Charles Mingus - The Clown

Styles: Jazz, Post-Bop 
Year: 1957
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:52
Size: 93,9 MB
Art: Front

(12:03)  1. Haitian Fight Song
( 7:58)  2. Blue Cee
( 8:34)  3. Reincarnation Of A Lovebird
(12:15)  4. The Clown

The Clown was Charles Mingus' second masterpiece in a row, upping the already intense emotional commitment of Pithecanthropus Erectus and burning with righteous anger and frustration. With Pithecanthropus, Mingus displayed a gift for airtight, focused arrangements that nonetheless allowed his players great freedom to add to the established mood of each piece. The Clown refines and heightens that gift; instead of just writing heads that provide launch points for solos, Mingus tries to evoke something specific with every piece, and even his most impressionistic forays have a strong storytelling quality. In fact, The Clown's title cut makes that explicit with a story verbally improvised by Jean Shepherd (yes, the same Jean Shepherd responsible for A Christmas Story) from a predetermined narrative. There are obvious jazz parallels in the clown's descent into bitterness with every unresponsive, mean-spirited audience, but the track is even more interesting for the free improvisations led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper, as the group responds to Shepherd's story and paints an aural backdrop. It's evidence that Mingus' compositional palette was growing more determinedly modern, much like his increasing use of dissonance, sudden tempo changes, and multiple sections. The Clown introduced two of Mingus' finest compositions in the driving, determined "Haitian Fight Song" and the '40s-flavored "Reincarnation of a Lovebird," a peaceful but melancholy tribute to Charlie Parker; Mingus would return to both throughout his career. And, more than just composing and arranging, Mingus also begins to take more of the spotlight as a soloist; in particular, his unaccompanied sections on "Haitian Fight Song" make it one of his fieriest moments ever. Mingus may have matched the urgency of The Clown on later albums, but he never quite exceeded it. ~ Steve Huey http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-clown-mw0000199104

Personnel: Charles Mingus (bass); Jean Shepherd (spoken vocals); Shafi Hadi (alto & tenor saxophones); Jimmy Knepper (trombone); Wade Legge (piano); Dannie Richmond (drums).

The Clown

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Herve Vilard - Olympia 1980 & 1981 (Live)

Size: 136,6+167,2 MB
Time: 58:20+71:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: French Pop, Chanson
Art: Front

CD 1:
01. Capri C'est Fini (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:43)
02. Vise Le Chanteur (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (2:29)
03. Quand La Foule Est Partie (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (2:58)
04. J'ai Mal, Je T'aime (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (4:20)
05. Champagne (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (2:41)
06. La Chatelaine (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:41)
07. La Generation De Mauvaise Reputation (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (8:52)
08. Les Mains Dans Les Poches (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:43)
09. Fais-La Rire (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (2:51)
10. Mourir Ou Vivre (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:04)
11. J'm'en Balance (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:10)
12. Reveries (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (4:09)
13. Nous (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (8:41)
14. Sur Les Trottoirs Des Grands Boulevards (Live A L'Olympia 1980) (3:51)

CD 2:
01. J'm'en Balance (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:13)
02. Un Monde Fait Pour Nous (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (2:53)
03. Le Goeland (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:15)
04. Fais-La Rire (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:05)
05. La Borrachera (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:06)
06. Quand La Foule Est Partie (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (2:59)
07. C'est Polnareff Qui L'a Dit (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:15)
08. Pas Pleurer (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:54)
09. Capri C'est Fini (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (4:01)
10. Sur Les Trottoirs Des Grands Boulevards (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (2:31)
11. Dans Le Coeur Des Hommes (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:55)
12. Le Bateau Sur La Montagne (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (4:25)
13. La Chatelaine (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (4:17)
14. Champagne (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (5:18)
15. Reveries (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (4:56)
16. La Generation De Mauvaise Reputation (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (8:06)
17. Nous (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (3:37)
18. Reviens (Live A L'Olympia 1981) (4:23)

Hervé Vilard (born René Villard, 24 July 1946 in Paris, France) is a French pop singer, who first became famous in the 1960s. His first single "Capri c'est fini" became an international hit in 1965 and rendered him instantaneously famous. The song sold 3.3 million copies.

His long national and international musical career as composer, singer and stage performer spans four decades. In 1992, in recognition of his contributions to French culture, he was awarded the Ordre national du Mérite in a ceremony at the Parisian Théâtre des Variétés hosted by Jean-Paul Belmondo.

