Paul Tillotson - Tequila Time!

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:17
Size: 135.7 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[0:13] 1. Intro Gene Harris
[2:59] 2. Tequila Time
[6:58] 3. Do Nothing 'til You Hear From Me
[6:21] 4. Morpheus
[4:22] 5. Gena's Song
[6:15] 6. The Beautiful Ones
[4:14] 7. Apple Blossom
[6:12] 8. 4 PM
[4:06] 9. Big Yellow Taxi
[4:55] 10. Dot.Dot.Dot
[7:35] 11. Blackbird
[4:56] 12. The Tickler
[0:04] 13. Whoooeee!

TEQUILA TIME! is the ninth studio recording of pianist Paul Tillotson, and his second with The Love Trio. This collection of jazz originals and covers features the standout track "Blackbird," Tillotson's dynamic yet introspective re-interpretation of the Lennon/McCartney classic.

TEQUILA TIME! is a nod to the late Gene Harris, Tillotson's friend and mentor. Upon Harris' death, in the third year of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival in Boise, Idaho, Tillotson was honored to be chosen to take Harris\' place at the piano. Rounding out the bill on TEQUILA TIME! are jazz veterans, and familiar faces from Late Night with Conan O'Brien, bassist Mike Merritt and drummer James Wormworth.

Tequila Time!

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Paul Tillotson - Funky Good Time

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:00
Size: 105.3 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[7:54] 1. Loungin' @ The Evelyn
[6:09] 2. Seltzer (The Snow Song)
[4:51] 3. Dear Old Dad
[7:27] 4. Chartreuse
[4:04] 5. Funky Good Time
[4:22] 6. Where's Eric
[5:16] 7. Morphine
[5:53] 8. Dizzy

Paul Tillotson, piano; Mike Merritt, bass; and James Wormworth, drums. Based in New York City, where they make regular live appearances, the trio fills audiences with undeniable love.

Mike Merritt, son of the legendary jazz Bassist Jymie Merritt, currently appears nightly on the NBC hit TV show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien. James Wormworth, son of the great jazz drummer Jimmy Wormworth, is a successful freelance drummer appearing on numerous CD's, TV and live with leaders such as Johnnie Johnson and Donald Fagen. Paul Tillotson, composer, arranger, leader and spontaneous pianist is originally from Boise, Idaho. He has spent most of his life seeking and playing with the greatest musicians New York City and the world has to offer. The music on Funky Good Time offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of his journey.

Funky Good Time is their first recording together! Released in 2002, this CD features eight original Tillotson songs. Beginning with the funky rocking Loungin' @ the Evelyn and Funky Good Time to the Latin favors of Seltzer, Where's Eric? and Dizzy, to the sultry ballads Chartreuse and Morphine and all the way to the swinging Dear Old Dad, there is something for everyone here!

Funky Good Time

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Paul Tillotson - Lindy Hop Blues: Live at Jelly Roll

Styles: Jazz, Retro Swing
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:56
Size: 128,9 MB
Art: Front

(0:57)  1. Mildred's Intro
(3:22)  2. Satin Doll
(2:54)  3. Shotgun Boogie
(4:36)  4. Dear Old Dad
(2:53)  5. Soul Swinga Nova (Soul Bossa Nova)
(4:26)  6. Pink Panther
(4:51)  7. The Way You Look Tonight
(2:33)  8. C Jam Blues
(3:45)  9. Big Swinging Taxi (Big Yellow Taxi)
(2:52) 10. Tebadadeda
(2:56) 11. Easy Does It
(5:16) 12. Blackbird
(5:53) 13. Lindy Hop Blues
(4:06) 14. Tidbits
(4:29) 15. Blues for Stephanie

The Power of dance is a positive force that makes me high. High on jazz. High on dancing. High on life. There is an unspoken dialogue between the dancers and the musicians, and when that connection happens, dancing is not just physical. It’s soulful. On Sept. 22, 2007, the Paul Tillotson Love Trio got everyone high. I mean if they can get 93 year-old Frankie Manning out on the floor, you know they’re doing something right! Paul has that special ingredient that is hard to explain. Too many musicians these days don’t realize it’s not about how many notes you play, it’s really about playing together: together as a band and together as one with the dancers. 

I can’t dance if the music doesn’t move me. When Frankie and I danced to Satin Doll, we could feel the Love Trio’s connection on every beat. The Love Trio’s music is so swingin’ and so beautiful that I was compelled to dance all night. This CD is a way to share-and preserve- the magical energy radiated by the Love Trio every night they play. I was lucky to be a part of that evening, and now you can too. I hope these songs continue to move you for years and years to come, as they moved me the first time I heard them. Thank you Paul, James, and Mike. Thank you Jelly Roll Productions. Thank you dancers. The light was on and shining bright that night! ~ Dawn Hampton  (Slide Hampton’s sister/Dance Royalty)  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tillotson6

Lindy Hop Blues: Live at Jelly Roll

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