Rosemary Clooney With the L.A. Jazz Choir - Sings Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:24
Size: 118,4 MB
Art: Front

(2:15) 1. Oh, What A Beautiful Morning
(4:55) 2. People Will Say We're In Love
(3:47) 3. Love, Look Away
(6:07) 4. The Gentleman Is A Dope
(2:54) 5. It Might As Well Be Spring
(6:22) 6. The Sweetest Sounds
(3:10) 7. I Could Write A Book
(3:59) 8. You Took Advantage Of Me
(5:58) 9. The Lady Is A Tramp
(4:34) 10. Little Girl Blue
(4:01) 11. My Romance
(3:15) 12. Yours Sincerely

This Rosemary Clooney recording differs from all of her previous Concord albums in that she is joined by the L.A. Jazz Choir (a 12-voice group) on half of the dozen selections. The choral backing is a bit of an acquired taste for jazz listeners but Clooney's backup sextet does consist of tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, trumpeter Jack Sheldon (who helps out Clooney with his vocal on "People Will Say We're in Love"), trombonist Chauncey Welsch, pianist John Oddo (who is responsible for both the choral and instrumental arrangements), bassist John Clayton and drummer Joe LaBarbera.

Clooney interprets the music of Richard Rodgers and lyrics which are split almost evenly between Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Most of the tunes are fairly well-known (including "It Might as Well Be Spring," "I Could Write a Book," "You Took Advantage of Me" and "My Romance") but Rosemary Clooney makes them sound fresh and alive.By Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/sings-rodgers-hart-hammerstein-mw0000207686

Personnel: Rosemary Clooney – vocals; Jack Sheldon – trumpet, vocal (track 2); Chauncey Welsch – trombone; Warren Vaché Jr. – cornet; Scott Hamilton – tenor saxophone; John Oddo – piano, vocal and instrumental arrangements; John Clayton – bass; Joe LaBarbera – drums; The L.A. Jazz Choir – vocals (tracks 1,3,7,10-12)

Sings Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein

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Lew Tabackin With The Netherlands Metropole Orchestra - Pyramid

Styles: Jazz, Hard Bop
Year: 1999
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 56:04
Size: 103,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:57)  1. Battle Royal
(5:04)  2. Isfahan
(6:04)  3. Speak Low
(6:28)  4. Broken Dreams
(3:55)  5. Night And Day
(6:58)  6. Yesterdays
(6:12)  7. Are You Real?
(6:03)  8. Pyramid
(6:07)  9. All Too Soon
(5:12) 10. Sweet And Lovely

Lew Tabackin's guest appearance with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra is one of the most enjoyable in their series of collaborations with jazz soloists. Tabackin is a swinging tenor saxophonist and a top notch flute player as well, playing both on the exciting opener by Duke Ellington, "Battle Royal" and showcasing his lyrical flute on "Speak Low." In addition to his outstanding playing throughout the CD, he composed the haunting bittersweet ballad "Broken Dreams." Most of the arrangements by conductor Rob Pronk complement Tabackin's playing without overwhelming him with excessive strings. This is a very wellcrafted release worth purchasing. ~ Ken Dryden  http://www.allmusic.com/album/pyramid-mw0000667776

Personnel: Peter Tiehuis, Lex Bolderdijk (guitar); Joke Schonewille, Rosetty de Ruiter-Verwoerdt (harp); Herman Van Haaren, Arlia de Ruiter, Erica Korthals Altes, Denise Ruyters, Lucia Domski, Rudolf Vobornik, Dennis Koenders, Marianne Heuvel, Elisabeth Cats, Pauline Terlow, Wim Kok, Rami Koch, Marijn Rombout, Moortje Koch, Ernö Olah (violin); Anne-Mariue V.D. Bogaard, Mieke Honingh, Aimee Versloot, Michael Klier, Julia Jowett (viola); Hans Bonsel, Wim Grin, Olaf Groesz, Bastiaan Van Der Werf (cello); Friederike Darius, Janine Abbas, Mariel Bos (flute); Martin De Ruiter, Willem Luijt (oboe); Leo Van Oostrom, Marc Scholten, Leo Janssen, Max Boeree, Dick Vennik (saxophone); Jan Hollander, Jan Ppsthof, Henk Heijink, Ruud Breuls (trumpet); Wim Timmermans, Roel Koster (French horn); Paul Woesthuis, Jan Elsink, Bart Van Lier (trombone); Martin V.D. Berg (bass trombone); Cor Bakker, Hans Vroomans (piano, synthesizer); Eric Winkelmann, Arend Liefkes (double bass); Herman Rieken, Arno van Nieuwenhuize, Eddy Koopman, Cees Kranenburg, Mike Schäperclaus (drums, percussion).

