David Sanborn - Timeagain

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:47
Size: 119,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:12)  1. Comin' Home Baby
(5:47)  2. Cristo Redentor
(4:51)  3. Harlem Nocturne
(5:01)  4. Man From Mars
(3:17)  5. Isn't She Lovely
(5:35)  6. Sugar
(5:36)  7. Tequila
(3:36)  8. Little Flower
(6:29)  9. Spider B.
(4:20) 10. Delia

Master saxophonist David Sanborn makes an astounding label debut with Time Again, and once again reminds his fans that he is firmly established as one of jazz's best alto saxophonists. Joined by an all-star ensemble of master musicians that includes Russell Malone on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, Christian McBride on bass, Mike Mainieri on vibraphone, and Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, among others, David Sanborn delves deep into his seemingly never-ending repertoire to bring his distinctive sound to a variety of pop and jazz standards. Opening with a super-funky rendition of "Comin' Home," Sanborn reveals the culmination of hard work and staying power with a powerful statement of the melody which seamlessly segues into awesome solos taken by Mainieri and McBride. They get even better on "Cristo Redentor," offering listeners another side of this infamous gospel jazz piece made famous by Donald Byrd. With soulful, innovative lines and a nighttime groove, Sanborn plays a reflective, sincere set that is destined to revive this song to the level not heard since the '70s, when it was the theme song for several late-night radio programs. Ditto for "Harlem Nocturne," which has become one of the most recognized television theme songs in the past decade. Sanborn, however, lifts it to another level with his dynamic 21st century outlook and brilliant improvisations. The all-masterful Time Again has something for everyone. It's romantic, it's funky, it's laid-back, and it's definitely one that should be in your music collection. In a sense, David Sanborn has pulled off one of the best recordings of his career. ~ Paula Edelstein https://www.allmusic.com/album/time-again-mw0000392466

Personnel: David Sanborn - saxophone, piano; Olivia Koppell - viola; Jesse Levy - cello; Caryl Paisner - cello; Gil Goldstein - piano, arrangements; Ricky Peterson - keyboards, synthesizer programming; Mike Mainieri - vibraphone; Christian McBride - bass; Steve Gadd - drums; Luis Quintero - percussion; Lani Groves - vocals; David Lasley - vocals; Arnold McCuller - vocals; Valerie Pinkston - vocals

Timeagain

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Dannah Garay - My Miracle

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:14
Size: 120,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:33)  1. What We've Shared
(3:52)  2. My Miracle
(3:51)  3. In Love
(3:56)  4. Sunshine
(4:37)  5. There's a Place
(3:58)  6. The Road I Know
(3:11)  7. Music Itself
(5:40)  8. Once You Came
(4:56)  9. Spinning Around
(4:56) 10. Always There
(5:13) 11. Mr. Swing
(4:25) 12. Let Me Be Your Angel

With this new album Dannah Garay gets the title of "one of the best jazz singers in Mexico" with her previous album "From you to you" a tribute to Nat "King" Cole, she got the attention of the international press. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/dannahgaray2

Personnel:  Dannah Garay: Voice; Alex Mercado: Piano; Agustín Bernal: Double bass; Gabriel Puentes: Drums

My Miracle

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Terry Gibbs - Hollywood Swing

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:36
Size: 153,9 MB
Art: Front

(7:09)  1. Townhouse 3
(5:00)  2. Those Eyes, Those Lips, That Nose, That Face, That Girl
(4:50)  3. Chant Of Love
(6:05)  4. That Chumley Feeling
(6:20)  5. The Austin Mood
(4:21)  6. Nina
(6:14)  7. Blues For Brody
(7:41)  8. Little Girls
(6:44)  9. Tippie
(5:35) 10. No Name Theme
(6:32) 11. Now’s The Time To Groove’Em Up

A stellar sextet led by vibraphonist Terry Gibbs delivers a dozen swing tunes recorded in 1978 for the private Jazz A La Carte label, but never before released. Gibbs fuels the all-star session with his contagiously enthusiastic “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” which is still his mantra when leading his current Dream Band. 

The colossal sound of the late Bob Cooper’s tenor sears a slow-swinging “Those Eyes, Those Lips, That Nose, That Face, That Girl,” adds depth to “Blues for Brody” and burns through “Smoke ‘Em Up.” Conte Candoli’s trumpet is bold and sassy on “Townhouse 3,” punches up “The Austin Mood” and accents the East-Indian flavor of “Chant of Love.” Gibbs is at his best on “Now’s the Time to Groove,” solidly backed throughout by pianist Lou Levy (on a studio piano that’s a bit out of tune), bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jimmie Smith. https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/terry-gibbs-hollywood-swing/

Personnel:  Terry Gibbs - vibe; Lou Levy - piano; Bob Magnusson - bass; Jimmie Smith - drums; Bob Cooper - tenor sax; Conte Candoli - trumpet