Olympia 1980 & 1981 Disc 1,Disc 2  

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Erin Dickins - Vignettes

Size: 103,3 MB
Time: 44:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz/Pop Vocals
Art: Front

01. Erin Girl For Rhythm (3:51)
02. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (3:16)
03. Jackie (3:21)
04. O Grande Amor (5:54)
05. Came So Far For Beauty (3:52)
06. Which Way Steinway (3:41)
07. A Bicyclette (4:42)
08. Wonderful World (4:09)
09. Black Trombone (5:16)
10. We'll Be Together Again (6:16)

Erin is an award winning Jazz Vocalist from New York City and a founding member of Manhattan Transfer. ‘Vignettes’ is her stunning new album – an eclectic and personal compilation of one-on-one collaborations with an array of world-class musicians.

After co-founding renowned acapella group Manhattan Transfer, Erin Dickins established herself as one of the leading studio singers in New York, touring and recording with many notable artists including Leonard Cohen, Bette Midler, James Taylor, The Talking Heads and James Brown.

Following her hit album ‘Java Jive’ (Dot Time Records), Dickins returns with ‘Vignettes’, an outstanding new body of work that captures the singer’s diversity, moving through a range of styles and genres and demonstrating the true range of her vocal artistry.

This magnetic new album features a wealth of talented collaborators, including producer John Lissauer, famous for his work on both Al Jarreau’s first recordings and Leonard Cohen’s most successful albums (including the iconic track ‘Hallelujah’), along with a plethora of scores for film and TV. ~By Peter Butler

“…Dickins’ vast experience allows her to feel at ease singing different styles … deeply rooted in the jazz tradition.“ JazzTimes

“Dickins possesses that ability all great singers have, to make the slowest ballads sound effortless. Her voice is light, coquettish, coy and smiling.” All About Jazz

Vignettes

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Heads Of State - Four In One

Size: 167,6 MB
Time: 72:10
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. Four In One ( 7:17)
02. And He Called Himself A Messenger ( 4:25)
03. Dance Cadaverous (10:00)
04. Moose The Mooche ( 5:28)
05. Aloysius ( 6:36)
06. The Day You Said Goodbye ( 7:53)
07. Milestones ( 4:47)
08. Keep The Master In Mind ( 6:56)
09. Someone To Watch Over Me ( 8:11)
10. Sippin' At Bells ( 3:55)
11. Freedom Jazz Dance ( 6:38)

HEADS OF STATE, FEATURING FOUR OF THE MOST RESPECTED and admired jazz artists of our time releases its first recording Search for Peace. A band over 50 years in the making, Gary Bartz, Larry Willis, Buster Williams, and Al Foster had performed together countless times in different combinations and contexts over their storied careers, but it wasn’t until September 2014 that they appeared as a quartet.

The occasion that night was a tribute to McCoy Tyner, and the results were so inspired and the response so overwhelming that they knew right away they had something worth keeping. As pianist Larry Willis puts it, “I don’t think there are any bands that are doing quite what we’re doing right now.” Now, their unique chemistry and musicianship is documented on Search for Peace. It features selections by John Coltrane (“Impressions”), Jackie McLean (“Capuchin Swing”), Benny Carter (“Summer Serenade”), Billy Strayhorn (“Lotus Blossom”) and, of course, the moving title track by Tyner (“Search for Peace”) Gary Bartz contributes two compositions (“Uncle Bubba” which Gary performed with McCoy and “Soulstice”) and there are two standards (“Crazy She Calls Me” and “I Wish I Knew” which Tyner famously recorded with Coltrane).

It is a well-chosen and balanced set, but the selections are somewhat beside the point; this all-star quartet makes everything sound like magic.

Four In One

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Vera Lynn - Vera Lynn 100

Size: 101,2 MB
Time: 38:16
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Pop
Art: Front

01. We'll Meet Again (2017 Version) (3:28)
02. Sailing (2017 Version) (3:05)
03. (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover (2017 Version) (3:19)
04. Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye (2017 Version) (3:29)
05. As Time Goes By (2017 Version) (3:08)
06. Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart (2017 Version) (2:40)
07. The Loveliest Night Of The Year (2017 Version) (2:32)
08. When You Wish Upon A Star (2017 Version) (2:32)
09. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (2017 Version) (3:29)
10. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (2017 Version) (3:31)
11. Close To You (2017 Version) (3:40)
12. Yours (2017 Version) (3:16)

