Ron Carter - Anything Goes

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:17
Size: 76,5 MB
Art: Front

(5:20) 1. Anything Goes
(5:45) 2. De Samba
(5:00) 3. Baretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow)
(5:08) 4. Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
(6:57) 5. Quarto Azul
(5:06) 6. Big Fro

Recorded in 1975 for Creed Taylor's Kudu imprint, Ron Carter's Anything Goes is a studied and even delightful exercise in the commercial aspect of funky jazz fusion. More interested in extrapolated grooves and pretentious motherchopper riffs, Anything Goes is a borderline disc, and no, that's not a bad thing. Using CTI's masterful, wide-ranging cast of studio players (as well as guests like Phil Woods), Carter cut a record that was as easy to dance to as it was to admire for the quality of its playing and David Matthews' arrangements. The finger-popping funk chart for the title cut as in the tune written by Cole Porter must have been scandalous to jazz pursuits, but so what. It was a finger-popping delight with a great piccolo bassline and solo from Carter, a groovy backing vocal trio, and killer flute work from Hubert Laws. Carter's own fascination with Brazilian samba began about this time in earnest a path he has followed into the 21st century. "De Samba," with its airy guitars courtesy of Eric Gale, Laws' lyrical flute, and Randy Brecker and Alan Rubin's trumpets, is a wonderful, funky jazz extrapolation on the form and is capped by Carter's own smoking bass solo. The read of Dave Grusin's "Baretta's Theme" is pure gritty R&B magic. David Sanborn's wailing alto saxophones play counterpoint to Gale's in-the-pocket chunky chords and fills, and lead the rest of the horn section into an orgy of swaggering funk. The four-horn front line on "Can't Give You Anything," with Woods, Michael and Randy Brecker, and Rubin's transcendent disco-jazz and Carter's fuzzed-out bass stomp, makes it all thump and hum. There's another samba variation on "Quarto Azul" that is a true jazz samba, with elegant playing from Randy Brecker and Gale stretching his own sense of rhythmic interplay on acoustic guitar. The set closes with "Big Fro," another Carter original, that should be on every single funk compilation that comes down the pike. His piccolo bass and the trio of backing vocalists which includes Patti Austin is a sweet, summery groovefest. The hooks just drip from this baby. In all, this is a pumping little record, indicative of a forgotten era, perhaps, but one that also reveals that this period in jazz was not only the black hole that the trad fascists have made it out to be, but was also a fertile, humid era where music like this was the rule rather than the exception.~ Thom Jurek https://www.allmusic.com/album/anything-goes-mw0000477601


Personnel: Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn, Phil Woods; Bass, Arranged By – Ron Carter; Drums – Jimmy Madison, Steve Gadd; Electric Piano – Don Grolnick; Flute – Hubert Laws; Guitar – Eric Gale; Organ – Richard Tee; Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker; Trombone – Barry Rogers; Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker; Vocals – Maeretha Stewart, Marilyn Jackson, Patti Austin

Anything Goes

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David Sanborn - Timeagain

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:47
Size: 119,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:12)  1. Comin' Home Baby
(5:47)  2. Cristo Redentor
(4:51)  3. Harlem Nocturne
(5:01)  4. Man From Mars
(3:17)  5. Isn't She Lovely
(5:35)  6. Sugar
(5:36)  7. Tequila
(3:36)  8. Little Flower
(6:29)  9. Spider B.
(4:20) 10. Delia

Master saxophonist David Sanborn makes an astounding label debut with Time Again, and once again reminds his fans that he is firmly established as one of jazz's best alto saxophonists. Joined by an all-star ensemble of master musicians that includes Russell Malone on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, Christian McBride on bass, Mike Mainieri on vibraphone, and Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, among others, David Sanborn delves deep into his seemingly never-ending repertoire to bring his distinctive sound to a variety of pop and jazz standards. Opening with a super-funky rendition of "Comin' Home," Sanborn reveals the culmination of hard work and staying power with a powerful statement of the melody which seamlessly segues into awesome solos taken by Mainieri and McBride. They get even better on "Cristo Redentor," offering listeners another side of this infamous gospel jazz piece made famous by Donald Byrd. With soulful, innovative lines and a nighttime groove, Sanborn plays a reflective, sincere set that is destined to revive this song to the level not heard since the '70s, when it was the theme song for several late-night radio programs. Ditto for "Harlem Nocturne," which has become one of the most recognized television theme songs in the past decade. Sanborn, however, lifts it to another level with his dynamic 21st century outlook and brilliant improvisations. The all-masterful Time Again has something for everyone. It's romantic, it's funky, it's laid-back, and it's definitely one that should be in your music collection. In a sense, David Sanborn has pulled off one of the best recordings of his career. ~ Paula Edelstein https://www.allmusic.com/album/time-again-mw0000392466

Personnel: David Sanborn - saxophone, piano; Olivia Koppell - viola; Jesse Levy - cello; Caryl Paisner - cello; Gil Goldstein - piano, arrangements; Ricky Peterson - keyboards, synthesizer programming; Mike Mainieri - vibraphone; Christian McBride - bass; Steve Gadd - drums; Luis Quintero - percussion; Lani Groves - vocals; David Lasley - vocals; Arnold McCuller - vocals; Valerie Pinkston - vocals