Hollywood Swing

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Ralph Peterson - The Duality Perspective

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:46
Size: 156,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:57)  1. One False Move (Fo'tet)
(7:51)  2. 4 in 1 (Fo'tet)
(5:47)  3. Addison and Anthony (Fo'tet)
(5:42)  4. Bamboo Bends in a Storm (Fo'tet)
(5:53)  5. Princess (Fo'tet)
(6:21)  6. Coming Home (Sextet)
(8:38)  7. Impervious Gems (Sextet)
(5:30)  8. The Duality Perspective (Sextet)
(6:57)  9. You Have Know Idea (Sextet)
(8:06) 10. Pinnacle (Sextet)

Balance is often overlooked in music criticism, yet it's such an important aspect in music-making and life. Light doesn't exist without dark, bold only takes shape when placed next to bland and earthbound realities are only truly understood by those who also know how to take flight. Drummer/educator Ralph Peterson understands this better than most, and The Duality Perspective documents his balanced outlook for all to hear. This album is really two records in one, as Peterson splits the program between the latest incarnation of his two decade-old Fo'tet and his sizzling sextet, but the veteran maintains a sense of presentational continuity across these ten tracks. Part of the reason for this has to do with the bonds formed between the musicians and a shared philosophical outlook on how music should be made. The large majority of the players on this date have come under the expert tutelage of Peterson in some way, shape or form, and their connection and affection shows. The other key to consistency here, which goes beyond the borders of either band, is Peterson himself. His pulse is the real connective tissue between the sounds of both groups. His drumming is always informed by a panoramic understanding of music, as he takes in the big picture and the small details at the same time. Peterson also posits that contrast is key to the realization of possibilities in performance, and understands that music, like life, can be a thing of beauty one minute and a slap in the face the next. He possesses a toolkit full of technique and taste that he uses to put every piece in good working order. The clarinet and vibraphone-focused Fo'tet finds its footing with the swing-funk hybrid feel of "One False Move," takes Thelonious Monk's music to new places with an odd-metered Latin-ized look at "4 in 1," and wears its collective heart on its sleeve during "Addison And Anthony," which Peterson wrote for his twin grandchildren. The sextet is more typical in construction, with bass, drums, piano and occasional percussion in the back lot and saxophone(s) and trumpet out front, but the music still works off of the same sense of organic motion flexible, yet focused that's felt on the Fo'tet material. Saxophonists Tia Fuller and Walter Smith III sound terrific in this setting, but trumpeter Sean Jones is the undisputed star. His work on the final tracks "You Have Know Idea" and "Pinnacle"" takes the music to new heights.  Peterson proudly displays the roots of his artistry on the album cover by name-checking mentors/heroes, but the music isn't about looking back at the past; The Duality Perspective thrives on the here and now. ~ Dan Bilawsky https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-duality-perspective-ralph-peterson-onyx-music-label-review-by-dan-bilawsky.php

Personnel: Ralph Peterson: drums; Joseph Doubleday: vibraphone; Alexander L.J. Toth: bass; Felix Peiki: clarinet, bass clarinet; Luques Curtis: bass; Zaccai Curtis: piano; Sean Jones: trumpet; Walter Smith III: tenor saxophone; Tia Fuller: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone; Bryan Carrott: marimba (2); Reinaldo Dejesus: percussion (2, 4, 7, 9); Edwin "Eddie" Bayard: percussion (7, 10); Victor Gould: piano (9, 10).

The Duality Perspective

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Ronnie Cuber - Straight Street

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:20
Size: 163,7 MB
Art: Front

(11:01)  1. Groovin' High
(10:24)  2. Miles' Mode
( 9:18)  3. Gloria's Step
(10:17)  4. Summertime
( 9:04)  5. Spiral
(10:12)  6. All the Things You Are
( 8:58)  7. Straight Street
( 2:03)  8. Battery Blues

A searing session of hardbop of the sort that baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber hardly got to cut in his early days as a leader but which has really been his strong calling card in more recent decades! We love Cuber in a mode like this and the tracks are all quite long, and very open with a quality that's similar to some of the live material he's done for the Steeplechase label marked with the same sort of fluid, inventively-blown solos throughout! Ronnie gets plenty of time in the lead as you might find on a Dexter Gordon 70s session for the label but the rest of the group is great too, and features George Colligan on piano, Cameron Brown on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. Titles include "Mile's Mode", "Gloria's Steps", "Summertime", "Spiral", "Straight Street", and "Battery Blues".  © 1996-2019, Dusty Groove, Inc. https://www.dustygroove.com/item/906628/Ronnie-Cuber:Straight-Street

Personnel: Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone), George Colligan (piano), Cameron Brown (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums).

Straight Street

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