George Robert - Soul Searching

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Size: 172,4 MB
Time: 75:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2005
Art: Front

1. Namely You (11:13)
2. Soul Searching ( 8:32)
3. Nostalgie (11:59)
4. African Village ( 9:43)
5. Blue for Trane (12:42)
6. Peace ( 3:25)
7. I've Never Been in Love Before (12:04)
8. Here's That Rainy Day ( 5:37)

Swiss alto saxophonist George Robert shines in this 2003 concert in Lausanne, Switzerland. The influence of Phil Woods is unmistakable at times, though Robert is hardly a mere clone of the American (who has performed and recorded with Robert, while he also wrote the liner notes for this CD).

Joining Robert is an all-star rhythm section consisting of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Billy Hart. The set starts off with a sparkling interpretation of the standard "Namely You," showcasing Robert, Barron, and Reid. The full band is featured in a driving setting of "I've Never Been in Love Before," while the heartfelt rendition of "Here's That Rainy Day" is a rhapsodic closing number.

Robert penned several originals, including the exotic "Soul Searching," in which the leader plays soprano sax, which he also utilizes in his dramatic "Blues for Trane." Issued by DIW in Japan, this rewarding CD is an important addition to George Robert's discography.By Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/soul-searching-mw0000767509#review

Personnel: George Robert - saxophone; Kenny Barron - piano; Rufus Reid - bass; Billy Hart - drums

Soul Searching

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George Robert Jazztet - Remember The Sound

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2008
Time: 54:18
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 124,3 MB
Art: Front

(8:47) 1. Burn
(7:29) 2. Silver Spheres
(9:25) 3. In Step, Out Ahead
(5:48) 4. Bumps
(7:53) 5. Into Thy Hands
(8:10) 6. Hudson Funkshon
(6:45) 7. Remember The Sound

Working with a tentet similar to mid-size bands he's led on his own projects, composer/arranger Jim McNeely has fashioned a musical tribute to the late Michael Brecker that manages to conjure up aspects of the late saxophonist's music and musical personality, without resorting to overt mimicry or pastiche. Led by alto saxophonist George Robert, with faculty from the jazz program he heads at Switzerland's Lausanne Conservatory, the Jazztet negotiates the harmonic and counterpoint-rich music with esprit and élan.

The music references various periods and stylistic aspects of Brecker's career, beginning with the aptly titled "Burn," a flag waver the composer says is inspired by Brecker's many up-up-tempo quartet numbers. But "Burn" is no quartet piece; it's a full-fledged orchestral number with a theme that burgeons into counterpoint and fugue-like contrasts before giving way to Robert Bonisolo's inspired tenor sax and guest Randy Brecker's fiery trumpet solos over restlessly churning horns. "Silver Spheres" recalls Michael Brecker's tenure with Horace Silver, in an undulating tune that could have come from the pianist's book.

High and low horns provide an ongoing ensemble counterpoint on "In Step, Out Ahead," a salute to Brecker's time in Steps Ahead, while the rocking backbeat groove of "Hudson Funkshon" recalls the Brecker Brothers years, complete with a distorted guitar solo and a saxophones/flute soli emulating the sound of the EWI (electronic wind instrument) that Brecker played in that band. Brecker's more spiritual side is remembered in the ballad "Into Thy Hands," featuring Robert's alto and a coda from Mathieu Schneider's flute, and the title tune, a gospel-influenced number with Bonisolo's tenor in the lead interacting with the horns as choir.By George Kanzler https://www.allaboutjazz.com/remember-the-sound-homage-to-michael-brecker-george-robert-tcb-music-review-by-george-kanzler

Personnel: Jim McNeely: composer/arranger; George Robert: alto sax; Robert Bonisolo" tenor sax; Matthieu Michel: trumpet and flugelhorn; Rene Mosele: trombone; Mathieu Schneider: flute; Laurent Wolf: soprano, alto and baritone saxes; Vinz Vonlanthen: guitar; Emil Spanyi: piano and keyboards; Jean-Piere Schaller: electric bass; Marcel Papaux: drums; Randy Brecker: trumpet (1).

Remember The Sound

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George Robert, Tom Harrell Quintet - Cape Verde

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:24
Size: 161.2 MB
Styles: Bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1995/2014
Art: Front

[ 8:45] 1. Streets
[ 7:22] 2. Softly
[12:36] 3. Morning Star
[ 8:38] 4. Cape Verde
[ 9:58] 5. Missing You
[10:29] 6. Sail Away
[12:34] 7. Fast Lane

Alto Saxophone – George Robert; Bass – Reggie Johnson; Drums – Byron Landham; Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Tom Harrell; Piano – Dado Moroni. Recorded live in Rheinfelden, Switzerland on September 24-25, 1992.