Celebrating 100 years of a UK National Treasure with brand new orchestral versions of her most beloved songs. A true icon, Vera Lynn reaches her 100th Birthday on the 20th March 2017. To celebrate this milestone, the newly recorded album, Vera 100, features Vera Lynn’s utterly distinctive original vocals set to completely new re-orchestrated versions of her most beloved songs. This technical wizardry has, for the first time, allowed full orchestral accompaniments to transform not only her most memorable and morale-boosting hits that sustained Britons through the wartime years, but some recently unearthed, rare recordings – all presented in sumptuous, up-to-the-minute sound. Vera’s vocal on the lead track, Sailing, has not been heard for 35 years. The album also features several duet partners including Alfie Boe, Alexander Armstrong , Aled Jones and the RAF Squadronaires.

Vera Lynn 100

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Yves Brouqui Trio - How Little We Know

Size: 158,7 MB
Time: 68:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz: Guitar Jazz
Art: Front

01. How Little We Know (6:35)
02. These Are Soulful Days (6:44)
03. Between You And Me (5:39)
04. Love Letters (6:37)
05. Close Your Eyes (4:16)
06. Lament (6:59)
07. Street Of Dreams (7:00)
08. Blues For Pm (9:01)
09. Lazy Bird (4:52)
10. Something Like Bags (6:20)
11. This Is New (4:22)

From the first listen one is caught by this round sound, subtle, proper to the great jazz guitarists…

Magnificent subtleties, nuances in touch, excellent musicality is served by a return to the swing and the melody that surpasses the flawless virtuosity of the guitar leader. From album to album, here the 5th as leader, Yves Brouqui is in the line of Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell…

His 10 years stay in New York City, particularly at the Small’s where he met the top of the East Coast jazz scene, allowed him to assert his play and style. An album that all the lovers of the 6 strings must acquire and keep preciously on the “Best of” shelf. As for the rhythm that accompanies it … Extremely solid! ~Christian Grimauld

How Little We Know

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Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis - Great Guitars

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:12
Size: 121.8 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 1975/2007
Art: Front

[6:49] 1. Undecided
[4:55] 2. O Barquinho
[5:41] 3. Slow Burn
[8:32] 4. Charlie's Blues
[6:31] 5. Topsy
[4:53] 6. Latin Groove
[4:23] 7. Down Home Blues
[4:14] 8. H And B Guitar Boogie
[7:10] 9. Benny's Bugle

Bass – Joe Byrd; Drums – John Rae; Guitar – Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis. Recorded live at Concord Boulevard Park, Concord, California. p+c 1975 Concord Jazz, Inc.

Charlie Byrd was teamed up with Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis (along with bassist Joe Byrd and drummer John Rae) for this rather exciting concert. While Ellis and Kessel have three unaccompanied duets, the inclusion of Byrd (thought of as a Brazilian specialist rather than a bopper) is the wild card that makes this set a major success. While Byrd is excellent on his features "Charlie's Blues" and "O Barquinho," it is the three stomps featuring all the guitarists ("Undecided," "Topsy" and "Benny's Bugle") that are most memorable. ~Scott Yanow

Great Guitars

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Marian McPartland - The Street

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 34:20
Size: 78.6 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[2:22] 1. Liza
[2:56] 2. Moonlight In Vermont
[3:14] 3. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
[4:17] 4. I've Got The World On A String
[3:00] 5. Gypsy In My Soul
[6:19] 6. Just Squeeze Me
[3:44] 7. Embraceable You
[2:54] 8. Yesterdays
[2:57] 9. Aunt Hagar's Blues
[2:31] 10. Love For Sale

Born on March 21, 1918, Margaret Marian Turner began to play the piano around the age of three. After an unsatisfying attempt at studying the violin formally, Marian eventually found her way to the famous Guildhall School of Music where she studied piano and composition. After leaving Guildhall to perform in a four-piano vaudeville act, she met her future husband, Jimmy McPartland, while touring in USO shows during World War II.

After marrying cornetist Jimmy McPartland and moving to the United States, Marian enjoyed much success on the American jazz scene over the next several years performing with her own trio, as a soloist, and as a recording artist. In 1978, Marian began to host her own radio program for National Public Radio and South Carolina Educational Radio: Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz. Piano Jazz is one of the longest running weekly programs on NPR, featuring a wide range of guests--from legendary jazz artists to fledgling talents. When Marian's not in the studio recording an episode of Piano Jazz or a new album, she might be found performing live gigs with her trio or offering master classes for eager young music students. After celebrating her 90th birthday in 2008, Marian released her latest album, Twilight World. Marian died on 20 August 2013.

