Nadia Cancila - Cheiro De Jardim

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:33
Size: 90.6 MB
Styles: Bossa Nova, Latin jazz vocals
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[5:45] 1. A Solidão Em Mim
[3:39] 2. Quindim
[5:43] 3. Meu Castigo
[2:58] 4. Nesse Verão
[2:35] 5. Senão
[4:35] 6. Jasmim
[5:24] 7. Sonho
[3:40] 8. Doce Que É Doce
[5:11] 9. Cheiro De Jardim

"I am Fond of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Music. I began to sing pop music when I was young , then in the 80's the love for Brasil and its music completely absorbed me. I studied Brazilian guitar with Giovanna Marinuzzi and Gianluca Persichetti and Voice with Luisa Bruno and Themis Rocha, then started to perform in quartet, with a repertory of basically Bossa Nova. In the year 2003 I discovered the magic world of Brazilian percussions and became part of the group Batuque Percussion directed by the well-known Italian percussionist Stefano Rossini, performing live in Villa Celimontana (Rome) and all over Italy. Among other collaborations as a singer: Vincenzo Palermo, Massimo Aureli, Cliff Korman (Villa Celimontana Summer 2005), Toninho Horta. From 2003 to 2006 I was part of the vocal group "Conjunto Bossagora" performing live in various jazz clubs and recording the cd "Vida" in 2007.

In 2006 I moved in Paris for two years, a town which is extraordinary for the musical point of view and where I had the chance to know big brazilian, French and Italian musicians. In Paris I continued to study music.... percussions with the great and eclectic Mangueirense Boca Rum "cheio de energias" and cavaco with Fernando do Cavaco from Orquestra do Fuba'. It's in Paris that I met Giovanni Ceccarelli and Fabrizio Cecca, with whom started the project to play samba jazz between Paris and Rome." ~Nadia

Cheiro De Jardim

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Enrico Rava - The Monash Sessions

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:21
Size: 170.2 MB
Styles: Trumpet jazz
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[ 5:16] 1. Fearless Five
[ 9:26] 2. Theme For Jessica
[ 7:07] 3. Lulu
[10:55] 4. Incognito
[ 7:18] 5. Secrets
[ 5:26] 6. Autobiografia
[ 8:11] 7. Interiors
[ 3:59] 8. Certi Angoli Segreti
[ 5:38] 9. Rain
[ 5:20] 10. Spider Blues
[ 5:43] 11. Blancasnow

Enrico Rava (trumpet), Paul Grabowsky (piano), Robert Burke (tenor saxophone), Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Mirko Guerrini (tenor saxophone) and students from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music at Monash University. Recorded in December, 2013.

“The Monash University jazz faculty, led by Robert Burke, has invited a series of jazz luminaries to attend the University as Artist In Residence. Previous guests have included George Lewis, George Garzone and Hermeto Pascoal. Normally the guest travels to Melbourne, joins staff and students and their labours are recorded by Jazzhead for release. In this instance, the musicians reversed that rule by travelling to Monash’s Italian campus in Prato to join the great trumpeter, Enrico Rava. The results are well worth the effort, it is very evident that Rava still plays At the top of his game, despite his 75 years; his fluid warm tone is all over this disc. Rava’s contribution extends to his composing all of the tunes.

The potential problem with a concept such as this can be the disparity between the master and the students leading to a disjointed sound where the elder struggles against struggling students. That is not the case here. The addition of the above listen staff on some tracks and the quality of students to a great extent avoids that issue. Indeed, the basic rhythm is provided solely by students, but on listening you wouldn’t know it. The album’s highlight is the ballad ‘Lulu’. Rava’s gorgeous tone bookends evocative solos from Grabowsky and Magnusson. The success of the Monash series is a credit to the faculty and the obvious empathy that developed in a short time between the students and the elder statesman.” ~Jazzwise Magazine

The Monash Sessions

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Lillian Palmer - Like A Lover

