Liz Callaway - Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser

Styles: Cabaret
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:10
Size: 147,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:46)  1. How To Succeed/I Believe In You
(2:58)  2. Standing On The Corner
(4:25)  3. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
(4:52)  4. Joey, Joey, Joey
(5:11)  5. Never Will I Marry
(2:45)  6. On A Slow Boat To China
(5:05)  7. I'll Know/Somebody Somewhere
(4:08)  8. If I Were A Bell
(5:37)  9. Anywhere I Wander
(3:11) 10. Inchworm
(4:00) 11. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
(4:05) 12. Brotherhood Of Man
(6:56) 13. My Heart Is So Full Of You
(3:24) 14. More I Cannot Wish You
(3:40) 15. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year

Introductory notes on “Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser,” from Oscar Winner, David Shire:
"1958. I’m sitting in the back of the balcony of New York’s Imperial Theatre. Jo Sullivan is singing “My Heart Is So Full of You” as Frank Loesser’s The Most Happy Fella soars towards curtain. I’m crying.

1982. I’m sitting at a ringside table in the King Cole Room of the St. Regis Hotel listening to Liz Callaway sing “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You, Baby”, one of the songs in an all-Loesser revue she’s appearing in. Richard Maltby has brought me here because he feels that Liz is perfect for one of the leads in BABY, a new show we’re writing. I lean over and tell him he’s right.

1983. I’m in the back of another Broadway Theatre, the Barrymore. Liz Callaway is singing “The Story Goes On,” the finale of the first act of BABY. I’m crying again.

1993. I’m driving along a Connecticut highway listening to an advance cassette of Liz Callaway’s first solo album, “Anywhere I Wander” comprised of Frank Loesser songs. She’s making “My Heart Is So Full of You” come alive again, and I only wish Frank could hear it too. He spent a lot of time looking for the most exciting vocal instruments to sing his music, and nothing pleased him more than finding one. I think Liz Callaway would have blown him away as she blew away Richard and me and a lot of other people night after night during the run of BABY. This album is a feast for anyone who appreciates some of the greatest theatre (and pop) music ever written and one of the purest voices to sing it that God ever made.

Rest in peace, Frank. A new generation is taking good care of your music. And if I’m not careful I’m going to be crying again."~ David Shire  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lizcallaway2

Personnel: Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway (vocals); Scott Kuney (guitar); Michelle Stewart (violin); Nick Armstrong (viola); Ted Hoyle (cello); Dave Weiss (reeds); Dan Higgins (saxophone); Dave Rogers (trumpet); Kenny Rupp, Marco Katz (trombone); Alex Rybeck (piano); Rich Ruttenberg (keyboards, programming); Mark Minkler, Jay Leonhart (bass); Ron Tierno (drums).

Anywhere I Wander

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Dave Brubeck - Anything Goes - Plays Cole Porter

Styles: Jazz
Year: 1965
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:15
Size: 110,5 MB
Art: Front

(5:34)  1. Anything Goes
(5:07)  2. Love For Sale
(4:49)  3. Night And Day
(6:11)  4. What Is This Thing Called Love?
(5:16)  5. I Get A Kick Out Of You
(6:14)  6. Just One Of Those Things
(6:34)  7. You're The Top
(8:26)  8. All Through The Night

The Quartet performs eight of Cole Porter's most famous songs on this enjoyable outing. Few surprises occur but the music often swings hard, pianist Brubeck and altoist Paul Desmond take several excellent solos and bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello really push the group.~Scott Yanow(http://www.allmusic.com/album/anything-goes-the-music-of-cole-porter-mw0000649427).

Anything Goes

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Jeremy Steig - Temple of Birth

Styles: Flute Jazz
Year: 1975
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:17
Size: 101,6 MB
Art: Front

(8:25) 1. King Tut Strut
(2:33) 2. Gale
(7:52) 3. Ouanga
(3:49) 4. Mountain Dew Dues
(3:52) 5. Goose Bumps
(3:14) 6. Belly Up
(2:11) 7. Temple Of Birth
(9:30) 8. Shifte Telle Mama
(2:47) 9. Rupunzel

In his entire career as an improvisational flutist Steig has challenged the boundaries of conventional categories in music. In his first album Flute Fever (Columbia Records 1963) Steig established himself as one of the most important voices in contemporary music, setting new standards in the performance and appreciation of the flute as improvisational instrument.

Steig's openness to all kinds of music is the key that attracts audience to his music. In his newest CD, Steig teams up as a duo with the prominent guitarist and composer, Vic Juris. Their collaboration covers everything from jazz, blues, rock, free music and even some classical pieces that have been reworked to include improvisation. Improvised, Steig and Juris' first CD together, is a dynamic sonic adventure. They have been invited to the 2004 Yokohama Jazz Promenade, one of the biggest jazz festivals held in Japan.

Steig has also been active as Free Folk, a trio with Perry Robinson (clarinet) and Ed Schuller (bass). The music they play contains elements of folk, classical and jazz. Steig studied flute with Paige Brook, who played in the New York Philharmonic. He went on to study at the High School of Music and Art in New York. Paige encouraged Steig to play “jazz” while providing him with classical tools. Emerging as a leader of the first jazz-rock band, “Jeremy and the Satyrs,” followed by the release of What's New (Verve 1969) with the legendary Bill Evans, proved Steig's versatility as a young musician.

