Wynton Marsalis - Plays Louis Armstrong - Hot Fives - Hot Sevens

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2023
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:43
Size: 169,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:48) 1. Potato Head Blues
(4:01) 2. Twelfth Street Rag
(5:48) 3. Skid-Dat-De-Dat
(4:00) 4. Jazz Lips
(6:31) 5. St. James Infirmary
(3:56) 6. Weary Blues
(4:07) 7. Melancholy Blues
(5:52) 8. Heebie Jeebies
(6:11) 9. Once In A While
(4:05) 10. Ory's Creole Trombone
(7:58) 11. Basin Street Blues
(6:33) 12. Savoy Blues
(3:59) 13. Cornet Chop Suey
(5:46) 14. Fireworks

Wynton Marsalis with Vince Giordano pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Louis Armstrong’s “Hot Five and Hot Seven”

Louis Armstrong achieved fame as a trumpeter, but is also known as one of the most influential singers in jazz. His musical presence, technical mastery and imaginative genius so overwhelmed jazz musicians of his day that he became their principal model, leaving an indelible imprint on the Cadillac is the Lead New York Sponsor of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly acknowledges its 2006-07 sponsors: Altria Group, Inc., Bank of America, Bloomberg, The Coca Cola Company, Time Warner Inc., XM Satellite Radio.

Brooks Brothers is the official clothier of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. BET J is proud to partner with Jazz at Lincoln Center to present the television series Journey with Jazz at Lincoln Center. For more information, visit www.jalc.org imprint on the music. The greatest trumpet playing of Louis Armstrong’s early years can be heard on his Hot Five and Hot Seven records, which were originally done between 1925-1928.

The improvisations, which he made on these records of New Orleans jazz standards and popular songs of the day, transformed jazz. Hits from these recordings which include “Potato Head Blues,” “Muggles” and “West End Blues” set the standard and the agenda for jazz for many years to come.
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Personnel: Wynton Marsalis, trumpet; Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Vincent Gardner, saxophone, clarinet; Victor Goines, saxophone, clarinet; Walter Blanding, piano; Don Vappie, piano; Jon Batiste, piano; Carlos Henriquez, drums; Ali Jackson, drums

Plays Louis Armstrong - Hot Fives - Hot Sevens

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Victor Goines - Love Dance

Styles: Clarinet And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:14
Size: 157,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:02) 1. Wonderful, Wonderful
(8:56) 2. Love Dance
(6:51) 3. New Arrival
(5:11) 4. Cootie
(9:48) 5. Sunrise
(6:30) 6. Confirmation
(9:08) 7. Midnight
(7:23) 8. Out The Box
(7:20) 9. Home

On Love Dance, the excellent follow-up to New Adventures (Crisss1274CD) Victor Goines is joined by pianist Peter Martin, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Greg Hutchinson, each an A-lister of modern swing. Goines focuses more on the clarinet, which he plays with assured virtuosity and creative flair - he developed an international reputation on the instrument during his tenure with the Wynton Marsalis Septet - but also uncorks a series of authoritative tenor improvisations.
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Personnel: Greg Hutchinson - Drums; Peter Martin - Piano; Reuben Rogers - Bass; Victor Goines - Clarinet, Saxophone

Love Dance

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Victor Goines - Twilight

Styles: Clarinet And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:35
Size: 176,0 MB
Art: Front

(11:16)  1. Insights
( 6:06)  2. Autumn
( 9:52)  3. Joie de Vivre
( 5:45)  4. After Hours
( 6:00)  5. Twilight (Bolero)
( 9:32)  6. One for My Brother
(10:26)  7. In the Midst of the Morning
( 3:44)  8. Precious Forever
( 2:08)  9. Broken Lines
( 5:52) 10. Anniversary
( 5:50) 11. Twilight (Ballad)

