Al Hirt - Al Hirt Now!

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1968
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 32:46
Size: 80,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:07)  1. Scarborough Fair / Canticle
(3:20)  2. American Boys
(3:28)  3. Les Bicylettes de Belsize
(2:45)  4. For Once In My Life
(2:49)  5. Wichita Lineman
(2:35)  6. Zorba Theme (Life Is)
(3:20)  7. From Both Sides Now
(2:48)  8. The Straight Life
(3:19)  9. Abraham, Martin And John
(2:25) 10. I Love How You Love Me
(2:45) 11. Promises, Promises

A virtuoso on the trumpet, Al Hirt was often "overqualified" for the Dixieland and pop music that he performed. He studied classical trumpet at the Cincinnati Conservatory (1940-1943) and was influenced by the playing of Harry James. He freelanced in swing bands (including both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, and Ray McKinley) before returning to New Orleans in the late '40s and becoming involved in the Dixieland movement. He teamed up with clarinetist Pete Fountain on an occasional basis from 1955 on, and became famous by the end of the decade. An outstanding technician with a wide range, along with a propensity for playing far too many notes, Hirt had some instrumental pop hits in the 1960s. He also recorded swing and country music, but mostly stuck to Dixieland in his live performances. He remained a household name throughout his career, although one often feels that he could have done so much more with his talent. Hirt's early Audiofidelity recordings (1958-1960) and collaborations with Fountain are the most rewarding of his long career; he died at his home in New Orleans on April 27, 1999. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/al-hirt/28488

Al Hirt Now!

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Beverley Staunton - Everything Changes

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:29
Size: 96,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:47)  1. Mr. Sunshine
(3:25)  2. Lay It Down
(3:54)  3. World Goes On
(4:03)  4. Right Where You Left Me
(3:20)  5. All About You
(4:32)  6. Never Even Had The Chance
(3:31)  7. Same Girl
(3:29)  8. Didn't I
(3:54)  9. Everything Changes
(4:12) 10. The Story Of My Life
(3:17) 11. Bye Bye Baby

Beverley Staunton is one of the music industry’s most versatile and sought out vocalists. From radio to television, the big screen to small screen and everything in between, Beverley’s style is truly unique, mesmerizing and real. Whether she’s singing vocals on recordings with: Bette Midler, Michael Buble, Julio Iglesias, Jessica Simpson, Barry Manilow, Jackie Evancho or taking the lead on various children’s CD’s for Disney Records, it’s easy to hear Beverley’s range, power and perfection. Not just limited to the studio, Beverley’s unassuming soulful style has elevated such artists as: Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Ritchie, Nelly Furtado, Martina McBride, Dionne Warwick, and James Taylor.?Originally from Montreal, Canada, Beverley’s magnetic performances started at an early age, where she essentially grew up on stage and television. By the time she was a young adult she had become one of Canada’s top live and session singers.?Television audiences were treated to Beverley’s musical talents on such shows as: The Tonight Show, David Letterman, Good Morning America, Canada AM, Regis & Kelly, Top of the Pops, Extra, Grease:You’re The One That I Want and America’s Got Talent. You can also hear Beverley’s remarkable voice on animated shows like “The Emperor’s New School” (ABC), “Kimpossible” (Disney), Seth Green’s “Robot Chicken” (Cartoon Network), Phineas & Ferb (Disney) and movies such as Norbit (Dreamworks) and Blades of Glory (Dreamworks). Now residing in Los Angeles, Beverley has quickly found her place among the city’s top vocalists. You can tune in to ABC’s Emmy nominated “Dancing With The Stars” where she lends her vocal abilities every single night singing everything from Pop, Jazz and Classical, not only in English, but also in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Beverley’s latest solo effort “Everything Changes” is a Country/Pop album which showcases her beautiful tone and power and is full of well crafted and catchy songs! If you like Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Martina McBride, you’ll love this record! https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/beverleystaunton

Everything Changes

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Illinois Jacquet - The Soul Explosion

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1969
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:41
Size: 85,5 MB
Art: Front

(9:19)  1. The Soul Explosion
(7:35)  2. After Hours
(3:09)  3. St. Louis Blues
(8:54)  4. I'm A Fool To Want You
(3:33)  5. The Eighteenth Hole
(4:09)  6. Still King

The great tenor Illinois Jacquet is joined by a ten-piece group that includes trumpeter Joe Newman and Milt Buckner on piano and organ for this 1969 Prestige studio session which has been reissued on CD by the OJC series.