Timeagain

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Dave Grusin - Night-Lines

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1984
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:41
Size: 104,1 MB
Art: Front

(5:12)  1. Power Wave
(4:11)  2. Thankful N' Thoughtful
(4:15)  3. Theme From "St. Elsewhere"
(5:07)  4. Haunting Me
(3:35)  5. Secret Place
(5:05)  6. Night-Lines
(4:16)  7. Tick Tock
(4:01)  8. Kitchen Dance
(4:35)  9. Somewhere Between Old And New York
(4:19) 10. Bossa Baroque

Night-Lines is an album by American pianist Dave Grusin released in 1984, recorded for the GRP label. The album reached No. 4 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart. The album's cover is from the November 1983 issue of Electronic Fun with Computers & Games. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Lines_(album)
 

Personnel:  Dave Grusin - piano, synthesizers; Ed Walsh - synthesizers; David Sanborn - saxophone; Marcus Miller - bass; Lincoln Goines - bass; Buddy Williams - drums; Rubens Bassini - percussion; Phoebe Snow - vocals; Randy Goodrum - vocals

Night-Lines

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Randy Brecker - 34th N Lex

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:57
Size: 131,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:29)  1. 34th N Lex
(4:21)  2. Streeange
(5:37)  3. Shanghigh
(3:36)  4. All 4 Love
(3:59)  5. Let It Go
(7:42)  6. Foregone Conclusion
(5:11)  7. Hula Dula
(5:33)  8. The Fisherman
(5:01)  9. Give It Up
(4:36) 10. Tokyo Freddie
(4:48) 11. The Castle Rocks

Randy Brecker's last release ( Hangin' in the City ) was one strange puppy, a handful of serviceable tunes wound tightly around the convoluted perversion of "Randroid," the trumpeter's streetwise cabbie alter-ego. Brecker wisely got back to the groove this time around, leaving this disc's few vocals to more capable hands. The result is a highly entertaining album showcasing his strong suits of trumpet playing and composition, yet still maintaining a 21st century sensibility. The ensembles range from quartet to octet in size, all sounding much more than their sum thanks to Brecker's arranging skills. His trumpet and flugelhorn are the centerpieces most of the time, with outstanding contributions from brother Michael, bassist Chris Minh Doky, Ronnie Cuber, David Sanborn, Fred Wesley and other compadres. The leader must be one of the hippest white guys in the business, having nailed various aspects of black popular music down pat. Hip-hop beats color "All 4 Love" without sounding generic; a muted Brecker recalls Miles around the time of Star People, while J Phoenix's layered vocals bring a more fashionable vibe. Makeeba Mooncycle paints vocal accents and scattered words onto the canvas of "Streeange," giving the impression, if nothing else, of a mere phone call in the background. Less stereotypical urban sounds are also explored. The intro to "Foregone Conclusion" briefly recalls "Somewhere Out There" but blessedly moves into more appealing territory. "Tokyo Freddie" is a breakneck slice of neo-bop; "The Fisherman" leans close to Weather Report; heavy percussion and George Whitty's electric piano contribute to the intense urgency of "Hula Dula." These rank among Brecker's best compositions and will hopefully stay in his repertoire for some time. Low points: the rather uninteresting "Give It Up," which would fare better were it not imbedded among so many stronger compositions, and the general sense of sameness among the many minor keys and dark moods. High marks to Adam Rogers' cookin' guitar on "Shanghigh," Ronnie Cuber on the title track, and the whole bloody band for negotiating the difficult rhythms of "Let It Go." One of Brecker's best releases in a career full of hills and valleys; bravo for a successful evaluation of the state of jazz today. ~ Todd S.Jenkins https://www.allaboutjazz.com/34th-n-lex-randy-brecker-esc-records-review-by-todd-s-jenkins.php?width=1920

Personnel: Randy Brecker: Trumpet & flugelhorn (6). Michael Brecker: Tenor Sax (1-3,5-11). David Sanborn: Alto sax (1,5,7,8). Ronnie Cuber: Baritone sax (1,5,7). Ada Roviatti: Tenor sax (11). Trombone: Fred Wesley (3,5,9,10) & Michael Davis. Guitar: Adam Rogers (1-3,5-9) & Chris Taylor (2). Bass: Chris Minh Doky (1,3,6,7,10). Bass, keyboards, guitar and percussion programming: Gary Haasse (2,4,9). Drums, keyboards, bass & percussion programming: George Whitty (1-3,5-8,10,11). Drums: Clarence Penn (3,6,10). Drum Programming: Zach Danziger (2,4,9). Voice: Makeeba Mooncycle (2). Vocals: J. Phoenix (4).