The Street

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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Essentials

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:50
Size: 155.3 MB
Styles: Doo-wop, R&B
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[3:59] 1. We Can’t Stop
[3:43] 2. Maps
[4:43] 3. Creep
[3:39] 4. All About That Bass
[3:16] 5. No Diggity
[3:36] 6. I Believe In A Thing Called Love
[3:22] 7. My Heart Will Go On
[3:37] 8. Royals
[2:58] 9. Stacy’s Mom
[4:06] 10. Rude
[4:11] 11. Sweet Child O’mine
[3:01] 12. Thrift Shop
[3:53] 13. Burn
[4:06] 14. Seven Nation Army
[3:57] 15. Sorry
[4:09] 16. Halo
[3:23] 17. Hey Ya!
[4:03] 18. Such Great Heights

As many of you know, I started Postmodern Jukebox out of a small NYC apartment with nothing but a dream, a camera, and some talented friends. Since then, the project has grown into an internationally-touring phenomenon and major entertainment platform that has launched the careers of many – something of an “SNL for singers.” Along the way, I’ve met countless fans, musicians, and artists that have shown me inspiring levels of support for this project, and for REAL, LIVE MUSIC in general.

That’s why I am pleased to announce that I’ve partnered with Concord Records to bring you the first release on the newly-formed Postmodern Jukebox Records – titled, “Postmodern Jukebox : The Essentials.” The album features the 18 most essential tracks in the PMJ library – everything from our viral smash hits to some of our most vocally jaw-dropping performances from our many star cast members, to our most inspired vintage transformations. It is the perfect soundtrack to class up any event (it even comes with an insert booklet full of the popular vintage cocktail recipes), and the perfect start to building a Postmodern Jukebox collection of great performances. ~Scott

The Essentials                 

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Eumir Deodato - S/T

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:46
Size: 100.2 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[6:36] 1. Summertime
[5:47] 2. Double Face
[4:06] 3. I Want You More
[5:43] 4. Border Line
[5:02] 5. No Getting Over You
[6:59] 6. The Crossing
[5:23] 7. Night Passage
[4:06] 8. Rule My World

Widely regarded as one of the most respected and sought-after musicians in the music world, Brazilian-born Eumir Deodato has racked up 16 platinum records to his credit as artist, arranger or producer with combined sales of well over 25 million records in the USA alone. His discography, including compilations and all his work as arranger, producer and keyboardist, surpasses 450 albums. He has also had the honor of performing with the St. Louis Symphony (which backed him on his superb Artistry album), the Cincinnati Symphony, the New York Philharmonic and the Orchestra di Musica Leggera dell’Unione Musicisti di Roma. In addition, several artists over the years have covered his songs, including George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Sarah Vaughan and The Emotions to mention just a few. And yet, in spite of all of his varied triumphs, honors and distinctions over the years, the multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist will probably forever be associated with one song – his innovative rendition of Richard Strauss’ classical opus Also Sprach Zarathustra (or more commonly known as the theme to 2001: A Space Odyssey).

That single compelling song, which first appeared on his 1973 debut album for CTI Prelude, sold at least five million copies and earned Deodato his first Grammy Award, instantly moved him to international stardom and setting a course for his remarkable ongoing career in music. Thirty years later, that same tune has found its way into the repertoire of the jam band Phish, a testament to Deodato’s enduring influence.

Eumir Deodato

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Donna Venardi - I Thought About You

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:27
Size: 117.8 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:42] 1. I Didn't Know About You
[4:02] 2. I Thought About You
[4:49] 3. You Go To My Head
[3:44] 4. Mood Indigo
[3:57] 5. I Wanna Be Around
[3:14] 6. Almost Like Being In Love
[5:58] 7. Since I Fell For You
[4:40] 8. Invitation
[4:03] 9. Watch What Happens
[4:01] 10. Day Dream
[4:19] 11. I've Got You Under My Skin
[4:54] 12. Solitude

Quote from Melinda Doolittle, American Idol star, Sony BMG recording artist: "Songs we all love, beautiful arrangements, plus a rich alto voice...a winning combination." Quote from Kevin Mahogany, award winning jazz vocalist, Mahogany Jazz Records: "A cool and relaxing mood." Quote from Raelynn, recording artist for Big Machine Records and star of NBC's The Voice: "This CD makes me smile! It's so good!" Quote from Jim Williamson, Director of the Nashville Jazz Orchestra: "A refreshing blend of musical arrangements, vocal styling and programming reminiscent of the albums I cherished growing up." If you like jazz standards, sung in an updated style to lush arrangements with horns, you'll love this CD.

