays a little bit of flute on "Fresh Air") playing two originals, a pair of songs by Wayne Shorter (including "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum"), Thelonious Monk's tricky "Trinkle Tinkle," an obscurity, and "Never Let Me Go." The pianist is in top form throughout the well-paced program. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/lightsey-1-mw0000109671

Personnel: Kirk Lightsey (piano).

Kirk Lightsey 1

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Mel Tormé - Uncollected & Rare (1960-1971)

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1963
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:59
Size: 134,5 MB
Art: Front

(2:18)  1. Wayfaring Stranger
(2:30)  2. Walk Like A Dragon
(1:33)  3. I'm Shooting High
(2:13)  4. These Desperate Hours
(2:44)  5. Her Face
(2:51)  6. Yes, Indeed!
(3:01)  7. Walkin' Shoes
(2:25)  8. You Belong To Me
(2:20)  9. Cast Your Fate To The Winds
(1:50) 10. Gravy Waltz
(2:37) 11. My Gal's Back In Town
(2:21) 12. The Gift
(2:27) 13. You Can't Love 'em All
(4:52) 14. All That Jazz
(2:01) 15. Didn't We
(2:23) 16. Five-Four
(2:46) 17. I Cried For You
(2:59) 18. Morning Star
(3:15) 19. Phone Call To The Past
(3:21) 20. Whose Garden Is This

Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, best known as a singer of jazz standards. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Torm%C3%A9

Thank You Scoredaddy!!

Uncollected & Rare (1960-1971)

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Dave Stryker - Strykin' Ahead

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:45
Size: 145,3 MB
Art: Front

(5:59)  1. Shadowboxing
(6:39)  2. Footprints
(5:50)  3. New You
(5:33)  4. Passion Flower
(6:12)  5. Strykin' Ahead
(7:15)  6. Blues Down Deep
(8:12)  7. Joy Spring
(7:32)  8. Who Can I Turn To
(6:27)  9. Donna Lee

Hot on the heels of his 2016 release, the soul and rock infused Eight Track II comes Dave Stryker's punningly titled Strykin' Ahead with a mix of standards and Stryker originals. Following the lively opener, "Shadowboxing," a Stryker original, comes a rather more sedate version of Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" followed by Stryker's "New You" in which both Steve Nelson and Jared Gold provide imaginative, swinging solos backed by McClenty Hunter's solid drumming. A dreamy interpretation of Billy Strayhorns "Passion Flower" is given a subtle bossa nova beat by Hunter. "Strykin' Ahead" is a helter skelter affair where Stryker shows his mettle with a flurry of fast and fluid notes breaking out immediately after the head. To some extent Stryker sounds not unlike the late Johnny Smith in his considered and articulate style, which is no bad thing, but Stryker has his own unique voice too. Another Stryker original is the slow "Blues Down Deep" where the guitarist wrings out restrained emotion from his guitar. Clifford Brown's "Joy Spring" is a perfect example of just how well the organ, vibes and guitar gel together propelled by highly effective yet unobtrusive drums.  "Who Can I Turn To" by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley is afforded a delicate and respectful interpretation but Charlie Parker's (or Miles Davis's, depending on who you read) "Donna Lee" is a lively version with the guitar and vibes playing the famous boppy melody in unison, no easy task but it's executed with aplomb. Stryker's playing is characterised by warmth and articulacy and those traits extend to the whole of this very well-produced album. ~ Roger Fabey https://www.allaboutjazz.com/strykin-ahead-dave-stryker-strikezone-review-by-roger-farbey.php

Personnel: Dave Stryker: guitar; Steve Nelson: vibraphone; Jared Gold: organ; McClenty Hunter: drums.

Strykin' Ahead

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