With the documentation of his latest cd "Twilight", Victor Goines leaves no doubt that he is one of the most important men working in the jazz idiom today. His compositions are a reflection of a man in search of the betterment of himself and humanity. At 50 years of age, Goines is at that intersection of life where knowledge and understanding have become one. From his travels and life experiences, he fully understands the weight of his aesthetic statement. In the jazz world, this aesthetic of self-discovery has rung true from thought to thought, decade to decade, and more importantly, heart to heart. With Twilight, Goines fully illustrates that he has learned his lessons well both on and off the bandstand. The men who join Goines on this recording are bringing fresh perspectives to the music by the sheer velocity of their playing and passion. On each tune, they bring a unique interpretation of the moment to the crest of bright illumination. Aaron Diehl is the pianist on this date and one of the brightest things to happen in jazz in recent years. On this recording, Diehl provides Goines with a creative accompanist who stokes the fire on a moment's notice. In the bass seat, Goines engages two of the best young bassists working in jazz today. Yasushi Nakamura, who appears on the tracks After Hours and Insights, is quickly becoming one of the first call players on the New York scene. Philip Kuehn, who appears on the subsequent tracks of "Twilight', is a native of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania and has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Tony Bennett and Jonathan Batiste. The drummer, Marion Felder, has quickly become one of the most in-demand drummers in jazz. Felder currently sits in the drum chair of the Count Basie Orchestra. In addition to his quartet, Goines employs two Chicago-based musicians who bring unquestionable Latin fire to the proceedings. Conguero Ruben Alavez has been a Windy City stalwart for more than four decades. A constant presence on the Chicago music scene, he has worked with everyone from Ramsey Lewis to Chuchito Valdes. Felipe Fraga is also one of Chicago's most recognized percussionists. Originally from the Curitiba state of Brazil, Felipe has worked with a myriad of artists including Robert Irving III, Wallace Roney and Joe Vasconcelos.

"Twilight" is a collection of ten original compositions from Goines' pen that spans that range of human emotion. Regardless of the tempo, Goines and company deliver the goods from note to note and bar to bar. The set begins with 'Insights'. On this composition, Goines begins with his tenor saxophone, darkly romantic - simultaneously brooding and searching with profound elegance and élan. It features a middle section with a beautiful flamenco turnaround that's both arresting and sensuous to the core. 'Autumn' is a song that signals the time of year when the burnish of summer is coming to an end and leaves are turning sepia brown. 'Joie de Vivre' is one of the most beautiful ballads Goines has written and recorded in recent memory. This is a love song for hearts that beat as one. 'After Hours' is an uptown burner that features Goines' return to one of his first loves - the alto saxophone. It reminds this writer of the kind of songs that are always employed during jam sessions. 'Twilight' is taken in two distinctly views. The first is a bolero, which illustrates an excursion into the beauty of Cuba. The second is submitted as a ballad and serves as the finale of the recording. It presents Goines in full romantic posture and reflection. 'One For My Brother' is a majestic jazz waltz that evokes similar feeling that John Coltrane brought to so many of his compositions. From the first notes, the spiritual vibe is unmistakable. 'In the Midst of the Morning' is another one of Goines' recent compositions that shows his ability to mesh human emotion through music. Goines is a master tunesmith. Much like Benny Golson and Jimmy Heath, once you hear his songs, you'll find yourself whistling them long after first hearing them. 'Precious Forever' is a beautiful ballad that Goines penned almost seven years ago. 

The statement is both tender and loving an exquisite example of Goines' ballad mastery via the sound of Ben Webster and Sonny Rollins. 'Broken Lines' is a bebop line which sounds like Bechet meets Monk. The tune is very reminiscent of the great Alvin Batiste - both in its spirit and compositional complexity. A descending line of 4/4 counterpoint, Goines plays inside and out while Diehl feeds block chords of dissonance over the blues frame of the composition. 'Anniversary' is a celebration of life via the Caribbean groove line. This tune deftly illustrates the impression of Goines' visits to Brazil and its cultural ties to his naive New Orleans. With this recording, Victor Goines clearly illustrates that he has spent a great deal of time in the woodshed - not only sharpening his battle axes, but consciously melding his life experiences into a cogent statement that is both bold and intoxicating. Yes, Victor Goines is one of the premiere thinkers in jazz music. And after listening to "Twilight", I'm quite sure you'll agree he has a lot to say as well. 

