Orgzeptor - Welcome

Size: 119,8 MB
Time: 51:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz Blues, Hammond Organ, Vocals
Art: Front

01. Dancing (5:52)
02. Everything (7:03)
03. Sunday Morning Shuffle (5:10)
04. Lights (6:13)
05. Summertime (6:38)
06. Welcome (6:08)
07. Stop Leading Me (4:11)
08. Voodoo Man (5:24)
09. Latina (4:55)

Personnel:
Roberto Nuzzi - Organ
Loris Nuzzi - Guitar
Walter Vitale - Drums

Guests:
Magnus Johnasson: Bass
Pins Da Mutten: Saxophones

The three passionate musicians came closer to him in the band He & We and soon a friendship arose. Embossed by radio / jazz blues and latin, the three quickly recognized that they were speaking the same musical language. The joy, the fun and the love of the music brought the trio to the founding of the organ. The Hammond organ is the trademark of the band. With organ, guitar and drums, they present jazzy jazzy blues and groovy old-school funk. If the occasion demands it, Orgzeptor will also play with vocals or other guest musicians. The three blossoms on stage.

Welcome

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Randy Lyght - Another Side Of Me

Size: 100,8 MB
Time: 33:55
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. Tricks On You (3:56)
02. Bumped Into Love (2:24)
03. Going Too Far (3:22)
04. Colours (3:15)
05. I Think I Said Too Much (2:26)
06. Dancing In The Sand (2:42)
07. Beautiful (3:43)
08. Love Comes Then It Goes (4:47)
09. Long Way Around (3:25)
10. Dreams Inside Of Me (3:50)

Randy Lyght is a jazz and pop singer/songwriter and has been involved in the Canadian music and entertainment industry for decades.

For the last five years Randy has successfully performed and recorded three albums (Just In Time, A Return To Romance and Happy Holidays) that were all produced by the award-winning producer Rick Hutt at Cedartree Recording Studio. Two of these albums cover songs from the American Songbook. With Randy’s creation of his original songs, he has focused on breathing new life into the same genre of music.

Growing up in a household that appreciated all flavours of music, Randy was introduced to country as well as big band music. At the young age of 15, Randy started in his hometown of Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario, singing the cover songs of the popular rock bands of the time because that was the accepted music. Soon, Randy started to admire the works of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and others even if it wasn’t the cool music to listen to at the time.

In the mid-70’s Randy was asked to join a world tour for 18 months with The World Renowned Platters. His talent and innate musicality was enriched, singing under the direction of very talented performers.

Returning home, Randy moved to Vancouver BC and continued to sing at countless live engagements and recorded commissioned songs and radio jingles until the mid 80’s.

After meeting his soul mate and having children, Randy chose to put his dream on hold and provide a stable lifestyle for his family. A part of his heart though was always with his music.

Now after returning to pursue his passion of music in 2011, Randy has been entertaining audiences with his now mature and textured vocals. When he performs he exudes a kind of showmanship, class and charisma from years gone by.

Randy is well known for his engaging shows of personality on stage, which applauds audiences every time. Randy makes every show count and be memorable.

Another Side Of Me

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Linda May Han Oh - Walk Against Wind

Size: 146,0 MB
Time: 63:18
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz, Vocals
Art: Front

01. Lucid Lullaby (7:46)
02. Firedancer (3:43)
03. Speech Impediment (6:55)
04. Perpluzzle (3:53)
05. Walk Against Wind (7:27)
06. Ikan Bilis (6:49)
07. Mother Reason (4:15)
08. Mantis (4:53)
09. Deepsea Dancers (6:36)
10. Midnight (6:41)
11. Western (4:14)

On the exquisite Walk Against Wind bassist Linda May Han Oh showcases her unique compositional style that rivals, artistically, her mastery over her instrument and her improvisational prowess. These 11 originals express various motifs reflecting Oh's diverse influences yet a delightfully dark poetry imbues all of them, giving the album its thematic unity.

