Marc Jordan - Both Sides

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:05
Size: 115,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:04)  1. Nearness Of You
(5:13)  2. Calling You
(5:08)  3. I Saw Your Smile
(5:50)  4. Walk On The Wild Side
(7:19)  5. Both Sides Now
(4:46)  6. What Are You Doing For The Rest Of Your Life
(6:24)  7. Wild Horses
(4:14)  8. He's Going To Break Your Heart
(5:05)  9. People Get Ready

Listing all of Marc Jordan’s songwriting credits, awards and accolades would take up the whole word count of this review, so let me simply say that the man knows his way around a song. And since this album is mostly covers only two of the tracks are originals his mighty interpretative skills are a key component here. The other key component of Both Sides is Lou Pomanti, who produced, arranged and orchestrated all the tracks. These two men are at the top of their games and we are the beneficiaries. The album is rich with instrumentation courtesy of the Prague Symphony Orchestra and guest appearances by international heavies like Randy Brecker and Tommy Emmanuel, and local luminaries like Kevin Breit and Larnell Lewis. Although he covers a couple of standards from the Great American Songbook, it’s the reinterpretations of classic folk/rock songs that are standouts for me. In particular, Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side shines with its many layers and gorgeous woodwinds, courtesy of Toronto’s own, John Johnson. Although the soft, groovy treatment of the tune is antithetical to its subject matter, it works. Beautifully. Jordan’s thoughtful handling of the title tune also caused me to hear these familiar lyrics with fresh ears and I was struck by how mature Joni Mitchell’s writing was for one so young. (She was in her early 20s when she wrote Both Sides Now.) Overall, the album reflects a full-grown artist who has lived completely, and well. ~ Cathy Riches https://www.thewholenote.com/index.php/booksrecords2/jazzaimprovised/29043-both-sides-marc-jordan

Both Sides

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Marc Jordan - On a Perfect Day

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:04
Size: 108,4 MB
Art: Front

(2:53)  1. On a Perfect Day
(3:30)  2. I Have No Doubt
(7:41)  3. My TV
(3:54)  4. She Doesn't Mean That Much to Me
(3:55)  5. Avalina
(2:35)  6. Hell of a Ride
(6:38)  7. Too Far to Turn Back Now
(2:42)  8. Wounded
(3:26)  9. Butter Lane
(4:36) 10. I'll Never Love Like That Again
(5:11) 11. The First Time

What is the nature of creativity? Is creativity an attribute, or is it a state of being? What ist the impetus for creative risk and exploration? Is it a problem solving or aesthetic expression?  And can a hindrance eventually become the unique signature of one’s creativity? Perhaps being forced to express oneself in a certain way rather than choosing to do so is, in the end, the thing that metamorphoses creativity into artistry. Marc was born in Brooklyn NY the son of singer Charles Jordan and grew up in Toronto Canada. In 1978 Marc was signed to Warner Music in Burbank California by Steely Dan Producer Gary Katz and signed as a staff writer for Irving Almo pub. , Geffen Pub. and Warner Chappell Music in Hollywood. Jordan spent 16 years in LA writing song for and with Diana Ross, Chicago, Kansas, Manhattan Transfer, Kenny Loggins, Amanda Marshal, Amy Sky, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Roch Voisin, Canadian Tenors, Shawn Colvin, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Josh Groban, Cher and Rod Stewart including the worldwide #1 hit Rhythm Of My Heart. Jordan has won numerous ASCAP, Juno, Socan and Smooth Jazz awards over the years. His songs have been on 35 million CD’s and he has recorded 14 CD’s of his own material on various labels including Warner Bros., Atlantic. RCA, and Blue Note. Jordan has numerous film credits and is the chair of the song writing dept at Norman Jewison’s Canadian Film Center. Marc starred himself opposite Olivia Newton-John in the film SCORE A HOCKEY MUSICAL which opened the Toronto Film Festival. Jordan is currently writing with Rod Stewart for Rods upcoming CD  and is on the advisory board of Humber College. At the request of his estate, Marc has been writing songs using unpublished works of Oscar Peterson and hopes to be finished the new works this year..Marc continues to tour himself and with the writers group Lunch At Allens. https://marcjordan.com/biography/

Personnel:  Marc Jordan: Lead Vocals; Chris Bilton: Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Synths/Programming, Bass, Melodica, Hand Claps; Shane Fontayne: Electric Guitar, Baritone Guitar; Mike Francis: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Dobro; Pat Buchanan: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele; Dan Dugmore: Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar; Lyle Molzan: Drums; Ricky Fataar: Drums; Michael Rhodes: Bass; Colleen Allen: Saxophone; David Travers-Smith: Trumpet; The Biblical Wasteland Singers: Background Vocals; Ezra Jordan: Background Vocals;
Jerry Bilton: Percussion

On a Perfect Day

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Marc Jordan - Live At El Mocambo

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 1980
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:42
Size: 91,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:06)  1. Secrets
(4:08)  2. Im A Camera
(4:03)  3. Potential And Air
(3:15)  4. New York New York
(3:56)  5. You're Not Greater Than G
(5:23)  6. Satin Dolls
(4:39)  7. Survival
(5:15)  8. Lost In The Hurrah
(3:54)  9. From Nowhere To This Town

Vivid Sound has announced to reissue one of the hardest-to-get album of Marc Jordan, "Live At El Mocambo" alternatively known as "Secrets Live" here in Japan on February 20, 2008 as one of the Ligh Mellow's Choice series supervised by Toshikazu Kanazawa. This album was originally released in 1981 on RCA/RVC Records, Canada and Japan. And in 1992, the album was once re-released on CD in France by La Califusa Records. Recorded live April 11, 1980 at El Mocambo, Tronto Canada, the album was produced by Keith Whiting and Marc. 5 tracks out of 9 were unreleased materials, and 4 tracks; "I'm A Camera", "Survival", "Lost In The Hurrah" and "From Nowhere To This Town" were from Marc's first two solo albums "Mannequin" (1978) and "Blue Desert" (1979). Only those well-known 4 tunes were included later on Marc's another live album entitled "Live- Now & Then" in 1997. Therefore, many Marc's fan are eager to have a chance to listen to 5 unreleased materials only on this live album. Finally, remastered reissued CD will be available and you should also note that the new version will include a bonus live tracks at El Mocambo. The tune is "Tattooed Lady" from the album "Blue Desert"! Thus, even if you were lucky enough to have the original LP and/or French reissued CD, you cannot help getting the new reissued CD! https://aorclub.blogs.com/acmj/2008/01/marc-jordan-liv.html

Personnel:  Vocals [Guitar] – Marc Jordan; Backing Vocals – Colina Philips, Sharon Lee Williams; Bass – Michael Farquharson; Drums – Rick Grattan; Guitar – Peter Mueller; Keyboards – Dave McMorrow; Saxophone – John Johnson 

Live At El Mocambo

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