Meral Guneyman, Dick Hyman - Danzas Tropicales

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:48
Size: 142,8 MB
Art: Front

( 3:37)  1. Garota De Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema)
( 5:07)  2. Asfalto
( 5:46)  3. Milonga Del Adios
( 3:23)  4. Manhã De Carnaval
( 9:53)  5. Adios Nonino
( 5:15)  6. Prelude in E Minor-Insensatez
( 3:06)  7. Só Danço Samba
( 3:44)  8. Valse Des Portes Des Caixas
( 1:57)  9. La Rayuela
(10:13) 10. Danzas Tropicales
( 6:24) 11. Milonga Del Angel
( 3:16) 12. Cavaquino-Braziliera

The award-winning and classical trained pianist Meral Guneyman, along with the iconic jazz arranger, composer and pianist Dick Hyman, present Danzas Tropicales, a fluid collection of piano compositions dedicated to Latin dance rhythms. Guneyman and Hyman create a sound which captures a signature blend of Latin fervor and sophisticated elegance. Danzas Tropicales features an array of lively rhythms, ranging from the original title piece, composed by Hyman himself, to an exciting spectrum of Latin-American classics spanning the past century, including interpretations of “Garota De Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema)" and “Manhã De Carnaval." “We dived into the world of Tango Nuevo, Bossa Nova and Samba, and found great enjoyment in performing these popular but challenging dance rhythms. Of course, to begin with, we were dealing with beautiful compositions by Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa, Ernesto Nazareth, and in particular, Pablo Ziegler, who became our friend and adviser in the preparation of this album. In addition, there was Dick Hyman's remarkable concert piece, 'Danzas Tropicales,' which gave us our album title. Dick is also responsible for the deft arrangements of many of the titles," states Meral Guneyman. This album follows their critically-acclaimed Ryko debut, Playful Virtuosity. JAZZWISE MAGAZINE claimed that “Meral Guneyman possesses an exquisite touch, immense power and a formidable technique, “ while JAZZ TIMES said, “It is hard to imagine another piano couple offering the vast shimmering coordinated pointillismwaterfalls of romanticism." ~ Michael Ricci https://news.allaboutjazz.com/meral-guneyman-and-dick-hyman-release-danzas-tropicales.php

Personnel: Piano – Dick Hyman (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6b, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12), Meral Güneyman (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6b, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)

Danzas Tropicales

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Carol Sloane and Clark Terry - The songs of Ella & Louis sang

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:18
Size: 137,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:00)  1. I Won't Dance
(4:22)  2. Tenderly
(6:17)  3. Don't Be That Way
(4:32)  4. Can't We Be Friends

(4:29)  5. Gee baby, Ain't I good to you?
(5:35)  6. Autumn in New York
(5:07)  7. Let's Do It
(4:56)  8. The Stars Fell on Alabama
(4:13)  9. Moonlight in Vermont
(5:37) 10. Blueberry Hill
(5:42) 11. Stompin' At The Savoy
(3:25) 12. When it's Sleepy Time Down South

This release both is and, in a sense, isn't a tribute to the mighty and lovable Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. As far as the repertoire goes, of course, these songs were associated with Ella and Louis in their separate and joint projects. But Carol Sloane and Clark Terry are definitely not imitators of anybody; it is their inimitable styles, mannerisms, lyrical bents, and distinctive senses of humor that make this disc happen. Terry's slippery trumpet slides and bounces over the notes in a completely different manner than Armstrong, and he displays just as much personality in doing so. You also hear much more of Terry's actual singing than usual (as opposed to his mumbles act on "Stompin' at the Savoy"), breezy and full of jive. Carol Sloane is closer to Shirley Horn in soft-focused tone than she is to Ella, and she makes a fine dusky-voiced foil for Terry's talking horn obligatos. With only the backing of a piano trio, this is as relaxed and ingratiating a set in its own way as the first Ella/Louis albums on Verve were, evoking the atmosphere, if not the actual sound, of a 1950s Norman Granz production. ~ Richard S.Ginell   http://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-ella-louis-sang-mw0000596724

Personnel: Carol Sloane (vocals); Clark Terry (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn); Bill Charlap (piano); Dennis Mackrel (drums).

The songs of Ella & Louis sang

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Ahmad Jamal - Live In Paris 1996

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:33
Size: 137,9 MB
Art: Front

(14:07) 1. Bellows
(11:02) 2. Patches
(12:05) 3. Autumn Leaves
(12:23) 4. Devil's In My Den
( 9:55) 5. There's A Lull In My Life

In this glorious live document from 1996, the master pianist/composer/bandleader breaks from the trio format to feature guitar, violin, the great Manolo Badrena on percussion, and the thrilling sax work of George Coleman.~Editorial Reviewshttps://www.amazon.com/Live-Paris-1996-Ahmad-Jamal/dp/B00009WVTF

Ahmad Jamal - Piano; Calvin Keys - Guitar; Joe Kennedy Jr. - Violin; Yoron Israel - Drums; George Coleman - Tenor Saxophone; Jeff Chambers - Bass; Manolo Badrena - Percussion

Live In Paris 1996

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