The intensely cinematic "Speech Impediment," for instance, has a languid melody and shimmering refrains. Oh's Lilting, wordless vocals echo saxophonist Ben Wendel wistful lines. As the tempo picks up the tune becomes crisper and more hypnotic. Wendel and guitarist Matthew Stevens exchange thrillingly dissonant lines over drummer Justin Brown's thunderous beats and Oh's thumping bass. Brown's dynamic solo ushers in the concluding head.

Brown opens the atmospheric "Ikan Bilis" with his haunting drumming that endows the music with a primal spirituality. Pianist Fabian Almazan makes a guest appearance as he and the other band members contribute their respective introspective musings. The individual instrumental voices coalesce into a mystical and memorable ensemble performance that has an undercurrent of subtle funky rhythms. Almazan's chiming keys and Stevens' resonant notes mix in with Oh and Brown's percolating cadence to buoy Wendel's warmly wailing tenor.

Another guest, Korean traditional percussionist Minji Park, adds an Eastern touch to the expectant "Mantis" with her exotic janggu & kkwaenggwari. Oh takes center stage with complex and lyrical extemporization that is intriguingly crepuscular. Wendel's yearning, fiery phrases thrillingly contrast with the contemplative serenity of the rest of the track.

The pensive and dramatic "Deepsea Dancers" demonstrates Western Classical hints especially in the melodic fragments that are its building blocks. Stevens and Wendel alternate eloquent spontaneous monologues that are sometimes stimulatingly angular and at others elegantly fluid. Oh's muscular reverberations and Brown's soft thuds and brushing add an element of tension to the overall mood.

Walking Against Wind is a mature work that perfectly balances different musical elements. The prewritten and the spontaneously created seamlessly meld and miscellaneous inspirations fuse into a singular and sublime whole. It is Oh's best release to date and, hopefully, a sign of what is to come next.

Personnel: Linda May Han Oh: bass, voice; Ben Wendel: saxophone; Matthew Stevens: guitar; Justin Brown:drums; Fabian Almazan: piano (2, 6, 10); Minji Park: janggu & kkwaenggwari (8).

Walk Against Wind

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Charles Brown - Blues And Other Love Songs

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:06
Size: 117.0 MB
Styles: Urban blues/Jazz vocals
Year: 1992/2009
Art: Front

[5:15] 1. Do You Want Me
[4:13] 2. Fool That I Am
[4:15] 3. Who's Beating My Time
[7:58] 4. I Put Myself Together
[4:16] 5. What A Life
[9:31] 6. Mint Julep
[3:51] 7. You Are My First Love
[3:33] 8. 'round Midnight
[3:40] 9. Before The Evening Sun Sets
[4:30] 10. I've Got A Right To Cry

This Charles Brown session from early 1992 finds the singer sounding just as natural as he did in the early '50s. Blues and Other Love Songs was originally released on Muse records and is available as a budget title from the excellent reissue label 32 Jazz. Brown is in a typically soulful mood, crooning like a gritty modern day Nat "King" Cole. Backing up the piano and vocals of Brown are soul-groove saxophonist Houston Person, whose smokey tenor chops were an excellent match for Brown's blues. Danny Caron on guitar, Ruth Davies on bass, and Gaylord Birch round out the rhythm section. These ten tracks consist of five originals and five covers featuring a brief version of Thelonious Monk's "Round Midnight," showing off Brown's ability to play straight jazz. Person is also heard with Brown on the 32 jazz reissue Lost and Found, which combines the albums Sweet Slumber and Wildflower on one disc. ~Al Campbell

Blues And Other Love Songs

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Nancy Wilson - Gentle Is My Love/How Glad I Am