~ Wesley Norris https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/victorgoines1

Personnel: Victor Goines - clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone; Aaron Diehl - piano;  Yasushi Nakamura - bass; Philip Kueh - bass;  Marion Felder - drums

Twilight

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Victor Goines - A Dance at the Mardi Gras Ball

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:12
Size: 180,6 MB
Art: Front

( 6:35)  1. Stoit
( 7:25)  2. A Dance at the Mardi Gras Ball
(10:12)  3. Soledad
( 8:20)  4. Her Eyes Smile
( 5:23)  5. Mississippi Mud Shuffle
( 6:58)  6. The Princess and the Troll
( 5:42)  7. The Swaggerer (Calypso Version)
( 7:18)  8. Departure
( 6:54)  9. Blues for the Cedarhurst
( 6:48) 10. You and Me
( 6:32) 11. The Swaggerer (Swinging Version)

A collections of 10 original Goines compositions featuring him on tenor and soprano saxophones. Performing with him is the Chicago based rhythm section of Ron Perrillo, Dennis Carroll and Greg Artry. This is a Swinging, Sultry and Spontaneous experiences! A Dance At The Mardi Gras Ball features the talents of Goines with his Chicago colleagues Ron Perrillo on piano, Dennis Carroll on bass and Gregory Artry, Jr on drums. The repertoire for this recording is a collection of Goines originals demonstrating his diversity as a composer and providing a broad platform of expression. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/victorgoines2

Personnel:  Victor Goines – Soprano and Tenor Saxophone; Ron Perrillo – Piano; Dennis Carroll – Bass; Gregory Artry Jr – Drums

A Dance at the Mardi Gras Ball

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Wynton Marsalis - Big Train & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

Styles: Trumpet Jazz, Big Band
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:50
Size: 122,1 MB
Art: Front

(5:48)  1. All Aboard
(5:05)  2. Observation Car
(5:52)  3. Union Pacific Big Boy
(5:08)  4. Smokestack Shuffle
(2:50)  5. Northbound-Southbound
(2:23)  6. Dining Car
(2:24)  7. Night Train
(6:38)  8. Engine
(3:50)  9. Bullet Train
(3:27) 10. Sleeper Car
(2:10) 11. Station Call
(7:08) 12. The Caboose

All Aboard. In keeping with the Duke Ellington precedence, Wynton Marsalis has been composing longer and longer jazz pieces, music that approximates suites. Starting with The Majesty of the Blues (Columbia, 1989) and proceeding through Blue Interlude (Columbia, 1992), Citi Movement (Columbia, 1993), In This House, On This Morning (Columbia, 1994), Jump Start and Jazz (Columbia, 1997), and the Pulitzer Prize winning Blood on the Fields (Columbia 1997). Add to this list Big Train. Big Train is perhaps Marsalis most cogent and consistent composition in the suite genre. It is precisely composed and performed. Happy Go Lucky Special. The overwhelming influence here is Ellington. The rhythm of this disc is saturated with his unique saxophone express. What Marsalis brings to the mix is a more judicious use of space and the rhythm section. Ellington may never have written a note that was not necessary, but his compositions are busy pieces, even if blindingly brilliant. Marsalis, through the LCJO's rhythm section sets up an easy rhythm, sometimes chugging, sometimes walking, always propelling forward. If you find that hard to believe, compare "Union Pacific Big Boy,"Northbound-Southbound," and "Engine." But Ellington is not the only influence. "Smokestack Shuffle" is as much a Thelonious Monk piece as is "Friday the 13th." This disc is also quite instrument specific. As typical of a Marsalis composition, the listener is drowning in plunger-muted brass. Always a fan of the clarinet, Marsalis has written a good deal of clarinet into this piece with all of his reed players contributing on clarinet. This is a fun ride. The Big Train Reprise. Big Train is the fourth installment in the eight volume Swinging into the 21st Century set. It continues the provocatively creative trend that Marsalis has begun with the release of his Standards Volume 5 collection of Monk tunes. Marsalis is (not so) quietly creating a body of work within traditional jazz that should endure the future nicely. ~ C.Michael Bailey https://www.allaboutjazz.com/big-train-wynton-marsalis-columbia-records-review-by-c-michael-bailey.php?width=1920

