Jacintha - The Girl from Bossa Nova

Styles: Vocal, Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:17
Size: 104,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:34) 1. O Ganso
(3:15) 2. So Danço Samba
(4:48) 3. Dindi
(3:44) 4. Once I Loved
(4:32)  5. Desafinado
(5:07) 6. So Nice
(5:08) 7. Wave
(5:06) 8. How Insensitive
(4:51) 9. Corcovado
(4:07) 10. Waters Of March

Jacintha picks up the tempo on her first bossa nova session. Featuring a program of some of the most well known classics of the genre, including several Jobim favorites like So Nice, Desafinado, Dindi and Corcovado, as well as less familiar tunes like O Ganso and So Danco Samba, this CD is a striking change of pace for Jacintha. With superb work from tenor Harry Allen and guitarist John Pisano (ex-Diana Krall), the album's supreme finishing is the magical playing of legendary Brazilian master percussionist Paulinho Da Costa, who blesses the entire album with an authentic bossa nova vibe.By Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Bossa-Nova-Jacintha/dp/B00027JYWQ


Personnel: Acoustic Guitar – John Pisano; Bass – Darek Oleszkiewicz; Drums – Tim Pleasant; Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa; Piano – Bill Cunliffe; Tenor Saxophone – Harry Allen ; Vocals – Jacintha .

The Girl from Bossa Nova

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NYC Jazz Quartett, Nashi Young Cho - The Great American Jazz Songbook Vol 1

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:06
Size: 165.1 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[3:14] 1. Moonlight In Vermont
[5:54] 2. Cheek To Cheek
[3:30] 3. Fly Me To The Moon
[3:22] 4. You Took Advantege Of Me
[4:18] 5. Blue Moon
[3:51] 6. Honeysuckle Rose
[5:07] 7. Lover Man
[4:06] 8. Mambo Craze
[3:09] 9. One Note Samba
[4:19] 10. How Insensitive
[4:05] 11. That Old Devil Called Love
[2:58] 12. Santa Baby
[3:19] 13. Diamond's Are A Girl's Best Friend
[3:38] 14. Paris Match
[6:24] 15. What A Difference A Day Makes
[3:25] 16. Why Don't You Do Right
[3:40] 17. My Baby Just Cares For Me
[3:37] 18. As Time Goes By

Hello, my name is Nashi Young Cho. I sing, speak, moderate, compose and act. Since early childhood, I sang in public and wrote my own songs. I have already worked as a singer parallel to the A-levels and now have my own recording studio and a jazz band. I have made jazz / lounge / soul / electro releases, as well as numerous jobs in advertising, events (live music). Currently I'm moderating the event magazine X on the radio, Radio X Frankfurt. In addition, as a single singer, I'm on the road with my own band or another, have a large repertoire in the field of jazz, soul, classics, charts. I have been involved in musicals and have been working as a broadcaster, as well as voice-over roles in TV and theater productions, as well as advertising and language course production. I am pleased with inquiries that challenge me because I am versatile. Sincerely. ~Nashi young cho

We combine traditional jazz with modern lounge music. We play the pearls of jazz in sophisticated arrangements. Travel with us from trendy New York to glamorous Hollywood. Experience the soul of the Blue Note Classics and enjoy a touch of sophisticated exoticism. Atmospheric original compositions alternate with newly arranged pop songs and popular movie classics. Energetic soul jazz, groovy cool jazz, swing, bossa nova and chachacha pieces take you to musical paradise. Our exotic cocktail with its heavenly magic gives some often heard songs a new, unexpected sheen. NYC Jazz Quartet sounds like pure jazz holidays. (Translated from German.)

The Great American Jazz Songbook Vol 1 mc
The Great American Jazz Songbook Vol 1 zippy

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Jeremy Monteiro - With A Little Help From My Friends

Size: 133,8 MB
Time: 57:38
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz/Pop Vocals
Art: Front

01. Blackbird (6:59)
02. Norwegian Wood (Feat. Melissa Tham) (7:30)
03. The Long And Winding Road (Feat. Nick Zavior) (5:04)
04. And I Love Her (6:56)
05. With A Little Help From My Friends (Feat. Steve Lippia) (4:04)
06. Imagine (9:55)
07. When I'm Sixty-Four (3:59)
08. Fool On The Hill (Feat. Melissa Tham) (5:11)
09. Eleanor Rigby (7:57)

Jeremy Monteiro jazzes up the music of The Beatles, with a little help from his friends. Join Singapore's King of Swing as he puts a jazz spin on familiar favourites such as With a Little Help From My Friends, When I'm 64 and Blackbird in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their iconic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Monteiro will be joined by guests Eugene Pao, Melissa Tham, Nick Zavior, Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan, Ben Poh, Julian Chan and Jens Bunge.