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:51
Size: 146.2 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[2:37] 1. (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am
[2:05] 2. The Grass Is Greener
[2:14] 3. The Boy From Ipanema
[2:48] 4. The Show Goes On
[2:11] 5. Don't Rain On My Parade
[2:19] 6. Never Less Than Yesterday
[2:04] 7. I Want To Be With You
[1:52] 8. It's Time For Me
[3:41] 9. People (From Funny Girl )
[1:59] 10. West Coast Blues
[2:01] 11. Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
[2:40] 12. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
[2:40] 13. There Will Never Be Another You
[3:10] 14. If Love Is Good To Me
[2:58] 15. My One And Only Love
[2:11] 16. Funnier Than Funny
[3:10] 17. More (Theme From Mondo Cane)
[2:35] 18. Gentle Is My Love
[2:30] 19. At Long Last Love
[2:55] 20. Time After Time
[2:55] 21. If Ever I Would Leave You
[2:43] 22. When He Makes Music
[2:39] 23. Save Your Love For Me
[2:14] 24. Such A Night
[2:27] 25. Something's Going On

Nancy Wilson was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s; until the Beatles came along, she was the biggest-selling artist on the Capitol Records roster. The title track of the singles collection How Glad I Am was Wilson's biggest hit of the era and won a Grammy in 1964. While "How Glad I Am" is a tart, country-flavored soul number, the album also features Wilson doing vocal pop, jazz-blues (the juicy, Hammond B-3-filled "West Coast Blues" is the set's best number), R&B, and bossa nova. The title tune remains a favorite of the British Northern soul scene but most of these numbers haven't endured the way that Wilson's album cuts from the same period have. Though this album is long out of print, almost all of the songs on it can be found on various Nancy Wilson CD collections. [In 2009 the DRG label reissued 1964's How Glad I Am combined with the following year's Gentle Is My Love on a single CD.] ~Nick Dedina

Gentle Is My Love/How Glad I Am

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Joe Pass - Meditation

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:43
Size: 120.7 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[4:51] 1. Meditation (Meditacao)
[2:05] 2. Shadow Waltz
[3:24] 3. Mood Indigo
[3:52] 4. More Than You Know
[6:41] 5. When Your Lover Has Gone
[4:41] 6. Everything Happens To Me
[4:52] 7. It's All Right With Me
[4:59] 8. I'll Never Be The Same
[3:55] 9. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
[4:06] 10. All The Things You Are
[6:29] 11. How Deep Is The Ocean
[2:42] 12. They Can't Take That Away From Me

Joe Pass achieved extraordinary balance in his career. Because he remained grounded in bop and swing, his guitar work was more conservative than many fusion and post-bop players, but his solo guitar work also ventured into unexplored territory, combining the single-note dexterity of Charlie Christian with the block chords of Carl Kress. Meditation: Solo Guitar offers a fresh release from Pass, recorded live at Yoshi's in 1992, two years before his death. As Ken Dryden points out in the liner notes, the release isn't just "a case of posthumously cleaning out the vaults." Like the critically acclaimed Virtuoso series, Meditation exhibits a number of intricate interpretations of classic pieces by one man and his guitar. The title also captures the intimacy of Pass' work on "Everything Happens to Me" and "Mood Indigo." He seems so absorbed in his work, so alone, that it comes as a shock when the audience applauds at the end of each piece. Pass also covers Cole Porter's "It's All Right With Me," Irving Berlin's "How Deep Is the Ocean?," and the Gershwin brothers' "They Can't Take That Away From Me." Pass' technique manages to follow his own muse, changing tempos at will without ever losing the rhythm of the tune. Meditation is a fine album and a superior addition to the guitarist's catalog. ~Ronnie D. Lankford Jr

Meditation

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Various - Mulher Popular Brasileira: Deleituras

