Lee Konitz - Yes, Yes Nonet

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1986
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:27
Size: 93,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:07) 1. Dearth Of A Nation
(6:15) 2. Languid
(8:06) 3. Footprints
(5:15) 4. Stardust
(6:35) 5. Primrose Path
(4:35) 6. Noche Triste
(3:31) 7. My Buddy

It was a tragedy that Lee Konitz's versatile nonet was not able to succeed commercially. Just like its leader, the group was able to stretch from swing standards, bop and cool jazz to freer improvisations and challenging originals. This SteepleChase release (featuring the nonet when it was comprised of such fine players as trumpeters Tom Harrell and John Eckert, trombonists Jimmy Knepper and Sam Burtis, baritonist Ronnie Cuber, pianist Harold Danko, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Billy Hart in addition to Konitz on alto and soprano) features the group at its best on such pieces as "Footprints," "Stardust," "My Buddy" and four songs by Jimmy Knepper. It's an excellent outing from a somewhat neglected group. By Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/yes-yes-nonet-mw0000651370

Personnel: Lee Konitz – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone; John Eckert, Tom Harrell – trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Knepper – trombone; Sam Burtis – bass trombone; Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone; Harold Danko – piano; Buster Williams – bass; Billy Hart – drums

Yes,Yes Nonet

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Duke Ellington, Count Basie - First Time! The Count Meets The Duke

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:13
Size: 167.6 MB
Styles: Swing, Big band
Year: 1961/2013
Art: Front

[5:33] 1. Battle Royal
[3:52] 2. To You
[3:45] 3. Take The "A" Train
[4:52] 4. Corner Pocket (Aka Until I Met You)
[6:20] 5. Wild Man
[8:21] 6. Segue In C
[4:43] 7. B D B
[3:07] 8. Jumpin' At The Woodside
[3:24] 9. One More Once
[5:49] 10. Take The "A" Train (The Count Departs) [rehearsal & Alternate Takes]
[3:13] 11. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Alternate Take)
[4:29] 12. B D B (Alternate Take)
[3:12] 13. Blues In Hoss' Flat (Blues In Frankie's Flat)
[5:54] 14. Wild Man (Aka Wild Man Moore) [alternate Take]
[6:31] 15. Battle Royal (Rehersal & Alternate Takes)

A battle of the bands? Not quite -- more like a mutual admiration society, with the orchestras of both jazz titans playing together. (The Duke is heard on the right side of your stereo/headphones, the Count on the left.) Ellington's elegance and unique voicings meet Basie's rollicking, blues-based Kansas City swing, and it works gloriously. There's no clutter, each band is focused, and they sound great together. This is not the thoughtful, reflective composer side of Ellington (listeners should check out Far East Suite or Black, Brown & Beige for that). The Duke and his band accentuate their swinging dance band side, while Basie and company have never sounded as suave and exotic as when playing Billy Strayhorn arrangements. Everyone has a good time, and that joy infuses this album from start to finish. ~John Bush

First Time! The Count Meets The Duke

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Billy Bang - Commandment

Styles: Violin
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:24
Size: 164,5 MB
Art: Front

( 1:04) 1. Intro
( 7:57) 2. Pieta
( 7:14) 3. Bama Swing
( 7:15) 4. Commandment
(12:39) 5. Daydreams
( 8:59) 6. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
( 7:31) 7. Bama Swing Again
(11:32) 8. They Plan To Leave
( 7:09) 9. Music For The Love Of It

Bang is an intense, creative improviser; the fact that he plays an instrument that's little-used in jazz is almost irrelevant, except for the fact that the violin is one of the most wonderfully expressive instruments ever conceived (just ask Beethoven or Mendelssohn). In the hands of a talented musician like Bang, the violin becomes a consummate jazz instrument. Bang has a strong and agile technique, which he displays to profound end on this solo recital inspired by the art of sculptor Alain Kirilli.

Performing a solo set is a difficult task for the improviser. The musician must rely upon his own inspiration; there are no collaborators to feed from or suggest musical ideas. Bang does a remarkable job building his performance. Ideas flow and are elaborated upon and transformed. Every track has an individual character; each can stand on its own, yet works as part of the whole. His dexterity is extraordinary, yet as fluent as Bang is, it's his passion that carries the day.

His ability to exploit the instrument's tonal characteristics in service of emotional expression is practically unparalleled among the very few jazz violinists of note. An added highlight of this very fine album is its informal nature; the live atmosphere is nicely conjured, enhancing the listening experience. By Chris Kelsey https://www.allmusic.com/album/commandment-for-the-sculpture-of-alain-kirili-mw0000032157

Commandment

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Frida Touray - Mending

Styles: Vocal
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 21:00
Size: 48,3 MB
Art: Front

(2:43) 1. Out the Sun
(4:45) 2. Never Mine
(5:04) 3. Man on Wings
(4:31) 4. Wild
(3:55) 5. Mending

Frida Touray is an undiscovered gem an artist who, with the release of her debut EP ‘Mending’, will capture the hearts and minds of audiences who love music that melts in your mind, provokes emotions you weren’t even aware of, and creatively captivates in every nerve on your body. She is without doubt an artist of the future that will command your attention.

Right from the first click of the retro-sounding tape machine on the Out the Sun, you know the direction Frida wants to take you in. It’s authentic and honest and she wants to make her story immediately clear right from the beginning: “I think it’s about a girl who breaks her own heart”. ‘Mending’ is deeply personal release that shows herself at her most vulnerable, capturing the essence of who she is and how she sees the world.

For Frida, this new music represents a new start with a new focus on her music, determined to show who she is. And it doesn’t take much convincing: the music’s emotive brilliance is immediately engaging and absorbing. It’s an EP about honouring relationships that didn’t turn out the way they had intended, about breaking free and being your own person. Each song acts as a snippet of life as she aims to create timeless music, not influenced by what’s cool or trending. These are heartfelt, emotional songs of love and life that come straight from her own lived experiences.

For fans of Lianne la Havas, Frida Touray’s name and voice will be familiar having worked with her since 2015. For others, her name may be unknown but she’s not new to this game, having toured and recorded with some of the music industry’s most recognisable artists including Liam Gallagher, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding , NAO, Cinematic Orchestra and Laura Marling. Recently she appeared on Goldie’s recent track ‘Lost’ along with Tom Misch, and she has also written and performed with Jordan Rakei on the single ‘Signs’, which was later re-released with a feature from Common. Frida Touray has put in the hard work now it’s her time to step into the limelight ! It’s this new EP, produced by Chris Hyson with co-production from Yves Fernandez, that marks a significant shift in her focus as an artist in own right, ready to build an audience of her own.

Released on E2 Music, Edition Records’ new boundary-busting imprint, the emotional brilliance and production of ‘Mending’ stands testament to a creative artist who’s worked with the best, knows what she wants and ready to tell the world. She is an artist with a personal story and voice to die for, who wants to make her mark as a distinct and creative singer songwriter.
https://editionrecords.com/releases/frida-touray-mending/

Personnel: Frida Touray Vocals; Chris Hyson Synths, Piano; Joe Webb Piano; Daniel See Drums; Alex Haines Guitar; Yves Fernandez Bass; Tatjana Iljasova Piano; Samuel Crowe Wurlitzer; Russell Smith Lap Steel Guitar

Mending

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