Cecil Payne - Casbah

Styles: Saxophone And Piano Jazz
Year: 1985
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:24
Size: 99,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:56)  1. Casbah
(6:54)  2. Carney
(8:18)  3. Wave
(5:52)  4. A Walkin' Thing
(3:36)  5. Time After Time
(5:49)  6. How Deep Is the Ocean
(5:55)  7. Bosco

This excellent effort is slightly unusual in that baritonist Cecil Payne (who doubles a bit on flute) is joined by a pianoless and drumless rhythm section (pianist Richard Wyands, guitarist Joe Carter and bassist Stafford James). The intimate setting suits Payne well, who is in top form on such numbers as Tadd Dameron's "Casbah," a song dedicated to Harry Carney (simply called "Carney"), Benny Carter's "A Walkin' Thing" and Payne's "Bosco." Cecil Payne remains one of the most underrated baritonists of the bop era; this small-label LP is a fine example of his talents. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/casbah-mw0000106743

Cecil Payne (baritone sax) Richard Wyands (piano) Joe Carter (guitar) Stafford James (bass)

Casbah

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Lisa Lovbrand - Let Me Love You

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:39
Size: 119,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:51)  1. Hot 'N' Cold
(3:26)  2. Ain't Givin' Up
(3:21)  3. No Maybes
(3:39)  4. I Will Wait For You
(2:40)  5. Truly
(4:27)  6. The Best Of Me
(3:58)  7. No Breaking Point
(5:57)  8. Tear Of Love
(3:54)  9. Don't Think Twice
(4:46) 10. Let's Get It On
(4:10) 11. We Just Met
(4:04) 12. Over The Rainbow
(3:21) 13. Lady 'Til The End Of Time

Born: in Stockholm on 27 October 1978. Background: Grew up in Dorothea in 1999 where she was named Miss Lapland. Recently released jazz album “Embrace Able”. Lives: Dorothea and Malibu in California. Qualifications: Studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. Acting Assignment: Four feature films, including the hit “Stuck On You” with Matt Damon. Current: With the feature film “Attack Force” in which Lisa plays the female lead in Steven Seagal. https://ujiyasu.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/lisa-lovbrand/

Let Me Love You

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Lester Young - The Jazz Giants

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1956
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:31
Size: 100,9 MB
Art: Front

( 9:35)  1. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
(10:06)  2. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
( 6:54)  3. Gigantic Blues
( 6:49)  4. This Year's Kisses
( 9:06)  5. You Can Depend On Me

Even critics who feel (against the recorded evidence to the contrary) that little of tenor saxophonist Lester Young's postwar playing is at the level of his earlier performances make an exception for this session. Young was clearly inspired by the other musicians (trumpeter Roy Eldridge, trombonist Vic Dickenson, pianist Teddy Wilson, guitarist Freddie Green, bassist Gene Ramey, and drummer Jo Jones), who together made for a very potent band of swing all-stars. The five songs on this album include some memorable renditions of ballads and a fine version of "You Can Depend on Me," but it is the explosive joy of the fiery "Gigantic Blues" that takes honors. This set, a real gem, is highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-jazz-giants-56-mw0000192693

Personnel: Lester Young (tenor saxophone); Freddie Green, Herb Ellis (guitar); Buddy DeFranco (clarinet); Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone); Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge (trumpet); Vic Dickenson, Bill Harris (trombone); Oscar Peterson, Teddy Wilson (piano); Jo Jones All Stars , Jo Jones , Louie Bellson (drums).

The Jazz Giants

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Benny Green - Magic Beans

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:57
Size: 119,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:20)  1. Benny's Crib
(7:02)  2. Kenny Drew
(3:45)  3. Flying Saucer
(4:48)  4. Jackie McLean
(5:04)  5. Vanished
(4:11)  6. Harold Land
(5:35)  7. Magic Beans
(5:42)  8. Paraphrase
(4:45)  9. La Portuguesa
(6:40) 10. Further Away

Pianist Benny Green delivers his first album of all-original material with 2013's Magic Beans. Joining Green here is the superb rhythm section of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Green has long evinced the influence of such jazz giants as Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, and Magic Beans is no exception, with cuts like "Flying Saucer" and "Paraphrase" bringing to mind the angular bop lines of those artists. Similarly, as directly stated in the song titles, "Harold Land," "Kenny Drew," and "Jackie McLean" are also clearly on Green's mind, with the aforementioned tracks truly conjuring their titles' inspirations. Elsewhere, Green reveals an introspective, atmospheric side with the lyrical ballads "Vanished" and "La Portuguesa." Ultimately, Magic Beans is an urbane and swinging mix of straight-ahead small-group jazz that showcases Green's inventive original compositions and lithe, tradition-steeped jazz chops. ~ Matt Collar http://www.allmusic.com/album/magic-beans-mw0002475943

Personnel: Benny Green (piano); Kenny Washington (drums).

Magic Beans

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David Kikoski - Almost Twilight

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:35
Size: 152,7 MB
Art: Front

( 3:23)  1. Waiting For G.M
(12:17)  2. Rose Part 1&2
( 9:07)  3. Water
( 8:06)  4. Games
( 6:15)  5. Almost Twilight
( 7:13)  6. Betrayal
( 6:35)  7. Blues In The Face
( 7:30)  8. Opportunity
( 6:05)  9. Immediacy

Although David Kikoski has done great work as a member of Roy Haynes's band, he is at his absolute best in a trio setting such as this. His previous effort, The Maze, never managed to take flight; it was as though Kikoski's hands were tied by the quartet format. But here he returns in top form on his third Criss Cross release, an all-original trio outing. The formidable pianist is supported by John Patitucci on bass and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, the very rhythm section that appears on Joey Calderazzo's equally excellent trio album of the same year. "Rose, Part 1 & 2" ranks as one of Kikoski's most swinging, inspired compositions to date. Other highlights include the frenetic, polyrhythmic "Water," the funky and complex "Betrayal," and the ambitious rubato-to-swing "Opportunity." Patitucci's solos on the slow "Blues in the Face" and the up-tempo "Immediacy" are also show-stoppers, as is Watt's solo on the latter. At times, Kikoski's playing and writing can seem coldly technical, but he is nonetheless one of the most compelling pianists on the scene. Along with 1995's self-titled disc and 1998's Inner Trust, Almost Twilight is an essential entry in his steadily growing catalog. ~ David R.Adler http://www.allmusic.com/album/almost-twilight-mw0000619505

Personnel:  Dave Kikoski (piano);  Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums)

Almost Twilight

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