Wynton Marsalis - Live At Blues Alley (Disc 1) And (Disc 2)

Album: Live At Blues Alley (disc 1)

Styles:  Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1986
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:12
Size: 130,2 MB
Art: Front

( 6:03)  1. Knozz-Moe-King
( 8:21)  2. Just Friends
( 3:52)  3. Knozz-Moe-King (Interlude)
( 7:33)  4. Juan
( 2:49)  5. Cherokee
( 9:21)  6. Delfeayo's Dilemma
(15:12)  7. Chambers Of Tain
( 2:57)  8. Juan (E. Mustaad)

Live At Blues Alley (disc 1)

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Album: Live At Blues Alley (disc 2)

Year: 1986

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 61:26

Size: 142,1 MB

(14:35)  1. Au Privave

( 2:38)  2. Knozz-Moe-King (Interlude)

(11:30)  3. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans

( 3:15)  4. Juan (Skip Mustaad)

( 9:41)  5. Autumn Leaves

( 3:49)  6. Knozz-Moe-King (Interlude)

( 9:39)  7. Skain's Domain

( 6:16)  8. Much Later

This double album features the great trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and his 1986 quartet, a unit featuring pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. Although Marsalis during this period still hinted strongly at Miles Davis, his own musical personality was starting to finally shine through. With the versatile Marcus Roberts (who thus far has been the most significant graduate from Marsalis's groups), Wynton Marsalis was beginning to explore older material, including on this set "Just Friends," and "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?" other highlights include lengthy workouts on "Au Privave" and Kenny Kirkland's "Chambers of Tain." This two-fer is recommended, as are virtually all of Wynton Marsalis's recordings. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-blues-alley-mw0000652043

Personnel: Wynton Marsalis (trumpet); Marcus Roberts (piano); Robert Leslie Hurst III (bass); Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums).

Live At Blues Alley (disc 2)

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Wycliffe Gordon & Ron Westray - Bone Structure

Styles: Trombone Jazz 
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:58
Size: 144,7 MB
Art: Front

(7:08)  1. Coming is Going...
(4:47)  2. What?!
(4:43)  3. Modern Nostalgia
(4:36)  4. It's Time
(5:18)  5. Rhythm Cone
(5:42)  6. Blooz
(7:36)  7. New Beginnings
(7:38)  8. Esoteric Advent
(4:17)  9. Everyday...
(5:33) 10. Way Back When
(5:36) 11. Mayfest Junction

For this set, the two young trombonists Wycliffe Gordon and Ron Westray provide plenty of fireworks both in their individual solos (which are consistently colorful) and in the ensembles. Teamed up with pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Herlin Riley, Gordon and Westray perform 11 originals that they wrote or co-wrote.

The music sometimes looks toward the swing tradition but also has some post bop and fairly free selections. The extroverted personalities (and occasional humor) of the co-leaders make this often-rambunctious set of strong interest.~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/bone-structure-mw0000185683

Personnel: Wycliffe "Pine Cone" Gordon (trombone, tuba); Ron Westray (trombone); Marcus Roberts (piano); Reginald Veal (bass); Herlin Riley (drums).

Bone Structure

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Marcus Printup - UNveiled

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:13
Size: 148,0 MB
Art: Front

(6:41)  1. Eclipse
(6:15)  2. When Forever Is Over
(5:56)  3. Dig
(7:09)  4. Say It Again
(4:23)  5. Leave Your Name And Number
(6:42)  6. Unveiled
(5:44)  7. Stablemates
(7:39)  8. Soulful
(3:57)  9. M & M
(7:04) 10. Yes Or No
(2:38) 11. Amazing Grace

Marcus Printup gained his initial recognition for his playing with pianist Marcus Roberts' group. His second Blue Note recording as a leader features his attractive trumpet in a quintet with Roberts, the Paul Gonsalves-inspired tenor of Stephen Riley, bassist Reuben Rogers and the young drummer Jason Marsalis. Printup at this point already had a fairly orignal sound of his own which was slightly influenced by Wynton Marsalis. His technique is impressive on the date as is his warmth and consistently creative ideas. Printup contributed seven mostly straightahead originals to the well-rounded and continually interesting modern mainstream set (including the brooding ballad "When Forever Is Over," athe catchy "Leave Your Name And Number" and the funky title cut). "M & M," a major/minor blues duet with pianist Roberts which looks back to the 1920's, is a definite highlight. Printup also performs jazz standards by Miles Davis (a swinging "Dig"), Benny Golson and Wayne Shorter along with an emotional version of the traditional "Amazing Grace." This CD gives one an excellent sampling of Marcus Printup's hard bop-oriented playing. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/unveiled-mw0000185728

Personnel:  Bass – Ruben Rogers;  Drums – Jason Marsalis;  Piano – Marcus Roberts;  Tenor Saxophone – Stephen Riley;  Trumpet – Marcus Printup

UNveiled

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Marcus Roberts - Gershwin For Lovers

Styles: Post-Bop, Piano Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:28
Size: 127,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:50)  1. A Foggy Day
(6:12)  2. But Not For Me
(5:40)  3. The Man I Love
(5:45)  4. Love Is Here To Stay
(6:28)  5. Summertime
(2:59)  6. Someone to Watch over Me
(6:01)  7. It Ain't Necessarily So
(4:43)  8. Nice Work If You Can Get It
(8:27)  9. They Can't Take That Away From Me
(4:19) 10. How Long Has This Been Going On

This trio date (which features pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Herlin Riley) is a bit unusual in that Roberts, although he is heard interpreting vintage George Gershwin songs, gives the tunes fairly modern interpretations. There is no striding or James P. Johnson licks. Instead, the talented pianist transforms such songs as "A Foggy Day," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "But Not for Me" into modern hard bop. A typically excellent effort. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/gershwin-for-lovers-mw0000118667

Personnel: Marcus Roberts (piano); Reginald Veal (bass); Herlin Riley, Jr.(drums)

Gershwin For Lovers

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Marcus Roberts - Alone With Three Giants

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:28
Size: 140.7 MB
Styles: Post bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1991
Art: Front

[5:22] 1. Jungle Blues
[4:13] 2. Mood Indigo
[4:04] 3. Solitude
[3:32] 4. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
[4:57] 5. Trinkle Tinkle
[4:32] 6. Misterioso
[4:08] 7. Pannonica
[3:33] 8. New Orleans Blues
[3:04] 9. Prelude To A Kiss
[5:35] 10. Shout 'em Aunt Tillie
[3:50] 11. Black And Tan Fantasy
[3:37] 12. Monk's Mood
[4:16] 13. In Walked Bud
[3:05] 14. Crepuscule With Nellie
[3:32] 15. The Crave

This set of unaccompanied piano solos features Marcus Roberts interpreting three Jelly Roll Morton, six Duke Ellington and six Thelonious Monk songs. Morton gets a bit shortchanged, with "Jungle Blues," "New Orleans Blues" and "The Crave" emphasizing the Spanish tinge in his music, but only certain aspects of his style. However, Roberts has Ellington (best is "Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie") and Monk (mostly lesser-known songs) down quite well. Already at this early stage, Marcus Roberts had a fairly encyclopedic style, updating older idioms with his own voice, displaying an eccentric stride style and using some modern harmonies. Excellent music. ~Scott Yanow

Alone With Three Giants

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