34th N Lex

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David Sanborn - Straight To The Heart

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1984
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:11
Size: 120,2 MB
Art: Front

( 6:45)  1. Hideaway
( 5:09)  2. Straight to the Heart
( 6:27)  3. Run for Cover
(10:39)  4. Smile
( 5:07)  5. Lisa
( 6:51)  6. Love & Happiness
( 7:04)  7. Lotus Blossom
( 4:06)  8. One Hundred Ways

With bassist Marcus Miller acting as producer and some memorable tunes being performed (most notably "Hideaway" and "Straight to the Heart"), this is one of altoist David Sanborn's better R&B-ish recordings. Joined by keyboardist Don Grolnick, guitarist Hiram Bullock, bassist Miller, drummer Buddy Williams and various guest musicians, Sanborn sounds fairly inspired and is in top form. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/straight-to-the-heart-mw0000649716

Personnel: David Sanborn – alto saxophone; Don Grolnick – keyboards; Hiram Bullock – guitar, background vocals; Buddy Williams – drums; Marcus Miller – bass guitar, synthesizer, background vocals; Ralph MacDonald – percussion (3, 5, 8); Errol Bennett – percussion (2); Michael White – percussion (6); Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (8); Randy Brecker – trumpet (8); Jon Faddis – trumpet (8); Hamish Stuart – lead vocals (6); Lani Groves – background vocals (8); Frank Floyd – background vocals (8); Vivian Cherry – background vocals (8)

Straight To The Heart

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Hubert Laws - Romeo & Juliet

Styles: Flute Jazz
Year: 1976
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:50
Size: 87,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:12)  1. Undecided
(8:19)  2. Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
(4:13)  3. Forlane
(7:43)  4. Romeo & Juliet
(5:36)  5. What Are We Gonna Do?
(5:45)  6. Guatemala Connection

Forget the Shakespearean reference in the title which might make you think the whole album's got a Renaissance bent because the album's a nice bit of funky flute jazz from Hubert Laws, done with the same groovy vibe as some of his earlier albums for the CTI label! The set was produced by Bob James, and has lots of strong James touches from the sweet work on Fender Rhodes and clavinet that works nicely with the flute on most tracks, to the full group rhythms that make the best tracks into nice smooth groovers! A few tunes get more introspective, in Hubert's Afro-Classic mode and titles include "Guatemala Connection", "What Are We Gonna Do", "Undecided", "Forlane", and "Tryin To Get The Feelin Again". 
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Personnel:  Hubert Laws - Flute; Bob James - Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Keyboards; Eric Gale, Richie Resnicoff, Barry Finnerty, Steve Khan - Guitar; Gary King - Bass; Andy Newmark, Steve Gadd - Drums; Ralph MacDonald - Percussion; Mark Gray - Clavinet, Keyboards; Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Marvin Stamm, Bernie Glow - Trumpet, Flugelhorn; Allen Ralph, David Taylor, Wayne Andre - Trombone; George Marge, David Sanborn, Howard Johnson, Phil Bodner, Jerry Dodgion, Harvey Estrin - Woodwinds; David Nadien - Concertmaster; Alan Schulman, Alfred Brown, Barry Sinclair, Charles McCracken, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Harry Cykman, Harry Lookofsky, Matthew Raimondi, Max Ellen, Max Pollikoff, Paul Gershman, Seymour Barab - Strings; Denise Wigfall, Kenneth Coles, Robin Wilson, Shirley Thompson, Stanley Stroman - Vocals

Romeo & Juliet

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Randy Brecker - Into The Sun

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:45
Size: 135,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:23)  1. Village Dawn
(5:46)  2. Just Between Us
(4:46)  3. The Sleaze Factor
(6:53)  4. Into The Sun
(7:26)  5. After Love
(6:40)  6. Gray Area
(5:18)  7. Tijuca
(3:54)  8. Buds
(7:17)  9. Four Worlds
(4:17) 10. The Hottest Man In Town

It’s Randy, it’s David Sanborn (one track), it’s Brazil. Randy Brecker does the fusion thing, this time fusing his expressive trumpet with comfortable Brazilian rhythms and voices. It’s Astrud Gilberto meets the late Miles in a happy mood, of course. This CD cooks along pleasantly, so tightly executed that it’s surprising to hear Brecker say, "I chose musicians with whom I had never played, and barely knew. Moreover, the musicians themselves had never played together and barely knew each other." The introductions went this way: Randy, of course, on trumpet and flugelhorn; Gil Goldstein on keyboards and accordion; Adam Rogers on electric and acoustic guitars; Bakithi Kumalo on bass; Jonathan Joseph on drums; Café on percussion; and Maúcha Adnét on gossamer-wing vocals. Sanborn chimes in on "The Sleaze Factor," and six others add color but never assume center stage: Dave Bargeron (trombone); David Taylor (bass trombone and tuba); Lawrence Feldman (bass flute); Keith Underwood (alto and bass flutes); Bob Mintzer (bass clarinet); and Richard Sussman (synthesizer programming). Sussman had a lot to do, spreading atmosphere all over this disc. But the synthesizers are never so obtrusive that they detract from Brecker’s consistently strong trumpet or Goldstein’s able keyboards. Everything cooks on "The Sleaze Factor" and "Into the Sun." "After Love" is pleasant, "Gray Area" catchy. "Tijuca" starts in a synthesizer soup, but clears by the time Brecker arrives for another capable turn. 

