Ann Richards - I'm Shooting High

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 30:30
Size: 69.8 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 1958/2005
Art: Front

[1:30] 1. I'm Shooting High
[2:44] 2. Moanin' Low
[2:31] 3. Nightingale
[3:29] 4. Blues In My Heart
[2:44] 5. I've Got To Pass Your House To Get To My House
[2:41] 6. Deep Night
[2:16] 7. Poor Little Rich Girl
[2:59] 8. Should I
[2:03] 9. I'm In The Market For You
[2:22] 10. Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (For Somebody Else)
[2:59] 11. Lullaby Of Broadway
[2:05] 12. Will You Still Be Mine

Ann Richards, only in her early twenties at the time, had already sung with Charlie Barnet and would always be closely associated with Stan Kenton (whom she married and later divorced). Her life was short, but she did record a few albums as a leader, including this one, her debut. Backed by an unidentified big band conducted by Brian Farnon and arranged by Warren Barker, Richards displays an appealing voice and a swinging style. She was best at this point on upbeat material, so the highlights include "I'm Shooting High," "Poor Little Rich Girl" and "Will You Still Be Mine." ~Scott Yanow

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Richard Galliano - New York Tango

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:41
Size: 118.3 MB
Styles: Avant garde, Accordion jazz
Year: 1996
Art: Front

[5:16] 1. Vuelvo Al Sur
[4:16] 2. Soleil
[4:05] 3. New York Tango
[5:10] 4. Ten Years Ago
[4:16] 5. Fou Rire
[4:56] 6. Sertao
[4:12] 7. A L'encre Rouge
[5:39] 8. Blue Day
[3:49] 9. Perle
[4:04] 10. To Django
[5:54] 11. Three Views Of A Secret

Accordion – Richard Galliano; Bass – George Mraz; Drums – Al Foster; Guitar – Biréli Lagrène. Recorded 11 -13 June 1996 at Clinton Recording Studios (New York).

A fascinating amalgam of personalities and styles, this 1996 release from Franco-Italian accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano achieves a wholly original musical synthesis. Bracketed by an opening track from tango ace Astor Piazzolla and a concluding piece from Jaco Pastorius, the session finds the common ground in such seemingly disparate choices. With nine Galliano originals in between, the result is a cohesive, uncompromising set of performances and an essential work in the leader's discography. The players with Galliano are a combination of Europeans and Americans equally at home in jazz and European folk music. Erstwhile Django Reinhardt prodigy Bireli Lagrene is a key contributor. Having emerged from his mentor's shadow in the late '80s, Lagrene reveals the range of his spectacular talents as a simpatico accompanist, a precise and articulate ensemble player, and a spellbinding soloist. Underscoring his evolution from his gypsy roots, Lagrene, on Galliano's "To Django," actually plays in a Wes Montgomery style or, more accurately, in the style of two or three Wes Montgomerys or Montgomery via Lenny Breau. Czech bassist George Mraz blends with and complements Lagrene so that the pair operates as an actual string section, not merely as bass and guitar. This stellar roster of talent is rounded out by modern drum legend Al Foster, who brings power, subtlety, and a jazz pulse to swing the whole affair. Throughout, the leader is a source -- as a writer, player, and soloist -- of romantic melodies, bright and melancholy, as well as sheer exuberance and technical dazzle, as he taps into the full polyphonic power of his accordion. Listeners who have yet to venture into jazz accordion will find a compelling introduction to the instrument with this set. ~Jim Todd

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Jimmy Smith - Plays The Hits

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:30
Size: 95.0 MB
Styles: B3 Organ Jazz
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[4:23] 1. Satisfaction
[4:54] 2. Blueberry Hill
[5:00] 3. Chain Of Fools
[4:18] 4. What A Wonderful World
[7:36] 5. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
[6:37] 6. Funky Broadway
[2:16] 7. Respect
[6:23] 8. Let's Stay Together

Jimmy Smith ignited a jazz revolution on an instrument associated at the time with ballparks, despite never playing one until the age of 28. His legendary multi-part technique on the Hammond B-3 organ, playing bass with the foot pedals and Charlie Parker-like single-line passages with his right hand, shook up the traditional trio as co-players could explore new roles. Yet, while the consensus is Smith's playing is a jazz landmark, his recordings fall short of such acclaim.

