Maucha Adnet - The Jobim Songbook

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:16
Size: 143,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:37)  1. Vivo Sonhando
(4:20)  2. Só Tinha De Ser Com Você
(4:57)  3. Insensatez
(4:33)  4. Ela É Carioca
(4:54)  5. Chega De Saudade
(5:26)  6. Samba Do Avião
(3:55)  7. Águas De Março
(3:59)  8. Meditacão
(4:59)  9. Desafinado
(4:29) 10. Corcovado
(5:10) 11. Outra Vez
(6:01) 12. Garota De Ipanema
(4:51) 13. Água De Beber

The lack of liner notes doesn't give much clue as to how long Maucha Adnet has been active professionally as a vocalist, though a quote from Antonio Carlos Jobim indicates that she toured with the late, legendary composer. Her deep, soulful voice is very appealing, similar to that of Leny Andrade. Accompanied by a mix of Brazilian and American musicians, including pianist Helio Alves, flugelhornists Claudio Roditi and Michael Brecker, trombonist Jay Ashby, guitarists Mario Adnet and Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonsaca, she is obviously very familiar with a wide range of Jobim's compositions, covering both internationally known hits and pieces that have received less exposure outside of Brazil. The focus is on the singer, with occasional piano or guitar solos, with the brass and reed instruments providing background colors. She scats in unison with an unidentified male singer during the introduction to "Chega De Saudade" before swinging its joyous lyrics, with Alves switching to electric piano. She brings more depth to "Aquas de Marco" (The Waters of March)" than most singers, while Adnet's understated interpretation of "Outra Vez" is also welcome. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-jobim-songbook-mw0000577529

Personnel:  Vocals, Producer – Maucha Adnet; Saxophone – Joe Lovano; Trombone – Jay Ashby;  Acoustic Bass – Nilson Matta; Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo; Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By – Mario Adnet; Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca; Flugelhorn – Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker; Piano – Alfredo Cardim, Helio Alves

The Jobim Songbook

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Marc Copland, Greg Osby - Night Call

Styles: Piano And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:59
Size: 129,2 MB
Art: Front

(7:04)  1. Autumn Wind
(3:31)  2. Cyrille in Motion
(7:42)  3. Echoes of Another
(5:41)  4. Night Call
(7:14)  5. Ciré
(5:12)  6. Skippin' Around
(8:14)  7. A Time Ago
(4:38)  8. Forge
(6:37)  9. Soul Eyes

A month doesn't go by without a new record from pianist Marc Copland; at least it feels that way. And that's not a bad thing. Copland, by operating within the independent label arena and with a variety of companies, has managed to buck the normal trend that says an artist can't put out more than one album every year or two. And Copland is one of those rare musicians who, by teaming with an ever-widening group of collaborators, continues to reveal new depths with each release. From What It Says , his dark duet recording with bassist Gary Peacock, to the more outgoing yet melancholic post bop of The Jigsaw , his quartet recording with British saxophonist Stan Sulzmann, Copland demonstrates an ability to mould himself with the people he is working with, while at the same time asserting his own style, which manages to skirt the grey area between the in and out, the dark and light, the bold and introspective. Over the years Copland has been building his reputation as a most intuitive and sympathetic partner, but especially in context of the duet, a format that he seems to favour. Case in point: last year's outstanding Round and Round , which teamed him with alto saxophonist Greg Osby for a set that was filled with implication and an abstract yet appealing ambience. 

Osby, malleable as always, seemed to fit perfectly within Copland's musical universe. And it's clear that they both enjoyed working together because a year later we have them back together again for Night Call , a set that finds them even more simpatico. The wonder of discovery is replaced with a deeper understanding that can only come from spending time together. This time around the material, again featuring five Copland originals, three Osby pieces and one standard, is a little more outgoing, a little more direct, but the emphasis is still on darker places. Copland's "Autumn Wind," with a repeating motif whose complexion is constantly shifted by Copland's reharmonizations, could easily fit within the Ralph Towner songbook. Melancholic without being melodramatic, it sets the pace for a program that is accessible yet operates within its own harmonic space. Copland has long since dispensed with his earlier influences of Evans and Jarrett and created a personal language that is all about contrast and paradox. What is remarkable about Copland's playing, and in particular his teaming with Osby, is how so much is implied with so little; one can feel a richer sense of orchestration with the barest of statements. As before, Osby's contributions fit perfectly within Copland's world view, showing just how adaptable a player he is on a program that is as far removed from his collaboration with Charlie Hunter and Bobby Previte, the electronica album Latitude , as is humanly possible. Night Call may be more rhythmically defined than its predecessor, but it is no less elusive. Copland and Osby make music that engages without compromise, exploring the space where two players merge into a single voice. ~ John Kelman https://www.allaboutjazz.com/night-call-marc-copland-nagel-heyer-records-review-by-john-kelman.php

Personnel: Marc Copland (piano), Greg Osby (alto sax)

Night Call

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Gary Smith - I'm Comin' Home

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:00
Size: 95,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:50)  1. I'm Comin Home
(4:55)  2. Dark Jade
(4:05)  3. Cabin on the Hill
(3:58)  4. What Are You Doing Tonight
(3:11)  5. Red River Valley
(3:26)  6. Two for Two
(4:02)  7. Someone I Can Turn To
(4:37)  8. Time Stood Still
(3:45)  9. Three O'clock in the Morning
(5:07) 10. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles

Gary Smith has more than 40 years of experience in the music business and has worked with some of America’s leading entertainers which include: Bernadette Peters, Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Barbi Benton, The Coasters, The Platters, Vickie Carr, Kaye Starre, Riders in the Sky, Sheckie Greene, Anna Marie Alberghetti, Danny and The Juniors Barry Williams and many more. As a guitarist Gary has performed for : President Jerry Ford and Betty Ford, President Bill Clinton, Queen Noor, Prince Charles, Prince Bandar, Senator/Gov Pete Wilson, Madeline Albright, Ricky and Andrea Schroeder, James Filfurth (EMI), Troy Donahue, Gov. Roemer, Gov Jerry Brown, many leaders of Corporate American and numerous weddings and receptions in the Aspen, Vail, Snowmass, Beaver Creek resorts of Colorado. Gary has also been a guest artist with the San Diego Symphony and a member of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. As a Producer, Gary Smith has produced over 90 Albums in most genres of music. Some Artists Gary has recorded or recorded with include three time GRAMMY winner Ernie Watts, Lloyd Mabrey, Jeannie Walla, Paul Severson, Warren Kime, Jeff Pine, Ed Stabler, Susan Rowland, Krystyn Hartman, Gary McCallister, Carlos and Andrea Elias, Connie Pyle, Jack Gaby, Swing City Express and many more. Gary Smith has also produced music for Film and Video, including the award winning documentary “Glovers Reef”, "Undiscovered Destinations Colorado", " John Otto and the Colorado National Monuments"(RMPBS). In addition, Gary has produced music for the Nickelodeon Television Network; including the National Promo’s for Jonah a Veggie Tail Movie and Monster House. Along with numerous music productions for all of the Nick Jr. Character’s, including Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer, Diego, FOB, and others. Gary was also a writer for Network Music while in San Diego. Gary Smith has won eight national awards (Silver Microphone awards) for music for advertising and is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GRAMMYs) as well as a member of BMI. As a recording artist Gary Smith has released over 12 Jazz Guitar Albums, released on the GRS WEST MUSIC label.

I'm Comin' Home

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