Herbie Mann - A Man And A Woman

Styles: Flute Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 27:36
Size: 64,7 MB
Art: Front

(2:25)  1. A Man and a Woman
(2:34)  2. Day Tripper
(2:43)  3. Come Back to Me
(2:32)  4. Little Boat
(2:10)  5. It's Time That You Settled Down
(2:13)  6. A Good Thing (Is Hard to Come By)
(2:15)  7. 1-2-3
(2:33)  8. Only Yesterday
(2:24)  9. Sunny
(2:38) 10. How Insensitive
(3:04) 11. The Sidewinder

A Mann & A Woman is an album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann and vocalist Tamiko Jones released on the Atlantic label in 1967. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mann_%26_A_Woman

Personnel:  Herbie Mann - flute; Tamiko Jones - vocals - with various ensembles including: Roy Ayers, Gary Burton - vibraphone; Joe Zawinul - piano; Victor Gaskin, Reggie Workman - bass; Everett Barksdale - electric bass; Bruno Carr, Roy McCurdy - drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas, percussion; Tamiko Jones - vocals; Melba Liston, Jimmy Wisner, Joe Zawinul - arranger

A Man And A Woman

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Ernie Henry - Last Chorus

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1956
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:20
Size: 104,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:15)  1. Autumn Leaves
(6:28)  2. Beauty And The Blues
(7:49)  3. All The Things You Are
(2:41)  4. Melba's Tune
(4:54)  5. S'Posin'
(6:58)  6. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are
(4:40)  7. Like Someone In Love
(8:31)  8. Cleo's Chant

Ernie Henry was a promising alto saxophonist who passed away prematurely on December 29, 1957, when he was only 31. He had recorded his album Seven Standards and a Blues on September 30, and four songs for an uncompleted octet date on September 23. This CD reissue has the latter tunes (which feature trumpeter Lee Morgan; trombonist Melba Liston, who contributed "Melba's Tune"; tenor saxophonist Benny Golson; and pianist Wynton Kelly), an alternate take from the Seven Standards set ("Like Someone in Love"), a leftover track from the preceding year ("Cleo's Chant"), the solos of Thelonious Monk and Henry (from the lengthy "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are"), and an alternate version of "S'posin'" taken from the altoist's final recording (a quartet outing with trumpeter Kenny Dorham). Overall, the music is fine and, surprisingly, does not have an unfinished air about it. It does make one wish that Ernie Henry had taken better care of his health, as he was just beginning to develop a sound of his own. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-chorus-mw0000036951

Personnel:  Ernie Henry - alto saxophone;  Kenny Dorham,  Lee Morgan – trumpet;  Melba Liston – trombone;  Benny Golson, Sonny Rollins - tenor saxophone;  Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone;  Kenny Drew, Wynton Kelly, Thelonious Monk – piano;  Paul Chambers, Eddie Mathias, Oscar Pettiford, Wilbur Ware – bass;  G. T. Hogan, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach , Art Taylor - drums

Last Chorus

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Gerald Wilson - Big Band Modern

Styles: Jazz, Big Band
Year: 1954
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:06
Size: 153,8 MB
Art: Front

( 6:03)  1. Algerian Fantasy
( 2:49)  2. Bull Fighter
( 5:49)  3. Lotus Land
( 2:41)  4. Theme
( 4:19)  5. Mambo Mexicano
( 3:23)  6. Black Rose
( 3:12)  7. Romance
( 2:54)  8. Since We Said Goodbye
( 5:46)  9. Hollywood Freeway
( 4:08) 10. Sea Breeze
( 2:58) 11. Nice Work If You Can Get It
( 4:03) 12. Indiana
( 1:53) 13. It Had to Be You
( 4:29) 14. Out of Nowhere
(12:33) 15. Hollywood Freeway

First time on CD for this ultra-rare album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, the only studio session recorded by Wilson under his own name between 1947 and 1961 and features seven bonus tracks. Includes never before heard solos by tenor stars Wardell Gray, Zoot Sims and Stan Getz and one of a kind arrangements by Wilson! 