Personnel: Wynton Marsalis: Trumpet and Director; Seneca Black: Trumpet; Ryan Kisor: Trumpet; Marcus Printup: Trumpet; Riley Mullins: Trumpet; Wayne Goodman: Trombone; Wycliffe Gordon: Trombone, Tuba; Ronald Westray: Trombone; Wessell Anderson: Alto and Sopranino Saxophone, Clarinet; Ted Nash: Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute; Walter Blanding, Jr.: Tenor, Alto, and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet; Victor Goines: Tenor, Alto, and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; Joe Temperley: Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone; Farid Barron: Piano; Rodney Whitaker: Bass; Herlin Riley: Drums; Roland Guerrero: Percussion; Doug Wamble: Guitar and Banjo.

Big Train

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Typhanie Monique - Call It Magic

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:14
Size: 117,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:25)  1. Magic
(4:43)  2. Just Friends
(5:28)  3. This Bitter Earth
(3:31)  4. What Is This Thing Called Love/ This Thing
(5:05)  5. Heart of the Matter
(6:11)  6. Where Is Love / Love Is
(6:11)  7. Called Love
(6:41)  8. Sister/ Miss Celie's Blues
(4:52)  9. Letting My Love Go
(3:03) 10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Call It Magic is the fourth album from Chicago vocalist and educator Typhanie Monique. It is a long-awaited project that finds her channeling the passions, frustrations and complexities of love into a work of shimmering beauty. It is her most ambitious recording to date. It features her current quartet - pianist Ben Lewis, bassist Josh Ramos, drummers Dana Hall and Greg Arty - with special guests, clarinetists Ken Peplowski and Victor Goines, organist Tony Monaco and tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm. Call It Magic was produced by Jeff Levenson.  And though Monique surveys standards familiar to lovers of the Great American Songbook, Call It Magic contains quite a few surprises - including originals and tunes from the pop music playlists of Coldplay, Don Henley and Dinah Washington. It is a 10-act master class on the art of pure singing, and she endows it with deep-seated poignancy. Downbeat's Frank Alkyer says, "This is an album that's been years - heck, decades - in the making. It's where the road has taken her and it's a beautiful spot to take in the view. It's music made with great thought, even more care and, yes, a little magic. That's the artistry of Typhanie Monique."  Well known in Midwest jazz circles, Monique has studied with legendary vocalists Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Jordan and the late Mark Murphy. She has shared stages with foundational colleagues Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Mavis Staples and The Manhattan Transfer. All have made inspiring music that resides within her.  Which helps explain the richness of Typhanie Monique and the soulfulness of Call It Magic - an album that travels straight to the heart. http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=7923

Personnel:  Typhanie Monique - Vocals; Ben Lewis - Piano; Josh Ramos - Bass; Dana Hall - Drums (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6) ; Greg Arty - Drums (tracks 2, 8, 9, 10).

Special Guests: Ken Peplowski - Clarinet; Victor Goines - Clarinet; Tony Monaco - Organ; Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone.

Call It Magic

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Wycliffe Gordon - The Search

Styles: Trombone Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:22
Size: 150,2 MB
Art: Front

(6:37)  1. Cheeky
(5:52)  2. What Is This Thing Called Love
(3:25)  3. He Looked Beyond My Fault (Danny Boy)
(5:29)  4. Frantic Flight
(7:16)  5. The Search (Part I and II)
(5:42)  6. Touch It Lightly
(4:31)  7. Georgia on My Mind
(2:49)  8. Sweet Georgia Brown
(5:14)  9. Blues for Deac'n Cone
(5:43) 10. Sign Me Up
(5:05) 11. Stardust
(5:22) 12. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues
(2:12) 13. Rhythm-A-Ning

