Shirley Scott - Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank

Styles: Hard Bop, Soul Jazz
Year: 2023
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 97:59
Size: 228,3 MB
Art: Front

(12:32) 1. Impressions
(10:44) 2. Never Can Say Goodbye
( 9:55) 3. Like Someone in Love
(14:45) 4. Witchcraft
( 6:37) 5. Blues By Five
( 9:08) 6. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
( 9:19) 7. Smile
( 8:04) 8. You Don't Mess Around with Jim
( 8:42) 9. Girl Talk
( 8:09) 10. Blues

Queen Talk is a fitting title for the current release from the archivist label Reel to Real Records as Hammond B-3 organist Shirley Scott had the soubriquet "Queen of the organ" at the height of her career. This limited-edition hand-numbered 180 gram 2-LP set produced by Zev Feldman and Cory Weeds presents a never-before-released live 1972 recording from the Famous Ballroom in Baltimore. Other heavyweights on this outline are tenor saxophonist George Coleman, drummer Bobby Durham and, for three tracks, vocalist Ernie Andrews.

A Philadelphia native, Scott began playing in and around the area at an early age and, at twenty-one, she was in a trio with John Coltrane, supporting a vocal group called Hildy & The Peptones. By the time of this live session, she had long established her bona fides through her association with tenor-men such as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Stanley Turrentine as well as several iterations of her own trio.

Side A opens with John Coltrane's composition "Impressions" and races along at break-neck speed. There are lots of long hot-tempered lines and squealing by Coleman, while Durham is a whirling dervish on the drum kit. Scott deftly works her way into this ring, punching above her weight. The other track is "Never Can Say Goodbye," with a slightly more infectious tempo which is more open, appealing and in control. Everyone has their say and for the most part is readily understood.

Side B features the session's longest track, "Witchcraft," the Cy Coleman composition which became a big hit for Frank Sinatra. However, instead of the finger snapping tempo favoured by Sinatra, the trio decides they want to test each other's endurance. It is unclear who the winner (or loser) is but, by the end of the track, Coleman has shown he is a soloist of fluency and speed.

Side C has three decidedly different compositional forms starting with the Red Garland number "Blues By Five" then the Jimmy Webb pop tune "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," and finally Charlie Chaplin's composition "Smile." It might have been expected that these disparate numbers would produce different tempos, but that is not the case. Up tempo swing is the order of the day and each player dives in with glee.

Side D is all vocalist Ernie Andrews on "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," "Girl Talk" and "Blues." Throughout the three numbers, Andrews shows his versatility, vocal flexibility, and ability to sustain and fortify the energy in the room with the strength of his personality. A fitting wind up to a to a blistering session.By Pierre Giroux
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/queen-talklive-at-the-left-bank-shirley-scott-reel-to-real-records

Personnel: Shirley Scott: organ, Hammond B3; George Coleman: saxophone, tenor; Bobby Durham: drums; Ernie Andrews: voice / vocals.

Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank

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Capp-Pierce Orchestra - Juggernaut Strikes Again

Styles: Big Band, Vocal
Year: 1982
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:36
Size: 96,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:47) 1. Little Pony
(4:19) 2. One For Marshal
(4:22) 3. I Remember Clifford
(3:36) 4. New York Shuffle
(4:42) 5. Chops, Fingers And Sticks
(3:06) 6. You Are So Beautiful
(6:24) 7. Parker's Mood / Word From Bird
(4:20) 8. Charade
(4:56) 9. Things Ain't What They Used To Be

The 1981 edition of the Frank Capp/Nat Pierce Juggernaut sticks to its vision of being Count Basie soundalike big band. The repertoire is a bit farther reaching than on its previous releases including Pierce's "One for Marshal" (featuring altoist Marshall Royal), "I Remember Clifford," Buck Clayton's then-recent "Chops, Fingers and Sticks" and a medley of Charlie Parker tunes. among the key soloists are Royal, pianist Pierce, tenors Pete Christlieb and Bob Cooper, trombonist Buster Cooper and flugelhornist Al Aarons. Ernie Andrews helps out with two vocals. A typically swinging Juggernaut album; all are recommended.~Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/juggernaut-strikes-again-mw

Personnel: Vocals – Ernie Andrews; Alto Saxophone – Jackie Kelso, Joe Roccisano, Marshal Royal; Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Green; Bass – Bob Maize; Drums – Frankie Capp; Guitar – Ray Pohlman; Piano – Nat Pierce; Tenor Saxophone – Bob Cooper, Bob Efford, Pete Christlieb; Trombone – Alan Kaplan, Buster Cooper, George Bohanon, Mel Wanzo; Trumpet – Al Aarons, Bill Berry, Frank Szabo, Johnny Audino, Snooky Young, Warren Luening