If you love Jeremy Monteiro, jazz, or if you simply grew up listening to The Beatles, come hear The Beatles' greatest hits like you’ve never heard them before!

With A Little Help From My Friends

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Jacintha - Autumn Leaves (The Songs Of Johnny Mercer)

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:43
Size: 139.0 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals, Easy Listening
Year: 1999
Art: Front

[3:29] 1. And The Angels Sing
[5:17] 2. Skylark
[5:19] 3. One For My Baby
[3:55] 4. Midnight Sun
[7:46] 5. Autumn Leaves
[5:26] 6. Days Of Wine & Roses
[5:34] 7. I Remember You
[6:31] 8. Trav'lin' Light
[4:05] 9. Something's Gotta Give
[8:27] 10. Moon River
[4:47] 11. Here's To Life

Jacintha- vocals; Teddy Edwards- tenor saxophone; Kei Akagi- piano; Darek Oles- bass; Larance Marable, Joe LaBarbera- drums; Anthony Wilson- guitar; Will Miller- trumpet.

For her sixth album, Jacintha pays homage to songwriter Johnny Mercer. Her warm, clear, delicate approach to storytelling enables the vocalist to deliver each favorite song in a comfortable manner with intimacy and charm. From Singapore, Jacintha has also had experience as an actress, enabling her to put herself into each situation as appropriate. A small ensemble culled from L.A.’s finest jazz accompanists backs her.

Jacintha is at her best when incorporating her impeccable enunciation on "I Remember You" and when dipping into her rich lower vocal register for a loping arrangement of "Trav’lin’ Light." Her acting experience shines through "Here’s To Life" with added dramatic feeling. A clarion trumpet blends appropriately to signal the album’s close. Jacintha’s supportive partners lend authenticity to the history behind each song. Teddy Edwards, who shares the microphone for half the album, provides fluid, blues-based phrases. Anthony Wilson and Kei Akagi lend more than harmony in their respective roles with different chording instruments. The guitarist provides a lovely "Skylark" interlude, while pianist Akagi lends spontaneity in duet format to the well-worn "Moon River." While she’s not always convincing on slower ballads, Jacintha’s warm, fragile, sophisticated delivery makes for an honorable tribute and a recommended listening experience. ~Jim Santella

Autumn Leaves (The Songs Of Johnny Mercer)

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Alemay Fernandez - Hard To Imagine

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:44
Size: 95.6 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[5:51] 1. Being You
[3:09] 2. Hard To Imagine
[4:43] 3. Spare Me The Details
[3:27] 4. I Believe
[4:35] 5. Meant To Be
[3:07] 6. Sheer Perfection
[3:58] 7. How Many Ways
[5:30] 8. Heaven Wrote A Song
[2:40] 9. My Baby & Me
[4:40] 10. I Got The Feeling

Hailed by TimeOut magazine as one of Singapore's "best-loved entertainers", homegrown vocal powerhouse Alemay Fernandez is a rising star in the Asian Jazz scene. Known for her sultry-smooth tone and an onstage presence that keeps the audience eating out of the palm of her hand, she has performed with The Count Basie Orchestra, David Foster, The Platters' Bobby Soul, and opened for Laura Fygi & Incognito.

Hard To Imagine is her maiden album - a labour of love five years in the making. The album of original tracks is the singer’s first foray into writing, arranging and producing. Deeply personal, the tunes are a diary of her journey as an artiste. Expect an elegant mix of jazz, soul & bluesy goodness backed by soulfully honest vocals. There are 21 musicians as well as 4 guest vocalists on this album featuring a cross-section of both Singaporean as well as internationally renowned musicians including drummer Erik Hargrove (who has toured with James Brown & Bootsy Collins), drummer Pablo Calzado (who has played with The Buena Vista Social Club), bassist Christy Smith (who has toured with Stevie Wonder), vocalist Richard Jackson (who has performed with Randy Brecker & Ernie Watts), vocalists Vanessa Fernandez & Michaela Therese (who have recorded and performed respectively with Brian McKnight).