Pyramid

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Millenium Trio - Millenium Trio (feat. Yannick Robert, Franck Agulhon, Benoit Vanderstraeten)

Styles: Guitar, Post Bop
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:49
Size: 105,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:06) 1. Baïkal
(0:31) 2. Remember
(5:51) 3. Asakusa
(4:04) 4. Millenium
(6:44) 5. Le train matcha
(4:59) 6. Thank You Mr. Mac Low
(4:53) 7. Je me suis fait tout petit
(5:21) 8. Can't Help Falling in Love
(4:29) 9. Bopping in Tokyo
(0:44) 10. Siberian Trip
(3:01) 11. Shinkansen

But who hides under this name of Millenium Trio which one could believe linked to literature or cinema…?Millenium Trio is in fact the meeting of three remarkable musicians: guitarist Yannick Robert, drummer Franck Agulhon and bassist Benoit Vanderstraeten. Once you have been told this, you immediately understand that musical poetry will be there, which is indeed the case on this album, recorded visibly in the style of a "live", which gives a most pleasing result.

I have always known Yannick Robert as being a discreet guitarist, never looking for great effects, but with the right note and poetic writing, working like an artisan who calls his work into question 1,000 times, to keep only the best. And “Millenium”, more than his other albums, is the culmination of a journey that began with his “Soul Cages Trio” (*). On this opus, Yannick Robert and his two accomplices work wonders. It's a real pleasure to listen to this album, as always with Yannick Robert. It's an album that speaks to our feelings and is for everyone!

We are of course waiting with great impatience to discover this trio on stage, but in the meantime, “Millenium” is our great “Coup de coeur” which will be available on May 4, 2018. An album which appears on the Alien Beats Records label and which will be distributed by Incredible.And icing on the cake, a concert for the release of this album is scheduled for June 28 at Sunset, in Paris! Remember to book your seats! Translate By Google https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/millenium-trio-millenium/

Personnel: Yannick Robert (g), Benoit Vanderstraeten (b) , Franck Agulhon (dm)

Millenium Trio (feat. Yannick Robert, Franck Agulhon, Benoit Vanderstraeten)

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Albare & Co - Freedom

Styles: Guitar, Big Band
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:16
Size: 129,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:37) 1. Freedom
(4:58) 2. Adeus
(5:56) 3. La Fiesta
(5:30) 4. Lost Compass
(4:06) 5. Love is Always
(6:51) 6. Randy Makes Me Smile
(4:56) 7. Shimmozle
(5:11) 8. Sketches
(6:13) 9. Sunny Samba
(5:54) 10. New Expectations

"Jazz is the voice of freedom," says Israeli-born guitarist & composer Albare, "and it will never be silenced." To that end, Albare has assembled a world-class sextet to perform seven of his sunny, swing-based compositions, two others co-written with pianist Phil Turcio and Turcio's graceful "Shimmozle."

The session begins, appropriately enough, with Albare's open-hearted "Freedom," which introduces fellow front-liner Randy Brecker on trumpet. Soprano saxophonist Ada Rovatti (who also plays splendid alto and tenor saxophones) makes her first appearance on "La Fiesta," a rhythmic bossa nova not to be confused with Chick Corea's composition of that same name. This one was written by Albare, as were "Freedom" and "Adues" (or "Adeus," as it is spelled both ways), which precede it. The lively "Lost Compass," co-authored by Albare and Turcio, is next, followed by the easygoing "Randy Makes Me Smile" (with Brecker's mellow flugelhorn counterbalancing a robust tenor saxophone solo by Rovatti) and "Shimmozle."

Albare plays guitar in the manner of some of his main influences, Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery and Antonio Carlos Jobim, combining old-world swing with more modern phrasings. It works well, especially when complemented by Brecker and Rovatti's expressly contemporary stance. As for the rhythm section (Turcio, bassist Phil Rex, drummer Felix Bloxom), it is diligent and flexible, tending to business while giving the front line ample room to breathe.

"Sketches" is another meditative number, leading to the buoyant "Sunny Samba" and free-wheeling finale, "New Expectations" (sans Brecker and Rovatti). Freedom isn't a classic session but a very good one with no letdown in quality from start to finish.
By Jack Bowers https://www.allaboutjazz.com/freedom-albare-and-co-self-produced

Personnel: Albare: band/orchestra; Randy Brecker: trumpet; Ada Rovatti: saxophone; Phil Turcio: keyboards; Phil Rex: bass; Felix Bloxom: drums.

Freedom

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