Noel Jewkes - Chasin' The Pres: Tribute To Lester Young

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:32
Size: 136.3 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[5:11] 1. I Never Knew
[5:24] 2. If You Were Mine
[6:26] 3. Db Blues
[6:55] 4. Fine And Dandy
[5:52] 5. Moten Swing
[6:01] 6. Tea For Two
[5:23] 7. I'll Never Be The Same
[5:41] 8. If Dreams Come True
[7:54] 9. Lover Man
[4:41] 10. Lester Leaps In

Noel Jewkes, tenor saxophone ; Benny Green, piano ; Josh Workman, guitar ; Marcus Shelby, bass ; Harold Jones, drums.

"Tribute to Lester Young"A tribute to Lester Young is the natural catalyst for this wonderful CD from the brilliant, masterful saxophonist Noel Jewkes. A legend among legends, Lester Young was one of the greatest figures in the history of jazz whose power and spirit transcended the tenor saxophone idiom, affecting the entire sound of jazz. Despite Young's pervasive effect, there has been a shortage of special tributes honoring his contributions to the birth of modern jazz.

Jewkes is an original musician, a premier tenor saxophonist, and an alto, soprano, clarinet and flute player, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This recording, leading a band of top-ranked jazz musicians, has been long overdue and is both a tribute to Lester Young and a jazz celebration of Noel Jewkes.

The "Young Effect" prompted Young to be nicknamed "The President" or just "Pres." As this CD demonstrates, Jewkes' ability to subtly unfurl nuances of jazz harmony and improvisation qualifies him as a member of Young's "Presidential cabinet." The release of this CD fortifies Jewkes' solid reputation and will be welcomed by dedicated fellow musicians and enthusiastic fans alike.

Chasin' The Pres: Tribute To Lester Young mc
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Serena Jewkes - The Carriage House Sessions (Feat. Noel Jewkes)

Size: 104,7+100,2 MB
Time: 45:16+37:02
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

CD 1:
01. Stairway To The Stars (6:08)
02. Darn That Dream (5:23)
03. Estate (7:05)
04. Moonlight In Vermont (5:49)
05. But Not For Me (5:24)
06. Them There Eyes (3:46)
07. Found Again (5:31)
08. You're Blase (6:09)

CD 2:
01. Get Out Of Town (4:53)
02. When I Fall In Love (5:49)
03. Skylark (4:22)
04. Tenderly (4:22)
05. Autumn In New York (6:46)
06. You Don't Know What Love Is (5:26)
07. Azalea (5:22)

Selection of Jazz Standards performed by Joe Bagg (piano), Chris Colangelo (bass), Kendal Kaye (drums), Noel Jewkes (horns, reeds, flute, vocal) & Serena Jewkes (vocals).

We recorded at The Carriage House Studio, an historic Angelean architectural relic that was once my family’s first home. It now belongs to the rare, wry and gifted Sheldon Gomberg, who recorded and produced this album. Sheldon, our dear friend/groomsman/son’s godfather, tenderly captained these songs to find our right interpretation.

With these songs I have stepped into my father’s world. This process revealed a home for us enjoy together. I had always known of my father’s musical virtuosity but had never experienced it. For this project I asked my father to play 7 different instruments. And so we packed up his car and drove them from his home in San Francisco to the studio in Los Angeles. The road trip, our time, the instruments, the experience of his sheer skill, all this memory lives in these songs. We know each other differently now and I will be forever grateful.

I had always wanted this. To record this music with an extraordinary backing band. To document these beautiful songs with my father for myself and for my family.

I am so grateful to my parents who, by their own example, have always inspired me to make music important in my life. I am nurtured by my husband and my son who bring the gift of artistry and music to our home. Huge love for you all!

I hope you enjoy these songs.
Sincerely,
Serena

My The Carriage House Sessions CD 1
My The Carriage House Sessions CD 2

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