Jacquet is in prime form, particularly on "The Soul Explosion" (which benefits from a Jimmy Mundy arrangement), a definitive "After Hours" and a previously unissued version of "Still King." This blues-based set is full of soul but often swings quite hard with the focus on Jacquet's exciting tenor throughout.~Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-soul-explosion-mw0000276486

Personnel:  Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone;  Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal – trumpet;  Matthew Gee – trombone;  Frank Foster – tenor saxophone;  Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone;  Milt Buckner – organ, piano, arranger;  Wally Richardson – guitar;  Al Lucas – bass, electric bass;  Al Foster – drums;  Jimmy Mundy – arranger.

The Soul Explosion

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Eddie Fisher - Hot Lunch

Styles: Guitar, Jazz Funk 
Year: 1977
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:44
Size: 86,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:03)  1. Brain-Strain
(2:43)  2. Good Old Days
(4:40)  3. Music Makes Me Feel Good
(4:39)  4. It's That Music
(3:43)  5. Energy
(3:44)  6. Gimme, Lend Me, Loan Me (Let Me Have)
(3:08)  7. Thump and Bump
(4:09)  8. The Sunrise
(3:58)  9. Get Down with the Feeling
(3:54) 10. Cosmic Blues

The late Arkansas born, Memphis raised guitarist Eddie Fisher left a legacy in the jazz, soul, blues, and funk fields touring with such luminaries as Albert King and Solomon Burke before settling in St. Louis where he became a fixture at the legendary Blue Note club. Presented here is an album Eddie recorded for Sylvia Robinson’s Stang label, originally released in 1977. “Hot Lunch” is pure funk with a heavy Sly Stone influence, with Eddie’s guitar and voice at the forefront. Finally available in the digital domain, this vintage analog recording has been newly remastered.~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Lunch-Digitally-Remastered-Eddie-Fisher/dp/B00PLYTLQE

Hot Lunch

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Brian Simpson - Something About You

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:44
Size: 107,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:14)  1. Something About You
(3:43)  2. Morning Samba
(4:03)  3. Mojave
(4:46)  4. Chemistry
(5:23)  5. Blue Horizon
(4:17)  6. At First Sight
(5:16)  7. Irresistible
(4:46)  8. Gotta Get To You
(4:26)  9. Speechless
(4:45) 10. The Rainbow

“Over the years I continue to appreciate how music can inspire people through good and bad times, and I never take for granted the opportunity I have to play a small part in someone’s life,” confides chart-topping keyboardist, composer, prolific studio musician and producer Brian Simpson. A master at crafting unforgettable melodies and timeless anthems, Simpson’s soulful approach to the music has made him first call for many musicians across numerous genres. Brian Simpson’s Midas touch has been called upon by everyone from Janet Jackson, Teena Marie and George Duke, to Stanley Clarke, Boney James and Dave Koz. Simpson’s newest masterpiece and eighth recording as a leader, Something About You, is the perfect amalgamation of influences that are close to the pianist’s heart: Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul. His eloquent touch, sophisticated harmonic sensibility and bluesy overtones bless each of the album’s ten originals. The pianist enlists help from a seasoned group of musicians including programmer and co-producer Steve Oliver and keyboardist Oliver Wendell, who also helped to co-produced the CD.

 The trio was joined by bassists Alex Al and Andre Berry, guitarists Darrell Crooks and Yarone Levy, percussionist Ramon Yslas and trumpeter Ron King. Brian Simpson’s eighth recording as a leader find the consummate pianist churning out in the pocket grooves and dancing melodies that he has long been revered for but also pushing his sonic limits to new heights. There are many qualities that make Brian Simpson’s music distinctive but one of the most powerful elements is his ability to compose unbelievably beautiful and striking melodies. This gift has landed him on top of the charts numerous times. “I have figured out that there is no simple way to write a good song,”  he explains “You have to take time crafting every element. I will often write one melody for a song then try to come up with something completely different, then let a day go by before listening again in order to get an objective opinion on which one to use. I often make changes at the last minute, so it’s a process of refinement that isn’t over until it’s over!” Something About You opens with the jubilant and funky title track which shines a spotlight on Simpson’s effervescent and soaring piano lines juxtaposed to the bouncy and bottom heavy bass lines of Alex Al and rhythmic fancy of  Ramon Yslas. The sweet and dreamy “Morning Samba,” the album’s first single and the mystical “Blue Horizon,” both possess an intoxicating EDM vibe. “I wanted this project to sound modern, which I hoped to accomplish through electronic music elements,” says Simpson. “This should catch your ear upon first listen. What I hoped would be unique is combining those elements with the organically funky bass and guitar that has become a distinction of my music.” https://thejazzworld.com/brian-simpson-new-album-release-something-about-you/

Something About You

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