Dan Barrett Feat. Rebecca Kilgore - Moon Song

Styles: Vocal, Cornet And Trombone Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:26
Size: 132,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:01)  1. Moon Song
(3:47)  2. Scratch My Back
(3:12)  3. Georgianna
(4:07)  4. With A Smile And Song
(4:49)  5. Miss Brown To You
(4:49)  6. Time On My Hands
(6:31)  7. With 'Em
(4:15)  8. Mound Bayou
(3:39)  9. I'll Never Say Never Again Again
(6:16) 10. I Surrender Dear
(5:52) 11. My Gal Sal
(2:50) 12. Got A Date With An Angel
(3:11) 13. Mama That Moon Is Here Again

Trombonist Dan Barrett leads his Extra-Celestials on a set of spirited small-group swing. The repertoire is full of obscurities (including Benny Carter's "Scratch My Back" and Red McKenzie's "Georgianna," "Mound Bayou," and "Mama, That Moon Is Here Again") and a few superior standards. Barrett (who also plays cornet, wrote all of the arrangements, and takes a rare vocal) is joined throughout by some of his favorite musicians: singer Rebecca Kilgore (who is heard on six of the 13 selections), pianist Dave Frishberg, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, bassist Joel Forbes, drummer Jeff Hamilton, altoist/flutist Chuck Wilson, tenor saxophonist Brian Oglivie, and Scott Robinson (clarinet, bass sax, alto, and tenor). In addition, trumpeter Bryan Shaw helps out on two songs. The intelligent arrangements (which make optimal use of the many great musicians on the date) and the concise, meaningful solos result in Moon Song being memorable. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/moon-song-mw0000045051

Personnel: Dan Barrett - vocals, cornet, trombone; Rebecca Kilgore - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar; Jeff Hamilton - drums; Bucky Pizzarelli - guitar; Dave Frishberg - piano, celesta;  Scott Robinson - clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass saxophone;  Brian Ogilvie - clarinet, tenor saxophone;  Bryan Shaw - trumpet, cornet;  Chuck Wilson - flute, alto saxophone

Moon Song

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Dianne Reeves - A Little Moonlight

Styles: Vocal 
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:55
Size: 145,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:24)  1. Loads Of Love
(5:20)  2. I Concentrate On You
(5:12)  3. Reflections
(6:52)  4. Skylark
(6:21)  5. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
(4:46)  6. Darn That Dream
(5:58)  7. I'm All Smiles
(5:35)  8. Lullaby Of Broadway
(7:25)  9. You Go To My Head
(4:35) 10. We'll Be Together Again
(6:23) 11. Make Sure You're Sure

With the meteoric success of Norah Jones' debut in the early 2000s, the message was clear: there's a real hunger for straightforward tunes with minimal froufrou. Jones' producer, Arif Mardin, has assembled another likely hit with A Little Moonlight, a collection of appealing standards. Empathically supported by Dianne Reeves' working trio, every track showcases her exceptionally rich and lovely instrument. Although longterm fans may consider her a bit subdued, her soulfulness is very much in evidence, and her voice, as always, goes down like mulled wine. There are samples of her trademark whimsical scatting, especially on the charming opener, "Loads of Love," "I'm All Smiles," and the grin-inducing "What a Little Moonlight Can Do." "I'm All Smiles" features a fine solo by the excellent pianist Peter Martin, who, like Ruben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson, is terrific throughout. Peaks include two delicious duos with guest Romero Lubambo, the elegant Brazilian guitarist who's been on her last four albums: the airy "I Concentrate on You" and the yearning "Darn That Dream." Reeves' inspired pairing with Nicholas Payton on "You Go to My Head" has the intimate feel of closing time at a jazz club: the patrons are gone, the chairs are stacked on the tables, but the musicians still have something urgent and deeply personal to say. 

Even when the trio joins in, the after-hours atmosphere endures, with Payton scrolling around Reeves' lines and taking a magnificently misty solo. In "We'll Be Together Again," Reeves evokes the ghost of Sarah Vaughan another purely musical singer gifted with a flexible, velvety voice and soulful, natural phrasing. Double Grammy-winner Reeves had long been a genre-buster, so this straight-ahead album is a precedent for her; accessible and thoroughly enjoyable, it will undoubtedly gain her a whole new audience, while staying true to the banner of jazz. Recommended. ~ Judith Schlesinger https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-little-moonlight-mw0000321356

Personnel:  Dianne Reeves – vocals;  Romero Lubambo – guitar, arranger;  Reuben Rogers – bass;  Gregory Hutchinson – drums;  Peter Martin – piano, arranger;  Nicholas Payton – trumpet (track 9);  Billy Childs Trio – arranger

A Little Moonlight

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Teddy Wilson - Stompin' at the Savoy