Steig has played and recorded with a wide variety of musicians, such as Jimi Hendrix, Tim Hardin, Jim Hall, Big Joe Williams, Junior Wells, Eddie Gomez, David Amram, Art Blakey, Paul Bley, Joe Chambers, Jan Hammer, Johnny Winter and Tommy Bolin. The Beastie Boys have shaped their hit Sure Shot around Steig's flute. https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/jeremy-steig

Personnel: Jeremy Steig – flute, Armstrong bass flute; Johnny Winter - acoustic guitar, electric guitar; Richie Beirach - acoustic piano, electric piano; Anthony Jackson - bass guitar; Alphonse Mouzon – drums; Ray Mantilla - congas, percussion

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Chris Botti - When I Fall In Love

Styles: Trumpet Jazz 
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:49
Size: 135,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:22)  1. When I Fall In Love
(5:09)  2. What'll I Do
(6:04)  3. No Ordinary Love
(3:21)  4. My Romance
(3:41)  5. Let's Fall In Love
(4:57)  6. Cinema Paradiso
(4:36)  7. Someone To Watch Over Me
(5:31)  8. La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
(3:11)  9. Nearness Of You
(4:03) 10. How Love Should Be
(4:09) 11. Make Someone Happy
(4:53) 12. One For My Baby
(4:44) 13. Time To Say Goodbye (Con te Partiro)

While his ballad album emphasizes the clear tone and gentle spirit that this lyrical trumpeter releases quite naturally, it also serves to exhibit the nuances with which Chris Botti can convince. His subtle improvisations ooze heartfelt emotion from start to finish. Comparisons with Miles Davis and Chet Baker prove valid. While Columbia prefers to market his good looks and youthful, boyish charm, they know they've got a winning formula here, in this evocative trumpet soloist. Backed by a large studio orchestra and close friends and acquaintances, Botti interprets thirteen sensual ballads with passion and understanding. And who can resist "Con te Partiro"? As he closes out the album with this dramatic aria, the clear tones of his open trumpet ring through the halls in glory. It's a triumphant closing for a session that pays homage to centuries of lyrical beauty. Botti has harnessed that spine-tingling feeling into his solemn work. As Sting sings "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets" in French, the session turns light and bouncy. He and Botti pour the gentle bossa gracefully and gently. Paula Cole interprets "How Love Should Be" slowly with a dramatic spirit. She builds the piece gradually and infuses a sincere plea. Botti replies with a muted trumpet whisper that tugs at your heartstrings. His "One for My Baby" seals the message for good. Open and boldly confident, the trumpeter makes no secret of his feelings. Late at night, in the wee hours, he's in love with a ballad. Highly recommended for all lovers this one hits home.
 

Personnel: Chris Botti- trumpet, vocals; Shane Fontayne, Dean Parks- guitar; Federico Gonzalez Pena, Greg Phillinganes- piano; Billy Childs- piano, electric piano; Jon Ossman, Brian Bromberg- bass; Billy Kilson, Vinnie Colaiuta - drums; Paulinho Da Costa- percussion; Dominic Miller- guitar on "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets;" Mitch Dalton- guitar on "Someone to Watch Over Me;" Alec Dankworth- bass on "Someone to Watch Over Me;" Ralph Salmins- drums on "Someone to Watch Over Me;" Jeff Lorber- keyboards on "No Ordinary Love;" Bob Sheppard- tenor saxophone on "No Ordinary Love;" Gil Goldstein- accordion on "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets"Paula Cole- vocal on "What'll I Do?" and "How Love Should Be"Jill Zadeh- vocal on "No Ordinary Love; Sting- vocal on "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets;" The London Session Orchestra: Isobel Griffiths- conductor; Ken Silleto, Rolf Wilson, Roger Garland, Thomas Bowes, Jonathan Evans-Jones, Patrick Kiernan, Boguslaw Kostecki, Julian Leaper, Rita Manning, Steve Morris, Maciej Rakowski, Jackie Shave, Cathy Thompson, Debbie Widdup, Paul Willey, Dave Woodcock- violin; Edward Vanderspar, Peter Lale, George Robertson, Ivo Van Der Werff, Vicci Wardman, Bruce White- viola; Anthony Pleeth, Dave Daniels, Caroline Dearnley, Paul Kegg, Anthony Lewis, Frank Schaeffer- cello; Chris Laurence, Mary Scully, Alec Dankworth, Patrick Lannigan- double bass; Fiona Hibbert- harp; Phil Todd, Stan Sulzmann, Karen Jones, Helen Keen- flute, alto flute; Andy Panayi- bass flute; Jane Marshall- English horn; David Theodore- oboe; Nick Rodwell, Anthony Pike- clarinet; Jamie Talbot- bass clarinet, tenor saxophone; Derek Watkins, John Barclay, Guy Barker- trumpet, flugelhorn; Mike Thompson, David Pyatt, Richard Bissill- French horn; Peter Beachill, Richard Edwards, Mark Nightingale- trombone; Dave Stewart- trombone, bass trombone; Nigel Hitchcock- alto saxophone; Mitch Dalton- guitar; Ralph Salmins- drums.

When I Fall In Love

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