In sum, everything is slick, slick, slick, and if you like that sort of thing, this is a good, danceable example. For a real twist, the CD ends up with a wildly touching tape of Randy’s father singing to him in 1945 when he was two weeks old. It’s a slice of a different world that cuts through all the slickness (including the funk appended to it) and sticks in your mind more than just about anything else on this album. After this too-brief vignette Randy has attached a vocal in which a man complains about a woman’s having left him. "I was treated like a clown," goes the refrain in part. It’s hard to resist responding, "Well, maybe it’s the generic arrangements."Sure, Randy Brecker can play. But except for his dad’s appearance, this is just another record. If you like this, try late Miles and Getz/Gilberto. ~ Robert Spencer https://www.allaboutjazz.com/into-the-sun-randy-brecker-concord-music-group-review-by-robert-spencer.php

Personnel:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Randy Brecker; Vocals – Maucha Adnet;  Alto Flute, Bass Flute – Keith Underwood; Bass – Bakithi Kumalo; Bass Clarinet – Bob Mintzer; Bass Flute – Lawrence Feldman; Bass Trombone, Tuba – David Taylor; Drums – Jonathan Joseph;  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Adam Rogers ; Keyboards, Accordion – Gil Goldstein; Percussion – Café; Saxophone – David Sanborn (tracks: on "The Sleaze Factor"); Synthesizer Programming – Richard Sussman; Trombone – Dave Bargeron

Into The Sun

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Bob James - Foxie

Styles: keyboards Jazz
Year: 1983
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:18
Size: 77,1 MB
Art: Front

(6:46)  1. Ludwig
(2:50)  2. Calaban
(5:48)  3. Fireball
(6:09)  4. Zebra Man
(4:59)  5. Miranda
(6:44)  6. Marco Polo

Because so many of Bob James' albums have been devoid of integrity and epitomized musical prostitution at its most shameless, quite a few people in the jazz world (both fusionists and hard boppers) dismiss everything he's done since 1974. But it's best to judge the keyboardist on an album-by-album basis and not lump all of his releases together. Not a gem but certainly superior to Touchdown or Sign of the Times, Foxie has its moments. Some of the pop-jazz material is decent, including the delicate "Miranda," the reggae-influenced "Calaban," and the relaxed "Fireball." The playful "Zebra Man" employs David Sanborn on soprano sax; regrettably, he simply meanders and doesn't get a chance to stretch. None of the songs are brilliant, but with the exception of "Marco Polo," none of them are schlocky either. ~ Alex Henderson https://www.allmusic.com/album/foxie-mw0000645797

Personnel: Bob James - keyboards, synthesizer; David Sanborn - saxophone; Steve Khan - guitar; Marcus Miller, Will Lee - bass guitar; Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd - drums; Ralph MacDonald - percussion

Foxie

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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - The Phat Pack

Styles: Big Band
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:12
Size: 173,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:07)  1. Cut n’ Run
(3:39)  2. Too Close For Comfort
(6:36)  3. Count Bubba’s Revenge
(6:13)  4. Play That Funky Music
(6:39)  5. The Phat Pack
(4:47)  6. Hunting Wabbits 2 (A Bad Hare Day)
(7:36)  7. La Almeja Pequena (The Little Clam)
(6:53)  8. Get in Line
(5:09)  9. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
(5:30) 10. Under the Wire
(6:28) 11. Whodunnit?
(5:20) 12. It Was a Very Good Year
(4:08) 13. Ever Braver, Ever Stronger (An American Elegy)

The suave and irrepressible Rat Pack, whose urbane image was shrewdly nurtured for so many years by Ol' Blue Eyes, meistersinger Frank Sinatra himself, is no longer with us. Luckily, we have as partial solace The Phat Pack, the convivial third recording by jack-of-all-trades Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Goodwin bows respectfully to his illustrious predecessors by reprising two songs closely associated with members of the Rodent Gang, Sinatra's "It Was a Very Good Year" and Sammy Davis Jr.'s "Too Close for Comfort," also appending an evocative title song that could have served as the Pack's overture in a cabaret or concert hall. One of the more engaging aspects of any album by Goodwin's exemplary ensemble is that one never knows quite what to expect from moment to moment as the music veers in a heartbeat from straight-ahead swing to funk, Latin, neo-hip shuffle and back again not to mention such wild anomalies as "Hunting Wabbits 2," Goodwin's quirky salute to Elmer Fudd and those incomparable Warner Bros. cartoons from the '40s and '50s (for "Hunting Wabbits 1," see the BPB's previous album, XXL). Needless to say, the all-star band is razor-keen throughout, lending power and charisma to Goodwin's personable compositions and charts. 