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 50:10

Size: 114.9 MB

Styles: Brazilian jazz

Year: 2012

Art: Front

[3:34] 1. Fernanda Takai - Insensatez

[2:40] 2. Rita Lee - Pra Você Eu Digo Sim

[4:33] 3. Adriana Maciel - Acabou Chorare

[3:21] 4. Roberta Campos - Quem Sabe Isso Quer Dizer Amor

[4:06] 5. Leila Maria - Seu Tipo

[3:19] 6. Nila Branco - Eu Sei

[4:10] 7. Milena Monteiro - Esperando Aviões

[3:06] 8. Rosa Passos - Curare

[3:57] 9. Wanda Sá - Domingo Azul Do Mar

[3:34] 10. Lisa Ono - Falando De Amor

[2:44] 11. Fafa De Belem - Sem Companhia

[3:35] 12. Teresa Cristina - Para Um Amor No Recife

[4:02] 13. Mônica Salmaso - Alvorecer

[3:23] 14. Márcia Castro - Preta Pretinha

Mulher Popular Brasileira: Deleituras   

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Ray Brown Trio - Don't Get Sassy

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:25
Size: 140.6 MB
Styles: Bop
Year: 1994/2009
Art: Front

[ 5:33] 1. Don't Get Sassy
[ 5:18] 2. Everything I Love
[ 6:38] 3. Kelly's Blues
[ 4:07] 4. Tanga
[ 6:05] 5. When You Go
[ 7:34] 6. Brown's New Blues
[ 8:06] 7. The Good Life
[ 7:02] 8. Con Alma
[10:59] 9. Ellington Medley: Rain Check/In A Sentimental Mood/Squatty Roo

Bass – Ray Brown; Drums – Jeff Hamilton; Piano – Benny Green. Recorded at Signet Sound, Studio A, West Hollywood, CA, April 21-22, 1994.

Bassist Ray Brown, pianist Benny Green, and drummer Jeff Hamilton make for a perfect team on their Telarc CD. The tight yet swinging arrangements are full of subtle surprises and serve as a perfect format for the players, particularly Green. Highlights include Thad Jones' "Don't Get Sassy," Oscar Peterson's "Kelly's Blues," "Tanga," "Brown's New Blues," and a three-song Duke Ellington medley. Recommended. ~Scott Yanow

Don't Get Sassy

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George Shearing - The Best Of George Shearing, Volume Two (1960-1969)

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:58
Size: 123,6 MB
Art: Front

(2:23)  1. Lullabye Of Birdland
(2:22)  2. Blue Moon
(2:38)  3. Early Autumn
(3:40)  4. Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
(2:36)  5. I Wish You Love
(4:50)  6. Blues In 9/4
(2:46)  7. One Note Samba
(2:20)  8. Be Careful, It's My Heart
(4:22)  9. Bel Aire
(3:04) 10. Country Gardens
(2:41) 11. Night Fall
(2:05) 12. The Singing Song
(2:25) 13. With Feeling
(2:11) 14. Call Me Irresponsible
(4:00) 15. Hallucinations
(2:53) 16. Pick Yourself Up
(2:54) 17. Michelle
(2:38) 18. Promises, Promises

The second volume in a series compiling the highlights of Shearing's tenure on Capitol, this Best of collection includes Shearing's own "Lullaby of Birdland" and Lester Young's "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid," recorded with the aid of sidemen like vibists Gary Burton and Eddie Costa along with drummers Vernell Fournier and Shelly Manne. ~ Jason Ankeny http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-george-shearing-vol-2-1960-69-mw0000617691

Personnel: George Shearing (piano, percussion); Dick Garcia, John Gray, Ron Anthony (guitar); Walter Bolden (strings, drums); Jules Jacobs, Abe Most, Paul Horn, Justin Gordon (woodwinds); Eddie Costa, Douglas Marsh, Gary Burton , Warren Chiasson (vibraphone); Larance Marable, Shelly Manne, Vernel Fournier (drums); Armando Peraza (percussion).