Hard To Imagine

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Anne Weerapass - Out Of Nowhere

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:23
Size: 110.8 MB
Styles: Latin rhythms, Jazz vocals
Year: 2004/2011
Art: Front

[5:20] 1. Out Of Nowhere
[4:32] 2. The Way You Look Tonight
[5:30] 3. So Many Stars
[5:41] 4. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
[4:09] 5. Night & Day
[6:14] 6. He's Funny That Way
[4:01] 7. Close Your Eyes
[3:51] 8. What A Difference A Day Made
[3:53] 9. So Nice (Summer Samba)
[5:08] 10. Embraceable You

Anne Weerapass has been singing professionally since she was 19, as a solo artiste, as well as lead vocalist for various bands. Her jazz repertoire covers the greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dinah Washington. She has worked with top international stars such as Ronan Keating and Regine Velasquez, and performed in Japan with Dick Lee during the promotional tour of his 'Mad Chinaman' album.

Anne performs regularly at various jazz bars and clubs internationally including the following ones in Singapore, The Fullerton, The Raffles Hotel, Equinox, and most recently at the Bamboo Bar in Oriental Bangkok. She has a wide repertoire that covers R&B, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, contemporary jazz, Top 40s, pop, retro and classics. Her versatility allows her to form a lively rapport with the audience, be it a lounge full of jazz enthusiasts, a crowded dance floor of teens or a bar of retro music fans.

Out Of Nowhere

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The Asian Jazz All Stars Power Quartet - Live At The Living Room

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 71:45
Size: 164.3 MB
Styles: Fusion
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[13:54] 1. Carrot Cake
[19:22] 2. African Skies
[ 8:48] 3. This Guy's In Love
[11:49] 4. Wrappin' It Up
[17:50] 5. Tiramisu (For Hino)

The name says it all; four of Asia's leading jazz musicians—Singaporean pianist/organist Jeremy Monteiro, Philippine saxophonist Tots Tolentino, Hong Kong guitarist Eugene Pao and Thai drummer, Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan—combine to produce a powerful, electro-acoustic jazz fusion which draws inspiration from the Larry Goldings/Peter Bernstein/Bill Stewart trio. Recorded at the Living Room, Bangkok during a month-long jazz festival in June 2011 to celebrate the venue's tenth anniversary, this recording captures the quartet in exuberant mood.

After thirty years at the piano, Monteiro returned to his early love, the Hammond organ, in recording Groovin' at Groove Junction (Jazznote Records, 2009)—nominated for an Independent Music Award—and his organ sound leaves a large imprint on the session. Peter Bernstein's grooving, Blue Note-flavored "Carrot Cake" opens proceedings with strong solos from tenor player Tolentino and Monteiro. Gigging with his organ trio Organamix these last couple of years has sharpened Monteiro's organ chops, and his playing is confident and imaginative. Pao in turn stretches his digits, showing the kind of tasteful attack that has seen him work with pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, guitarist Joe Pass , saxophonist Jackie McLean, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Bill Bruford.

A nineteen-minute interpretation of "African Skies" pays homage to its creator, saxophonist Michael Brecker. Pao, Tolentino and Monteiro all performed and/or recorded with Brecker, and the quartet really cooks on this free-spirited workout. Tolentino wisely follows his own path on a rousing tenor exploration, rather than trying to emulate the foremost post-Coltrane tenorist that Brecker was. Monteiro ratchets up the intensity a notch with a searching, extended solo before the quartet shifts down a gear, setting Pao loose with the task of bringing things back to the boil, which he does with a fluid, bluesy solo with plenty of bite. Chanutr Techatana-nan's effervescent, driving rhythms are a key to the dynamism of this track, and the quartet's energy throughout the recording.

Burt Bacharach/Hal David's "This Guy's in Love" provides a beautiful oasis of slowly swinging calm, with Tolentino and Pao's lyricism to the fore. Another fine Monteiro solo opens Larry Goldings "Wrappin' it Up," before Tolentino picks up the reins with a snaking solo which gains gradually in potency. This mid-tempo number showcases more measured, though no less impressive playing from the quartet and Pao in turn shines with a mazy run.

Tolentino's swinging "Tiramisu"—dedicated to Japanese trumpeter Terumasa Hino—clocks in at almost eighteen minutes and is perhaps the most ambitious and satisfying tune of the CD. The quartet burns on this hard-grooving number for the first eight minutes. Monteiro then unfolds a vaguely spacey solo over a drone before launching into adventurous improvised waters. Pao's liveliest playing of the session sets the seal on a powerful performance.

Jazz-fusion—for want of a better term—is alive and kicking in Asia, as this excellent recording demonstrates. So far, only Asian audiences have been fortunate to see this incendiary quartet on tour. Hopefully, it will go into the studio with some original material soon and launch itself beyond Asia. ~Ian Patterson

Jeremy Monteiro: organ; Eugene Pao: guitar; Tots Tolentino: tenor saxophone; Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan: drums.

