Marian McPartland - My Old Flame: Marian McPartland Performs: The Classic Hits Of Sam Coslow Disc 1, Disc 2

Album: My Old Flame: Marian McPartland Performs The Classic Hits Of Sam Coslow Disc 1
Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1968
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 18:27
Size: 43,0 MB
Art: Front

(3:44) 1. My Old Flame
(2:54) 2. The Day You Came Along
(3:14) 3. Just One More Chance
(2:03) 4. In The Middle Of A Kiss
(3:10) 5. Je Vous Adore (I Adore You)
(3:19) 6. Thanks

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Album: My Old Flame: Marian McPartland Performs The Classic Hits Of Sam Coslow Disc 2
Time: 18:14
Size: 42,5 MB

(2:33) 1. Sing You Sinners
(3:32) 2. Beware My Heart
(3:16) 3. I'm In Love With The Honorable Mr. So And So
(2:17) 4. A Little White Gardenia
(2:59) 5. Moon Song
(3:34) 6. Cocktails For Two

The name Sam Coslow may not be well known in the 21st century, but during the 1940s, he had a number of popular hits which were adapted by jazz musicians, 12 of which are featured on this Marian McPartland LP. Unfortunately, the A&R person who put together this date for the pianist saddled her with an annoying choir that proves to be little more than a distraction. As a result, her bittersweet trio treatment of "My Old Flame" and the lush arrangement of "Cocktails for Two" both end up sounding like dated Muzak, making one long for the hilarious spoofs of the two songs done by Spike Jones two decades earlier.

Most of the remaining numbers suffer the same fate. Fortunately, the label didn't demand this nonsense all the way through the session, so McPartland cuts loose on the choir-free tracks and is able to do justice to the now obscure numbers like "Sing You Sinners" and the brisk waltz "Je Vous Adore (I Adore You)." But most jazz fans will have a tough time sitting through the annoying easy listening (if fairly soft) backing vocals, so this long out of print and extremely hard to find album will likely appeal only to those attempting to collect all of her recordings.By Ken Dryden
https://www.allmusic.com/album/my-old-flame-marian-mcpartland-performs-the-classic-hits-of-sam-coslow-mw0000969182

My Old Flame: Marian McPartland Performs The Classic Hits Of Sam Coslow Disc 1, Disc 2

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Jerry Hahn - Moses

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:51
Size: 89,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:25) 1. Moses
(3:27) 2. Prime Time
(4:37) 3. Stick & Shaep
(5:54) 4. Blues Suite
(1:43) 5. Full Moon And Empty Arms
(4:47) 6. Sunshine Superman
(4:15) 7. Joy Spring
(4:31) 8. All Blues
(5:09) 9. Honey Suite

Jerry Hahn's second album is a fairly definitive effort by the talented but greatly underrated guitarist. Best known as an educator and an alumnus of Gary Burton's group, Hahn shows a lot of potential on this quartet set with organist Merl Saunders, bassist Mel Graves, and drummer George Marsh. In addition to his diverse originals, Hahn performs swinging versions of "All Blues" and Clifford Brown's "Joy Spring." It is a double pity that this LP has yet to appear on CD and that Hahn was not more extensively recorded in the 1970s. By Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/moses-mw0000893414

Personnel: Guitar – Jerry Hahn; Bass – Mel Graves; Drums – George Marsh; Organ, Synthesizer – Merl Saunders

Moses

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Phil Woods - Bird with Strings...and More! Disc 1, Disc 2

Album: Bird with Strings...and More! Disc 1
Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2023
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:03
Size: 112,0 MB
Art: Front

( 4:14) 1. Just Friends
( 3:25) 2. Everything Happens To Me
( 3:00) 3. April In Paris
( 5:34) 4. Solitude
( 4:58) 5. You Go To My Head
( 5:28) 6. The Thrill Is Gone
( 9:06) 7. Willow Weep For Me
(10:30) 8. All The Things You Are
( 1:44) 9. Imitating Charlie Parker

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Album: Bird with Strings...and More! Disc 2
Time: 53:19
Size: 124,2 MB

(6:11) 1. I'll Remember April
(4:58) 2. Easy To Love
(8:08) 3. And When We Are Young
(9:00) 4. The Best Thing For You / How Deep Is The Ocean
(3:40) 5. I Get Along Without You Very Well
(5:18) 6. Repetition
(4:59) 7. The Midnight Sun Will Never Set
(2:43) 8. Rocker
(6:03) 9. Temptation
(2:14) 10. Meeting Charlie Parker

Storyville Records is proud to present one of master saxophonist Phil Woods' most impressive projects, Bird With Strings... And More! Due for release on Storyville Records on March 3, 2023. The recording of this album took place in Tonhalle Zürich on June 13, 2005 with the help of pianist Ben Aronov, bassist Reggie Johnson, drummer Douglas Sides and the fantastic Zürich Chamber Orchestra.