The bonus tracks are from a 1950 concert recorded in San Francisco which is, without a doubt, an essential addition to Wilson's recorded legacy, and an extremely important discographic discovery. In fact, this concert has never been previously released on any format. It was originally recorded in Stereo, which was a completely new technology in 1950. ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Big-Band-Modern-Gerald-Wilson/dp/B000FTW2M0

Personnel:  Arranged By, Conductor – Gerald Wilson;  Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion, Sonny Criss, Willie Smith; Baritone Saxophone – Bill Green; Bass – Addison Farmer , Red Callender;  Drums – Gus Gustafson, Lee Young;  Piano – Cedric Haywood, Gerald Wiggins; Tenor Saxophone – Frank Haynes , Paul Gonsalves , Teddy Edwards;  Tenor Saxophone [Guest] – Stan Getz , Wardell Gray, Zoot Sims;  Trombone – Atlee Chapman, Britt Woodman, Henry Coker, Isaac Bell , John Ewing , Melba Liston , Robert Wagner, Trummy Young;  Trumpet – Allen Smith, Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Gerald Wilson, John Anderson , Louis Grey , Walter Williams

Big Band Modern

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Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis - Trane Whistle

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1960
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:03
Size: 76,8 MB
Art: Front

(6:19)  1. Trane Whistle
(3:35)  2. Whole Nelson
(5:11)  3. You Are Too Beautiful
(7:54)  4. The Stolen Moment
(5:27)  5. Walk Away
(4:36)  6. Jaws

This CD reissue brings back an Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis session in which the distinctive tenor saxophonist is joined by a 13-piece big band arranged by Oliver Nelson. Most significant is the inclusion of the original version of "Stolen Moments" (here called "The Stolen Moment" and predating the more famous Oliver Nelson recording by several months). Eric Dolphy is in the backup group but is not heard from in a solo capacity. There are some spots for trumpeters Richard Williams, Clark Terry and Bobby Bryant along with Nelson on alto but this is primarily Davis' showcase. On a set comprised of four Oliver Nelson originals, the ballad "You Are Too Beautiful" and the leader's "Jaws," Lockjaw as usual shows plenty of emotion during his driving solos. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/trane-whistle-mw0000207360

Personnel: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (tenor saxophone); Clark Terry, Richard Williams, Bob Bryant (trumpet); Melba Liston, Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Jerome Richardson, Oliver Nelson, Eric Dolphy, George Barrow, Bob Ashton (reeds); Richard Wyands (piano); Wendell Marshall (bass); Roy Haynes (drums).

Trane Whistle

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Toni Harper - Toni Harper With The Oscar Peterson Quartet

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 64:52

Size: 148.5 MB

Styles: Jazz vocals

Year: 2012

Art: Front

[3:30] 1. Can't We Be Friends

[2:39] 2. I Could Write A Book

[2:24] 3. Gone With The Wind

[2:54] 4. Singin' In The Rain

[5:37] 5. Love For Sale

[3:26] 6. Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'

[3:05] 7. A Foggy Day

[2:38] 8. You Don't Know What Love Is

[4:23] 9. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

[3:28] 10. Little Girl Blue

[2:42] 11. You Took Advantage Of Me

[4:26] 12. Like Someone In Love

[2:13] 13. Taking A Chance On Love

[2:56] 14. Play Me The Blues

[2:47] 15. Love Is A Wonderful Thing

[2:46] 16. I Telephoned, I Telegraphed

[2:46] 17. We've Got To Live, Got To Grow

[3:01] 18. My Memory Book

[1:44] 19. Them There Eyes

[2:19] 20. Bewitched (Bothered And Bewildered)

[2:57] 21. Petals On The Pond

Toni harper (vcl), Oscar Peterson (p), Herb Ellis (g), Ray Brown (b), Alvin Stoller (d) / Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Edison (tp), Melba Liston (tb), Willie Smith (as),Curtis Amy (ts), Clyde Dunn (bar), Eddie Beal (p), George Bledsoe (b), Albert Bartee (d).

