Stan Getz, Chet Baker - The Stockholm Concerts [Disc 1], [Disc 2], [Disc 3]

Album: The Stockholm Concerts [Disc 1]
Styles: Saxophone And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1983
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:20
Size: 127,1 MB
Art: Front

( 1:43) 1. Announcement
(10:50) 2. Stablemates
( 7:42) 3. We'll Be Together Again
(10:52) 4. On the Up and Up
( 5:53) 5. How Long Has This Been Going on
( 7:08) 6. O Grande Amor
(11:08) 7. Just Friends

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Album: The Stockholm Concerts [Disc 2]
Time: 58:29
Size: 134,4 MB

( 9:00) 1. My Funny Valentine
( 8:40) 2. Sipping at Bell's
( 5:40) 3. Stella By Starlight
( 7:50) 4. Airegin
( 8:33) 5. The Baggage Room Blues
( 7:33) 6. We'll Be Together Again
(11:10) 7. I'll Remember April

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Album: The Stockholm Concerts [Disc 3]
Time: 58:58
Size: 135,6 MB

(1:25) 1. Annoucement
(8:38) 2. Just Friends
(8:22) 3. My Funny Valentine
(9:02) 4. Sippin' at Bell's
(5:04) 5. Blood Count
(9:55) 6. Milestones
(8:47) 7. Airegin
(5:28) 8. Dear Old Stockholm
(2:12) 9. Line for Lyons

According to this set's annotator, Mike Hennessey, and Stan Getz's biographer, Donald Maggin, the circumstances surrounding the making of these 1983 recordings was unpleasant in the extreme. For various reasons, Getz was unhappy to be concertizing with Baker and forced him out before the 35-date tour was halfway finished. Before Baker left, however, the men played a pair of concerts in Stockholm, which were fortunately recorded for posterity. Fortunately not because Getz and Baker shared any special rapport that led to a classic performance, but because the resulting album gives listeners another example of how wonderful a player Chet Baker was, even after years of drug addiction and general dissolution. Getz is his typical self lyrical, facile almost to the point of glibness, but musical nevertheless. Baker, on the other hand, is as he ever was one of the most spontaneously creative, emotionally compelling voices in jazz. The band is good if unspectacular; drummer Victor Lewis was a particularly nice choice in that he could drive a band like this without overwhelming the rather brittle lead voices. And Getz is excellent; if you're a Getz fan, he's in fine form here, so you won't be disappointed. Baker, on the other hand, is superb; it's his inimitable musicality that ultimately makes this rather pricey three-disc set a bargain.~Chris Kelsey https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-stockholm-concerts-mw0000047181

Personnel: Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz; Trumpet – Chet Baker; Bass – George Mraz; Drums – Victor Lewis; Piano – Jim McNeely

The Stockholm Concerts [Disc 1],[Disc 2],[Disc 3]

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Miss Sophie Lee - Love Street Lullaby

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:41
Size: 96,9 MB
Art: Front

(2:55)  1. I Will Love You
(3:49)  2. Come and Get Your Happiness
(4:04)  3. Midnight Blue
(3:48)  4. When You're Smiling
(3:52)  5. Blue Moon
(5:10)  6. My Love Untitled
(3:32)  7. You Do Something to Me
(2:32)  8. A Little Trip to Heaven
(3:34)  9. It's Only a Paper Moon
(3:43) 10. That's Life I Guess
(4:06) 11. Love Street Lullaby
(0:31) 12. Korean Lullaby

If there is one constant element in New Orleans music, it is tradition. Though there are many styles and genres to be discovered and enjoyed within this vibrant and energetic city, there is a defining acoustic syncopated sound which is most identified and associated with New Orleans. Vocalist Miss Sophie Lee with Love Street Lullaby has upheld this steady emphasis on roots music blended with modern sophistication to become one of the premier singers of the Crescent City. The opening track "I Will Love You," a Lee original, sets up a gypsy swing vibe courtesy of guitarist Matt Johnson and trumpet man Dave Boswell, who maintain this groove throughout with their intense accompaniment. Pianist Bart Ramsey and bassist Tommy Sciple, having been with Lee for some time now, are stellar in their utilization and preservation of tempo. There is a certain way this music has to be played to obtain an accurate sound. Without the aid of electric instrumentation or drums the players rely on a sense of musical finesse and timing which is acquired through practice, dedication, and continuous live performances. The selections run the scope from classics like "Blue Moon," and "It's Only a Paper Moon," to Tom Waits' "A Little Trip to Heaven," where Lee grabs ahold and makes it her own. Her penned number "My Love Untitled," expresses not only her songwriting skills, but also her facility to interplay with the trumpet, revealing unique phrasing and intonations. The title track is another original, a song for the river, and of ladies singing about going home, where love waits. This is music that was conceived down on Frenchmen Street, brought to life in front of the locals who come to this part of town to hear the real deal. Since her 2008 self-produced release of "Tallulah Moon," Miss Sophie Lee has had children, opened up a jazz flavored restaurant Three Muses, and performs on a regular basis. There is an overwhelming feeling on Love Street Lullaby of a woman who is at peace with herself and the life she has chosen. It is brimming with positive possibilities of the power of music. ~ James Nadal https://www.allaboutjazz.com/love-street-lullaby-miss-sophie-lee-threadhead-records-review-by-james-nadal.php

Personnel: Miss Sophie Lee: vocals; Dave Boswell: trumpet; Matt Johnson: guitar; Bart Ramsey: piano and accordion; Tommy Sciple: upright bass; Matt Rhody: violin; Chris Kohl: clarinet; Michael Seman: percussion (11).

Love Street Lullaby

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J.J.Johnson - Willie Dynamite

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1974
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 32:06
Size: 75,1 MB
Art: Front

(4:13) 1. Willie D
(3:07) 2. Willie Chase
(4:53) 3. King Midas
(3:01) 4. Willie Escapes
(3:02) 5. Passion's Dilemma
(3:38) 6. Keep On Movin' On
(3:01) 7. Make It Right
(2:37) 8. Parade Strut
(1:40) 9. Gospel Family
(2:51) 10. Willie D

One of the greatest soundtracks of the blacksploitation era served up with some incredible grooves from maestro JJ Johnson! The album's got a non-stop, hard-hitting groove that ranks it with the best of its time and which is arguably even better, because most of the record isn't nearly as well known as Shaft, Superfly, or other classics. Martha Reeves sings some of the deepest vocals of her career on the great title track "Willie D" an old sample cut that you're sure to recognize and the instrumental tunes are even better, filled with great percussion and jazzy flourishes from JJ in a style that really keeps things interesting! There's plenty of "chase" riffing on the album and titles include "Willie Chase", "Parade Strut", "Make It Right", "Gospel Family", "Keep On Movin", and "Willie Escapes". © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc. https://www.dustygroove.com/item/736408/JJ-Johnson-Martha-Reeves:Willie-Dynamite-Original-Soundtrack

Personnel: Martha Reeves, The Sweet Things - Vocal

Willie Dynamite

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