Juggernaut Strikes Again

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Ernie Andrews - Girl Talk

Styles: Vocal And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2001
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:38
Size: 112,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:07) 1. Girl Talk
(5:17) 2. Don't Touch Me
(4:47) 3. Old Man River
(4:45) 4. I Want to Be Loved
(4:14) 5. I Only Have Eyes for You
(5:10) 6. Everybody's Somebody Fool
(4:03) 7. Once in a Lifetime
(5:54) 8. A Cottage for Sale
(3:51) 9. That's What I Thought You Said
(6:24) 10. It Might as Well Be Spring

There were so few male jazz singers active at the beginning of the 21st century that it was a good time to appreciate the singing of veteran Ernie Andrews. For this set, he is joined by a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Aaron Graves and guitarist Dom Minasi, plus either Teddy Edwards or Houston Person on tenor. Andrews is quite expressive and bluesy throughout the set, and in particularly fine form on Edwards' "Don't Touch Me," "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," "That's What I Thought You Said" (which is humorous, if repetitive), and "A Cottage for Sale," even if the words for "Girl Talk" are long overdue to be retired. Recommended.~Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/girl-talk-mw0000006645

Girl Talk

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Ernie Andrews, Houston Person - The Many Faces of Ernie Andrews

Styles: Vocal And Saxophone Jazz 
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:02
Size: 115,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:52)  1. Some Enchanted Evening
(5:55)  2. If I Had You
(3:25)  3. From This Moment On
(7:09)  4. Satin Doll / I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good / Take the A Train
(4:48)  5. Let's Start All over Again
(3:36)  6. Something I Dreamed Last Night
(5:36)  7. Old Folks
(8:22)  8. Articulated Blues / Parker's Mood
(6:13)  9. Over the Rainbow

69 at the time of this recording, veteran singer Ernie Andrews is heard performing songs from his usual repertoire. Assisted by tenor saxophonist Houston Person, pianist Aaron Graves, bassist John Webber, and drummer Kenny Washington, Andrews sounds fine, but most of the interpretations lack any real surprises. "Some Enchanted Evening" swings harder than one might expect, but a Duke Ellington medley (which has rather dull versions of "Satin Doll," "I Got It Bad," and "Take the 'A' Train") is uninspired, "Old Folks" lacks much sentiment, "Over the Rainbow" is unnecessary, and a blues medley of "Articulated Blues" and "Parker's Mood" has been done better by Andrews elsewhere. A lesser effort. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-many-faces-of-ernie-andrews-mw0000045569

The Many Faces of Ernie Andrews

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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - L.A. Treasures Project

Styles: Jazz, Big Band
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:29
Size: 145,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:21)  1. I Love Being Here with You
(3:56)  2. Exactly Like You
(5:02)  3. The Jug and I
(6:40)  4. Hat's Dance
(5:19)  5. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
(3:47)  6. Got To Get Back To L.A.
(6:18)  7. Goodbye Porkpie Hat
(4:25)  8. River's Invitation
(3:19)  9. Beautiful Friendship
(7:14) 10. I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues
(4:53) 11. Time After Time
(4:36) 12. Fever
(4:34) 13. Jazz Party

For nearly thirty-years now the Grammy-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO) has been easily recognizable as one of the best big bands in the business. Led by bassist John Clayton, saxophonist and brother Jeff Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton, the group embarked on a mission to document their various rehearsals with West Coast vocal legends Ernie Andrews and Barbara Morrison, and do so with The L.A. Treasures Project recorded live in the famous Showroom of Alva's Dance Studio and Music Store in San Pedro, California.  Presenting a mixture of instrumentals and vocal numbers, the opening "I Love Being Here With You" seemed an appropriate start and message for the intimate crowd in the Showroom and features excellent solos from each member of the trombone section. Having 20 recordings to her credit, Morrison steps up to lay down a soulful rendition of the Dorothy Fields classic "Exactly Like You" with a little solo help from Lee Callet on the baritone saxophone. The crisp vocals of local legend Andrews takes over the music with a bluesy and sprite interpretation of the Percy Mayfield standard "The Jug and I," superbly aided by the big band orchestrations of the CHJO.

Co-leader Hamilton and pianist Tamir Hendelman take center stage on their composition "Hat's Dance" with the duo playing the lead as the band grooves gently behind them in fine support for one of the tender moments of the disc. The Clayton brothers take their turn in the spot light on the Charles Mingus piece "Goodbye Porkpie Hat" as Jeff Clayton's bluesy alto flute begins the journey that eventually leads to brother John's bowed bass play in unison with Christoph Luty's own bass performance. The two singers get back to form with Andrews getting sentimental on the standard "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," while the swinging Gospel vocalist Morrison belts the lyrics to "Got To Get Back To L.A.," one of her own compositions telling the world how she feels about the City. Morrison delivers the lyrics on "River's Invitation" and the classic "Fever" as the veteran Andrews does the same on "Beautiful Friendship" and the Sammy Cahn favorite "Time After Time" completing their vocal contribution to this historic night but, the CHJO was not finished. The ensemble plays a powerful opening statement on "I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues" only to turn it over to the electric guitar of Graham Dechter as he picks his way all through this terrific blues. In fitting form the CHJO ends the evening with "Jazz Party" elevating the excitement level with salvos fired by saxophonists Rickey Woodard and Charles Owens accompanied by one final pounding drum solo by Hamilton. 