In 1956, when Toni Harper was just eighteen years old, she made her first album for Norman Granzs Verve, the label he had started earlier that year. For her debut Harper, who had already made an impact as an almostbaby singer, was backed by none other than Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller. On display were all the traits that had made her a success: a good voice, a knack for swing, and brilliant intonation. She had traces of Sarah Vaughan in her singing, without ever becoming derivative or getting stuck in any one style. All I want now, she said, is to become a good, versatile singer. To underline that, this fine release also includes two recordings she did with Dizzy Gillespie, four tunes issued on two singles with an orchestra under the direction of Buddy Bregman; two tracks from her appearance on the TV show Stars of Jazz, and one last song arranged and conducted by Marty Paich - a handful of great performances by an outstanding singer.

Toni Harper With The Oscar Peterson Quartet

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Cannonball Adderley & His Orchestra - African Waltz

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:28
Size: 81.2 MB
Styles: Soul jazz, Modern big band
Year: 1961/1993
Art: Front

[3:02] 1. Something Different
[4:03] 2. West Coast Blues
[2:59] 3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
[2:13] 4. The Uptown
[3:39] 5. Stockholm Sweetnin'
[2:10] 6. African Waltz
[4:51] 7. Blue Brass Groove
[3:48] 8. Kelly Blue
[1:58] 9. Letter From Home
[3:40] 10. I'll Close My Eyes
[3:01] 11. This Here

Alto Saxophone – Cannonball Adderley; Alto Saxophone, Flute – George Dorsey; Baritone Saxophone – Arthur Clarke; Bass – Sam Jones; Congas – Ray Barretto; Drums – Charlie Persip, Louis Hayes; Piano – Wynton Kelly; Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Jerome Richardson, Oliver Nelson; Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer, Jimmy Cleveland, Melba Liston, Paul Faulise; Trumpet – Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Nat Adderley, Nick Travis; Tuba – Don Butterfield. Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City; February 28, May 9 and 15, 1961.

The music on African Waltz is better than it should be. Cannonball Adderley had a fluke hit with "African Waltz," so a full album was recorded with the hopes of coming up with additional hits. These 11 selections (which include "African Waltz") feature altoist Adderley backed by an 18-piece big band with arrangements provided by Ernie Wilkins and Bob Brookmeyer. The tunes clock in between two and five minutes and leave little room for much improvising by anyone other than Cannonball, his brother Nat on cornet, and pianist Wynton Kelly. There is some strong material on the set (including "West Coast Blues," "Stockholm Sweetnin'" and a remake of "This Here"), but the results are not too substantial and this was not that big a seller but it is still a reasonably enjoyable effort. ~Scott Yanow

African Waltz

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Shirley Scott - Roll 'em: Shirley Scott Plays The Big Bands

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:44
Size: 91.0 MB
Styles: Organ jazz, Soul-jazz
Year: 1966/1994
Art: Front

[4:09] 1. Roll 'em
[3:42] 2. For Dancers Only
[2:49] 3. Sophisticated Swing
[3:52] 4. Sometimes I'm Happy
[3:56] 5. Little Brown Jug
[3:57] 6. Stompin' At The Savoy
[3:30] 7. Ain't Misbehavin'
[3:54] 8. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
[5:18] 9. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
[4:32] 10. Tippin' In

Bass – George Duvivier, Richard Davis; Drums – Ed Shaughnessy, Grady Tate; Guitar – Attila Zoller; Organ – Shirley Scott; Saxophone [Alto] – Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods; Saxophone [Baritone] – Danny Bank; Saxophone [Tenor] – Jerome Richardson, Bob Ashton; Trombone – Ernie Royal, Melba Liston, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Tom McIntosh; Trumpet – Clark Terry, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Newman, Thad Jones.

Roll 'Em: Shirley Scott Plays the Big Bands is an album by American jazz organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.