I Thought About You

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Hal Galper - Invitation to a Concert

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:45
Size: 157,7 MB
Art: Front

( 9:06)  1. The Lamp Is Low
( 5:10)  2. It Never Was You
( 6:25)  3. Bright Moments
( 7:33)  4. Hey There
( 9:46)  5. What's New
( 7:52)  6. Summer Night
(13:51)  7. I'll Remember April
( 9:00)  8. Balcony Rock

Recorded shortly after he left the security of Phil Woods' Quintet, pianist Hal Galper's Concord CD is a thoughtful and relaxed outing for his trio. "The Lamp Is Low" gets a groove by bassist Todd Coolman reminiscent of Ahmad Jamal's treatment of "Poinciana," with Galper not even hinting at its melody until five minutes into the performance. 

"It Never Was You" is quite somber, while "Bright Moments" is optimistic and the only uptempo piece, "Hey There," finds the pianist displaying a very light touch a la Wynton Kelly. The other selections emphasize close communication between Galper, Coolman and drummer Steve Ellington. This subtle session grows in interest the closer one listens. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/invitation-to-a-concert-mw0000674781

Personnel:  Hal Galper (piano), Todd Coolman (bass), Steve Ellington (drums).

Invitation to a Concert

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Karen Aoki - The Club Jazz Diva

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:00
Size: 154,0 MB
Art: Front

(2:51)  1. Lullaby of Birdland
(4:55)  2. Englishman in Newyork
(5:24)  3. Love for Sale
(6:33)  4. Crazy He Calls Me
(4:46)  5. Shining
(3:24)  6. Light Me Fire
(4:51)  7. Smells Like Teen Spirit
(5:41)  8. Wonderful Sound
(6:23)  9. Last Nine Days
(5:49) 10. Blue Flower
(4:13) 11. La Isla Bonita
(4:00) 12. Devil May Care
(4:47) 13. Dindi
(3:16) 14. Take The A Train

Japan's leading clubs, jazz and artists are brilliantly contested! It is!  Karen has selected himself, the best long-awaited record board. In addition to the new song "Blue Flower" which is definitely Karen's masterpiece, also includes the theme song "Take the a Train (A train)" of the Sapporo Beer Ebisu Beer Website. 

The Club Jazz Diva

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Paul Bley Trio - Questions

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1985
File: MP3@224K/s
Time: 47:42
Size: 76,6 MB
Art: Front

(6:16)  1. Lovely
(2:11)  2. Adventure 1
(2:32)  3. Adventure 2
(1:35)  4. Adventure 3
(3:18)  5. Adventure 4
(5:08)  6. Beautiful
(4:10)  7. The Pause Is Not Rhythmic
(2:41)  8. Questions
(4:47)  9. Here And Gone 1
(2:19) 10. Here And Gone 2
(3:38) 11. Here And Gone 3
(2:00) 12. Here And Gone 4
(7:02) 13. Fanfare

A February 1985 recording in a Copenhagen studio, Questions finds Canadian free jazz pianist Paul Bley paired with the Danish rhythm section of bassist Jesper Lundgaard and drummer Aage Tangaard. For a one-off recording session assumedly recorded with a minimum of rehearsal, the three mesh quite well, although the interplay between Bley and Lundgaard in the middle section of the opening "Lovely" probably was not meant to sound as hesitant and atonal as it does. Wisely, the album then moves into a series of solos by Bley, "Adventure" parts one through four. Melodic but abstract, with long pauses and unexpected glissandi, these solos sound almost like Bill Evans might have after heavy exposure to Brian Eno. The rhythm section comes back in for the gently swinging "Beautiful," then lays out again for another pair of Bley solos. Returning for the first three sections of the four-part "Here and Gone," Lundgaard and Tangaard seem perfectly attuned with Bley's fragmented, impressionistic style. (Part two of this composition has nearly as much silence as it does music.) The rhythm section's restrained, subtle support on these tracks is a perfect setting for Bley, who moves even further into quasi-ambient soloing on the seven-minute closer, "Fanfare." The more normal sounding trio recordings towards the front of the disc sound almost out of place, but the rest of Questions is Bley at his tranquil but never placid best. ~ Stewart Mason http://www.allmusic.com/album/questions-mw0000192601

Personnel:  Paul Bley (piano); Jesper Lundgaard (bass); Aage Tanggaard (drums).