There's a sameness to much of his work, and many of his "outside the box" efforts into genres such as fusion and soundtracks are less than stellar. Adding to this discouragement is a number of his best early albums are out of print. Still, it's hard to dispute the more than 100 albums in Smith's discography feature not only a rich collection of commercially popular music, but works of exceptional artistry. ~Mark Sabbatini

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Dave Liebman, Steve Gilmore, Bill Goodwin - Play The Music Of Cole Porter

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:09
Size: 149.1 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 1992
Art: Front

[4:45] 1. I Love You
[9:13] 2. Dream Dancing
[7:41] 3. Begin The Beguine
[7:28] 4. I've Got You Under My Skin
[6:06] 5. True Love
[4:53] 6. Ridin' High
[5:46] 7. Why Do I Care
[6:46] 8. It's Allright With Me
[6:56] 9. Get Out Of Town
[5:30] 10. In The Still Of The Night

Bass – Steve Gilmore; Drums – Bill Goodwin; Soprano Saxophone [Sax Soprano] – Dave Liebman. Recorded and assembled Red Rock Recording Studio, Snydersville, Pennsylvania, USA - Fall 1988.

Saxophonist and educator David Liebman is a forward-thinking artist whose advanced improvisational style and association with trumpeter Miles Davis in the '70s combined to make him one of the most influential and successful jazz musicians of his generation. Heavily influenced by John Coltrane, Liebman has moved from tenor saxophone to soprano and flute throughout his career and more often than not played in a progressive, post-bop style that touched on fusion and avant-garde jazz.

Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Liebman studied classical piano and saxophone before focusing on jazz — a move he attributes to seeing Coltrane perform live in New York on multiple occasions. He continued his private jazz studies with such artists as Joe Allard, Lennie Tristano, and Charles Lloyd while earning a degree in American History from New York University. After graduating, he focused solely on a career in music and quickly became an active leader in the vibrant late '60s "loft" scene in New York City.

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Almaz Yebio, Aaron Parks - Art Of Song

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:53
Size: 98.2 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[3:25] 1. Love
[3:37] 2. Minstrel Man
[3:09] 3. The Birds
[3:13] 4. Elsewhere
[2:32] 5. En Visa Från Roslagen
[3:05] 6. Akvarell
[3:07] 7. Ferry Me Across The Water
[4:06] 8. Omar's Lament
[2:57] 9. An Epitaph
[5:48] 10. Canción De Cuna Para Dormir A Un Negrito
[2:33] 11. Nana
[5:16] 12. Sov

Almaz Yebio: Vocals; Aaron Parks: Piano.

A truly contemporary style, where the essence of the music is all that matters. Where genres are respected but their boundaries explored, where composition and intuition melt together. That is what we searched for, and that is what we believe we’ve found!

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Ari Ambrose - Chainsaw

Styles: Saxophone Jazz 
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:15
Size: 163,3 MB
Art: Front

( 7:02)  1. Chainsaw
( 9:35)  2. Come Rain Or Come Shine
( 7:52)  3. Blues For Madlong
( 7:50)  4. Ghost Of A Chance
( 6:19)  5. Giant Steps
( 7:49)  6. Think Of One
( 7:21)  7. Zingaro
( 7:10)  8. Wheels
(10:13)  9. Cotton Tail

Ari Ambrose with this his third CD is no longer a new comer who need an introduction. Although he is still young (26) and relatively new on the scene, there is no doubt that here is an artist with tremendous potential. As his former teacher saxophonist Dick Oatts puts it, “ Of all the young talents, his is the one that has given me the most pleasure…a great player….He’s truly immersed himself in the music in the best possible way… ” “ In this impressive leader debut, tenor saxophonist Ari Ambrose steps to the fore as a fully formed stylist. …At 26, the brash New Yorker is a master of his horn …” (Chuck Berg, JazzTimes)

Personnel:  Tenor Saxophone – Ari Ambrose;  Bass – Carlo De Rosa;  Drums – Ari Hoeni;  Piano – Luis Perdomo

Chainsaw

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Arielle Dombasle - Diva Latina

Styles: Vocal, Chanson
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:59
Size: 90,3 MB
Art: Front

(3:01)  1. Porque Te Vas
(2:56)  2. Mala Vida
(4:06)  3. Hijo De La Luna
(3:06)  4. El Gato Montes
(2:16)  5. Gopher Mambo
(3:42)  6. La Luz
(2:55)  7. Mambo 5
(3:26)  8. La Colegiala
(2:49)  9. Pata Pata
(3:51) 10. Hasta Siempre
(2:54) 11. Salvaje Corazon
(3:50) 12. Yo Le Decia

