Gary Burton, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry - 3 In Jazz (Remastered)

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:11
Size: 80.6 MB
Styles: Bop
Year: 1963/1994
Art: Front

[2:57] 1. Hello, Young Lovers
[2:54] 2. Gentle Wind And Falling Tear
[3:44] 3. You Are My Lucky Star
[3:13] 4. I Could Write A Book
[3:01] 5. Sounds Of The Night
[2:26] 6. Cielito Lindo
[3:09] 7. Stella By Starlight
[2:58] 8. Blue Comedy
[5:41] 9. There Will Never Be Another You
[2:32] 10. Blues Tonight
[2:31] 11. When My Dream Boat Comes Home

This CD, a straight reissue of an RCA LP, has three unrelated but consistently interesting sessions that were recorded in 1963. Three selections with tenor-saxophonist Sonny Rollins (the only performances currently available elsewhere) are rather free (and fascinating) versions of standards and also feature cornetist Don Cherry, bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Billy Higgins. Vibraphonist Gary Burton's quartet (with trumpeter Jack Sheldon, bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Vernell Fournier) is fine if not overly memorable on their four numbers but flugelhornist Clark Terry (with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Milt Hinton, drummer Osie Johnson and Willie Rodriguez on Latin percussion) is in superior form, playing with great exuberance on "When My Dream Boat Comes Home" and "Cielito Lindo." Well worth picking up. ~Scott Yanow

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Rossy & Kanan Quartet - Play The Music Of Harold Arlen

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:05
Size: 121.5 MB
Styles: Vibraphone jazz
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[6:12] 1. It's Only A Paper Moon
[6:30] 2. Ill Wind
[4:57] 3. Let's Fall In Love
[5:15] 4. I've Got The World On A String
[4:41] 5. Accentuate The Positive
[6:44] 6. Come Rain Or Come Shine
[5:08] 7. If I Only Had A Brain
[8:44] 8. The Man That Got Away
[4:49] 9. Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead

Contrabass – Putter Smith; Drums – Jimmy Wormworth; Piano – Michael Kanan; Vibraphone, Marimba – Jorge Rossy. Recorded by Adrián Mateo at "Bon Repos" Begues, Barcelona, August 11 & 12, 2016.

That incredible musician Jordi Rossy has continued to surprise us ever since he decided to call time on his stint as a drummer with Brad Mehldau’s trio. Now he presents his new project as a vibraphone player with a top-class international quartet. He is accompanied by the pianist Mike Kanan (Jane Monheit) along with the veterans Jimmy Wormworth (Lou Donaldson, Charlie Rouse) and Putter Smith (Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey). The same line-up with which last year he offered us a very particular review of the work of George Gershwin now looks at another classic: Harold Arlen.

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Carl Filipiak - Looking Forward Looking Back

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:29
Size: 104.1 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[5:27] 1. One For Wes
[4:34] 2. Giant Steps
[4:56] 3. Brothers
[5:39] 4. I'm Only Dreaming
[4:43] 5. Au Privave
[4:46] 6. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
[6:19] 7. Vera Cruz
[5:38] 8. Blues-A-Que
[3:22] 9. Chasin' The Checkbook

A leading light in the Mid-Atlantic jazz scene for a number of years, guitarist and composer Carl Filipiak pays tribute here to some of his influences, as well as showcasing his own renowned compositional talents. He opens Looking Forward Looking Back with "One for Wes," a Wes Montgomery homage that incorporates lots of the latter's patented octave melodies and also, even more importantly, pays tribute to Montgomery's mighty sense of swing. A bossa nova-flavored arrangement of the John Coltrane standard, "Giant Steps," may sound to some like an exercise in musical blasphemy, but it really works quite well here, and the faint hint of smooth jazz oiliness in Filipiak's tone gives it a gently ironic edge that may or may not be intentional. Filipiak takes a powerfully funky approach to Charlie Parker's bebop classic "Au Privave," giving it a relaxed but dynamic setting that recalls some of the early albums of Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band. Filipiak's own "Blues-a-que" is an attractive but ultimately unremarkable study in blues form, but his "Chasin' the Checkbook," which closes the album, is a breathtaking barnburner of a modern bebop composition, one which finds Filipiak and tenor saxophonist Paul Soroka chasing each other all over the chart with infectious glee. As this album demonstrates, Filipiak is a guitarist and composer deserving of much wider recognition than he is currently getting. ~Rick Anderson

