Johnny Griffin - Change Of Pace

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1961
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:13
Size: 90,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:43) 1. Soft And Furry
(3:29) 2. In The Still Of The Night
(4:20) 3. The Last Of The Fat Pants
(4:25) 4. Same To You
(4:01) 5. Connie's Bounce
(3:56) 6. Situation
(5:27) 7. Nocturne
(5:02) 8. Why Not?
(4:46) 9. As We All Know

When Griffin wanted to record with a group comprised of Watkins, bassists Bill Lee and Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley, his producer wondered where the idea had come from. Perhaps the Pettiford groups discussed above influenced the tenorman’s thinking, but the two-bass format is even trickier than the bass-cello combination-not that you would know it from this great 1961 record. Usually Lee plays arco to Gales’ pizzicato but sometimes they both bow or pick simultaneously, albeit in well-defined situations. Griffin also contributed some very unique original writing. I have always thought of Griffin as a fire-breathing soloist, but with Change of Pace he revealed a talent for arranging that few might suspect, and the band sounds like they’re having a blast.~ Duker Baker https://jazztimes.com/archives/johnny-griffin-change-of-pace/

Personnel: Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin; Bass – Bill Lee (2), Larry Gales; Drums – Ben Riley; French Horn – Julius Watkins

Change Of Pace

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Katie Melua - Album No. 8

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:16
Size: 85,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:07) 1. A Love Like That
(4:27) 2. English Manner
(3:36) 3. Leaving the Mountain
(3:35) 4. Joy
(4:55) 5. Voices in the Night
(3:20) 6. Maybe I Dreamt It
(3:46) 7. Heading Home
(3:25) 8. Your Longing Is Gone
(3:26) 9. Airtime
(3:36) 10. Remind Me to Forget

A beautifully orchestrated album that perfect complements Katie Melua’s unique heartfelt vocals. Album No. 8 was born from a period of exploration and self-discovery, going back to basics and enjoying the creation of something new. Melua’s study of short fiction, musical and literary inspirations provided the spark for the creation of the lyrics. From opener A Love Like That to the closing notes of Remind Me To Forget, the album sparkles the senses delicately and calmly. In between, Voices In The Night slips into a gentle jazz groove with Melua’s voice gliding over the top. The themes hint on personal experiences of love and loss. Lines such as, “I think we’ve given love too much airtime” questions the prevalence of blatant love songs all around us. Melua has a more subtle approach and focuses on experiences and how each one enables us to grow. Uniquely, most of the vocals were recorded during the last studio session as a back-up. Producer Leo Abrahams knew Katie had something more in her and she managed to give “one of the most extraordinary performances I’ve witnessed in the studio”. Altogether the album is indeed a joy to listen to. https://narcmagazine.com/album-review-katie-melua-album-no-8/

Album No. 8

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