Soloists aren't named, but that has to be Eric Marienthal's nimble soprano on "Wabbits," his aggressive alto on "Get in Line" and "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," Andy Martin's supple trombone on "Tomatoes," Wayne Bergeron's screaming trumpet on "La Alma Pequena (The Little Clam)." That's ironic, as clams are almost never a part of Bergeron's musical diet. As usual, Goodwin has invited several well-known guest artists to sit in, and all of them are superb. Vocalist Dianne Reeves positively nails "Too Close for Comfort," alto David Sanborn is suitably raunchy on "Play That Funky Music," ace clarinetist Eddie Daniels burns rubber on the grueling "Under the Wire," and the vocal group Take 6 takes charge on "It Was a Very Good Year." Another Goodwin staple is the patriotic finale, in this case the poignant "Ever Braver, Ever Stronger (An American Elegy)." So much to say, so little space remaining. Highlights (besides those already mentioned) include "Cut 'n Run," "Count Bubba's Revenge," "Whodunnit?" Well, let's be honest. Everything else. And it should be noted that the disc is accompanied by a DVD with soundtrack, photos, lyrics and other extras. Alas, I was unable to play my copy, as it requires a compatible Direct Show DVD player, which I don't have. As Sinatra would have intoned, "That's Life." Goodwin's debut album, Swingin' for the Fences, was Grammy-nominated, XXL earned one (in a minor category), and if this isn't a leading contender for the top big band prize, I'll eat broccoli (yuck!) with my supper (please don't tell my wife I said that). ~ Jack Bowers https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-phat-pack-gordon-goodwin-immergent-records-review-by-jack-bowers.php

Personnel: Gordon Goodwin: leader, composer, arranger, piano, tenor saxophone; Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Bob Summers, Dan Savant, Pete DeSiena (4,6,12): trumpet; Eric Marienthal: alto, soprano saxophone, flute; Sal Lozano: alto saxophone, flute, piccolo; Brian Scanlon, Jeff Driskill: tenor saxophone, clarinet; Jay Mason: baritone saxophone, bass clarinet; Andy Martin, Alex Iles, Charlie Morillas, Craig Ware, Craig Gosnell (2): trombone; Grant Geissman, Carl Verheyen (4): guitar; Rick Shaw: acoustic, electric bass; Bernie Dresel, Ray Brinker (10,11,13): drums; Luis Conte, Brad Dutz (4,6,12): percussion. Special guests: Dianne Reeves (2): vocal; David Sanborn (4): alto saxophone; Eddie Daniels (10): clarinet; Take 6 (12): vocal.

The Phat Pack

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David Sanborn - Voyeur

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1981
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 29:47
Size: 69,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:37)  1. Let's Just Say Goodbye
(5:11)  2. It's You
(5:41)  3. Wake Me When It's Over
(3:41)  4. One in a Million
(3:14)  5. Run for Cover
(5:47)  6. All I Need Is You
(1:34)  7. Just for You

This 1980 recording is an excellent example of David Sanborn's music. The highly influential altoist is joined by familiar studio veterans (including guitarist Hiram Bullock and drummer Steve Gadd) with bassist/composer Marcus Miller being a key figure in creating the funky rhythms and colorful backgrounds. Miller, who shared the writing chores with Sanborn, not only contributed his powerful bass, but backed the altoist during a duet version of "Just for You" on piano. Easily recommended to fans of R&B-ish jazz. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/voyeur-mw0000188718

Personnel:  David Sanborn – alto saxophone, saxello;  Marcus Miller – bass, Moog bass, guitar, Fender Rhodes, Prophet Synthesizer, piano, bells;  Hiram Bullock – electric guitar, percussion;  Steve Gadd – drums;  Lenny Castro, Ralph MacDonald – percussion;  Buzzy Feiten – electric and acoustic guitar;  Buddy Williams – drums;  Tom Scott – flute, tenor saxophone;  Michael Colina – OBX & Prophet synthesizers;  Ray Bardani - gong;  Valerie Simpson, Patti Austin, Kacey Cisyk, Lani Groves - backing vocals;  Lani Groves, Diva Gray, Gordon Grody, Hamish Stuart - backing vocals.

Voyeur

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Ronnie Cuber - Two Brothers

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1986
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:22
Size: 100,2 MB
Art: Front

(7:37)  1. Two Brothers
(5:49)  2. On Green Dolphin Street
(8:00)  3. Heavy Hang
(6:43)  4. Move It
(5:52)  5. Snotty
(5:35)  6. Pin Point
(3:43)  7. Afro Cuber

The accent is on R&Bish rhythms during this CD. Baritonist Ronnie Cuber teams up with altoist David Sanborn and a five-piece rhythm section (which includes bassist Will Lee and drummer Steve Gadd) for a variety of rhythmic originals plus "On Green Dolphin Street." Pleasing music but not too memorable. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/two-brothers-mw0000649464  

Personnel: Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn;  Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber;  Bass – Will Lee;  Drums – Steve Gadd;  Guitar – Georg Wadenius;  Keyboards – Rob Mounsey;  Percussion – Steve Thornton

Two Brothers

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David Sanborn - Taking Off

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1975
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:00
Size: 85,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:05)  1. Butterfat
(4:29)  2. 'Way 'Cross Georgia
(3:22)  3. Duck Ankles
(3:20)  4. Funky Banana
(4:53)  5. The Whisperer
(3:33)  6. It Took A Long Time
(6:25)  7. Black Light
(3:46)  8. Blue Night
(4:03)  9. Flight

Altoist David Sanborn has long been one of the leaders of what could be called rhythm & jazz (R&B-oriented jazz). His debut for Warner Brothers was a major commercial success and helped make him into a major name. The music is fairly commercial but certainly danceable and melodic. 

