Andy LaVerne Feat. John Patitucci, Bob Sheppard, Dave Weckl - Pleasure Seekers

Styles: Piano Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 1991
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:51
Size: 127,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:17) 1. Pleasure Seekers
(5:54) 2. Pleasure Centre
(4:45) 3. Chestnuts
(5:33) 4. My Name Only
(4:00) 5. Parisian Thoroughfare
(7:15) 6. Sticky Mike's Frog Bar
(4:23) 7. Triple 3 Double 2
(7:42) 8. Kissing Thru Glass
(5:22) 9. Reverse Osmosis
(3:35) 10. Clearer, Cleaner, Safer, Greener

On this CD, keyboardist Andy Laverne performs eight of his own compositions, one song co-written with guitarist Chuck Loeb, and Bud Powell's "Parisian Thoroughfare." Laverne's arrangements for the quartet (which also includes Bob Sheppard on tenor and various reeds, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Dave Weckl) use light funky rhythms and put an emphasis on melodic improvising.

With the exception of "Chestnuts" (based on "All the Things You Are"), the chord changes are all new. Somehow the quartet (which had only first come together just a few days earlier) sounds like a regularly working band. Overall, this is a pleasing session of accessible yet reasonably explorative jazz.By Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/pleasure-seekers-mw0000265528

Personnel: Piano – Andy LaVerne (tracks: 1-10); Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – John Patitucci (tracks: 1-10); Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Bob Sheppard (tracks: 1-10); Drums – Dave Weckl (tracks: 1-10)

Pleasure Seekers

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Helen Humes - Swingin' With Humes

Styles: Vocal, Swing
Year: 1961
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:37
Size: 96,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:29)  1. When Day Is Done
(3:55)  2. Home (When Shadows Fall)
(2:53)  3. There'll Be Some Changes Made
(3:36)  4. Some Day My Prince Will Come
(3:48)  5. I'm Confessin'
(3:09)  6. S'posin'
(3:19)  7. Pennies From Heaven
(3:17)  8. The Very Thought Of You
(3:27)  9. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
(4:01) 10. Solitude
(4:01) 11. I Surrender Dear
(2:35) 12. My Blue Heaven

The third of Helen Humes' three memorable Contemporary releases, all of which are out on CD, features the distinctive singer on a dozen standards that she had missed documenting thus far. With fine backup work by trumpeter Joe Gordon, tenor saxophonist Teddy Edwards, pianist Wynton Kelly, guitarist Al Viola, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Frank Butler, Humes is in top form on such tunes as "When Day Is Done," "There'll Be Some Changes Made," "Pennies From Heaven" and "The Very Thought of You." One of her better albums.
By Scott Yanow  https://www.allmusic.com/album/swingin-with-humes-mw0000691152

Personnel:  Vocals – Helen Humes;  Tenor Saxophone – Teddy Edwards;  Trumpet – Joe Gordon;   Bass – Leroy Vinnegar;  Drums – Frank Butler;  Guitar – Al Viola;  Piano – Wynton Kelly

Swingin' With Humes

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Samara Joy - Linger Awhile

Styles: Vocal
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:20
Size: 95,1 MB
Art: Front

(3:42) 1. Can't Get Out of This Mood
(4:09) 2. Guess Who I Saw Today
(3:30) 3. Nostalgia (The Day I Knew)
(3:54) 4. Sweet Pumpkin
(4:54) 5. Misty
(4:30) 6. Social Call
(5:04) 7. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
(1:47) 8. Linger Awhile
(5:42) 9. 'Round Midnight
(4:02) 10. Someone To Watch Over Me

Every so often a new vocalist blows everyone on the jazz scene away with their distinctive style, charm, and dexterity. Samara Joy is that new voice that’s giving new purpose to the music. Last year, the 22-year-old put out her self-titled album debut; since graduating from college, she has also performed in Switzerland and Paris. (Her live performances are just as breathtaking as experiencing her on wax. For many musicians that’s not so easy, but she does it effortlessly.)

Touring internationally has sharpened her skills. There’s plenty of evidence of that musical maturation on her new recording Linger Awhile, a nostalgic stroll through well-known and obscure standards. One trait she carries on from her last album is the mixing of swing and sweet tunes. The romantic feel she infuses into songs would make any loving couple want to hold each other while listening to her sing. By Veronica Johnson https://jazztimes.com/author/veronica-johnson/

Personnel: Samara Joy: voice / vocals; Ben Paterson: piano; Pasquale Grasso: guitar; David Wong: bass; Kenny Washington: drums.

Linger Awhile

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