It's obvious that The L.A. Treasures Project refers to singers Andrews and Morrison but, not to be overlooked, is the CHJO, an unquestioned treasure that this time delivers a meaty program of standards and mainstream jazz with a vocal twist perfect as a precursor to the group's thirtieth anniversary in 2015. ~ Edward Blanco http://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-la-treasures-project-the-clayton-hamilton-jazz-orchestra-capri-records-ltd-review-by-edward-blanco.php

Personnel: John Clayton: arco bass, Jeff Clayton: alto saxophone; Jeff Hamilton: drums; Bijon Watson: trumpet; Gilbert Castellanos: trumpet; James Ford: trumpet; Brian Swartz: trumpet; Jamie Hovorka: trumpet; Ira Nepus: trombone; George Bohanon: trombone; Ryan Porter: trombone; Maurice Spears: trombone; Keith Fiddmont: alto saxophone; Ricky Woodard: tenor saxophone; Charles Owens: tenor saxophone; Lee Callet: baritone saxophone; Tamir Hendelman: piano; Christopher Luty: bass; Graham Dechter: electric guitar; Ernie Andrews: vocals; Barbara Morrison: vocals.

L.A. Treasures Project

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Various - A Tribute To Charlie Parker

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 88:12
Size: 201.9 MB
Styles: Assorted jazz styles
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[ 2:06] 1. Charlie Parker - Scrapple From The Apple
[ 7:55] 2. Grant Green - Cool Blues
[ 6:30] 3. Louis Smith - Au Privave
[ 6:15] 4. Paul Chambers - Chasin' The Bird
[ 5:25] 5. Stanley Turrentine - The Jumpin' Blues
[15:14] 6. Art Blakey - Moose The Mooche
[ 9:32] 7. Clifford Jordan - Billie's Bounce
[ 4:39] 8. Buddy Rich - Now's The Time
[ 3:08] 9. Roy Ayers - Donna Lee
[ 1:56] 10. Carmen Mcrae - Yardbird Suite
[ 4:10] 11. Elvin Jones - Anthropology
[ 4:10] 12. Ernie Andrews - Parker's Mood
[ 5:46] 13. Howard Roberts - Relaxin' At Camarillo
[ 3:48] 14. Michel Camilo - My Little Suede Shoes
[ 7:32] 15. Jim Hall - Scrapple From The Apple

In terms of his global influence and enduring legacy, alto saxophonist Charlie Parker was unquestionably one of the most important artistic figures of the 20th century. Almost sixty years after his premature demise Parker's musical DNA can be detected almost everywhere jazz is played. Parker's music—and in no small measure his myth—has inspired countless jazz musicians but it has also inspired authors, painters, film makers and a surprising number of poets.

A Tribute To Charlie Parker

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Cannonball Adderley & Ernie Andrews - Live Session!

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 42:32

Size: 97.4 MB

Styles: Saxophone jazz, Vocal jazz

Year: 1964/2004

Art: Front

[0:27] 1. Cannoball Adderley's Introduction

[3:19] 2. Big City

[3:53] 3. Next Time I See You

[3:20] 4. I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco

[2:48] 5. Ten Years Of Tears

[3:07] 6. Bill Bailey

[3:28] 7. I'm A Born World Shaker

[2:53] 8. Don't Be Afraid Of Love

[2:13] 9. Since I Fell For You

[2:56] 10. If You Never Fall In Love With Me

[4:19] 11. Come On Back

[4:48] 12. Work Song

[4:55] 13. Green Door

While Cannonball Adderley is a fine and well-known alto saxophonist, his equal partner on Live Session!, vocalist Ernie Andrews, is a more obscure figure. Andrews recorded frequently during the late '40s and throughout the '50s, but retained a lower profile during the '60s. That's one reason why Live Session!, recorded in 1964, is such a special work. Backed by Adderley, cornetist Nat Adderley, pianist Joe Zawinul, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Louis Hayes, Andrews' warm, rich vocals offer lovely interpretations of an even dozen songs. The material cuts a wide swath across non-jazz genres, from the bluesy "Next Time I See You," to the popular "Since I Fell for You," to the fun nonsense of "Green Door." Although the instrumental work takes a backseat to the vocals, both Adderleys find room to offer pithy solos that spice up the proceedings. The accompaniment is an active one, too, with intricate piano and horns highlighting and underlining Andrews as needed. Interestingly, the songs were recorded live on two different dates, two years apart. The album nonetheless flows as a piece. Three tracks, "Come on Back," "Work Song," and "Green Door" have been added to the 2004 reissue, providing yet another reason to pick up Live Session! ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

Recorded at The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, California on October 4, 1964; Memory Lane, Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1962.

Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone); Nat Adderley (cornet); Joe Zawinul (piano); Sam Jones (bass); Louis Hayes (drums).

Live Session!

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