Nagel Heyer knows a good thing when it sees or rather, hears it. It has brought trombonist Wycliffe Gordon to the studio or captured him at live performances several times during the year, either, as here, as a leader or as a sideman with other Nagel Heyer jazz artists. Judging from the play list expand Gordon's recorded output. Consequently, the CD's agenda includes not only some classic standards, but modern music by Thelonious Monk, a couple of blues things and five originals by Gordon. Gordon and his colleagues clearly enjoy the diverse list they have been asked to perform. There's musical testifyin' on the traditional Sign Me Up where Gordon displays his agility on the Tuba. Then comes the dripping corn pone, chicken gravy Southern blues on "Blues for Deac'n Cone" with the piano of Eric Reed and the bass trombone of Roger Floreska getting important air time. We also hear Gordon on the didgeridoo. So what's a didgeridoo? This long, straight instrument has been used for many years in the playing of traditional aboriginal music. It's a big thing in Australia to the point of being the subject of several of its own web sites. It is the main instrument on Gordon's "The Search" and variously sounds like a mouth organ, drum, a tightly strung fiddle and some others I can't quite place. But it is unique and when used in combination with other instruments like Winard Harper's drum, it is important to the statement Gordon wants to make through this composition.  Other to note include a beautiful haunting rendition of "Stardust" by Gordon and Reed with their contrasting styles giving some new life to this classic tune and a swinging Gordon composed "Cheeky". Confident in his expertise as a trombonist, Gordon is not averse to inviting other significant players of that instrument to join him on this CD. All these trombones recall those J. J. Johnson/Kai Winding Octet recordings from the 1960's. The trombone choir approach is used effectively on "Danny Boy". This is a top flight album of excellent music skillfully arranged and played with imagination and verve. Highly recommended. ~ Dave Nathan https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-search-wycliffe-gordon-review-by-dave-nathan.php?width=1536

Personnel: Wycliffe Gordon : trombone, tuba, didgeridoo; Marcus Printup: trumpet; Ron Westray: trombone; Delfeayo Marsalis: trombone; Jen Krupa: trombone; Dave Gibson: trombone; Roger Floreska : bass trombone; Victor Goines: tenor saxophone; Walter Blanding, Jr.: tenor saxophone; Ted Nash: alto saxophone, flute; Eric Reed: piano; Rodney Whitaker: bass; Winard Harper: drums, percussion; Herlin Riley: drums, percussion.

The Search

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Herlin Riley Quintet - Watch What You're Doing

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:15
Size: 129,1 MB
Art: Front

(5:28)  1. Watch What You're Doing
(8:53)  2. New York Walk
(4:05)  3. John Lewis
(5:16)  4. Soscalalah Blues
(6:45)  5. Sunshine in My Pocket
(5:57)  6. Coodie Coo
(5:28)  7. Warm All Over
(8:30)  8. Myrosa's Mirage
(5:49)  9. Blood Groove

While I’d hate to be accused of hyperbole, we’ll save a lot of time here if we just cut to the chase. Drummer Herlin Riley’s debut set as a leader is as strong a maiden voyage as anything in recent memory, along with being an early contender for one of the best new jazz releases of 2000. Taking a cue from boss Wynton Marsalis, Riley has assembled a diverse and devastatingly attractive set of nine originals that have been tailored to meet the needs of the ensemble at hand, very much in keeping with Ellington and Marsalis conventions. Even if you weren’t aware of Riley’s New Orleans heritage, the title track sports a buoyant second-line groove complete with those Southern spices, Victor Goines’ lusty baritone akin to James Carter’s forays on the instrument. Tweak things up a notch and you’ve got the up-tempo burner “New York Walk,” complete with an extended tag that launches some pyrotechnics from Riley at the tune’s conclusion. Creative voicings come your way with soprano sax and muted bone on “Coodie Coo,” an odd-metered line in 7/4. 