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:05
Size: 114.7 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[5:13] 1. Easy Living
[6:27] 2. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
[5:51] 3. Midnight Sun
[3:17] 4. Swinging On The Moon
[4:06] 5. My Man's Gone Now
[4:57] 6. Like A Lover
[5:00] 7. My Funny Valentine
[5:21] 8. You've Changed
[5:29] 9. The Miller's Son
[4:19] 10. Golden Thread

Called “magnetic and excellent” by the San Diego Union. Lillian Palmer began her vocal study of classical music at the age of fifteen. She then moved into musical theatre, and shortly after discovered the Great American Songbook and a love for Gershwin, Porter and all the other wonderful writers – she was hooked.

Lillian lived in Italy where she performed in nightclubs and cabaret venues. Feeling a bit home sick after four years she returned to her native California, where she followed the singing and acting track. Ms. Palmer has appeared on stage at the Tony Award winning theatre, The Old Globe in San Diego, Cassius Carter Theatre, The Horton Grand, Civic Theatre and the Lawrence Welk Resort to name a few. Lillian has also graced the stage of the East County Performing Arts Center, the Poway Center for The Performing Arts, and the Center for the Performing Arts, Escondido. Lillian performs regularly in the corporate event market. She is the leader of the vocal jazz quartet ‘Party of 4’ singing big band swing, 50’s, 60s and contemporary jazz. As an actress, Ms. Palmer has many industrial films, commercial and print work to add to her list of credits. She is a member of AEA and AFTRA. Lillian makes her home in Southern California.

Like a Lover is Lillian Palmer’s CD debut, arranged and produced by Grammy winner Bill Cunliffe. Her vocal style is sensitive, deep and rich. Adding to the musical richness are strings, horns and a soulful rhythm section. When asked about her vocal style Lillian says. “I need to tell a story through the lyrics of the song. That tells me everything musically – direction, phasing and vocal coloring.”

Like A Lover

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Joseph Veloz - Offerings

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 34:31
Size: 79.0 MB
Styles: Contemporary blues/jazz
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[4:16] 1. Just Jammin'
[4:08] 2. Good Good Day
[5:44] 3. Mules For Biles (Blues For Miles)
[3:39] 4. Jukin' & Shakin'
[5:22] 5. He Loves Me (God's Promise)!
[2:36] 6. I Like Me Better When I'm With You
[4:14] 7. Jolene
[4:30] 8. Kiss

OFFERINGS is a collection of songs that fully displays the musical talents possessed by bassist JOSEPH VELOZ. The material presented in OFFERINGS shows Joseph as a highly skilled bassist committed to deep grooves and strong song sensitivity and also his evolving composition, arranging and producing skills in multiple stylings/genres. Along with the original material composed by Joseph and other contributors, there are also excellent examples of Joseph's arranging and producing skills including fresh takes of some classic covers. Joseph has also comprised an impressive lineup of musicians and vocalists, consisting of both national and internationally renowned artists.

Offerings

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Mel Torme - The Classic Years

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:28
Size: 172.8 MB
Styles: Vocal
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[3:07] 1. You’re Driving Me Crazy
[2:57] 2. What Is This Thing Called Love
[2:53] 3. Until The Real Thing Comes Along
[3:04] 4. Try A Little Tenderness
[2:58] 5. A Stranger In Town
[2:46] 6. The Old Master Painter
[3:11] 7. Get Out Of Town
[2:58] 8. Little White Lies
[2:53] 9. A Little Kiss Each Morning
[2:49] 10. It Happened In Monterey
[2:58] 11. It’s Dreamtime
[2:57] 12. I Got The Sun In The Morning
[4:25] 13. I Cover The Waterfront
[3:04] 14. Guilty
[2:55] 15. Gone With The Wind
[2:41] 16. Night And Day
[3:02] 17. The Four Winds And The Seven Seas
[2:52] 18. A Foggy Day
[3:12] 19. Careless Hands
[2:42] 20. But Beautiful
[2:37] 21. Born To Be Blue
[2:48] 22. The Best Things In Life Are Free
[3:10] 23. Ballerina
[3:07] 24. Again
[3:07] 25. Blue Moon