This is the fifth and final release by the George Robert/Tom Harrell Quintet, taped during a pair of Swiss concerts in 1992. As in previous outings, the alto saxophonist and trumpeter/flüegelhornist are in top form and each musician also contributed strong originals as well; the potent rhythm section includes the underrated pianist Dado Moroni, bassist Reggie Johnson, and drummer Byron Landham. Harrell's snappy post-bop strut "Streets" features his flüegelhorn, plus fines solos by Robert and Johnson. An extended version of "Sail Away," an emotional driving samba that is also one of Harrell's best known compositions, is another highlight. Robert's rich ballad "Softly" also has a Latin feel to it, while his hard bop "Cape Verde" is clearly inspired by Horace Silver. The only work not composed by either co-leader is "Morning Star," by Rodgers Grant; this highly enjoyable work features an extensive solo by Moroni. The Robert/Harrell Quintet knew how to go out on top! ~Ken Dryden

Cape Verde

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George Robert - Featuring Mr. Clark Terry Live

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:59
Size: 171.7 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 1994
Art: Front

[12:28] 1. The Snapper
[ 7:10] 2. Michelle
[10:25] 3. Samba De Gumz
[12:36] 4. On Green Dophin Street
[11:37] 5. Simple Waltz
[ 7:39] 6. Joan
[13:02] 7. Mumbles

Alto Saxophone – George Robert; Bass – Isla Eckinger; Drum – Peter Schmidlin; Flugelhorn – Clark Terry; Piano – Dado Moroni. Live at Jazzclub Q-4 Rheinfelden, Dec 8, 1990.

Born on September 15, 1960 in Chambésy (Geneva), Switzerland, George Robert is internationally recognized as one of the leading alto saxophonists in jazz today. His discography includes more than 50 albums, among others with Kenny Barron (7), Clark Terry (5), Tom Harrell (5), Phil Woods (4), Ray Brown, Jeff Hamilton, Ivan Lins, Ray Drummond, Rufus Reid, Billy Hart, the Metropole Orchestra and many others.

In 2008 he was named Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic. He has been touring throughout the world since 1984 and is the author of « The Music of George Robert » (Advance Music). He is an international Yamaha recording & performing artist and is also endorsed by D’Addario/Rico reeds.

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George Robert, Phil Woods - Soul Eyes

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:44
Size: 155.1 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz, Bop, Swing
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[14:22] 1. Alone Together
[11:19] 2. Kin Tama
[14:32] 3. Blues For C.T
[10:07] 4. I'm Confessin'
[10:12] 5. Soul Eyes
[ 7:09] 6. Cannonization

Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods; Alto Saxophone – George Robert; Bass – Rufus Reid; Drums – Alvin Queen; Piano – Kenny Barron. Recorded on May 10, 2000 at the Chorus in Lausanne, Switzerland by the Radio Suisse Romande.

Small group meetings of two alto saxophonists are all too rare, though Phil Woods made a number of records with Gene Quill over the years. This concert, recorded in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2000, features George Robert as the leader who shares the spotlight with Woods, along with a superb rhythm section consisting of Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid, and Alvin Queen. The two reed players complement one another beautifully, whether they exchange the lead or play terrific unison lines together.

An extended workout of a loping "Alone Together" is followed by Robert's roller coaster bopper "Kin Tama," which would have fit in perfectly during the heyday of 52nd Street during the bop era. "Blues For C.T.," another original, is dedicated to the great trumpeter Clark Terry. Though not by any means a conventional blues, Robert and Woods take turns dazzling the audience with superbly crafted solos. The two saxophonists sit out "I'm Confessin'," a feature for Kenny Barron. The pianist's strident, unaccompanied introduction has elements of both Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, with things settling down somewhat as Reid and Queen join him. Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" has been a favorite of saxophonists for decades; this powerful version features the leader with the rhythm section. Woods returns to join Robert for the finale, an original called "Cannonization" (dedicated to alto sax great Cannonball Adderley); it is soulful hard bop at its best. Like their earlier meeting on The Summit, this live CD is warmly recommended to bop fans. ~Ken Dryden

Soul Eyes   

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George Robert - George Robert Plays Michel Legrand

Size: 126,4 MB
Time: 54:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. Watch What Happens (From The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg) (4:55)
02. How Do You Keep The Music Playing (From Best Friends) (5:35)
03. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (From Happy Ending) (5:11)
04. The Summer Knows (From Summer Of 42) (4:34)
05. Once Upon A Summertime (4:17)
06. You Must Believe In Spring (From The Young Girls Of Rochefort) (5:51)
07. The Windmills Of Your Mind (From The Thomas Crown Affair) (4:53)
08. I Will Wait For You (From The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg) (5:29)
09. The Way He Makes Me Feel (From Yentl) (5:41)
10. Brian's Song (From Brian's Song) (4:47)
11. Papa, Can You Hear Me (From Yentl) (3:10)