Even at that point in time, Sanborn's alto cries were immediately recognizable; the Brecker Brothers, guitarist Steve Khan and Howard Johnson on baritone and tuba are prominent in support. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/taking-off-mw0000194893

Personnel:  Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn;  Baritone Saxophone, Tuba – Howard Johnson;  Bass – Will Lee;  Cello – Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Lucien Schmit;  Congas, Bongos, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald;  Double Bass – Bob Daugherty, John Beal;  Drums – Chris Parker, Rick Marotta, Steve Gadd;  Electric Guitar – Buzzy Feiten, Joe Beck;  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Steve Khan;  French Horn – John Clark , Peter Gordon;  Keyboards [Fender Rhodes], Piano [Acoustic], Organ, Clavinet – Don Grolnick;  Percussion – José Madera, Warren Smith;  Tenor Saxophone – Mike Brecker;  Trombone – Tom Malone;  Trumpet – Randy Brecker;  Violin – Alfred Brown, Charles Libove, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, Guy Lumia, Harold Coletta, Harold Kohon, Harry Glickman, Leo Kahn, Lewis Eley, Matthew Raimondi, Max Pollikoff, Paul Gershman

Taking Off

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David Sanborn - Closer

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:46
Size: 120.8 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz, Smooth jazz
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[6:17] 1. Tin Tin Deo
[5:07] 2. Senor Blues
[6:06] 3. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (With Lizz Wright)
[3:50] 4. Smile
[4:26] 5. Enchantment
[3:58] 6. The Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
[6:03] 7. Another Time, Another Place
[3:22] 8. Capetown Fringe
[6:01] 9. Poinciana
[3:49] 10. You Must Believe In Spring
[3:44] 11. Sofia

David Sanborn has never sounded better - once again he redefines the sound of the saxophone in contemporary music as he did in the pop world in the 70's and contemporary jazz in the 80's. Closer is the brilliant follow-up to the legendary saxophonist's Verve debut timeagain which scanned over 100,000 units and had the #1 smooth jazz track of the year with 'Comin' Home Baby'. The eclectic selection of songs runs the gamut of modern jazz and popular music, from Horace Silver's 'Senor Blues' to Charlie Chaplin's 'Smile', the first smooth jazz radio focus track 'Tin Tin Deo', James Taylor's 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight' featuring Verve artist Lizz Wright, plus Sanborn's own 'Sofia' and 'Another Time, Another Place'.

Closer mc
Closer zippy

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Bob Mintzer & The Horn Man Big Band - Papa Lips

Styles: Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet Jazz
Year: 1983
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:17
Size: 97,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:33)  1. Papa Lips
(9:30)  2. Lazy Day
(4:14)  3. I Hear A Rhapsody
(7:59)  4. Latin Dance
(7:18)  5. Truth
(6:42)  6. Mr. Fonebone

Recorded in 1983 and previously only released in Japan on Cheetah, Papa Lips is Bob Mintzer's third album as a leader. A step ahead of the rather sterile production of his previous album for the label Source (both are now available in the U.S. on CD courtesy of the Elore Records imprint), Papa Lips features a stellar band playing a program comprised almost entirely of Mintzer tunes, the lone exception is the standard "I Hear a Rhapsody." The band here is stellar and includes in various places Michael and Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Don Grolnick, David Sanborn, Will Lee, Peter Erskine and Marvin Stamm, among others. The material is more Latin in flavor, and the arrangements are less funk-oriented than its predecessor's. The sound is still quite slick, but the material is stronger and there are no vocal performances this time out. The remarkable thing here is that the Michael and Randy Brecker and David Sanborn were not particularly well known as big band players at this time, but their execution of these often complex charts is remarkable check the title cut that opens the set with a fine Randy Brecker solo; it's knotty and multi-textured with colors coming from all over the tonal spectrum. "Lazy Day," a gospel flavored soul tune for big band is reminiscent of Thad Jones' and Mel Lewis' orchestra, with fine solo s from Mintzer on tenor and Grolnick on piano. Other standouts include "Latin Dance," with a great Sanborn flight on alto, and the remake of "Mr. Fonebone." It appeared on Source as well, but is much faster and more aggressive here, and Lee is less busy than Jaco Pastorius was. "I Hear a Rhapsody" contains an excellent, deeply emotional solo by Michael Brecker, though the tune itself is a bit flowery for this recording. In sum, however, Papa Lips is a fine record; it is still slick but that's how they made jazz records in the '80s but it's sheer musicality, muscle, and sophistication make it an excellent listen. ~ Thom Jurek http://www.allmusic.com/album/papa-lips-mw0000778998

Personnel: Marvin Stamm, Lew Soloff, Randy Brecker, Laurie Frink (Trumpet); David Sanborn (Soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Michael Brecker (Tenor saxophone, flute); Pete Yellin (Alto saxophone, flute); Lawrence Feldman (Tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo); Roger Rosenberg (Baritone saxophone, flute); Bob Mintzer (Tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo, clarinet); Dave Bargeron, Bob Smith, Keith O'Quinn (Trombone); Dave Taylor (Bass trombone on 1,2,4,5,6); George Moran (Bass trombone on 3); Don Grolnick (Piano); Will Lee, Tom Barney (Bass); Peter Erskine (Drums); Frankie Malabe (Congas); Carla Poole (Fluteon 6).

