Saturday, January 16, 2021

Walter Beasley - Going Home

Styles: Saxophone Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:49
Size: 105,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:16) 1. Feeling Good (feat. Phil Davis)
(3:49) 2. House of Sax (feat. Phil Davis)
(4:41) 3. Strasbourg, St. Denis
(4:28) 4. Moonstreams (feat. Tres Gilbert)
(4:30) 5. No No (feat. Will Downing)
(4:37) 6. Jojo (feat. Derek Cannon & Phil Davis)
(4:08) 7. Aqui
(4:55) 8. My Name Is Love
(3:30) 9. It's Alright
(3:35) 10. En La Noche
(3:16) 11. Gail's Groove (feat. Derek Cannon)

Over the past three decades, saxophonist, Walter Beasley, has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase “musical Renaissance Man” for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as the “heir to Grover Washington, Jr.’s Throne,” Beasley is the acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator, and entrepreneur of the decade. As the highest selling full-time Professor / Recording Artist in history, the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education. A leading alto and soprano saxophonist and prominent vocalist all the same, Beasley is hailed by fans for his thrilling performances along the East Coast and throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. Notable performances include the all-star tour To Grover, With Love, performing alongside Chuck Loeb, Buddy Williams and Andy Snitzer and performing as the headlining act for the 2011 Playboy Jazz Festival.

As to the release of his latest CD/DVD project, “Live In The Club,” Beasley’s chart-topping single, “Groove In You,” debuted on the Groove Jazz Chart at #29, climbing to Top 20 on the Billboard/R&R Chart, Radiowave, SmoothJazz.com, & Mediabase, earning a spot in the Top 10 on the Indie Chart. Other notable works by Beasley include his self-titled albums, Sax Meditations and Live in the Groove, both released through his Affable Publishing, as well as Free Your Mind (Heads Up), whose presence earned Beasley the 2009 Jazz Awards, and Backatcha (Shanachie Entertainment / Affable), featuring his hot single, “Lovely Day.” During 2011, Backatcha rose to #10 on Billboard Top 50, with his single “The Call” debuting at 30 on Billboard Smooth Jazz chart and #3 Most Added in June 2011.

Since 2008, Beasley continues to thrive at the forefront of digital media and communication by offering consultation services to independent sax artists via Skype. Students are worldwide and of all ages and skill levels. He extends his influence to the younger generation by sharing his experiences and educational expertise through “Walter Beasley Sax Lessons” on YouTube and through his educational app offerings on iTunes and Google. Beasley also creates instructional DVDs for young players who are not able to afford a traditional music education. Projects include 14 Steps To Maximizing your Performance, which is currently available for download on his official website. His other best selling videos released through his Affable Publishing include Sound Production for the Saxophone, Hip Hop Improvisation, Circular Breathing and Performance Workshop.

A native of El Centro, CA, Beasley found his calling in the 1970’s after his Aunt gave him his first Grover Washington, Jr. record at the age of nine. During his early teens, Beasley played sax and sang in various bands throughout Southern California. In the following years, Beasley attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and graduated alongside such prominent classmates as saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, and vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. Upon graduation, Beasley accepted a teaching position at Berklee where he continues to share his musical genius with students, nearly 30 years later. https://walterbeasley.com/about/press_kit/

Going Home

Margriet Sjoerdsma - With The Whisper Of A Morning

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2006/2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:14
Size: 100,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:27) 1. Lovin Like I Love You
(6:04) 2. Creepin'
(4:50) 3. God Bless The Child
(3:50) 4. Carry On
(3:33) 5. Our Morning
(0:58) 6. Still Creepin
(3:44) 7. Old Devil Moon
(4:57) 8. Help Me
(4:12) 9. The Meaning Of I Love You
(3:43) 10. I Didnt Know What Time It Was
(2:52) 11. Detour Ahead

The beginning of a new musical project came to life in 2017. With ODELION, Margriet Sjoerdsma is taking a new musical path. The eponymous debut album is the first exit on this new, musical route.In recent years, Margriet has conquered the Netherlands with A Tribute to Eva Cassidy. She played more than 80 times with this project in sold-out venues. The starting shot for this was a performance in Vrije Geluiden, followed by the North Sea Jazz Festival and a packed Concertgebouw. De Telegraaf concluded: "Sjoerdsma is of world class, her Eva Cassidy Tribute is reminiscent of the American self who died too young." **** De Stentor wrote: "Sjoerdsma is outgoing, charming and a little naughty." She recently won the prestigious Dutch Oeuvre Prize Kleinkunst en Cabaret, which will be cashed in on 2 February 2019 with a Bronze Lion in the Schiller Theater (previous winners include Lenny Kuhr and Herman van Veen).

With this new project Margriet returns to her first love: making her own songs. The songs came to life in Odelien, a cottage in Norway. Far away from everyday life, the stress, bustle and chaos of modern life. She sat there alone for three months. As a great lover of all kinds of music, she did not want to devote herself to a particular musical direction. But she wanted to get to the core of what was happening within her and let it arise from there. Do it yourself and decide for yourself was the motto of this album. On this versatile album Margriet shines as a vocalist, composer and producer. She worked with producer Tobias Fröberg (Ane Brun). Recorded in Fattoria Musica (Germany), mixed in Gotland (Sweden) and mastered by Petet Maher (Damian Rice) in England.

ODELION is a strong mix of dark pop and folk with a slightly classical touch and jazz influences. Think of Joni Mitchell's poetry and Tori Amos's musically free spirit. Expect adventurous arrangements with harmonically exciting twists and melancholic melodies with unexpected turns.The press about Margriet Sjoerdsma as a stage personality: "Sjoerdsma is outgoing, charming and a bit naughty."

The press about Margriet Sjoerdsma as a stage personality:

"Sjoerdsma is outgoing, charming and a bit naughty." **** - De Stentor

The press about "With the whisper of a morning" (2006/2020):

“It deserves admiration when you come up with a debut that captivates from start to finish. Margriet Sjoerdsma shows with "With the whisper of a morning" that she can do this. "" With songs sung "laid back", surprising arrangements and swinging musicians, this is a record to enjoy forever. Her voice is warm, her intonation lyrical and personal. The Netherlands has an excellent jazz vocalist again! ” - Frank Huser Jazz Flash 2006

“Our country has gained a promising singer” - Hans Dijkstal, Financieel Dagblad 2006 - Translate By Google https://margrietsjoerdsma.com/wordpress/about/

With The Whisper Of A Morning