Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Milt Jackson - Soul Believer

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:05
Size: 96,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:27) 1. Ain't Misbehaving
(4:30) 2. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
(4:04) 3. I've Got The Blues
(4:09) 4. Heartstrings
(2:19) 5. Roll 'Em Pete
(3:51) 6. Yes Sir, That's My Baby
(5:08) 7. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
(2:58) 8. I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
(3:33) 9. Someone I Love
(4:01) 10. Parking Lot Blues

As vibraphonist Milt Jackson relates in the liner notes of this CD, he was a singer before he ever played vibes. This is one of his very few vocal albums and Jackson (who also takes some solos) is reasonably effective, displaying a personable voice and a gentle swing in his style. The backup utilizes synthesizers on three of the ten selections (a very unusual event at Pablo) but otherwise the lineup for these ballads and jump tunes is comprised of old musical friends, most notably pianist Cedar Walton ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/soul-believer-mw0000276236

Personnel: Vibraphone – Milt Jackson; Bass – Ray Brown; Drums – Frank Severino; Guitar – Dennis Budimer, John Collins; Piano – Cedar Walton; Tenor Saxophone – Plas Johnson

Soul Believer

Lisa Hilton - More Than Another Day

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:15
Size: 104,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:37) 1. More Than Another Day
(4:19) 2. Retro Road Trip
(3:31) 3. Secret Beach
(4:49) 4. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
(6:15) 5. Blues & Beauty
(4:33) 6. No Sleep Until
… (4:06) 7. Dear Life of Mine
(3:56) 8. Karma Chaos
(4:18) 9. Today I Looked at Love
(4:46) 10. So This Is Love

More Than Another Day is the latest jazz release by composer/pianist/producer Lisa Kristine Hilton, this time showcasing a trio with Luques Curtis and Rudy Royston. Hilton, Curtis, Royston and bandmate JD Allen were halfway through their 2020 tour when the U.S. corona virus lockdown began. Fearful for a family member who was stuck and sick in Italy, and worried about the health and safety of the world, Hilton turned as always, to her creative side. “I grew up in a small quiet town where it seemed nothing ever happened. I always turned my abundant energy into creativity is lockdown just reminded me of those early days. To me, quiet propels my creative side.” https://lisahiltonmusic.com/more-than-another-day/

Personnel: Lisa Hilton/piano, Luques Curtis/bass, Rudy Royston/drums

More Than Another Day