Melvin Howard Torme was born on the 13th of September 1925 in Chicago. From a very young age it soon became apparent he had a musical talent and at age 4 he first sang professionally and throughout his childhood he began acting in the network radio serials. As well as his vocal talent he became an accomplished drummer and he sang, arranged, and played drums in the Chico Marx Band (of Marx Brothers fame) After graduating from High School he made his film debut alongside Frank Sinatra's in the musical 'Higher and Higher'. He went on to sing and act in many films and made several television appearances, even hosting his own television show in the early 1950's. However it was his appearance in the 1947 film musical 'Good News' that catapulted him to a teen idol status. After performing with his own vocal quintet "Mel Torme And Mel-Tones" he went onto have an extremely successful solo career with many hit songs such as "What Is This Thing Called Love", "Careless Hands", "Again" and his signature tune "Blue Moon". It was during this time that he was nicknamed the "the Velvet Fog" in honour his enormous vocal range and his silky smooth style. This nickname became synonymous with him and aptly described his vocal beauty, flawless pitch and ability to improvise and scat through any melody. Like his idol, Ella Fitzgerald, Torme establishes himself as not only a popular singer but a leading figure in the Jazz genre. This collection of Mel Torme's work documents his "Classic Years", his hits and his superb songwriting skills. Torme is probably best described by the great jazz journalist and historian Leonard Feather, who said - "Mel Torme is an inventive and gifted artist, a writer of first class music and a lyric who is greatly admired by many singers and songwriters the world over."

The Classic Years

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Maceo Parker - Funkoverload

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:17
Size: 112,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:16)  1. Uptown up
(3:38)  2. Sing a simple song
(5:24)  3. Maceo's groove
(4:19)  4. Elephant's foot
(3:36)  5. Let's get it on
(3:40)  6. Tell me something good
(3:49)  7. Youth of the world
(4:15)  8. We're on the move
(4:23)  9. Inner City blues
(3:59) 10. Do you love me
(6:53) 11. Going in circles

Having steered the mothership and worked as a triggerman for the Godfather of Soul, storied sax man Maceo Parker now brings his own tight rhythm and soul sound to vinyl (er, plastic) in undeniable proof that he's still "got it." Combining his smoking horn with the backing of fellow legends such as trombonist Fred Wesley and new bloods such as son Corey (whose intermittent raps colorfully enhance the album's youthful vibrance), Maceo works through the familiar funk and soul lines of his Parliament and JB days and adds new twists to such classics as Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and "Inner City Blues," Stevie Wonder's "Tell Me Something Good," and Sly Stone's "Sing a Simple Song," while offering a number of his own well-orchestrated and well-seasoned compositions. "Youth of the World" features Maceo on a lead vocal reminiscent of Kool Moe Dee or Kurtis Blow, while "Do You Love Me" rises like Tower of Power before the sultry Chicago lines of closer "Going in Circles." Though Maceo's original lyrical attempts may be a bit immature, his years of experience and hard work shine through with every brassy attack and smooth soul note. ~ Mattew Robinson https://www.allmusic.com/album/funk-overload-mw0000040339

Personnel: Maceo Parker (vocals, alto saxophone, flute, synthesizer, percussion); Diann Sorell (vocals); Corey Parker (rap vocals); Bruno Speight, Steve Conte (guitar); Vincent Henry (tenor saxophone); Ron Tooley (trumpet); Fred Wesley (trombone); Will Boulware (Hammond organ, synthesizer); Jerry Preston (bass, bckground vocals); Jamal Thomas (drums); Kara Dio Guardi, Dawi, JD, Tishi, Sweet Charles Sherrell (background vocals).

