David Basse - Old Friends, New Point

Styles: Straight-ahead/Mainstream, Vocal
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:41
Size: 154,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:03)  1. Moanin'
(2:51)  2. Them There Eyes
(4:10)  3. Strangers on a Train
(5:39)  4. Centerpiece
(6:53)  5. Cubicle
(5:43)  6. Sunny Side of the Street
(5:38)  7. Confirmation
(9:37)  8. Wichita Lineman
(4:02)  9. Satin Doll
(5:12) 10. In a Sentimental Mood
(4:55) 11. Take the A-Train
(7:52) 12. Baby All the Time and Juke Joint Blues

David Basse's voice texture has a nodding acquaintance with Johnny Mercer, but his delivery is strictly his own. An ability to scat is his strong suit and it is displayed at it's best on this Disc. Angela Hagenbach will simply steal your heart away. Her low sultry voice combined with a clever vocalese style is the perfect counterpoint to Basse. Bobby Watson, on Alto, provides a nice backdrop to the vocals and adds some soulful solos to the mix. Greg Richter has a style not unlike the great Milcho Leviev, with a bit of Stu Goldberg peeking through now and then. Hip solos with a cascade of notes make for interesting listening. Sam Johnson, Jr. is a Drummer who is a steady timekeeper and a heady exchange man who holds his own on the fours. Matt Pittman on Bass complements the ensemble as the heartbeat of it all and adds some tasty solos in his turns to blow. 'Them There Eyes' features the seductive voice of Hagenbach swinging happily, adding a great treatment to a fine song. 'Strangers On A Train' is an original tune with a brooding, haunting quality to Basse's vocal. 

Bobby Watson echoes these sentiments on his Alto. 'Cubicle' This is Watson's best effort. His idea filled solo which alludes to 'Laura and 'Green Dolphin Street' is a gutsy, strong soliloquy. A hot piano with a torrent of notes by Greg Richter gives it just the right touch. 'Sunny Side Of The Street' marches right along with Basse leading the way. This tune is hipness personified. David Basse is at his best. The Louis Armstrong impression by Richter (?) only detracted from an otherwise swinging track. 'Confirmation' When you are talking about Charlie Parker, you are going to get this writer's immediate attention . The Piano took a journey to Chopsville and some nice 4's between Basse, Johnson and Watson capped it off in fine fashion. David Basse swung to the max on this tribute to Bird. 'Satin Doll' and 'In A Sentimental Mood' ....on the former Hagenbach simply stole the show, and the latter is an excursion into Torch City . Nice Bird quote by Richter on 'Satin' and Watson's solo on 'Sentimental' reflected the mood set by Angela Hagenbach. 'Baby, Baby All The Time / 'Juke Joint Blues' ..The musical conversation between Basse and Hagenbach was a joy to listen to. The humor, soul and hip delivery was magnificent, it was the perfect closer to a super recording. ~ John Gilbert  

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=9588#.UlihMRCjKSo

Personnel: David Basse and Angela Hagenbach..Vocals, Greg Richter, Piano, Vibes, vocals Bobby Watson,Sax Matt Pittman, .Bass Sam Johnson, Jr., Drums

Old Friends, New Point

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Joe Farnsworth - Time to Swing

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:45
Size: 142,6 MB
Art: Front

(7:38) 1. The Good Shepherd
(5:09) 2. Hesitation
(7:30) 3. Darn That Dream
(5:29) 4. Down by the Riverside
(6:09) 5. One for Jimmy Cobb
(4:38) 6. Lemuria
(7:11) 7. Prelude to a Kiss
(7:39) 8. Monk's Dream
(5:31) 9. The Star-Crossed Lovers
(4:48) 10. Time Was

Joe Farnsworth is a well-respected jazz drummer on the scene today that is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Farnsworth grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator, and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians. He graduated from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1994, where he began playing with saxophonist Eric Alexander and guitarist Peter Bernstein. Farnsworth’s career includes recording over 100 CD’s as a leader and side-man, jazz festivals and world tours with Pharaoh Sanders, Horace Silver, Harold Mabern, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Benny Green, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller to name a few. He is currently the drummer for McCoy Tyner and a member of the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet, Harold Mabern Trio, and is a founding member of the renowned One for All Quintet. Time to Swing is his latest album featuring Kenny Barron, piano, and Peter Washington, double bass. Wynton Marsalis guest on four tracks.

“Hesitation” by Wynton Marsalis was first heard on Marsalis’ self-titled album in 1982. On this date, the tempo is faster, and Marsalis plays a muted trumpet; both are complimentary upgrades. The Swing by Washington and Farnsworth is excellent. Farnsworth’s brushwork is smooth and balanced. The energy is heightened when Barron enters, and Farnsworth switches to sticks. Barron picks-up where Marsalis leaves off. Barron’s time feel and sophisticated approach to the rhythm changes are outstanding. He is a true master.“Lemuria” is one of the highlights of the project. The trio playing on the date is excellent. The chemistry between Barron and Farnsworth is exciting and interactive. Barron has a vast vocabulary that he spins to build his solo in imaginative ways and textures. Farnsworth’s trading with Barron shows his melodic drum skills. Few drummers can make their kit sing melodically as Farnsworth. Time to Swing is ten songs that showcase Farnsworth’s wonderful musical sense and time mastery. The highlights are the trio selections, tracks five through ten. The chemistry of the trio is something special. Based on the jazz language of the ’50s and ’60s, Time to Swing is a jazz fan pleaser. ~ Sylvannia Garuch https://thejazzword.com/2020/09/1232/

Personnel: Joe Farnsworth - Drums; Kenny Barron - Piano; Peter Washington - Bass; Wynton Marsalis - Trumpet.