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1967
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:13
Size: 118,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:25)  1. Stompin' at the Savoy
(4:35)  2. Moonglow
(2:32)  3. As Time Goes By
(4:01)  4. Honeysuckle Rose [Take 1]
(4:36)  5. Flying Home
(2:20)  6. I Can't Get Started
(3:59)  7. Sometimes I'm Happy
(4:37)  8. Body and Soul
(7:40)  9. I'll Never Be the Same
(3:07) 10. Easy Living
(2:10) 11. Green Dolphin Street
(4:06) 12. Honeysuckle Rose [Take 2]

Strange as it seems, Teddy Wilson only made one record as a leader during 1960-66. His playing had not declined in the slightest, but the veteran swing pianist's style was overlooked in favor of newer players, and although still a household name in the jazz world, he was somewhat neglected. In 1967, with this excellent CD and its companion, Air Mail Special, Wilson returned to a more regular recording schedule. Recorded in London, this studio session finds Wilson joined by some fine English musicians (including clarinetist Dave Shepherd and vibraphonist Ronnie Gleaves) for a spirited runthrough of swing standards. Although the date on the CD says 1969, it is definitely 1967. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/stomping-at-the-savoy-mw0000081382

Personnel: Piano – Teddy Wilson; Bass – Peter Chapman; Clarinet – Dave Shepherd; Drums – Johnny Richardson; Vibraphone – Ronnie Gleaves

Stompin' at the Savoy

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Dave Liebman - Fire

Styles: Saxophone, Flute Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:34
Size: 159,7 MB
Art: Front

( 8:42)  1. Flash!!
(32:35)  2. Fire
( 9:12)  3. Sparks
( 6:42)  4. Flames
( 7:24)  5. Inferno
( 4:56)  6. Ashes

The Elements: Fire
The four elements found in the natural world (Air, Fire, Water, Earth) represent the ultimate example of duality, observed in both nature and humankind. Whether it is called yin.yang, nigh/day (any opposing pari), the principle remains the same. As Yoda, the Star Wars sage said: "There are always two!!"Extreme manifestation of this duality pertaining to the element of air are realized as tornadoes, hurricanes and cyclones; the for the water element as floors and blizzards; the earth as earthquakes and for fire, conflagration. Equally on the opposite side there are the life-giving and sustaining qualities of air, water, fire and the earth... all gifts of nature granted to the human species. Conceptually, this music alludes to one aspect of the duality of the fire element. Sparks begin the process, evolving into flames, progressing to an inferno... finally ashes remain as a testament to fire's destructive legacy, but with the understanding that fire is also realized as heat, light and sustenance.

The Rhythm Section
My roots with Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette go back to the late 1960's. I met Dave in London in 1967 when I was visiting Europe for a few months. With Jack it was about that time we met at jam session in New York. My first album as a leader ("First Visit") was recorded in Japan while I was with Miles Davis and they were with Stan Getz along with my long time partner, pianist Richie Beirach. (Also there was the 1988 "Trio + 1" recording with Dave, Jack and my wife Caris Visentin on oboe. When Dave came to New York joining Miles Davis' group in 1968 he ended up living on the second floor of a loft building where I was the first tenant, eventually joined by Chick Corea on the first floor... 138 W. 19th Street. Of course Jack and Dave have gone on to be recognized as one of the classic bass/drum combinations in jazz history and individually two of the greatest artists on their instruments. Jack especially is a force of nature. Besides the programmatic aspect of the recording as described above, there was in my mind the idea of re-creating the feeling of the music we played in the loft days from that early period, featuring a heavy dose of free jazz inspired by Coltrane's seminal recording "Ascension". There were many sessions that might feature several horn players "soloing" together (Mike and Randy Brecker, Terumasa Hino, Bob Berg, Steve Grossman, etc) all embracing the free spirit of the late 60's period both in the real world and musically. At the same time the so-called "fusion" movement with Miles at the head became popular along with the rock/jazz horn band phenomenon... 10 Wheel Drive (the group I played in), Chicago, Blood, Sweat Tears, etc... These contemporary activities co-existed with the jazz tradition we were all still learning about, since many of the original masters were still very active. Quite an exciting period!! If I must say so, we have all definitely improved in the ensuing decades, especially when it comes to playing "free jazz"... the ability to play less, to play soft, to express a feeling above all .... in sum demonstrating maturity at its highest level. For this recording the opportunity to have Kenny Werner join Jack and Dave in the rhythm section was a blessing as he fit right into the very open and loose scenario I was looking for. Playing and communing with these great artists was an honor and privilege.

Dave Liebman
Special thanks to Kurt Renker for his many years of support in both the practical and musical realms; to John Fishell who is my first call engineer; to mix master, Florian Van Volxem; and as always to Caris and Lydia for their ever-present support.
Note: Along with the recordings "Water- Giver of Life" from the later 90's featuring Pat Metheny, "Air" (all available on the internet), and the present Fire" what remains is "Earth" which will conclude my series on the elements. http://davidliebman.com/home/new_releases/fire/

Personnel:  Dave Liebman (ts, ss, wooden flute, c-flute);  Kenny Werner (p);  Dave Holland (b);  Jack DeJohnette (ds)

Fire

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