Questions

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Jeremy Pelt - Make Noise!

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:57
Size: 122,6 MB
Art: Front

(0:50)  1. Prologue: introduction to 'Make Noise!'
(5:25)  2. Make noise!
(8:16)  3. Prince
(5:25)  4. Cry freedom
(8:36)  5. Digression
(2:04)  6. Introduction to 'evolution'
(5:44)  7. Evolution
(5:56)  8. Chateau d'eau
(5:27)  9. Your first touch..
(5:10) 10. Bodega social

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt occupies an enviably open-minded space in the modern jazz landscape. A capable traditionalist, Pelt has built his career around making acoustic post-bop, with increasing forays into electrified, electronic-tinged fusion. His mutable choices keep you in suspense as a listener you’re never sure what to expect from one album to the next. While there are no such electronic flourishes on Pelt's 2017 effort, the warmly sophisticated Make Noise!, it still pops with much of the same cross-genre creativity he's explored in the past. The album follows his similarly inclined 2016 effort #Jiveculture, which also featured an inventive acoustic sound accented by legendary bassist Ron Carter. This time out, Pelt brings along a slightly less-high-profile, if no less talented, ensemble including pianist Victor Gould, bassist Vicente Archer, drummer Jonathan Barber, and percussionist Jacquelene Acevedo. Together, they take an intimate approach to expansive post-bop that straddles the line between Miles Davis' '60s albums and Terence Blanchard's early-'80s work. Pelt has a broad, enveloping trumpet tone and a knack for laying down highly engaging solos that never hold a listener at arm's length. It's a skill he puts to good use throughout Make Noise! and one complemented by his bandmates, especially pianist Gould, who layers these tracks with a sparkling delicacy reminiscent of the late Mulgrew Miller. Similarly, with Acevedo's kinetic percussion filtered throughout, Make Noise! also has a strong Afro-Latin influence, a vibe especially apparent on the roiling title track and frenetic, salsa-infused "Bodega Social." Equally compelling, "Chateau d'Eau" has a languid, R&B-inflected melody set to a midtempo Afro-Latin groove. Elsewhere, Pelt pushes toward harmonically nuanced modalism, offering a fittingly elegiac and noir-ish tribute to the departed pop icon on "Prince," and evincing the angular, classically influenced style of Black Codes-era Wynton Marsalis on "Cry Freedom." While much of Pelt's work fits nicely into the jazz canon, he clearly has an open ear for melody, a gift he exercises on "Your First Touch...", which sounds like a Leonard Cohen song reworked as a sensuous jazz ballad. Ultimately, Make Noise! continues to reveal Pelt's maturation into a confident artist, comfortable enough with his place in the jazz tradition to keep subtly pushing the edges of audience expectation. ~ Matt Collar http://www.allmusic.com/album/make-noise!-mw0003006526

Personnel: Jeremy Pelt (trumpet); Victor Gould (piano); Jonathan Barber (drums); Jacquelene Acevedo (percussion).

Make Noise!

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Buddy & Ella Johnson - Gotta Go Upside Your Head: The Rock'n'Roll Years 1953-55

Size: 187,1 MB
Time: 78:42
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Jazz, Rock, R&B, Blues
Art: Front & Back

01. Mush Mouth (3:03)
02. That's How I Feel About You (3:12)
03. Hittin' On Me (3:07)
04. I'm Just Your Fool (2:53)
05. Aint'cha Got Me (Where You Want Me) (2:50)
06. My Old Man (2:27)
07. A12 (2:44)
08. One More Time (2:52)
09. Shut Your Big Mouth, Girl! (2:57)
10. Any Day Now (2:37)
11. Ain't But One (3:04)
12. Crazy 'bout A Saxaphone (2:33)
13. Jit Jit (3:08)
14. A Pretty Girl (A Cadillac And Some Money) (3:07)
15. Well Do It! (2:24)
16. Thinking It Over (2:42)
17. Someday (2:36)
18. It Used To Hurt Me (2:43)
19. Gotta Go Upside Your Head (2:43)
20. If You Would Only Say You're Sorry (3:03)
21. Alright, Okay, You Win! (2:46)
22. It's About To Break My Heart In Two (2:49)
23. Gone Walkin' (3:00)
24. So Good (2:30)
25. I Don’t Want Nobody Baby (To Have My Love But You) (2:41)
26. Bring It Home To Me (2:29)
27. It's Obdacious (2:36)
28. Doot Doot Dow (2:51)

