Nicole Glover - Plays

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2023
Time: 42:35
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 98,1 MB
Art: Front

(4:52) 1. Open or Close
(4:47) 2. The Fox
(5:01) 3. The A-Side
(5:09) 4. Munsoon
(6:01) 5. Inception
(4:59) 6. One Second, Please
(5:51) 7. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
(5:50) 8. Blues for Mel

Nicole Glover's a hell of a tenorist one with a deep, rich tone, but also lots of modern edges too able to spin out really long, imaginative solos in a style that's almost at the level of vintage Sonny Rollins, especially given that the setting here is a trio on half the album! Nicole blows alongside the bass of Tyron Allen and drums of Kayvon Gordon, players who keep things loose and very open so that Glover has all this space to express herself with a very unique voice.

And half the record also features vibes from the great Steve Nelson who seems to have some bolder, harder tones in his instrument to match Glover's energy. Titles include "Munsoon", "Inception", "Blues For Mel", "One Second Please", "The Fox", and "Open Or Close".© 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.https://www.dustygroove.com/item/170370/Nicole-Glover:Nicole-Glover-Plays

Plays

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Brian Bromberg - In the Spirit of Jobim

Styles: Jazz/Bossa
Year: 2007
Time: 64:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 147,1 MB
Art: Front

(3:50) 1. One Note Samba
(4:53) 2. Wave
(5:45) 3. Coastline Drive
(5:23) 4. Little Tune
(7:08) 5. Triste/Desafinado
(5:56) 6. Corcovado
(7:30) 7. Once I Loved
(6:12) 8. Isn't It Beautiful
(5:33) 9. Ray of Sunshine
(7:08) 10. Talia (for my niece)
(6:41) 11. Ellen (for Ellen Cohn)
(5:21) 12. The Girl From Ipanema

When an intensely creative and prolific artist such as Brian Bromberg decides to devote two full releases to the music of (or inspired by) another creative, you can imagine the respect is deep and the results bound to be at least interesting if not amazing. Bassist virtuoso, producer/composer Bromberg has embraced the repertoire of two icons, Jimi Hendrix and Antonio Carlos Jobim. The interpretations are heartfelt. Inspired and immense in musicality.By Editorial Reviews
https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Jobim-Brian-Bromberg/dp/B00861J3EE

Personnel: Bass [Nylon String Piccolo Bass], Bass [Upright] – Brian Bromberg

Featuring: Airto, Alex Acuña, Corey Allen, Gary Meek, Joel Taylor, Mike Shapiro (2), Mitch Forman, Oscar Castro-Neves, Otmaro Ruiz, Ramon Stagnaro, The Rising Sun Orchestra String Section

In the Spirit of Jobim

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Ray Crawford - Smooth Groove

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1961
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:32
Size: 99,9 MB
Art: Front

( 8:30)  1. The Compendium Suite
( 7:39)  2. Miss April
( 6:09)  3. Impossible
(10:11)  4. I Knew Prez
(11:00)  5. Smooth Groove

Guitarist Ray Crawford, best known for his associations with pianist Ahmad Jamal and organist Jimmy Smith, only led one session in his early years. Because the Candid label soon went bankrupt, the set went unreleased altogether until this 1988 CD. Comprised of five Crawford originals, the session finds the guitarist playing fairly advanced hard bop with trumpeter Johnny Coles, baritonist Cecil Payne (in top form), pianist Junior Mance, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Frankie Dunlop. Everyone sounds fine, making one regret that this set fell between the cracks for so many years.~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/smooth-groove-mw0000093298

Personnel: Ray Crawford (guitar), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Johnny Coles (trumpet), Junior Mance (piano), Ben Tucker (bass), Frankie Dunlop (drums).

Smooth Groove

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Bill Perkins - Jazz City

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:38
Size: 98,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:56)  1. Jazz City
(3:17)  2. It Had to Be You
(3:34)  3. Beyond the Sea
(2:48)  4. Cross Walk
(3:06)  5. Blue Skies
(3:12)  6. Hags!
(6:03)  7. Montrose
(2:32)  8. Sweet Saxophones
(6:15)  9. The Mouse Hop
(2:24) 10. Early Morning Smog
(5:25) 11. Two Visitors

Among the "coolest" of the West Coast tenor players of the 1950s, Bill Perkins in later years became a bit influenced by John Coltrane and modernized his style in a personal way. A flexible and versatile musician who also played baritone, alto, soprano, and flute, Perkins was best-known for his work on tenor. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in Chile, moved to Santa Barbara, and served in the military in World War II. After studying music and engineering, he played in the big bands of Jerry Wald, Woody Herman (1951-1953 and 1954), and Stan Kenton (1953-1954 and 1955-1958).

"Perk" started recording as a leader in 1956 (most notably Grand Encounter with John Lewis), including sets with Art Pepper and Richie Kamuca. During the 1960s he had a dual career as a studio musician and a recording engineer, and during 1970-1992 he was a member of the Tonight Show Band. Since then, Perkins played baritone and tenor with the Lighthouse All-Stars and was a member of the Bud Shank Sextet, in addition to heading his own sessions for a variety of labels. He died on August 9, 2003 of cancer at the age of 79.~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bill-perkins/id714766#fullText

Jazz City

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