Nate Najar Trio - Aquarela Do Brasil

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:50
Size: 133,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:27)  1. Canto De Ossanha
(5:10)  2. Carinhoso
(5:47)  3. Ligia
(5:30)  4. Aquarela Do Brasil (Brazil)
(4:14)  5. Amparo (Olha Maria)
(6:59)  6. Chovendo No Roseira (Double Rainbow)
(5:57)  7. Fotografia
(6:02)  8. Samba for Felix
(4:54)  9. Charlotte's Fancy
(8:45) 10. Canto De Ossanha (Extended Version)

Given that all the great jazz guitarists for many years have been plugged into the mains, with multiple results, it remains rare for a player to opt to be unamplified. There was Charlie Byrd, of course, and latterly our own very impressive Remi Harris. Now here’s another New Yorker Nate Najar. I had been aware of his skill from hearing his 2012 Candid release Blues For Night People, the latter composed by his inspiration, the brilliant Mr Byrd. This mixed set had a few Latin elements, but the new one is entirely devoted to the music and rhythms of Brazil not all classifiable under the ‘bossa nova’ heading. Nate’s actual power source is as before Tommy Cecil on bass and Chuck Redd on drums and vibes with the bonus on two tracks of sublime tenor from Harry Allen, evoking the early ‘fifties Getz innovations. Eight of the ten tracks are those enchanting melodies we’ve heard played or sung under varying titles four of them naturally by Tom Jobim himself. The jazz content is sometimes questionable, when Nate simply romps along on the tunes most deservedly on what must be the world’s best-known Latin song, the title track, which, in short, is Brazil. But on the three tracks where Chuck Redd moves on to the vibes, and the two with Allen’s tenor, the facile swing is there in abundance. This is a very useful CD for getting that party going.~  Les Tomkins – Jazz Rag Spring 2014 http://www.natenajar.com/reviews/

Personnel:  Acoustic Guitar [Unamplified Guitar], Leader – Nate Najar; Bass – Tommy Cecil; Drums – Chuck Redd, Duduka Da Fonseca; Tenor Saxophone – Harry Allen

Aquarela Do Brasil

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Nate Najar - Christmas In December

Size: 100,1 MB
Time: 42:47
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz: Smooth Jazz
Art: Front

01. Mistletoe And Holly (4:28)
02. Angels We Have Heard On High (6:57)
03. I'll Be Home For Christmas (4:53)
04. Hallelujah (5:03)
05. This Christmas (5:33)
06. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve (4:42)
07. River (4:31)
08. Merry Christmas Baby (4:18)
09. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (2:18)

“Christmas in December” is a new collection of holiday favorites from guitarist Nate Najar. Ranging from the subdued soul of the Donnie Hathaway classic “This Christmas” to the bright swing of “Mistletoe and Holly” and easy bossa nova of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Najar draws on his widely varied musical experiences to present this engaging set. Vocalist Betty Fox turns in a captivating performance on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” accompanied by Nate’s lush chording, while tenor saxophonist Jeff Rupert and trumpeter James Suggs take turns on the soul drenched “Angels We Have Heard On High.” All the while the sound of Nate’s Ramirez classical guitar (formerly owned by the late Charlie Byrd) sets the mood.

In an industry that likes to conveniently pigeonhole even its most adventurous artists, Nate Najar has stood out with his full embrace of the great possibilities of playing jazz. Inspiring growing numbers of fans with his distinctive approach of playing jazz on the acoustic classical guitar with a right hand classical approach, the multifaceted artist has performed hundreds of trio dates throughout the world, scored a Top Ten Billboard Jazz single (“Groove Me”) and recorded tribute projects to his idol Charlie Byrd and the music of Brazil. The All Music Guide called Nate “one of the most consistently interesting and stylish young guitarists on the jazz scene.” JazzTimes Magazine referred to Nate’s playing as “intimate and soulful” and perhaps the greatest endorsement comes from Becky Byrd, wife of the late guitarist Charlie Byrd- “There is no doubt that there is a piece of Charlie’s soul in Nate’s mind, heart and fingers. Get ready world, here comes Nate Najar!"

Christmas In December

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