Funkoverload

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Kyle Eastwood - The View From Here

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:38
Size: 150,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:01)  1. From Rio To Havana
(4:43)  2. For M.E.
(7:16)  3. The View From Here
(6:40)  4. Sirocco
(8:29)  5. Luxor
(6:01)  6. Une nuit au Senegal
(6:02)  7. The Way Home
(5:22)  8. The Promise
(4:53)  9. Mistral
(4:48) 10. Summer Gone
(5:18) 11. Route de La Buissonne

Kyle Eastwood's boyhood in Carmel, California, may have been where and when he began his love of jazz, but as an adult his love of France seems to impact more and more on his music. Eastwood's sixth album, The View From Here, doesn't always show this influence explicitly but it's there nonetheless and it's giving the bassist's music a distinctive and delightful vibe. As an album title, The View From Here doesn't share the Francophile origins of previous Eastwood releases such as Paris Blue (Candid Records, 2005) or Songs From The Chateau (Candid Records, 2011) but song titles such as "Mistral" and "Route De La Buissonne" (which namechecks the studio in Pernes-les-Fontaines where the album was recorded) certainly give very direct hints. The gently bucolic nature of much of this music suggests that it's not Big City France that gets the Eastwood love. Rather, it's the countryside, the small towns, the mediaeval villages, that inspire him. This inspiration isn't limited solely to the band's leader and bassist. All of the tunes on The View From Here are originals but with the exception of the lovely "Mistral," written by trumpeter Graeme Flowers, Eastwood shares composer credit with at least one other band member. One point to note here the sleeve of the preview CD lists Flowers as the trumpeter in the band but Eastwood's own website names Quentin Collins (who also gets writer credits on two tunes) as the trumpeter. "Mistral"'s mood is carried on through tunes such as "The Promise" and "Luxor" both by Eastwood and pianist Andrew McCormack and "The Way Home," underpinned by a simple yet soulful bass riff and featuring a warm but rather melancholy tenor sax solo from Graeme Blevins. Of course, rural France isn't all quiet starlit nights and romance, it can also be a place to get down and dance. "Route De La Buissonne" has an insistent, funky, groove courtesy of Eastwood's double bass and Martyn Kaine's drums, topped off by an instantly catchy melody from McCormack on piano. "Une Nuit Au Senegal" blends Senegalese rhythms with punchy horn riffs from Flowers (or Collins) and Blevins, once again the result is irresistibly danceable. On the album cover, Eastwood is pictured holding a double bass, but it's his fluid, lyrical approach to the electric bass guitar that results in the album's loveliest moments. His playing on "Summer Gone" is rich and romantic, the upper register phrases on "For M.E." have the precision, speed and lyricism of the great flamenco bassist Carles Benavent. The View From Here is a mature, consistent, recording. No surprises, nothing leaping out of left-field, but plenty of warmth, charm and grace. ~ Bruce Lindsay https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-view-from-here-kyle-eastwood-jazz-village-review-by-bruce-lindsay.php

Personnel: Kyle Eastwood: double bass, electric bass; Graeme Blevins: soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone; Graeme Flowers: trumpet, flugelhorn; Andrew McCormack: piano, electric piano; Martyn Kaine: drums.

The View From Here

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Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield - A Beautiful World