The Best Of George Shearing, Volume Two

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Susannah Young - Sweetest Sounds

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1966
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 32:18
Size: 74,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:00)  1. Witchcraft
(3:44)  2. As Time Goes By
(3:14)  3. My One And Only Love
(3:08)  4. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
(3:50)  5. The Sweetest Sounds
(3:10)  6. Lazy Afternoon
(2:01)  7. This Year's Kisses
(2:49)  8. Here's That Rainy Day
(2:59)  9. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
(4:19) 10. Through A Long And Sleepless Night

"26-year old British vocalist in her U.S. recording debut - Susannah passed the "old standard" test with flying colors, she also revealed that she is one new artist who brings a certain excitement to each song she delivers. The "standards" virtually become "new" songs in her deft interpretations. On this LP, Susannah works well with the arrangements of Peter Knight and his orchestra. But, ultimately, it is her vocal style that is arresting to any listener. Hers is a warm yet pleasantly wistful voice, the kind of voice that goes well late at night when you're with someone or all alone. She is, quite simply, a fine talent....bright, new, and incomparably young! Jere Real, 1966"

Thank You my Friend!!

Swetest Sounds

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Kevin Hays New Day Trio - North

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:54
Size: 142,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:53)  1. Scrapple from the Apple
(7:46)  2. Elegia
(6:47)  3. Violetta
(7:30)  4. Schumann's Chamisso
(5:43)  5. Sweet Caroline
(6:21)  6. Where Did You Sleep Last Night
(5:35)  7. All Things Are
(5:47)  8. North
(7:43)  9. I'll Remember April
(4:44) 10. Morning

The second album from the Kevin Hays New Day Trio does and doesn't follow in its predecessor's footsteps. On one hand you can argue that it's completely different, as Hays doesn't sing on this one and there are no guests to speak of here; on the other, you can certainly opine that the overt lyricism in this music, forged through Hays' fingers and enhanced by the extremely interactive and empathetic team of bassist Rob Jost and drummer Greg Joseph, is a clear link to New Day (Sunnyside, 2015). In truth, both thought camps are probably right. Hays has managed to tinker with the fine balance of musical distinctiveness and directional mutability in his work for more than two decades, so why should things be any different with this group? Better to simply enjoy this to-die-for music than split hairs over album-to-album connectivity.  North's name was born through historical and personal ties for Hays, referencing everything from Harlem's musical riches to the pianist's former upstate New York home/sanctuary to a metaphorical ideal. It's an album built on a specific platform of thought, but it's not a work that fixes the compass on a single point. In fact, the variety is quite staggering when you start to think about it: A twisted and spiked take on Charlie Parker's "Scrapple From The Apple" sits beside a sorrowful-turned-scintillating "Elegia"; a Chilean folk pastoral, painted freely by Hays' piano and Jost's ukulele, serves as a prelude to an excitable 5/4 romp on "Violetta"; staid socializing leads toward waltzing wonders through classical borrowings on "Schumann's Chamisso"; and funky feelings rule the day on "Sweet Caroline" a Hays original, not the Neil Diamond party warhorse. All of that sits within the incredibly gratifying first half of the album.  The five tracks that follow continue to speak to Hays' creativity, both as a composer, interpreter, and conceptualist. Leadbelly's "Where Did You Sleep" points both to its deep folk-blues spirit and sunnier aspirations, the swinging "All Things Are" emerges from the roots of the eternal "All The Things You Are" and grows in different directions, the title track is both a reflection and a respite, and "I'll Remember April" bounces along on a 6/8 carriage and gets a slightly darker and more intriguing coat of harmonic paint than what's customarily used. Then album's end cites day's beginning on the ever-evolving yet melodically moored "Morning." It's certainly a clear sendoff, but it also brings you back, inviting another listen each and every time. ~ Dan Bilawsky https://www.allaboutjazz.com/north-kevin-hays-new-day-trio-sunnyside-records-review-by-dan-bilawsky.php

Personnel: Kevin Hays: piano; Rob Jost: bass, ukulele; Greg Joseph: drums.