Live At The Living Room

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Anne Weerapass - Out Of Nowhere

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 60:26
Size: 138.4 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[5:24] 1. Out Of Nowhere
[4:32] 2. The Way You Look Tonight
[5:30] 3. So Many Stars
[5:42] 4. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
[4:10] 5. Night & Day
[6:14] 6. He's Funny That Way
[4:01] 7. Close Your Eyes
[3:51] 8. What A Difference A Day Made
[3:53] 9. So Nice (Summer Samba)
[5:09] 10. Embraceable You
[4:10] 11. Night & Day 2
[3:51] 12. What A Difference A Day Made 2
[3:53] 13. So Nice (Summer Samba) 2

In late 2004, Jeremy Monteiro lent his jazzy touch to Renee Weerapass’ first Jazznote recording, Out of Nowhere, holding down the floor with his piano playing, while amassing support from smooth talents like Belinda Moody on doublebass, Shawn Kelley on drums, and Mohammed Noor on percussions. Saxman Koh, Bangkok’s best-selling, saxophone rising star, added the quintessential saxy touch to the Weerapass sound.

For this CD, Anne Weerapass brings her pop-singing perfected vocal into the foray of jazz, and let me assure you, it is surprisingly formidable. She possesses that jazzy voice we prize from the eras of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, with a stimulating sensitivity that is firmly cultivated in the present era.

Anne’s vocalization was of utter confidence, hence rendering absolute reign over each and every song. Utterly inspiring and momentarily playful, Anne’s singing also puts one’s mind at ease at once. Never a dull moment is there in her singing, and there is not enough of her voice. Pianist and producer Jeremy Monteiro took full advantage of the company and rarity of such a vocal talent and played his piano to his heart’s content, leaving the listener gasping for more Anne. ~Constantine Soo

Out Of Nowhere

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Jeremy Monteiro (Feat. Jacintha) - A Song For You, Karen

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:18
Size: 161,1 MB
Art: Front + Back

(8:49)  1. A Song For You
(5:52)  2. When I Fall In Love
(5:26)  3. This Masquerade
(5:42)  4. We've Only Just Begun
(4:03)  5. Top of the World
(3:26)  6. For All We Know
(6:28)  7. Rainy Days And Mondays
(3:57)  8. There's A Kind Of Hush
(4:38)  9. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song
(5:43) 10. I Won't Last A Day Without You
(4:10) 11. They Long To Be - Close To You
(6:30) 12. Yesterday Once More
(5:28) 13. A Song For You (Instrumental)

"I think I have a very good idea for a special album." Jeremy was comfortably seated, leaning back in a couch. It was late in a gorgeous spring afternoon in 2001. We were sitting out in the garden just relaxing and listening to the sounds of the nature.

"Jeremy" was Jeremy Monteiro, my good friend, who had just flown in from Singapore to Seattle for a few days. Before long, he would be leaving for Chicago to do some recording.

"What is it?" I was tempted to ask when he closed his eyes again. He sat up and spoke in a serious manner. "Next year will be the 30th anniversary of ‘The Carpenters.’ People of our age grew up with all those beautiful songs by Karen Carpenter. If we could produce an album of some of those great songs - say, in a jazz format - as our tribute to The Carpenters, it would be wonderful."

"You mean just instrumentals, but no vocals?" Skeptical, I hesitated. "Sure. What’s wrong with that?" He looked surprised. "You know all audiophiles love female vocals, particularly on songs by Karen Carpenter. However, it is not easy to find someone who can come close to what she does." (I guess I’d have to admit that I was not optimistic!)

Jeremy thought for a while and then jumped up. In this case, why don’t we invite Jacintha to do it? I’ve known her since childhood, and she often sang the music of The Carpenters. She loves those songs! Jeremy was really excited. In the next five minutes Jeremy was talking on the phone to Jacintha in Singapore. To my surprise, she was overjoyed, and accepted the invitation without a second thought! Better yet, Jeremy was even able to get the award-winning "Two for Brazil" duo to sing one song, adding a delightful Latin American flavor to this album.

So here it is: a jazz tribute album to the music of the Carpenters, as Jeremy wanted - but with Jacintha singing in a stunning way, as I wanted! ~ Winston Ma/First Impress  http://afrolatincubanjazz.blogspot.com.br/2010/09/jeremy-monteiro-trio-jacintha-song-for.html

Personnel:  Jeremy Monteiro, arrangement & piano; Eric Schneider, saxophone; Paul Martin, double-bass; Tim Davis, drums; Jacintha, vocals; Two For Brazil.

A Song For You Karen

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