One of the most unsung swing bandleaders of the 1940s, Buddy Johnson's astute mixture of jazzy R&B, pop, blues and jump coupled with his prolific composing ("That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch" and "Since I Fell for You" are among his standards) helped him transition his band into and throughout the '50s with a sound that came dangerously close at times to being actual rock & roll. Although Johnson featured several fine vocalists during his run, including Arthur Prysock, Nolan Lewis and Floyd Ryland, it was his younger sister Ella Johnson who arguably best interpreted her brother's material. This generous 28-track set from Rev-Ola Records features several of Ella's vocals on Buddy Johnson sides originally released by Mercury Records between 1953 and 1955, including Ella's perfectly nuanced (she sounds positively annoyed) "Hittin' on Me," the dubiously trusting "My Old Man," the gorgeous hitting-the-road threat "Any Day Now," the defiant "Well Do It!," and the aching "It's About to Break My Heart in Two," all of which are essentially jump numbers but they edge very close to the feel of rock & roll, particularly given Ella's playful vocal phrasing. With the rise of smaller guitar-led combos after Elvis Presley hit in 1956, Johnson found it increasingly difficult to sustain his large band concept, and consequently Ella and Buddy's hits fell off as the decade drew to a close. This intriguing set has all the essentials from the successful Mercury years. ~by Steve Leggett

Gotta Go Upside Your Head

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VA - The Soprano Summit In 1975 And More

Size: 150,3+183,9 MB
Time: 64:27+78:36
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2008
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

CD 1:
01. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Swing Parade ( 3:09)
02. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - The Mooche ( 6:41)
03. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Oh Sister Ain't That Hot ( 6:11)
04. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Steal Away ( 7:35)
05. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Linger Awhile (10:50)
06. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Panama ( 8:38)
07. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Songs Of Songs ( 5:41)
08. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Swing Thirty Nine ( 4:27)
09. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - Egyptian Fantasy ( 3:57)
10. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay - The Fish Vendor ( 7:14)

CD 2:
01. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay, Dick Hyman - Kansas City Stomp ( 3:22)
02. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay, Dick Hyman - Original Jell Roll Blues ( 3:41)
03. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay, Dick Hyman - Froggie Moore ( 3:41)
04. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay, Dick Hyman - Shreveport Stomp ( 3:21)
05. Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Marty Grosz, George Duvivier, Connie Kay, Dick Hyman - Sidewalk Blues ( 3:12)
06. Kenny Davern, Dick Wellstood, Bob Rosengarden - C.C. Rider ( 5:40)
07. Kenny Davern, Dick Wellstood, Bob Rosengarden - Fidgety Feet ( 4:58)
08. Kenny Davern, Dick Wellstood, Bob Rosengarden - Sweet Substitute ( 6:37)
09. Kenny Davern, Dick Wellstood, Bob Rosengarden - Shim-Me-Sha Wabble ( 6:16)
10. Ruby Braff, Bob Wilber, Wayne Wright, George Duvivier, Fred Stoll - Sugar ( 5:11)
11. Ruby Braff, Bob Wilber, Wayne Wright, George Duvivier, Fred Stoll - When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) ( 6:01)
12. Ruby Braff, Bob Wilber, Wayne Wright, George Duvivier, Fred Stoll - These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) ( 6:14)
13. Ruby Braff, Bob Wilber, Wayne Wright, George Duvivier, Fred Stoll - All Of Me ( 9:17)
14. Ruby Braff, Bob Wilber, Wayne Wright, George Duvivier, Fred Stoll - Fine And Mellow (10:58)

While clarinetist/soprano saxophonists Kenny Davern and Bob Wilber are of the generation that produced the first wave of bebop and hard bop players, both favor earlier jazz modes of small-group swing and New Orleans-inspired hot jazz. From 1972 to 1979, Davern and Wilbur co-led Soprano Summit, a hard-swinging quintet dedicated to pre-bop styles. Recorded live in 1975 and backed by simpatico fellow travelers Marty Grosz (acoustic guitar) and George Duvivier (bass) plus inspired guest Connie Kay (drummer for the MJQ), this Summit combo goes to town on New Orleans standards and Jelly Roll Morton gems. To fill out this double-disc set, there are fine live tracks by other small groups featuring Davern and Wilber (along with trombonist Dick Wellstood and cornetist Ruby Braff, no less). ~by Mark Keresman