Papa Lips

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Frank Catalano, Jimmy Chamberlin, David Sanborn - Bye Bye Blackbird

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 31:15
Size: 71.6 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[4:32] 1. Chicago Eddie
[4:12] 2. Bye Bye Blackbird
[6:21] 3. Sugar
[4:59] 4. All Blues
[4:58] 5. At Last
[6:10] 6. Shakin'

Frank Catalano - Tenor Saxophone; Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums; David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone (Tracks 2 & 3); Nir Felder - Guitar; Demos Petropoulos - Hammond B3 Organ.

Catalano’s instantly recognizable, powerful and dynamic tenor playing — yet at the same time nimble and thoughtful — is on full display on Bye Bye Blackbird. To stay true to his Chicago roots, the album pays homage to his heroes and mentors Von Freeman — affectionately known throughout Chicago as Vonski — and Eddie Harris.

Bye Bye Blackbird

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Oleta Adams - Evolution

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:14
Size: 131,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:42)  1. My Heart Won't Lie
(5:11)  2. Hold Me for a While
(4:45)  3. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
(5:16)  4. When Love Comes to the Rescue
(3:38)  5. I Just Had to Hear Your Voice
(4:14)  6. Come When You Call
(6:33)  7. Easier to Say (Goodbye)
(4:10)  8. Lover's Holiday
(5:04)  9. The Day I Stop Loving You
(5:33) 10. New York State of Mind
(3:42) 11. Evolution
(4:23) 12. Window of Hope

After the success of her debut, Adams doesn't change the formula for her second album. Which isn't a bad thing the stylish love ballads she sings are some of the best adult contemporary pop of the early '90s. 

~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine http://www.allmusic.com/album/evolution-mw0000101891

Personnel: Oleta Adams (vocals, piano, electric piano, synthesizer, background vocals); Valerie Pinkston-Mayo, Fred White , Rick Nelson, Paulette Brown (vocals, background vocals); Arnold McCuller, Bunny Hull (vocals); Michael Landau, Ray Fuller (guitar, piano, synthesizer); Aaron Zigman (strings, keyboards, synthesizer, programming); David Sanborn (alto saxophone); Tom Scott (tenor saxophone); Chuck Findley (trumpet, flugelhorn); Fred Washington (fretless bass); Gota Yashiki, Richard Stevens (drums, programming); Richie Steves (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Carolyn Perry, Bunny Hill, Arnold McCutler, Jerry Knight, Lori Perry, Darlene Perry, Sharon Perry (background vocals).

Evolution

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David Sanborn - Only Everything

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:40
Size: 104.6 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[3:41] 1. The Peeper
[8:00] 2. Only Everything (For Genevieve)
[5:01] 3. Hard Times
[3:05] 4. Let The Good Times Roll
[8:02] 5. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
[6:03] 6. You've Changed
[3:56] 7. Hallelujah I Love Her So
[7:49] 8. Blues In The Night

Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn; Baritone Saxophone – Frank Basile; Drums – Steve Gadd; Organ – Joey DeFrancesco; Tenor Saxophone – Bob Malach; Trombone – Mike Davis; Trumpet – Tony Kadleck.

Only Everything is alto saxophonist David Sanborn's second straight release paying homage to one of his greatest and earliest influences, Ray Charles. While some jazz purists may dismiss Sanborn as a slick TV personality and practitioner of smooth or pop jazz, he's always had firm roots in bluesy, R&B-based jazz, dating to his early days playing with the likes of Albert King and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. And along with his more commercially calculated recordings, he's released some excellent straight-ahead, even experimental albums over the years, notably 1991's out-of-left-field Another Hand (Elektra), which featured Sanborn in the company of Charlie Haden, Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell, among others.

On Only Everything, Sanborn is joined by a tight, small group featuring the hard-grooving organist Joey DeFrancesco and the well-traveled drum dynamo Steve Gadd. The addition of a four-member horn section—Bob Malach (tenor), Frank Basile (baritone), Tony Kadlock (trumpet) and Mike Davis (bass trombone)—on about half the tracks gives the album a 'little big band' vibe that evokes Charles' 1961 Atlantic classic Genius + Soul = Jazz. Like its predecessor, 2008's well-received Here and Gone (Verve), Only Everything highlights the contributions of Charles' star saxophonists Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman, both of whom passed away last year within days of each other. Sanborn pays tribute to his fellow saxmen here with a rousing take on Crawford's "The Peeper" and a moving treatment of Newman's signature tune, "Hard Times." Throughout, Sanborn's earthy, slightly tart alto and DeFrancesco's booming, soulful organ make a compelling pairing, with the often subdued Sanborn playing with unexpected fire and the flashy DeFrancesco showing some welcome restraint.