The beautiful and characteristic sound of jazz and pop supported by a string orchestra is a very special and rare experience. Bird With Strings... And More! #use the classic album Charlie Parker With Strings as a point of departure. Charlie Parker, also known as Bird, recorded the original Charlie Parker With Strings in 1949 with a rhythm section plus a very small string section. On this recording, PW has written all new arrangements based on the original scores, and expanded the original arrangements to a much larger string section of 24/30 pieces and added a small woodwind section of oboe, flute and clarinet. Woods also proceeded to write a dozen extra arrangements with the same instrumentation.

PW pays perfect tribute to Bird and his original project, as he is the continuator of Bird's music, spirit and life, but PW has his very own sound signature, sometimes warm and sometimes volcanic. PW was not only an extraordinary alto saxophonist, but also an incredible composer and arranger. He is a modern jazz giant and one of the most important alto saxophonists in the history of jazz. Woods was known for a lyrical and beautiful sound making him one of the most popular musicians in mainstream jazz.

Born in 1931, he was influenced by Charlie Parker and Lennie Tristano, but worked in both jazz and pop influencing artists like Kenny G and a whole generation of alto played in jazz. This is emotional music for lovers, so savor the moment and relax in the company of one of the true masters! By Editorial Reviews
https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Strings-More-Phil-Woods/dp/B0BRT689VG

Personnel: Phil Woods - saxophone; Ben Aronov - piano; Reggie Johnson - bass; Douglas Sides - drums; Zürich Chamber Orchestra

Bird with Strings...and More!Disc 1, Disc 2

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Bill Mcgee - The Tree of Life

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2023
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:58
Size: 122,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:31) 1. Flight Time
(5:01) 2. Life Got In The Way
(3:42) 3. Summers In Surry
(4:30) 4. On And On
(3:48) 5. Sho Is Funky
(4:24) 6. Gigi
(6:08) 7. We Shall Overcome
(4:42) 8. Funky Dolla Bill
(4:50) 9. For Ramsey
(5:58) 10. Zodiac Sign
(5:19) 11. The Tree Of Life

With the release of his 5th solo album “The Tree of Life”, Bill McGee is celebrating over 50 years as a recording artist, yet he says he feels like he’s 18 years old when he’s in the studio. Bill started his recording career with the HBCU band from Atlanta (Hellaphenalia), who signed with Ray Charles’ Tangerine Records in 1970, and later morphed into (Brick) Bang Records. Bill moved back to Virginia where he was the leader of HBCU band (Trussel) from Virginia State University, Trussel had the hit “Love Injection” in 1979-80, after becoming the first touring band for Evelyn “Champagne” King.

However, he is most recognized for being the lead trumpet on the iconic hip hop hits “Apache” by The Sugarhill Gang and “Freedom” by Grandmaster Flash, while his work with Klymaxx, Joyce “Fenderella” Irby and the O’Jays is also duly noted in his bio. As a music teacher he mentored the father of Neo Soul, D’Angelo, on the way to starting his own hip hop label that spawned Mad Skillz, Danja Mowf and The Supafriendz. Together they recorded the rap version of “Are You That Somebody” with Aaliyah. Frustrated with the direction of hip hop, twenty-one years ago, Bill McGee began pursuing his career as a solo contemporary jazz / jazz-funk-soul artist.

He has released four albums which have received accolades and international chart success, including his last single, Cantaloupe and Watermelon (#18/BB and #12/SMJZ), a Herbie Hancock mash-up and Top 20 Billboard hit. Even with his two gold records, past accomplishments and accolades, Bill states he was more excited last year when as an arranger and multi- instrumentalist, he played on his first #1 billboard hit, “Hispanica” by bassist Christian de Mesones, which featured Bob James on piano.

This album “The Tree of Life” symbolizes another phase in Bill’s career as a veteran recording artist. The album is a collection of 11 amazing performances dedicated to the memory of two of his dearest friends who transitioned recently and features some of the industry’s finest recording artists, along with fifty plus (50+) excellent musicians associated with The 804 Music Group.

One of Bill’s favorite songs on the album, “GiGi”, is the name his nine (9) grandchildren call his beautiful wife Wanda. Written by Michael Thierry and Bill McGee, “GiGi” is a feel good record that has a really nice groove. It features drums by T K Johnson (A 2022 Berklee College Graduate) a funky drummer, who some call the next Sheila E., Michael Thierry on keys, Juan Nelson on bass, Ras Mel Glover on guitar (The Wailers), and Risegun Olomidun on percussion. The McGees will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary July 19, 2023.
https://urbanviewsrva.com/2023/03/28/richmonds-own-bill-mcgee-releases-his-newest-album-the-tree-of-life/

The Tree of Life

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