The Soprano Summit In 1975 And More CD 1
The Soprano Summit In 1975 And More CD 2

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Laura Willeit & Hubert Dorigatti - Bob Dylan / Revisited

Size: 100,3 MB
Time: 43:00
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz/Blues Vocals
Art: Front

01. Make You Feel My Love (3:49)
02. All Along The Watchtower (3:37)
03. Like A Rolling Stone (6:12)
04. A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall (4:56)
05. Shelter From The Storm (4:20)
06. Just Like A Woman (5:13)
07. Forever Young (4:22)
08. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (3:24)
09. I Shall Be Released (4:56)
10. Blowin' In The Wind (2:06)

Laura Willeit grew up in Mareo (South Tyrol, Italy), where she made her first musical steps in the local children’s and church choir. In addition, she took piano and music education lessons from age 7, which was to be a sound basis for her future studies. Her study of musicology in Vienna together with the diverse types of music that she could enjoy in this city opened new musical paths and ways of expression. During her time in Vienna she finally discovered jazz music as a driving source and inspiration to make her own music and choose this type of music for her future career. From that time on, Laura took regular lessons with Sheila Cooper, and after her degree in Vienna she decided study vocal jazz at the Conservatorio di Trento. She completed her studies and apart from her teaching job engages herself in different projects such as “Laura Willeit Quartet”, “Ohrenschmaus mit Ingrid” and “Bod Dylan Revisited”, which she initiated together with the guitarist Hubert Dorigatti.

Hubert Dorigatti is the Italian national winner of the International Blues Challenge and shall represent Italy in the grand final in Memphis, USA, from Jan. 31 until Feb. 4 2017, supported by the Blues Foundation.
Hubert Dorigatti, a guitarist from Bruneck of the South Tyrol region and trained at the Conservatory of Vienna, was awarded by the panel over the two nights of the Deltablues festival in the Santa Maria Maddalena park in Occhiobello.

Bob Dylan / Revisited

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Randy Johnston 3 - Shockwave

Size: 108,7 MB
Time: 46:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz/Soul, Hammond Organ
Art: Front

01. Shockwave (8:28)
02. Misty Roses (4:21)
03. On The Town In Old New York (5:31)
04. The Hat Man (6:31)
05. Things We Said Today (5:01)
06. Is It You (6:44)
07. Hop A-Long (6:56)
08. Out Of Nowhere (3:20)

Personnel:
Randy Johnston: Guitar, Vocals
Jonah Kane-West: Organ
John Hanks: Drums
Bobby Read: Sax, Vocals

Original combination of Jazz, Soul, Rock, Blues, and Funk. Four vocal and four instrumental tracks with great sound quality. infectious foot patting rhythm, great guitar, organ, and saxophone solos, and heartfelt emotion.

Shockwave

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Colin Trusedell Trio - Without All The Chatter (Feat. Krista Joyce & Shawn Hanlon)

Size: 116,2 MB
Time: 50:03
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. Our Love Is Here To Stay (4:37)
02. Almost Like Being In Love (4:07)
03. Ain't No Sunshine (5:12)
04. I Love Being Here With You (3:57)
05. Black Coffee (5:15)
06. An Affair To Remember (6:11)
07. Gee Baby (4:08)
08. Nature Boy (6:29)
09. The Nearness Of You (5:59)
10. Route 66 (4:03)

Colin Trusedell’s brand new release, “Without All the Chatter,” features 10 superb arrangements of some of the most iconic vocal jazz tunes ever written that are designed to make you swoon with your love or get you dancing on your feet!

The Colin Trusedell Trio consists of some of the best musicians in Colorado: Krista Joyce on vocals, Shawn Hanlon on piano and keyboard, and Colin Trusedell on upright bass. Trusedell’s new album, “Without All the Chatter,” takes the listener on a Cadillac joyride of classic vocal jazz tunes, exploring traditional jazz favorites like “Route 66” to Gershwin’s “Our Love is Here to Stay.” The album also shows off the trio’s versatility with the Bill Withers hit, “Ain’t No Sunshine” and the latin jazz flavors with “Almost Like Being in Love” and “Nature Boy.” Through the 10 new arrangements you will feel the music in this intimate recording “Without All the Chatter.”

This is Trusedell’s 6th release as a bandleader following his 2016 electric bass featured release, “Quartet of Jazz Death VOL. 2,” which was a semi finalist for the 2016 “Best Contemporary Instrumental” Grammy Award.

Without All The Chatter

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