The album's two vocal guests have mixed results. Young pop-soul star Joss Stone has great chops, but tries too hard on "Let the Good Times Roll" while the always relaxed James Taylor fares better on a cool, low-key reading of "Hallelujah, I Love Her So." ~Joel Roberts

Only Everything    

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Bob James, David Sanborn - Double Vision

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:15
Size: 99.0 MB
Styles: Piano jazz, Crossover jazz
Year: 1986/2014
Art: Front

[6:47] 1. Maputo
[6:16] 2. More Than Friends
[7:03] 3. Moon Tune
[5:49] 4. Since I Fell For You
[5:13] 5. It's You
[6:27] 6. Never Enough
[5:36] 7. You Don't Know Me

Bass – Marcus Miller; Drums – Steve Gadd; Guitar – Paul Milton Jackson Jr.; Keyboards, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm & Synthesizer], Programmed By – Bob James; Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa; Saxophone – David Sanborn.

This combination works quite well. Poppish keyboardist/arranger Bob James joins with electric bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Steve Gadd, guitarist Paul Jackson, percussionist Paulinho da Costa, and (on two songs) guitarist Eric Gale to accompany the distinctive and always soulful altoist David Sanborn. Sanborn caresses the strong melodies, mostly originals by James and Miller, and plays well with guest vocalist Al Jarreau on "Since I Fell for You." One of the best recordings ever released under James' name (Sanborn gets co-billing) and a big seller. ~Scott Yanow

Double Vision 

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Mose Allison - Your Mind Is On Vacation

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz

Year: 1976

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 39:34

Size: 91,1 MB

Art: Front

(2:37)  1. Your Mind Is On Vacation

(2:56)  2. Foolin' Myself

(3:40)  3. No Matter

(4:33)  4. One Of These Days

(2:28)  5. I Feel So Good

(2:59)  6. Fires Of Spring

(2:47)  7. If You Only Knew

(4:01)  8. I Can't See For Lookin'

(3:24)  9. What Do You Do After You Ruin Your Life

(4:11) 10. Swingin' Machine

(3:33) 11. Perfect Moment

(2:17) 12. Your Molecular Structure

It seems strange to realize that this was Mose Allison's only recording during the 1973-1981 period. In addition to his trio with bassist Jack Hannah and drummer Jerry Granelli, such guests as altoist David Sanborn, Al Cohn, and Joe Farrell on tenors and trumpeter Al Porcino pop up on a few selections. However, Mose Allison is easily the main star, performing ten of his originals (including a remake of the famous title cut, "What Do You Do After You Ruin Your Life," and "Swingin' Machine") plus renditions of the standards "Foolin' Myself" and "I Can't See for Lookin'."~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/your-mind-is-on-vacation-mw0000051625

Personnel: Mose Allison (vocals, piano); David Sanborn (alto saxophone); Al Cohn, Joe Farrell (tenor saxophone); Al Porcino (trumpet); Jack Hannah (bass); Jerry Granelli (drums).

R.I.P.
Born: November 11, 1927 
Died: November 15, 2016

Your Mind Is On Vacation

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Steve Khan - Tightrope

Styles: Guitar Jazz, Fusion
Year: 1977
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:48
Size: 86,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:22)  1. Some Punk Funk
(6:31)  2. Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet Tender Love)
(5:46)  3. Tightrope (For Folon)
(6:05)  4. The Big Ones
(5:20)  5. Star Chamber
(5:02)  6. Soft Summer Breeze
(3:40)  7. Where Shadows Meet

What do you get when you have a superb rhythm section, saucy keyboards, a hot and brassy mini-horn section, and one very tasteful jazz- and chops-laden guitarist all come together with some jazz and some fusion in mind? You have the magic of Steve Khan and the Brecker Brothers coming together. With folks like this, and Steve Gadd and Bob James too, you have a formula for success. Khan's compositions are smooth yet lively enough not to bore. His unique drive, and pristine flourish and tone on his modded Fender Telecaster, and even his deft acoustic work, all come together to make a very satisfying blend of sexy jazz and funked-up, be bop fusion. Yet there is that special touch that only Steve Khan can add that makes his releases a signature sound on each outing. If you listen closely, you will hear Larry Coryell-ian riffs and stylings (as Khan and Coryell used to jam together, and did record together).  Much ado is made about Mike Stern's guitar work in the '80s and '90s, but one listen to Khan and you will immediately hear who his big inspiration was. Next time you pick up an old Stern release you stand a good chance of seeing the words "produced by Steve Khan." ~ John W.Patterson http://www.allmusic.com/album/tightrope-mw0000919537

Personnel:  Steve Khan, Bob James – guitar;  Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone;  Randy Brecker – trumpet;  David Sanborn - alto saxophone;  Don Grolnick – keyboards;  Will Lee – bass;  Steve Gadd – drums;  Ralph MacDonald – percussion;  David Spinozza, Jeff Mironov - guitar

Tightrope

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