Influenced by the sounds of her Mexican upbringing, French-American singer/actress Arielle Dombasle's sixth studio album, Diva Latina, features 13 Spanish-language cover versions of her favorite Latin American standards. Produced by Dave Clark, the follow-up to Glamour a Mort features colorful renditions of Lou Bega's "Mambo No.5," Nilda Fernandez's "Yo Lo Decia," and Yma Sumac's "Gopher Mambo," alongside the lead single, an interpretation of Jeanette's "Porque Te Vas," and a collaboration with French MC, Mokobe, on a reworking of Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata."~ Jon O'Brien https://www.allmusic.com/album/diva-latina-mw0002140753

Diva Latina

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George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter & Jimmy Cobb - 4 Generations Of Miles

Styles: Saxophone Jazz

Year: 2002

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 67:04

Size: 154,9 MB

Art: Front

( 9:02)  1. There Is No Greater Love

( 7:03)  2. All Blues

( 7:20)  3. On Green Dolphin Street

( 7:28)  4. Blue In Green

( 6:30)  5. 81

( 6:34)  6. Freddie Freeloader

(10:01)  7. My Funny Valentine

( 8:02)  8. If I Were A Bell

( 5:02)  9. Oleo

George Coleman's muscular tone and passionate manner exemplify the core of Miles Davis' art. Along with Mike Stern, Ron Carter and Jimmy Cobb, the tenor saxophonist performed a tribute to Davis earlier this year, on May 12th. Their approach is straight-ahead and right down the middle. It's a comfortable fit. One look at the song listing and you know right away what this is all about. These are the songs Davis played, and here they're interpreted the way Davis believed in living this music. The four artists are a team. They share Davis' message. Cobb, 73, worked with the trumpeter from 1958 to 1962. Coleman, 67, worked with Davis in 1962 and again from 1963 to 1965. Carter, 65, joined the trumpeter in 1963 and stayed on for five years. Stern, 49, had started out with Blood, Sweat & Tears. His tenure with Davis began in 1981 and extended for two years. Their working experience with Miles Davis appears to have been instrumental in guiding the direction each has taken since then. ~ Jim Santella https://www.allaboutjazz.com/4-generations-of-miles-george-coleman-chesky-records-review-by-jim-santella.php

Personnel: George Coleman- tenor saxophone; Mike Stern- guitar; Ron Carter- bass; Jimmy Cobb- drums

4 Generations Of Miles

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Benny Golson - Up Jumped Benny

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:32
Size: 164,8 MB
Art: Front

( 8:48)  1. Up Jumped Spring
( 8:47)  2. Stablemates
( 0:23)  3. Talk Intro
(10:45)  4. Tiny Capers
( 0:24)  5. Talk Intro
(15:22)  6. I Remember Clifford
( 6:32)  7. For Old Time Sake
(10:02)  8. Whisper Not
(10:25)  9. Gypsy Jingle Jangle

Benny Golson had not appeared on an American jazz label in a long time, so Bob Karcy of Arkadia Jazz stepped in where others feared to tread, issuing this live gig from a jazz club somewhere in Switzerland on the last day of a tour. Armed with a rhythm section of competent young players (Kevin Hays, piano; Dwayne Burno, bass; Carl Allen, drums), Golson takes his dusky tenor sax tone frequently into Coltrane extended harmonic country when the tempos are up, his head figuratively in the clouds above the occasionally combustible trio. Yet he also ruminates in an almost withdrawn manner at ballad tempo on a lengthy treatment of his jazz standard "I Remember Clifford," concluding with a quiet solo elegy for Brownie based on a tenor (the vocal species) aria from Puccini's Tosca. Stanley Crouch's liner notes are full of his usual respect-your-elders blather and the sound quality is boxy, but Golson's fans will feel fortunate to have this. ~ Richard S.Ginell https://www.allmusic.com/album/up-jumped-benny-mw0000595037

Personnel: Benny Golson (tenor saxophone); Kevin Hays (piano); Dwayne Burno (bass); Carl Allen (drums).

Up Jumped Benny

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Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1963
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:07
Size: 101,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:29)  1. Chitlins con Carne
(6:56)  2. Mule
(2:43)  3. Soul Lament
(4:01)  4. Midnight Blue
(5:48)  5. Wavy Gravy
(4:24)  6. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
(6:17)  7. Saturday Night Blues
(4:44)  8. Kenny's Sound
(3:40)  9. K Twist

This album is one of guitarist Kenny Burrell's best-known sessions for the Blue Note label. Burrell is matched with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, bassist Major Holley, drummer Bill English, and Ray Barretto on conga for a blues-oriented date highlighted by "Chitlins Con Carne," "Midnight Blue," "Saturday Night Blues," and the lone standard "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You."~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/midnight-blue-mw0000187778

Personnel: Kenny Burrell (guitar); Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Major Holley, Jr. (bass); Bill English (drums); Ray Barretto (congas).

Midnight Blue

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