Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Gloria Lynne - Serenade In Blue

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 30:46
Size: 71,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:38)  1. I Wish You Love
(2:50)  2. Impossible
(2:23)  3. The Jazz In You
(2:37)  4. Serenade In Blue
(3:02)  5. I Will Follow You
(5:26)  6. I'm Glad There Is You
(2:58)  7. But Not For Me
(2:06)  8. This Little Boy Of Mine
(2:55)  9. I Should Care
(2:46) 10. He Needs Me

Gloria Lynne recorded many albums for Everest in her early days, slipped away into obscurity, and then in the 1990s made a comeback. An excellent singer whose style falls between bop, 1950s middle-of-the-road pop, and early soul, Lynne was always capable of putting on a colorful show. Her mother was a gospel singer and Lynne started out singing in church. She had five years of concert training and in 1951 won the legendary amateur competition at the Apollo Theater. Lynne sang with some vocal groups, became a solo artist, and in 1958 was discovered by Raymond Scott, who at the time was a top A&R man at Everest. 

During her busy period with Everest (at least ten records were cut between 1958-1963), Lynne had hits in "I Wish You Love" (a song she virtually made a standard) and "I'm Glad There Is You." She recorded with both orchestras and jazz combos, becoming quite popular for a period. However, with the rise of rock and the change in the public's musical tastes, Lynne was forgotten for a time.

Only a commercial record in 1975 for ABC broke the silence. But starting in the early '80s, Lynne started working regularly again, regained some of her earlier fame, and in the early '90s recorded a couple of CDs for Muse; her initial Everest date also reappeared as an Evidence CD. Gloria Lynne has remained active into the 21st century, and issued one of her strongest albums in decades, From My Heart to Yours, on the Highnote label in 2007. ~ Scott Yanow  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gloria-lynne/id132350#fullText

Serenade In Blue

Patricia Barber - Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill - Volume 2

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:24
Size: 175,1 MB
Art: Front

(10:00)  1. Triste
(11:47)  2. Like JT
( 4:42)  3. I Fall In Love Too Easily
(12:58)  4. Blue Bossa
( 9:33)  5. On The Road Again
( 7:24)  6. Post Modern Blues
( 5:44)  7. Smile
( 5:50)  8. The Beat Goes On
( 6:23)  9. Summertime

Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill II.  Exactly what jazz fans of all ages have been waiting for! Patricia Barber (www.patriciabarber.com) has just released yet another stunning album, "Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill, Volume 2." From the first heart-humming tones of "Triste," to the last, lingering note of "Summertime," this 9-track album (currently available in MP3 and FLAC format) holds the listener suspended in time, awash in a sea of emotion. "Like JT," a powerful, yet artful piece of piano work; "Blue Bossa," a waterfall of vocalizations blended with delicate melody; "Smile," a rendition that makes you sure that its being played especially for you; along with some old favorites (made new again) is the penultimate for audiophiles worldwide.  I would be remiss however if I didn't acknowledge my personal favorite "On the Road Again." Don't expect Willie Nelson! This piece d'resistance in a mesmerizing piece of dark storytelling at it's finest. This album of one of the world's foremost jazz artists is not to be missed. ~ Lajadjie Sebela http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/monday-night-live-at-the-green-mill-volume-ii.html

Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill - Volume 2

Danish National Symphony Orchestra & DR Big Band - Divas & Diamonds

Styles: Classical Crossover
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:21
Size: 106,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:30) 1. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
(2:17) 2. One Silver Dollar
(2:33) 3. My Favorite Things
(2:09) 4. Charade
(4:47) 5. Over The Rainbow
(4:59) 6. Cucurrucucú Paloma
(2:40) 7. Moon River
(3:30) 8. September Song
(2:21) 9. Blanche
(3:13) 10. Days Of Wine And Roses
(3:24) 11. Meglio Stasera
(3:17) 12. We Have All The Time In The World
(3:51) 13. As Time Goes By
(3:43) 14. Mein Herr

The Danish National Vocal Ensemble, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Danish Radio Big Band join forces under the baton of Klaus Tönshoff to celebrate to the greatest classics of black and white cinema, from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Pink Panther (1963) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961).

Let yourself be dazzled by the talented mezzo-soprano Tuva Semmingsen, who rivals the iconic Judy Garland in her wonderful interpretation of Over the Rainbow. This concert, recorded at the DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen in June 2020, offers a variety of performances that immerse us in the cinematic universe of the 20th century, including Mexican cinema with the revival of Cucurrucucú Paloma, music from the film Escuela de Vagabundos (1955). The creative lighting immerses us in a colorful atmosphere, conjuring memories of these films and their unforgettable moments. A little gem to listen to and watch as soon as possible! https://www.medici.tv/en/concerts/divas-diamonds

Divas & Diamonds