One of the finest jazz musicians born in Switzerland, altoist George Robert has long considered his main influences to be Charlie Parker and Phil Woods. He started on piano when he was eight, and clarinet at ten, playing with a family band that included his four brothers. Robert switched permanently to alto as a teenager. In 1980, he moved to the United States to study at Berklee, settling in New York in 1985. Robert recorded his first album that year (for his GPR label), and in 1987, formed a quintet that he co-led with trumpeter Tom Harrell on and off through 1992. George Robert, who has toured with Clark Terry, has recorded many albums as a leader for Contemporary, TCB, Mons, and Jazz Focus. ~by Scott Yanow

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George Robert & Kenny Barron - Peace

Styles: Saxophone And Piano Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:12
Size: 159,1 MB
Art: Front

( 2:36)  1. Peace
( 7:28)  2. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
( 8:17)  3. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
( 9:19)  4. Soul Eyes
(10:48)  5. Tristeza
( 6:50)  6. Blue Monk
( 8:09)  7. Round Midnight
( 7:44)  8. A Day In Paris
( 7:58)  9. Song For Abdullah

Swiss saxophonist George Robert is one of the top players of his generation, though he seems appreciated far more in Europe and Asia than in the U.S., probably because few of his recordings as a leader have been made for American labels. Known primarily for his brilliant work on alto sax, he opens this live duo date on soprano sax, with the phenomenal pianist Kenny Barron as his sole accompanist. The haunting ballad "Peace" is a superb opener, followed by a dancing "I Didn't Know What Time It Was." Barron launches the furious post-bop interpretation of "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," with Robert switching back to alto. The shimmering rendition of Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" is absolutely breathtaking. Barron has long been one of the most effective interpreters of the works ofThelonious Monk; both his playful approach to "Blue Monk" and his long introduction to "'Round Midnight" uncover new ground in each of these popular songs. The disc wraps with Barron's thoughtful ballad "Song for Abdullah," which Robert sits out. The brilliant sound of this DIW CD gives one the feeling of having a front row seat in the Geneva concert hall where it took place. ~ Ken Dryden  http://www.allmusic.com/album/peace-mw0000027608

Personnel:  Piano – Kenny Barron;  Saxophone [Alto, Soprano] – George Robert

Peace

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George Robert & Dado Moroni - Youngbloods

Styles: Trombone And Piano Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:40
Size: 162,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:59)  1. I Remember You
(5:57)  2. Blues For Andy
(3:37)  3. Lush Life
(6:28)  4. Love's Mirror Image
(4:16)  5. East of the Sun
(5:47)  6. Missing You
(3:38)  7. Voyage
(5:09)  8. My Kind Of World
(4:44)  9. Pacific Sunset
(5:09) 10. Easy to Love
(4:28) 11. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
(4:15) 12. Stablemates
(4:48) 13. Susanita
(7:17) 14. Body And Soul

This duo date features two of Europe's finest jazz musicians of the 1990s, George Robert and Dado Moroni, in a program that mixes exciting versions of standards and jazz compositions. "I Remember You" gets things off to a fast start, with Robert's alto sax and Moroni's piano inviting comparison to a match of Phil Woods and Kenny Barron. This comparison doesn't last, as these musical chameleons refuse to be pigeonholed; a mesmerizing "Lush Life," a driving "Easy to Love," and an emotional take of "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most." The duo also interprets classics from the jazz canon, such as "Stablemates" and Kenny Barron's "Voyage" (which has become one of the most frequently interpreted works of the post-bop era) with the same level of imagination. 

The only misfires occur when Moroni makes an ill-advised switch to a Fender Rhodes electric piano, badly dating Jimmy Woode's otherwise swinging "My Kind of World," as well as distracting from the beauty of Robert's lyrical clarinet on "Body and Soul" and a bossa nova arrangement of "East of the Sun." Robert also wrote three of the songs, including the lively gospel-flavored "Blues for Andy," the bittersweet ballad "Missing You," and the Latin-flavored "Pacific Sunset." Both of these talented musicians should command wider audiences as the 21st century progresses. ~ Ken Dryden  http://www.allmusic.com/album/youngbloods-mw0000181476

Personnel: George Robert (trombone); Dado Moroni (piano, Fender Rhodes piano).

Youngbloods

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George Robert & Kenny Barron - The Good Life

Styles: Piano and Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:33
Size: 111,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:04)  1. The Good Life
(3:10)  2. Hymn To Life
(8:00)  3. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
(5:03)  4. Florence
(5:57)  5. Japanese Garden
(5:41)  6. A Time For Love
(3:23)  7. Billy Strayhorn
(4:54)  8. Pully Port
(3:50)  9. Lush Life
(2:25) 10. Goodbye

Both George Robert and Kenny Barron have confessed the pleasure of playing together ‘The Good Life ‘ is their sixth album collaboration and the second in duo about the first one, Kenny Barron once referred it was one of his top three favourite albums he ever did in his career. Furthermore George Robert sounds like someone from Jersey which is far from being true to say the least. https://jazzyoutoo.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/george-robert-kenny-barron-the-good-life/

Personnel: George Robert, Alto Sax; Kenny Barron, Piano

The Good Life

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