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Vic Lewis, West Coast All Stars - Play Bill Holman

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:35
Size: 131.8 MB
Styles: West Coast jazz
Year: 1993
Art: Front

[7:12] 1. Oleo (First Version)
[7:26] 2. Yesterdays
[6:54] 3. Sizzler Before Lunch
[3:54] 4. When I Fall In Love
[7:35] 5. Easter Parade
[8:43] 6. As We Speak
[8:21] 7. Sizzler After Lunch
[7:26] 8. Oleo (Second Version)

Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank (tracks: 1 to 6 ,8), Lanny Morgan (tracks: 7), Lennie Niehaus (tracks: 7); Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Flute [Alto], Bass Clarinet – Bill Perkins; Bass – John Clayton; Drums – Jeff Hamilton; French Horn – Ron Loofbourrow; Piano – Alan Broadbent (tracks: 1, 3 to 6), Dudley Moore (tracks: 7), Mike Lang (tracks: 2,8); Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Bob Cooper; Trombone – Andy Martin (tracks: 7), Rob McConnell; Trumpet – Conte Candoli, Jack Sheldon; Vocals – Ruth Price.

Vic has no hesitation in declaring Bill Holman to be the finest big band jazz arranger in the world and in 1988 he satisfied a long held ambition by asking Bill to write arrangements for a complete album by the West Coast All Stars. As can be seen from the personnel listing, the cream of California's jazzmen were assembled for the date.

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Noel Jewkes - Chasin' The Pres: Tribute To Lester Young

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:32
Size: 136.3 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[5:11] 1. I Never Knew
[5:24] 2. If You Were Mine
[6:26] 3. Db Blues
[6:55] 4. Fine And Dandy
[5:52] 5. Moten Swing
[6:01] 6. Tea For Two
[5:23] 7. I'll Never Be The Same
[5:41] 8. If Dreams Come True
[7:54] 9. Lover Man
[4:41] 10. Lester Leaps In

Noel Jewkes, tenor saxophone ; Benny Green, piano ; Josh Workman, guitar ; Marcus Shelby, bass ; Harold Jones, drums.

"Tribute to Lester Young"A tribute to Lester Young is the natural catalyst for this wonderful CD from the brilliant, masterful saxophonist Noel Jewkes. A legend among legends, Lester Young was one of the greatest figures in the history of jazz whose power and spirit transcended the tenor saxophone idiom, affecting the entire sound of jazz. Despite Young's pervasive effect, there has been a shortage of special tributes honoring his contributions to the birth of modern jazz.

Jewkes is an original musician, a premier tenor saxophonist, and an alto, soprano, clarinet and flute player, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This recording, leading a band of top-ranked jazz musicians, has been long overdue and is both a tribute to Lester Young and a jazz celebration of Noel Jewkes.

The "Young Effect" prompted Young to be nicknamed "The President" or just "Pres." As this CD demonstrates, Jewkes' ability to subtly unfurl nuances of jazz harmony and improvisation qualifies him as a member of Young's "Presidential cabinet." The release of this CD fortifies Jewkes' solid reputation and will be welcomed by dedicated fellow musicians and enthusiastic fans alike.