Styles: Vocal And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:59
Size: 169,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:10)  1. Well, Alright
(0:21)  2. Kermit, Turn It Down Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(2:29)  3. Drop Me Off in New Orleans (feat. Dr. Michael White)
(5:00)  4. Don't Worry Be Happy (feat. Jason Marsalis, Cyril Neville, Haley Reinhart & Glen David Andrews)
(0:11)  5. Irvin, Turn It Up Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:56)  6. Good Life (feat. Bailey Flores, Glen David Andrews & John Boutte)
(4:20)  7. Good Morning New Orleans
(0:35)  8. You Don't Look Good Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:28)  9. Mystic
(0:15) 10. Dad, Turn It Up Interlude (feat. Irvin Mayfield III)
(5:16) 11. Move On Ahead (feat. Jolynda Kiki Chapman)
(0:32) 12. Practicing Interlude (feat. The Urban Cellist)
(3:31) 13. Just Playin' (feat. Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones, Leon Kid Chocolate Brown & Andrew Baham)
(0:16) 14. Soul Sister Interlude (feat. DJ Soul Sister)
(4:13) 15. Sister Soul (feat. Wendell Pierce & Bill Summers)
(3:45) 16. Allen Toussaint (feat. Cyril Neville)
(0:27) 17. King Lear Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:33) 18. Beautiful World (For Imani) (feat. Haley Reinhart)
(2:18) 19. Do Whatcha Wanna Interlude (feat. Rebirth Brass Band)
(5:36) 20. Be My Lady (feat. Cyril Neville & George Porter, Jr.)
(2:27) 21. Footwork (feat. Rebirth Brass Band & Cyril Neville)
(1:20) 22. Trumpet Bounce
(2:40) 23. Lexine (feat. Denisia)
(1:24) 24. Li'l Liza Jane Interlude
(4:04) 25. Just a Closer Walk with Thee (feat. Topsy Chapman, Jolynda Kiki Chapman & Yolanda Robinson)
(2:42) 26. When the Saints Go Marching In

In celebration of Basin Street Records’ 20th anniversary, label mates and trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield join forces on A Beautiful World. These two mock adversaries, who used to hilariously battle it out musically at local clubs, stand as Basin Street’s most recorded artists and helped put the local label on the national map.  They share composing credits for the albums’ first cut, “Well, Alright,” which, not surprisingly, swings like crazy and is made complete with hand clapping, singing and Ruffins cheerleading “Follow the umbrella!” It’s a big band number filled with saxophone, trombone and trumpet sections. The trumpeters kick things off with tenor saxophonist Ed “Sweetbread” Petersen soon standing up for an inspired solo and Trevarri Huff-Boone blowing some fine bari.  Well, alright, there are some 60, primarily very well-known New Orleans musicians on this album that boasts 26 cuts. Granted, there are several very short, spoken word interludes with several amusingly orated by actor Wendell Pierce. Nonetheless, that leaves room for a lot of music that varies greatly stylistically including the traditional sounds of the Ruffins and Mayfield penned “Just Playin’” that includes trumpeters Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones, Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown and Andrew Baham. Here, Shannon Powell takes over on drums that are often occupied by Adonis Rose.  There is even a string septet on three numbers, including the title cut, “Beautiful World,” the name of which was an inspired way to pay tribute to trumpeter Louis Armstrong by referencing his hit “What a Wonderful World.” Haley Reinhart, perhaps best recognized as a finalist on American Idol, sings with passion the song written by Mayfield and arranged by trombonist Emily Fredrickson, who also adds some fine tonal accents. Cyril Neville, who is prominent on many of the album’s selections, contributes his voice in harmony.  Neville takes the lead on a highlight of the disc, “Allen Toussaint,” a jaunty number he co-wrote with Ruffins and Mayfield. It embraces all of what might be described as Toussaint-isms the prominent rollicking piano here provided by Ronald Markham, the distinctive horn arrangements, that certain lilting rhythm and humor. After recalling his first time spotting Toussaint, Neville exclaims, “All I can say, when I saw that, is man, when I grow up I wanna be like that!” The song ingeniously heads out quoting the master’s lyrics from “Working in the Coal Mine,” “Workin’, goin’, workin’, goin’…”  Just as Basin Street Records has done for 20 years, A Beautiful World celebrates New Orleans and its rich community of musicians. http://www.offbeat.com/music/kermit-ruffins-irvin-mayfield-beautiful-world-basin-street-records/

Personnel:  Kermit Ruffins – Trumpet, Vocals;  Irvin Mayfield – Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Vocals, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Vocoder, Talkbox, Tamborine, Conductor;  Rebirth Brass Band;  Dr. Michael White – Clarinet;  Bill Summers – Percussion;  Jason Marsalis – Vibraphone, Marimba, Whistle, Woodblocks, Voice, Shakers, Snaps, Claps, Chest Drum

A Beautiful World

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