Time to Swing

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Angela Hagenbach & Musa Nova - Hot Latin Jazz

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:43
Size: 158,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:34)  1. Night And Day
(6:40)  2. Amazonas
(7:20)  3. Papa Gato
(5:57)  4. Spring Is Here
(5:31)  5. And Sammy Walked In
(7:44)  6. Estate
(7:34)  7. Samba 88
(8:06)  8. Close Your Eyes
(7:35)  9. Faltando Um Pedaco
(7:01) 10. Pe De Moleque
(0:36) 11. Wee

Angela Hagenbach & Musa Nova is a six-piece jazz ensemble that evolved from a shared love and passion for Latin music. From Brazilian to Afro-Cuban influences, they present an eclectic mix of Latin jazz with passion and intensity. Covers of compositons by composers such as Jobim, Dori Caymmi, and Ivan Lins are included in the bands' repertoire, as well as original compositons by band members and jazz standards that have been adapted to the Latin idiom. Representative concert and clinic venues include Jazz in Marciac France, U. of OK, U. of NE, U. of MO, and Hot Springs Jazz Festival. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/hagenbach4

Musa Nova

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Tamara Kuldin - Secret Love

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:23
Size: 101.6 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[3:07] 1. Coax Me A Little Bit
[5:20] 2. Love Is The Only Thing
[2:19] 3. Kiss Of Fire
[4:31] 4. I Wish You Love
[3:18] 5. Secret Love
[4:26] 6. Golden Earrings
[3:57] 7. I Touch Myself
[3:33] 8. Say It Isn't So
[2:27] 9. Under Paris Skies
[3:49] 10. Romance In The Dark
[4:18] 11. I Walk A Little Faster
[3:12] 12. Oche Chornye

Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, sassy vocalist Tamara Kuldin has been captivating audiences from Melbourne, New York to Paris with her renowned playful, yet sultry and heartfelt interpretation of songs from The Great American Songbook, European classics to lesser known vintage jazz & blues gems.

A lover of storytelling through song and inspired by the likes of Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan to Nat King Cole, Tamara’s vivacity and vocal prowess has seen her perform alongside some of the finest Australian and international jazz musicians including The B Sharp Big Band, Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, Wycliffe Gordon, JMQ Quintet…to name a few. Having performed at various jazz festivals and venues including the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival, Eltham Jazz Festival, Phillip Island Jazz Festival, The Famous Spiegeltent, The Arts Centre, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Uptown Jazz Club, Lido Jazz Club, Birdland Jazz Club (NYC), Café Universal (Paris), Tamara knows how to entertain and make an audience feel like they’re part of something special. Singing in all shades of jazz, blues and multilingual affairs of song, Tamara has also recently collaborated with Australian gypsy jazz guitarist Jon Delaney, Italian accordianist Salvatore Greco and highly esteemed double bass player Jonathan Zion to create 'Nostalgique'. A music box of European song from bolero, swing, tango, waltz to bossa.

Tamara released her debut jazz album ‘Secret Love’ in 2015, celebrating her favourite tunes, sentimental and sassy, in a gorgeous bouquet of song. This album features the crème de la crème of Australian and European jazz musicians. Miss her… and you’re missing out.

Secret Love

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Alexis Cole - Sky Blossom: Songs from My Tour of Duty

Styles: Vocal
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:21
Size: 156,8 MB
Art: Front

(5:18) 1. Joy Spring
(6:27) 2. Pure Imagination
(5:09) 3. How Long Has This Been Going On
(7:56) 4. All Blues
(7:19) 5. Estate
(5:24) 6. Across the Universe
(6:33) 7. Triste
(6:50) 8. How I Wish
(3:25) 9. Social Call
(4:07) 10. New York State of Mind
(4:55) 11. Our Love Is Here to Stay
(4:52) 12. American Anthem

This big-band bolstered set from ace vocalist Alexis Cole leans on the literal with its subtitle: Songs from My Tour of Duty. In 2009, following a lengthy peripatetic stretch that placed pins on the map in New Jersey, India, Ecuador, Japan and various points across Europe, Cole enlisted in the U.S. Army where, until 2015 she served and sang with the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights. There, she had the opportunity to shine within and above some exceptional Scott Arcangel arrangements tailored to her voice. Yet there was never a focus on formally documenting the majority of that music…until Cole returned to civilian life and made it a priority. Working with collaborator/conductor Jeff Jarvis over the course of several years, she completed the mission and packaged it in this form.

Revisiting her days in uniform, Cole is in peak shape from the start a dynamic vocals take on Clifford Brown’s “Joy Spring” where she swings, scats, and wordlessly joins in on an intricate soli, all within the first three minutes of play. Soaring across a varicolored backdrop on “Pure Imagination,” exploring a sly-to-sensational range on “All Blues,” wrapping her voice around the quiet splendors of Bossa beauty “Estate,” and traveling gracefully to the stars on “Across the Universe,” Cole continues to make her mark(s).

Named after a military term for an opening parachute, Sky Blossom, perfectly reflects the leap into the unknown that led this singer into service and positively shaped her art. Eleven performances (the aforementioned material, two Gershwin goodies, plus single dips into the respective songbooks of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, Gigi Gryce , and Billy Joel) highlight Cole’s poise and passion when in grand company. And the twelfth a deeply felt “American Anthem,” with nothing but Jaehun Kang’s piano sharing space puts her patriotic heart in full view.~Dan Bilawskyhttps://alexiscole.com/music

Sky Blossom: Songs from My Tour of Duty

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