In fact, a break with conventional time signatures continues with “Myrosa’s Mirage” which is in five and with “Soscalalah Blues” which shuffles between a 12/8 groove and a straight ahead 4/4. As lead voices, Gordon, Goines and Kisor (on two cuts) conjure a robust sound that actually makes this band sound like a larger unit than what it is in reality. The former makes delicious use of various mutes, while the latter develops a distinctive voice on his many saxophones as well as clarinet. Whitaker and Barron form an exceedingly unified team with Riley, whose own well-dispersed solos are musical blockbusters in their own right. But there I go belaboring the point. Grab this disc. It’s a gem; ‘nuff said. ~ C.Andrew Hovan https://www.allaboutjazz.com/watch-what-youre-doing-herlin-riley-criss-cross-review-by-c-andrew-hovan.php?width=1920

Personnel: Herlin Riley- drums; Ryan Kisor- trumpet (tracks 2 & 4 only), Wycliffe Gordon- trombone; Victor Goines- clarinet, tenor, soprano, & baritone saxophone; Farid Barron- piano; Rodney Whitaker- bass.

Watch What You're Doing

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Delfeayo Marsalis - Sweet Thunder

Styles: Trombone Jazz
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 71:28
Size: 164,2 MB
Art: Front

(6:07)  1. Such Sweet Thunder
(2:38)  2. Sonnet for Sister Kate
(4:48)  3. Sonnet to Hank Cinq
(9:24)  4. Half the Fun
(3:09)  5. Up & Down, Up & Down
(5:07)  6. Madness in Great Ones
(6:30)  7. Star-Crossed Lovers
(8:11)  8. Sonnet in Search of a Moor
(5:37)  9. The Telecasters
(7:53) 10. Sonnet for Caesar
(3:39) 11. Lady Mac
(8:19) 12. Circle of Fourths

Acclaimed trombonist and member of the first family of jazz, Delfeayo Marsalis launches Sweet Thunder: Duke & Shak, an original theatrical jazz production culled from live performances in thirty-six locations across the country. The play was born from Marsalis' affinity for the music of Duke Ellington and the poetry of Shakespeare: first brought to the musical stage in the 1957 production of Such Sweet Thunder at the Shakespeare Festival I Stratford, Canada. Both Ellington and Billy Strayhorn were invited to compose music in tribute to The Bard, and came up with 15 compositions for that date. Sweet Thunder streamlines Ellington and Strayhorn's original charts into a 12-movement suite, bringing an all-star list of players, including brothers Branford Marsalis and Jason Marsalis. for the recording. Staying true to Ellington's original compositions for an octet, the majority of the pieces employ an eight-man ensemble, featuring a solid horn section including soprano saxophonist Victor Goines (when Branford is not playing), altoist Mark Gross, trumpeter Tiger Okoshi, and baritone saxophonist Jason W. Marshall. When Jason Marsalis is not doing the honors, renowned drummer Winard Harper steps in, while piano great Mulgrew Miller rounds out the rhythm section.

The disc is a departure from the original Such Sweet Thunder in that Marsalis, the arranger, adds his own personal touch to the original music, injecting New Orlean-style melodic alterations along with some elements of blues, and the inclusion of poignant ballads like "Star-Crossed Lovers," "Sonnet for Caesar" and "Lady Mac." The opening title track come across a bit bluesy, with Branford leading the way on a sultry soprano march, as Delfeayo joins in with a little thunder of his own. "Sonnet to Hank Cinq" features swinging solos from each member of the horn section, providing the repertoire's first up-tempo burner. With Jason on percussions and Harper on drums, "Half the Fun" kicks in with percussive flair, as Okoshi and Branford drive music reminiscent of a snake charmer's chant. Sounding more like a traditional big band chart à la Ellington, "Sonnet In Search of A Moor" is perhaps the only classical big band pieces here, with Jason weighing in with a furious performance. A touch of New Orleans can be heard tracks including "The Telecasters" and "Up & Down, Up & Down," while the boppish, straight-ahead closer, "Circle of Fourths," highlights sizzling solos from both the Delfeayo and tenor saxophonist Mark Shim, with pianist Victor "Red" Atkins adding a closing statement to this remarkable session. The music of Sweet Thunder may not conjure up memorable phrases from the body of William Shakespeare's work, but the words "poetry in motion," seems more than adequate in describing the swing and power Delfeayo Marsalis provides, in this interpretation of a historic musical moment. 