Roll 'em: Shirley Scott Plays The Big Bands

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Randy Weston, Melba Liston - Volcano Blues

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:15
Size: 121.9 MB
Styles: Piano jazz, Jazz-blues vocals
Year: 1993
Art: Front

[2:42] 1. Blue Mood
[6:01] 2. Chalabati Blues
[3:17] 3. Sad Beauty Blues
[2:31] 4. The Nafs
[2:23] 5. Volcano
[4:08] 6. Harvard Blues
[5:07] 7. In Memory Of
[3:45] 8. Blues For Strayhorn
[4:10] 9. Penny Packer Blues
[2:23] 10. J.K. Blues
[6:21] 11. Mystery Of Love
[7:15] 12. Kucheza Blues
[3:06] 13. Blues For Elma Lewis

Pianist Randy Weston and trombonist/arranger Melba Liston have collaborated successfully for many years. This pairing was on a series of blues numbers, with Weston doubling as session producer and pianist while giving Liston almost total arranging control, except for three numbers. The results were an intriguing twist on standard 12-bar blues, as Weston's muscular piano lead the way through rigorous performances of Count Basie's "Volcano" and his own "Blues For Strayhorn," "Sad Beauty Blues" and "In Memory Of." Liston's arrangements required disciplined solos, and Weston's steady hand generated impressive cohesion and interaction during the unison segments. A superb example of the African/African-American musical continuum. ~Ron Wynn

Volcano Blues

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Melba Liston - Melba Liston & Her Bones

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 50:55
Size: 116.6 MB
Styles: Bop, Trombone jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[4:41] 1. Zagred This
[2:30] 2. The Trolley Song
[3:24] 3. Insomnia
[3:54] 4. You Don’t Say
[4:56] 5. Christmas Eve
[5:04] 6. Never Do An Abadanian
[4:20] 7. Very Syrian Business
[4:17] 8. What’s My Line Theme
[3:18] 9. The Dark Before The Dawn
[6:27] 10. Blues Melba
[4:00] 11. Pow!
[3:57] 12. Wonder Why

Finding an obscure recording, especially one of quality, can be exciting for jazz enthusiasts. This reissue of Melba Liston's only recording as a leader, originally released by the short-lived Metro Jazz label half a century ago, is cause for celebration. The reissued Melba Liston and Her 'Bones also includes four tracks from another session which was originally released under Frank Rehak's name.

Melba Liston is best known as an arranger and composer, thanks to her associations with Dizzy Gillespie and subsequently Randy Weston. But she was a virtuoso trombone player as well. On this recording she joins a variety of other trombonists, including Bennie Green, Al Grey, and Benny Powell (three tracks); Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak and Slide Hampton (five tracks); and Frank Rehak (the four bonus tracks). The leader's interplay with the other trombone players adds to the musical richness of the recording.

Even in the company of high-quality, accomplished master musicians like these, her musical skills stand out. Her lyrical improvisations are melodic, clear and gay when she plays unmuted, and mysterious and warm when muted. This recording is one of the few places to hear Melba Liston solo, in addition to two tracks on Ernie Henry's Last Chorus (Riverside, 1958) and a beautiful solo on "My Reverie with the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra.

This hard-swinging music is firmly planted in the bop tradition, enhanced by the playing of Marti Flax (baritone sax) and Kenny Burrell (guitar) on specific tracks. Melba Liston's playing matches her compositional skills; she wrote four of the twelve pieces, and they shine with originality. Liston has long been ignored as a composer and horn player, in large part due to gender bias, and so this reissue is long overdue—not just because of its historical value, but also the quality of the music. ~HRAYR ATTARIAN

Melba Liston, Bennie Green, Al Grey, Benny Powell: trombone; Kenny Burrell: guitar; George Joyner: bass; Charlie Persip: drums (3,6,7). Melba Liston, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak: trombone; Slide Hampton: trombone, tuba; Ray Bryant: piano; Frank Dunlop: drums (1,2,4,5,8). Melba Liston, Frank Rehak: trombone; Marty Flax: baritone saxophone; Walter Davis Jr.: piano; Nelson Boyd: bass; Charlie Persip: drums (9-12).

Melba Liston & Her Bones

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