Joe Newman - The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: I Love My Woman

Styles: Trumpet Jazz 
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:35
Size: 122,8 MB
Art: Front

(6:02)  1. It's Only A Paper Moon
(9:14)  2. Summertime
(6:00)  3. Prelude To A Kiss
(5:21)  4. Fiddy's Mood
(8:18)  5. Softly As A Morning Sunrise
(8:42)  6. I Love My Woman
(5:47)  7. Fiddy's Mood (altern.)
(4:06)  8. Softly As A Morning Sunrise (altern.)

Also made available on the Italian budget label I Ganti Del Jazz, this little-known effort finds veteran trumpeter Joe Newman (55 at the time) stretching out quite effectively on four standards and two originals. In what was his first opportunity to lead a recording session since 1962, Newman and his top-notch rhythm section (pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Alan Dawson) swing their way through such songs as "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise," "Paper Moon" and "Fiddy's Moods." ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/i-love-my-woman-mw0000713220

The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: I Love My Woman

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Corinne Bailey Rae - The Heart Speaks In Whispers (Deluxe)

Styles: Vocal 
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:40
Size: 175,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:53)  1. The Skies Will Break
(4:48)  2. Hey, I Won't Break Your Heart
(4:04)  3. Been To The Moon
(4:08)  4. Tell Me
(4:10)  5. Stop Where You Are
(5:51)  6. Green Aphrodisiac
(4:03)  7. Horse Print Dress
(5:26)  8. Do You Ever Think Of Me?
(5:15)  9. Caramel
(3:56) 10. Taken By Dreams
(4:26) 11. Walk On
(4:32) 12. Night
(4:49) 13. In The Dark
(3:15) 14. Ice Cream Colours
(5:46) 15. High
(6:11) 16. Push On For The Dawn

The Heart Speaks In Whispers is rich in fresh ideas and full of emotional energy which surges through its songs like electricity. Recorded both at her studio in Leeds, and in Los Angeles, the album is co-produced by Corinne with Steve Brown, her collaborator on her critically acclaimed previous album The Sea. The album features a number of notable musicians including Pino Palladino (D Angelo, Erykah Badu, The Who), James Gadson (Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers), Marcus Miller (Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock), Esperanza Spalding and Moses Sumney (best known for his work with Beck). ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Speaks-Whispers-Deluxe/dp/B01C7PNOYE

The Heart Speaks In Whispers (Deluxe)

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Harold Danko - The Feeling Of Jazz

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:06
Size: 163,5 MB
Art: Front

(10:58)  1. In a Sentimental Mood
(10:06)  2. Take the Coltrane
( 8:02)  3. Big Nick
( 9:51)  4. Stevie
(12:39)  5. My Little Brown Book
(10:44)  6. Angelica
( 8:43)  7. The Feeling of Jazz

This is an unusual CD. Pianist Harold Danko, tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield perform the same seven songs (in the same order) as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane did during the famous recorded meeting in 1962. These renditions are lengthier than the originals, and there is no attempt to imitate Duke and 'Trane, although their interpretations are purposely hinted at in places. In addition to "In a Sentimental Mood" and "Take the Coltrane," there are revivals of several songs that deserve to become standards: "Big Nick," "Stevie," and the catchy "Angelica." A very enjoyable outing. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-feeling-of-jazz-mw0000095137

Personnel: Piano – Harold Danko; Bass – Scott Colley; Drums – Jeff Hirshfield; Tenor Saxophone – Rich Perry

The Feeling Of Jazz

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Joe Henderson - Relaxin' At Camarillo

Styles: Saxophone Jazz 
Year: 1981
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:06
Size: 103,7 MB
Art: Front

(11:40)  1. Y Todavia La Quiero
(10:01)  2. My One And Only Love
( 5:23)  3. Crimson Lake
( 8:37)  4. Yes, My Dear
( 9:23)  5. Relaxin' At Camarillo

Henderson had been doing quality work for years on numerous independent and foreign labels, and 1979's Relaxin' at Camarillo, is just one among many examples of that. There are five selections, only one less than eight minutes long, with the usual Henderson attributes: full, deep tone, keen ideas, and an ability to sweep through registers and across octaves with ease. Chick Corea made an excellent partner, playing with none of the self-consciousness that crops up repeatedly in his fusion and electric fare. Bassists and drummers were interchangeable, although you can certainly tell Tony Williams from Peter Erskine (and that's no knock on Erskine). ~ Ron Wynn https://www.allmusic.com/album/relaxin-at-camarillo-mw0000619558

Personnel: Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone; Chick Corea – piano; Richard Davis;  Tony Dumas  – bass; Peter Erskine, Tony Williams  – drums

Relaxin' At Camarillo

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John Hicks - Impressions of Mary Lou

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:08
Size: 121,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:31)  1. Lord Have Mercy - From "Music for Peace"
(3:21)  2. Ballad for Mary Lou
(4:08)  3. O.W.
(3:45)  4. Old Time Spiritual
(4:09)  5. Mary Lou's Interlude
(7:54)  6. Medi II
(4:31)  7. Not Just Your Blues
(4:58)  8. Intermission
(4:03)  9. Not Too Straight
(4:31) 10. Two for You
(2:16) 11. Zodiac Suite - Excerpt from "Aries"
(3:56) 12. The Lord Says - From "Music for Peace"

John Hicks' series of tributes to greats of the past for High Note continues with this fine CD honoring Mary Lou Williams, who passed away in 1981. What is so compelling about Hicks' salute to Williams is that he ignores her best known secular works; he sticks mostly to excerpts from her religious compositions, which, of course, still swing mightily. Joined by bassist Dwayne Burno and drummer Cecil Brooks III, the pianist opens with a driving rendition of her "Lord Have Mercy" (from "Music for Peace"). "O.W." is a strut that alternates between a slow chant (anchored by Dwayne Burno's booming bass vamp) and some lively but brief up-tempo bop choruses. "Intermission" shows Williams' adventuresome nature as a composer; Hicks and company are up to the task. Hicks also wrote five originals that fit right in with Williams' songs. Hicks doesn't try to mimic her style of writing but succeeds in capturing her essence in his compositions. "Two for You" is a lively bop vehicle and solo piano feature that has shades of Mary Lou as well as Bud Powell. "Ballad for Mary Lou" is a beautiful melody that also reflects the complex nature of Williams' playing, as well as her personality. "Not Too Straight" is an up-tempo blues that has the angular quality of Thelonious Monk's works with the aggressiveness of Mary Lou Williams. Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/impressions-of-mary-lou-mw0000098525

Personnel: John Hicks - piano; Dwayne Dolphin - bass; Cecil Brooks III - drums

Impressions of Mary Lou

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