North

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Matthias Lupri - Transition Sonic

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:40
Size: 101,5 MB
Art: Front

(2:23)  1. Sonic Prelude
(7:58)  2. Sonic
(6:43)  3. Middle Zone
(6:21)  4. The Day After
(5:17)  5. Prairie
(1:21)  6. Intro
(7:15)  7. Earlier Years
(6:20)  8. Sonic Reprise

Vibraphonist Matthias Lupri has always captured the essence of straight-ahead jazz at its best. He provides a groove over which his bands improvise in the classic tradition. Echoes of Gary Burton, Bobby Hutcherson, and Milt Jackson abound. From this modern jazz historical foundation, however, he's always felt free to explore. With his latest release, Lupri retains the traditional bebop spirit that has given us immeasurable pleasure for more than half a century, but brings it all to us from the perspective of original compositions. From eerie and dramatic romps to free and playful cavorts in the park, his suite-like images allow the music to grow. The mainstream has indeed become modern, as the vibraphonist and his stellar ensemble find new ways to express their ideas. Electronic trumpet echoes and wide guitar reverberations fit in nicely between pages and pages of familiar-sounding soundscapes. The added features are used sparingly, and serve to punctuate the ensemble's original thematic material.  The vibraphone's timbre blends well with just about any instrumental combination. Here, Mark Turner, Nate Radley and Cuong Vu ensure that Lupri's instrumental voice fits the ensemble sound like a hand in a glove. Their subdued tones all blend together as one emotional vote for quality in the sounds that we experience every day. Vu's mellow trumpet, Turner's robust saxophone, and Radley's fluid guitar fit well with Lupri's rain shower of tonal colorations. Together they've created a superb sound and a highly recommended album. ~ Jim Santella https://www.allaboutjazz.com/transition-sonic-matthias-lupri-summit-records-review-by-jim-santella.php

Personnel: Matthias Lupri- vibraphone; Mark Turner- tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Cuong Vu- trumpet; Nate Radley- guitar; Thomson Kneeland- acoustic bass; Jordan Perlson- drums.

Transition Sonic

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Bob Mover - On The Move

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1977
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:50
Size: 149,5 MB
Art: Front

(10:02)  1. Muggawump
(13:15)  2. Darn That Dream
(11:17)  3. Saudade Do Brooklyn
(11:45)  4. Falsidade
( 9:29)  5. Milestones
( 8:59)  6. Dancing In The Dark

Bob Mover's first session as a leader matches his alto and soprano with trumpeter Tom Harrell, pianist Mike Nock, guitarist Peter Sprague, bassist George Mraz, drummer Jeff Pappez and singer Jay Clayton on four lengthy performances: three Mover originals and "Darn That Dream." The use of Clayton's voice as a part of the ensembles gives the band an unusual sound. Mover sounded pretty strong, if a bit derivative at this point (he was 24), but Harrell generally takes solo honors. This session has not yet been reissued on CD. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-move-mw0000545526

Personnel:  Bob Mover - soprano,alto saxes;  Tom Harrell - trumpet,flugelhorn;  Jay Clayton - voice;  Mike Nock - piano;  George Mraz - bass;  Peter Sprague - guitar;  Jeff Papez - drums.

On The Move

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Wayne Shorter - Native Dancer

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:36
Size: 99.8 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz, Fusion
Year: 1975/2016
Art: Front

[5:14] 1. Ponta De Areia
[5:04] 2. Beauty And The Beast
[5:48] 3. Tarde
[4:46] 4. Miracle Of The Fishes
[3:00] 5. Diana
[3:13] 6. From The Lonely Afternoons
[5:06] 7. Ana Maria
[7:02] 8. Lilia
[4:20] 9. Joanna's Theme

