Cecil Payne - Casbah

Styles: Saxophone And Piano Jazz
Year: 1985
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:24
Size: 99,7 MB
Art: Front

(6:56)  1. Casbah
(6:54)  2. Carney
(8:18)  3. Wave
(5:52)  4. A Walkin' Thing
(3:36)  5. Time After Time
(5:49)  6. How Deep Is the Ocean
(5:55)  7. Bosco

This excellent effort is slightly unusual in that baritonist Cecil Payne (who doubles a bit on flute) is joined by a pianoless and drumless rhythm section (pianist Richard Wyands, guitarist Joe Carter and bassist Stafford James). The intimate setting suits Payne well, who is in top form on such numbers as Tadd Dameron's "Casbah," a song dedicated to Harry Carney (simply called "Carney"), Benny Carter's "A Walkin' Thing" and Payne's "Bosco." Cecil Payne remains one of the most underrated baritonists of the bop era; this small-label LP is a fine example of his talents. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/casbah-mw0000106743

Cecil Payne (baritone sax) Richard Wyands (piano) Joe Carter (guitar) Stafford James (bass)

Casbah

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Joe Carter - The Samba Rio Trio

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 52:37
Size: 120.5 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz, Brazilian jazz
Year: 1997
Art: Front

[4:46] 1. Insensatez (How Insensitive) (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[6:10] 2. Paraty (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[4:47] 3. Alvorado (Dawn)
[6:12] 4. Lamento No Morro (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[5:26] 5. This Is For Luisa (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[5:17] 6. Samba Contente (Joyful Samba) (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[4:12] 7. Se E Tarde Me Perdoa (If It Is Too Late, Please Forgive Me)
[5:58] 8. Sonho De Marina (Dream of Marina) (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[4:26] 9. Fungi Mama (feat. Nilson Matta; Portinho)
[5:57] 10. Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved)/ Inutil Paisagem (Useless Landscape)

This set features beautiful and expertly played Brazilian jazz as performed by guitarist Joe Carter, bassist Nilson Malta, and drummer Portinho. Several Jobim songs, Blue Mitchell's "Fungii Mama," and a couple Carter originals are in the repertoire, with each of the tunes featuring strong melodies, pretty guitar, and close interplay between the musicians. All of Joe Carter's recordings are tasteful and rewarding, and this one is no exception. ~ Scott Yanow

Joe Carter (guitar); Nilson Matta (bass); Portinho (drums). Recorded at Sorceror Sound, New York, New York on November 6 & 7, 1993 and Rosewood Music, Greenwich, Connecticut.

The Samba Rio Trio

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Joe Carter - Both Sides Of The Equator

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 54:08

Size: 123.9 MB

Styles: Brazilian jazz, Jazz guitar

Year: 2012

Art: Front

[4:46] 1. Nos E O Mar (Feat. David Finck & Ze Mauricio)

[4:42] 2. I've Never Been In Love Before (Feat. David Finck)

[4:01] 3. Mojave

[5:27] 4. Viktor With A K (Feat. David Finck & Ze Mauricio)

[4:14] 5. Blame It On My Youth (Feat. David Finck)

[3:44] 6. Ponta De Areia (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:54] 7. Valse De Euridice (Feat. Ze Mauricio)

[4:16] 8. Batida Diferente (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:38] 9. Young And Foolish

[5:12] 10. Tema Do Boneco De Palha (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[3:47] 11. Waltz For Debby

[5:58] 12. Nada Como Ter Amor (Feat. Ze Mauricio & David Finck)

[2:22] 13. Variations On A Theme By Bill Evans

Both Sides of the Equator is not Joe Carter's first incursion into Brazilian music. Joe fell in love with Brazilian music after performing in Brazil several times as well as teaching there. His subtle, warm and stylish guitar playing is very well suited for a variety of Brazilian genres he performs, including Samba, Bossa Nova and even Baião. A graduate of New York University, Joe also studied with guitarists Sal Salvador, John Scofield and Allan Hanlon as well as saxophonist Lee Konitz and pianist Don Friedman. This well-rounded musical education formed the basis of his tailor-made style in Brazilian music. Joe is well respected as a Brazilian performer on both sides of the Equator. He has recorded with harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn, bassist Nilson Matta (of Trio da Paz and Brazilian Trio), saxophonist Lee Konitz, flugelhornist Art Farmer and dozen of other jazz musicians. As with his three previous Brazilian albums  Um Abraço no Rio (1996), The Samba Rio Trio (1997) and Two for Two (2001), all on Empathy Records Joe never overdoes his performances and arrangements. He prefers the effective intimacy of duo, trio and quartet formations for Brazilian music. Here in Both Sides of the Equator Joe is joined by bassist David Finck and percussionist Zé Maurício in a balanced collection of music by Brazilian and North American composers. He also adds to this fine mixture two of his own compositions. Several things in Both Sides of the Equator make the album thoroughly enjoyable. With Joe's masterful approach to these melodies, the album flows smoothly from track to track and maintains the listener absorbed in this fine material. One remarkable characteristic of a good musician who knows well the music being performed is the ability to transcend geographical borders seamlessly. Joe accomplishes that very well when he goes from Menescal to Loesser in the first two tracks of the album as well as in the rest of the album.

Joe Carter - acoustic nylon string guitar; David Finck – acoustic bass; Ze Mauricio – percussion.

Both Sides Of The Equator

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