~ Edward Blanco https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sweet-thunder-delfeayo-marsalis-troubadour-jass-review-by-edward-blanco.php

Personnel: Delfeayo Marsalis: trombone; Branford Marsalis: soprano saxophone; Jason Marsalis: drums (2, 6, 8-10, 12); Winard Harper: drums (1, 3-5, 7, 11); Tiger Okoshi: trumpet (1, 3, 5, 6, 10,11); Mark Gross: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone; Victor Goines: soprano saxophone (2, 5, 6, 8, 11,); Mark Shim: tenor saxophone (3,12); Jason Marshal: baritone saxophone; Mulgrew Miller: piano (1, 7, 9); Victor "Red" Atkins: piano (3-6, 8, 11, 12); Reginal Veal: bass (1); David Pulphus: bass (3, 4, 7, 9, 10); Charnett Moffet: bass (5, 6, 8, 11, 12).

Sweet Thunder

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Donald Harrison - Spirits Of Congo Square

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:06
Size: 138,6 MB
Art: Front

(1:12)  1. And How That Rhythm
(7:51)  2. Two Way Pockey Way
(3:29)  3. Don't Drink The Water
(4:07)  4. Bye-Ya
(7:34)  5. Crisis
(5:40)  6. Bob's Place
(5:19)  7. Oleo
(7:01)  8. Spirits Of Congo Square
(6:16)  9. True Or False
(2:39) 10. Just A Close Walk With Thee
(8:53) 11. The Second Line

Altoist Donald Harrison's disc utilizes New Orleans parade rhythms on all of the selections, even while most of the solos (until the final three numbers) are more hard bop than New Orleans jazz. John O'Neal verbally pays tribute to the rhythms on the opening "And How That Rhythm." The other selections include an augmented bop blues ("Two Way Pocky Way"), the tricky "Don't Drink the Water," Thelonious Monk's "Bye-Ya," a pair of Freddie Hubbard tunes well worth reviving ("Crisis" and "Bob's Place"), Sonny Rollins' "Oleo," and the catchy "Spirits of Congo Square." Throughout these performances there are many colorful solos from trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Marlon Jordan, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, Victor Goines on tenor, and Harrison. Roy Haynes' "True of False" is Dixieland-ish in its own eccentric way, with clarinetist Louis Ford and trumpeter Jamil Sharif being added to the band. Finally, Payton plays beautifully on a respectful rendition of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" and all seven horns romp and riff throughout "The Second Line," which is really "Joe Avery's Blues." Overall, this colorful album is full of spirit, always holds on to one's interest, and is highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/spirits-of-congo-square-mw0000604855

Personnel: Donald Harrison (alto saxophone); John O'Neal (vocals); Victor Goines (tenor saxophone); Nicholas Payton, Marlon Jordan, Jamil Sharif (trumpet); Delfeayo Marsalis (trombone); Louis Ford (clarinet); Peter Martin (piano); Elton Heron (bass); Adonis Rose (drums).

Spirits Of Congo Square

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Victor Goines - Pastels Of Ballads & Blues

Styles: Clarinet Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:32
Size: 139,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:11)  1. Midnight
(3:11)  2. The Mystique of Romance
(6:47)  3. Waltz Beneath the Weeping Willow
(7:48)  4. Journey Across the Atlantic
(6:28)  5. A Stroll Through Paradise
(6:26)  6. To Those We Love So Dearly
(4:44)  7. Forever Lost
(7:31)  8. Morning
(8:26)  9. Ballad for Beanie
(1:55) 10. Merci Beaucoup, Mes Amis

This is a compilation of pieces from Victor Goines' earlier releases on Rosemary Joseph Records. It showcases him with an extraordinary collection of sidemen including Eric Reed, Herlin Riley, Wycliffe Gordon and Peter Martin to name a few. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/victorgoines13

Personnel:  Victor Goines: clarinet;   Nicholas Payton: Trumpet;  Wycliffe Gordon: Trombone;  Eric Reed: Piano;  Peter Martin: Piano;  Rodney Whitaker: BassRoland Guerin: Bass;  Reginald Veal: Bass;  Leon Anderson, Jr.: Drums;  Herlin Riley, Jr.: Drums

Pastels Of Ballads & Blues

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