Mimi Fox - This Bird Still Flies

Styles: Guitar Jazz 
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:35
Size: 125,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:37)  1. Get Away Blues
(4:38)  2. Blue Bossa
(5:23)  3. Twilight in the Mangroves
(4:54)  4. Blackbird
(5:56)  5. Textures of Loving
(5:07)  6. Day Tripper
(8:34)  7. You Don't Know What Love is
(4:57)  8. The Bird Still Flies
(3:25)  9. There is Not Greater Love
(3:46) 10. Against the Grain
(4:15) 11. America the Beautiful

Nothing humbles a jazz guitarist accustomed to playing a solidbody or archtop instrument quite like an acoustic flattop, even if it’s a top-tier Taylor cutaway. There are, of course, musicians who can switch-hit with deceptive ease Pat Metheny, for oneand now the same can be said of Mimi Fox with the release of this, her first full-length acoustic outing. It’s a dazzler from start to finish, a resonant mix of pop, jazz, blues, funk, and Americana that reaffirms Fox’s remarkable artistry in a fresh light, thanks in no small part to her skills as a composer, and perhaps even more so as an audacious arranger. Longtime fans won’t be surprised by the virtuosity she often displays while deploying fluid arpeggios or exploiting the Taylor’s robust dynamic range with hammer-ons, pull-offs, palm-muting, hand percussion, chordal propulsion, and crisp, expertly modulated flatpicking excursions. Still, it’s Fox’s inherent musicality that shines brightest. Not just on the familiar tunes she recalls early salvos of the British pop invasion via wonderfully imaginative arrangements of “Blackbird” and “Day Tripper”but also throughout a series of evocative, multifaceted original pieces. The repertoire here is broad enough to appeal to fans of both Joe Pass and Michael Hedges, and yet Fox always seems to be following her own demanding muse. The result? A guitarist’s guitar album, no question, and a treat for casual listeners. But a note of caution: For all its delights, don’t be surprised if This Bird Still Flies triggers self-esteem issues among aspiring and accomplished players alike. It’s that remarkable. ~Mike Joyce https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/mimi-fox-this-bird-still-flies-origin/

This Bird Still Flies

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Beata Pater - Black

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:41
Size: 125,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:43)  1. Summer Wind
(2:39)  2. Something Happens to Me
(4:07)  3. Moon River
(4:39)  4. Blue Skies
(2:24)  5. I Could Write a Book
(6:19)  6. September in the Rain
(2:52)  7. Nice & Easy
(4:54)  8. Beautiful Love
(3:02)  9. Time After Time
(4:14) 10. Fly Me to the Moon
(4:41) 11. Just Squeeze Me
(6:00) 12. The Very Thought of You
(5:01) 13. I'll Be Seeing You

Beata was originally educated as a classical violinist in Warsaws prestigious music academy. The first to note Beata's talent for singing was her violin professor's wife. Being an opera singer she sensed the eight year old's strong voice and presence and helped Beata get her start in Warsaw's world-reknown opera house. To the chagrin of her professor singing became Beata's passion. At the age of 16 Beata toured Europe for the first time soon headlining shows with over 5000 fans in attendance. At the age of 18 Beata signed with CBS/Sony Records and later moved to London to continue her education. London lead to Japan where Beata's unique style began to take shape. During this 10 year period the jazz community began to take notice of the beautiful Polish girl performing around Asia. Playing with the likes of Walter Bishop Jr and the drummer Jimmy Smith her voice another instrument in the mix. More than a vocalist she brought the soul of long-gone singers back to life. While in Japan besides performing nightly Beata taught violin at the the Yamaha School of Music and continued her recording work with CBS/Sony. 

She recorded and performed with many of Japan's musicians. It was perhaps highlighted by being chosen as the final act at Tokyo's Fireworks Festival in 1994 playing with Walter Bishop Jr and Oda Yuichiro in front of an audience estimated by the media as 6 million people. In 1995 Beata moved to the US. Landing in San Francisco with nothing more than her voice and soul she soon became part of the scene playing throughout the San Francisco bay area. During this time she was quite often accompanied by bassist Buca (Bootza) Necak having played together in Japan. The two recorded an album in 1992 in Yokohama with pianist Donny Schwekendiek entitiled "Session" and once again in 1997 with "Once in a Blue Moon". Beata and Oda Yuichiro reunited to record "Blackout" in his New Jersey studio during the east coast blackout of 2003. Most recently Beata has recorded a new work with Mark Little entitled "Black". On this album they produce a new set of arrangements on classic works with a talented group of musicians. Beata and Mark have just returned from a 10 day tour in Japan promoting the "Black" album.   http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-spotlights/black-by-beata-pater.html

Personnel: Mark Little (piano), Jon Evans (bass), Mimi Fox (guitar), Alan Hall (drums), Celia Malheiros(percussion), Ken Cohea (sax), Buca Necak (bass), Beata Parker (Vocal).

Black

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Mimi Fox & Greta Matassa - Two For The Road

Styles: Guitar Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:55
Size: 147,0 MB
Art: Front

( 7:15)  1. Medley: Alone Together / Yesterdays
( 5:14)  2. Centerpiece
( 2:26)  3. I'm Beginning To See The Light
( 4:58)  4. Denney's Tune
( 3:45)  5. West Coast Blues
( 3:31)  6. I Have The Feeling I've Been Here Before
( 2:34)  7. What Is This Thing Called Love?
( 3:46)  8. You're No Angel
( 7:07)  9. You Don't Know What Love Is
( 5:45) 10. Take The A' Train
(12:12) 11. Green Dolphin Street
( 5:18) 12. Autumn Nocturne

This live set is shared by guitarist Mimi Fox and singer Greta Matassa, a combination that works together quite well. Matassa mostly performs a variety of standards (other than Fox's "You're No Angel"), and both swings and uplifts the material. A fine jazz singer, her improvising pays respect to the songs but contains its surprising moments. Fox, who heads the five-piece "backup group" (which also includes pianist Randy Halberstadt) and is featured on the instrumental "Denney's Tune," sounds quite comfortable with Matassa, accompanying her sympathetically and adding some fiery solos that push the singer. This musical partnership brings out the best in both performers. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/two-for-the-road-live-at-bakes-place-mw0000599556

Two For The Road

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Mimi Fox - Standards, Old And New

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 50:01
Size: 114.5 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[4:01] 1. This Land Is Your Land
[4:23] 2. 500 Miles High
[7:38] 3. I Can't Get Started
[5:00] 4. Have You Met Miss Jones
[4:16] 5. She's Out Of My Life
[3:49] 6. She's Leaving Home
[6:32] 7. Cry Me A River
[6:16] 8. Moonlight In Vermont Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
[4:41] 9. Four On Six
[3:21] 10. Blowin' In The Wind

"Standards, Old and New" is the second in a series of recordings of solo guitar gems that highlight Mimi's "consummate mastery" of the instrument and reveals the beauty and excitement of these classic compositions. From swinging and harmonically sophisticated, to lush and tender, this is a collection that is bound to inspire years of repeated listens. "...a prodigious talent who has not only mastered the traditional forms but has managed to reinvigorate them." ~ Guitar Player Magazine

Standards, Old And New

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