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Lou Levy - By Myself

Styles: Piano Jazz 
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:55
Size: 119,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:53)  1. Love Walked In
(5:14)  2. Embracable You
(3:36)  3. By Myself
(4:41)  4. Everything Happens to Me
(4:10)  5. I Believe in You
(4:53)  6. Lost in Loveliness
(4:32)  7. How High the Moon
(3:43)  8. Easter Parade
(6:03)  9. Close Enough for Love
(4:06) 10. O Grande Amor
(4:02) 11. You're Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do?)
(1:59) 12. Put Your Dreams Away (For Another Day)

A superior bop-based pianist who has worked with a countless number of top jazz artists, Lou Levy started on piano when he was 12. He played with Georgie Auld (1947), Sarah Vaughan, Chubby Jackson (1947-1948), Boyd Raeburn, Woody Herman's Second Herd (1949-1950), Tommy Dorsey (1950), Auld again, and Flip Phillips. Levy was outside of music for a few years (1952-1954) and then gained a strong reputation as a fine accompanist to singers, working with Peggy Lee (on and off during 1955-1973), Ella Fitzgerald (1957-1962), June Christy, Anita O'Day, and Pinky Winters. Levy also played with Shorty Rogers, Stan Getz, Terry Gibbs, Benny Goodman, Supersax, and most of the major West Coast players. 

Lou Levy has recorded as a leader for Nocturne (1954), RCA, Jubilee, Philips, Interplay (1977), and Verve. He passed away in late January 2001. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/by-myself/214618929

By Myself

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John Basile, John Abercrombie - Animations

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:12
Size: 120,0 MB
Art: Front

(6:58)  1. Sweet and Lovely
(1:44)  2. Paws
(6:37)  3. Nobody Else But Me
(7:12)  4. Under The Influence
(6:03)  5. Animations
(5:30)  6. Angel Falls
(4:59)  7. Peace
(3:40)  8. Short Cut
(4:34)  9. The Lilter
(2:24) 10. Desert Storm
(2:28) 11. Dreamsville

When done properly, it’s astounding how much music a duet can generate. It is always especially notable when that duet consists of artists performing on the same instrument. In such a setting, the challenge of blending voices while simultaneously creating distinct, personal lines becomes that much more challenging. Guitarists John Basile and John Abercrombie recently recorded just such a duet, rising masterfully to the occasion.  Comprised of eleven tracks including both original compositions and covers, Animations will without doubt appeal to jazz guitar fans, but it offers something as well to those looking for a subtle, intelligent, and gracefully balanced musical outing. Both instrumentalists are quite capable as individuals, and here they show not only a common bond, but also an uncommon ability to converse together fluidly. Well matched, Basile and Abercrombie integrate their ideas masterfully, gently shifting one another into new territory as they explore each tune. Marked by a certain conservatism, neither player plunges too far toward any one stylistic extreme, relying on shading and delicacy to create a steadfastly reserved, mellow tone throughout the album. This approach works particularly well on such pieces as Horace Silver’s “Peace” and the melancholic “Desert Storm.” This quiet, focused tune stands out as an album highlight, revealing well each musicians capacities. A very sedate album, Animations covers a subtly executed and decidedly dignified musical terrain.~ Franz A.Matzner https://www.allaboutjazz.com/animations-john-basile-underhill-jazz-review-by-franz-a-matzner.php

Personnel: John Basile: Guitar;  John Abercrombie: Guitar

Animations

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Cyrille Aimée - Live

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:48
Size: 136,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:31)  1. It's A Good Day
(5:55)  2. Nuit Blanche
(6:12)  3. Si Tu Vois Ma Mère
(8:08)  4. Live Alone And Like It
(4:51)  5. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
(5:11)  6. Off The Wall
(3:56)  7. Day By Day
(7:49)  8. It's Over Now (Well, You Needn't)
(4:13)  9. Three Little Words
(6:57) 10. Each Day

The end of one chapter means the beginning of another. Like all the best cliffhangers, Cyrille Aimée Live leaves the audience wanting more…but also eager to discover what comes next. Recorded at a typically lively and engaging performance at New York City’s (Le) Poisson Rouge in August 2017, the album finds the acclaimed vocalist bidding a fond adieu to her long-standing band and looking forward to a brand-new phase in her life and career. The August performance marked the band’s final show together, saying goodbye to this configuration of Aimée’s band while welcoming a new chapter of creative output. http://www.newreleasesnow.com/album/cyrille-aimee--cyrille-aime-live

Live

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