Calabria Foti - When A Woman Loves A Man

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 1999
File: MP3@224K/s
Time: 42:23
Size: 69,4 MB
Scans: Front

(3:57)  1. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
(5:01)  2. Fever
(2:46)  3. Like Someone in Love
(4:38)  4. When a Woman Loves a Man
(2:59)  5. A Fine Romance
(5:26)  6. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right out of My Lif
(3:58)  7. When Your Lover Has Gone - The Man That Got Away
(5:09)  8. All the Way
(4:40)  9. This Nearly Was Mine
(3:45) 10. By Myself

Every so often we stumble upon an artist who delivers the goods while displaying star-like qualities. In some or dare we say many instances, these artists receive the backing and financial support from giant conglomerates and their huge marketing budgets. Target marketing, sales ploys and return on investment are just ways and means of doing business while striving for that sometimes elusive profit margin in the sky. With that, we introduce someone who may represent somewhat of an antithesis to the norm or commonplace promotional initiatives as West Coast based vocalist Calabria Foti has quietly or unassumingly assembled a thoroughly enjoyable set of popular standards. Ms Foti’s charming seductiveness, crystal clear voice, acute jazz vernacular and charismatic presence shines on When A Woman Loves A Man. The vocalist’s peppery, yet smooth-as-silk delivery comes to the forefront on the swinging opener and standard, “I Hadn’t Anyone ‘Till You” which features an up-front and richly melodic tenor sax solo by West Coast sharpshooter Pete Christlieb. The musicians’ bouncy rendition of “Like Someone In Love” is further enhanced by strong solos from pianist Matt Henry and tenorist Christlieb yet it’s Ms. Foti’s endearing and quite soft tonalities along with near flawless diction that provides the excitement and joyous sentiment. 

Ms Foti’s understated warmth, relaxed groove and sensuous yet meaningful rendition of the lovely classic, “When A Woman Loves A Man” emits a contemporary feel. The magnificent trombonist Bob McChesney adds a delicately soft string arrangement that accentuates Ms. Foti’s lush incantations on “I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life”. On this piece, McChesney also counterbalances Ms. Foti’s harmonious vocals with a mid-toned trombone solo that casts a somber yet altogether positive vibe to the subtly cheerful proceedings. Ms. Foti and pianist Matt Henry perform sincere and tender lines with grace and passion on “All The Way” as McChesney once again summons the unidentified string section to furnish the appropriate tonal color and shade towards the coda. 

Here, McChesney works the arrangement as if he were a painter providing the dainty brush strokes to a canvass depicting a portrait or scenic landscape.....In summary, When A Woman Loves A Man is on the upswing, wonderfully recorded and an altogether well rounded affair, featuring the lovely vocals of Ms. Foti who really knows how to turn a lyric or two into something meaningful and impressionable. Based upon talent alone Calabria Foti’s star is seemingly on the rise......... Recommended. ~ Glenn Astarita  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/when-a-woman-loves-a-man-calabria-foti-faccia-bella-records-review-by-glenn-astarita.php

When A Woman Loves A Man

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Oscar Peterson, Benny Carter, Ray Brown, Clark Terry - The More I See You

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:30
Size: 143,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:51)  1. In A Mellow Tone
(4:42)  2. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
(7:00)  3. On the Trail
(8:16)  4. When My Dream Boat Comes Home
(8:04)  5. Ron's Blues
(8:37)  6. For All We Know
(9:14)  7. Blues For Lisa
(5:39)  8. Squatty Roo
(6:02)  9. More I See You

After Oscar Peterson suffered a severe stroke in the spring of 1993, it was feared that he would never again play on a professional level, but two years of intense therapy resulted in the masterful pianist returning to what sounds, on this Telarc CD, like near-prime form. For the all-star date, The More I See You, Peterson tears into seven standards and two blues and outswings all potential competitors. Altoist Benny Carter at 87 sounds like he is 47 (if Carter had retired back in 1940 he would still be a legend), and flugelhornist Clark Terry (here 74) proves to be not only (along with the remarkable 90-year-old Doc Cheatham) the finest trumpeter over 70 but one of the top brassmen of any age. 

The cool-toned guitarist Lorne Lofsky and drummer Lewis Nash are also strong assets while bassist Ray Brown (a year younger than Peterson at a mere 68) displays his typical limitless energy on appealing tunes such as "In a Mellow Tone," "When My Dream Boat Comes Home," and a medium/up-tempo version of "For All We Know." The musicians all play up to their usual high level, making this a joyous comeback album for the great Oscar Peterson. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-more-i-see-you-mw0000174149

Personnel: Oscar Peterson (piano); Benny Carter (alto saxophone); Clark Terry (trumpet, flugelhorn); Lorne Lofsky (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Lewis Nash (drums).

The More I See You

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Marilyn Maye - Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1965
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:57
Size: 83,4 MB
Art: Front

(2:35) 1. Get Me to the Church on Time
(3:27) 2. Misty
(3:25) 3. Washington Square
(3:41) 4. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
(3:11) 5. I Love You Today
(3:50) 6. Hello Dolly!
(2:24) 7. Take Five
(2:57) 8. Where Are You
(2:26) 9. Night of My Nights
(2:31) 10. Put on a Happy Face
(3:16) 11. Make Someone Happy
(2:10) 12. The Song Is You

Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance. The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - the record for a singer. His usual accolade for her came after one of her show-stopping appearances on The Tonight Show when he turned to his audience of millions, Carson said, “And that, young singers, is the way it's done.”

She was “discovered” by Steve Allen who presented her various times to his national television audience. That led her to an RCA recording contract, seven albums and 34 singles. Her recent CBS Sunday Morning feature with Mo Rocca was an outstanding tribute to her career and talent. She was currently interviewed and sang on “Harry” (Harry Connick Jr.) NBC TV. Her place in American music history was assured when the Arts Council of the Smithsonian Institution selected one of her recordings, “Too Late Now” for the Smithsonian produced album of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century.

Ms. Maye performs many symphony and big-band concerts throughout the United States. In New York her future appearances will be Feinstein's 54 Below for eight nights, New Year's eve plus January 1 thru 5 at Birdland Theater, February 2020, six shows at Jazz at Lincoln Center and she'll celebrate her birthday for eight nights in April at Feinstein's 54 Below. In the Wall Street Journal last year, Will Friedwald wrote, “When going to hear Marilyn Maye, you'll find on one side of the room are the Broadway and cabaret people, who tend to like their singing big and theatrical, with a lot of drama and stage presence.

On the other side is the jazz crowd, who want everything hip and cool and understated, and will split the scene if anything doesn't swing. Ms. Maye is the only pop-song diva working today who can satisfy both crowds at once”. Miss Maye conducts Master Classes and coaches privately in New York and in many United State cities. Sharing the techniques and experiences of her lifelong career brings great joy and inspiration to her. https://www.marilynmaye.com/marilyn-maye-biography.aspx

Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye

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