Some jazz purists would say that Wayne Shorter went downhill in the 1970s, when he passionately embraced electric jazz-fusion and co-led the innovative Weather Report with Joe Zawinul. But remember: Those are the same people who also claim that Miles Davis' stunning Bitches Brew has no value, and that Chick Corea's visionary Return to Forever was a complete waste -- so it's hard to take their opinions seriously. The fact is that the '70s were a highly productive time for Shorter, and it wasn't until the '80s that the tenor and soprano saxophonist really declined creatively. One of Shorter's best-selling albums from the '70s was Native Dancer, a Brazilian-oriented jazz-fusion masterpiece that boasts Herbie Hancock on acoustic piano and electric keyboards, and employs such Brazilian talent as singer Milton Nascimento (a superstar in Brazil) and percussionist Airto Moreira. Everything on this melodic, consistently lyrical effort is a jewel, and that includes Hancock's "Joanna's Theme," as well as pieces by Nascimento ("From the Lonely Afternoons" and "Ponta de Areia") and by Shorter himself ("Ana Maria," "Beauty and the Beast" ). Native Dancer is clearly among Shorter's most essential albums. ~Alex Henderson

Native Dancer

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Sari - And I'll Sing Once More

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:59
Size: 148.8 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[ 7:41] 1. The Sound Of Music
[ 3:54] 2. Just One Of Those Things
[ 4:28] 3. S Wonderful
[ 3:43] 4. Destination Moon
[ 5:43] 5. The Waltz
[ 5:12] 6. Too Darn Hot
[ 4:53] 7. Smile
[ 4:51] 8. I Wish You Love
[ 3:45] 9. Them There Eyes
[ 4:18] 10. La Vie En Rose
[ 4:18] 11. The Lady Is A Tramp
[12:05] 12. Every Time We Say Goodbye

And I'll Sing Once More

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Passport Quartet - Concert A La Grange

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:41
Size: 125.2 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[8:42] 1. Stolen Moments
[4:47] 2. There Will Never Be Another You
[5:55] 3. Jordu
[6:55] 4. Someday My Prince Will Come
[6:26] 5. Funk In Deep Freeze
[5:40] 6. Old Folks
[6:23] 7. Days Of Wine And Roses
[3:51] 8. How Deep Is The Ocean
[5:58] 9. Well You Needn't

This quartet brought together long-time musicians who regularly meet at the AMI jazz workshops at Château Arnoux, and have been participating for several years alongside Alain Soler in numerous encounters around improvised music. The repertoire of this training Pays tribute to jazz with original compositions by Stéphane Massé, and high-quality covers, in keeping with the tradition ...... Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Jazz Messengers .... (Translated from French.)

Concert A La Grange

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Mel Tormé - 16 Most Requested Songs

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:38
Size: 106.8 MB
Styles: Vocal, Easy Listening
Year: 1993
Art: Front

[2:47] 1. P.S. I Love You
[2:51] 2. The Second Time Around
[2:23] 3. Haven't We Met
[2:51] 4. The Nearness Of You
[2:48] 5. My Romance
[2:49] 6. Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful
[3:08] 7. Isn't It A Pity
[2:32] 8. I Know Your Heart
[2:54] 9. I've Got You Under My Skin
[3:50] 10. That's All
[3:12] 11. What Is There To Say
[3:35] 12. The Folks Who Live On The Hill
[2:42] 13. Everyday's A Holiday
[2:21] 14. You'd Better Love Me
[2:38] 15. Strangers In The Night
[3:10] 16. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

16 Most Requested Songs is a midline-priced collection that spotlights Mel Tormé's work during his short stint with Columbia Records, including "P.S. I Love You," "The Second Time Around," "The Nearness of You," "My Romance," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "That's All," "Everyday's a Holiday," "Strangers in the Night," and "The Christmas Song." Although it's far from a perfect retrospective of his career, it's still a nice sampler of familiar items (including material from his elegant ballads collection That's All), and it may satisfy the needs of some casual fans who only want to hear a glimpse of what made Tormé's work special. ~Stephen Thomas Erlewine

16 Most Requested Songs

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Bañares - Jazz't Love

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:56
Size: 109.7 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[ 3:31] 1. Watch Me
[ 2:38] 2. The Toy
[ 3:43] 3. Prepare For Impact
[ 2:58] 4. I'm Getting In Your Way
[ 3:14] 5. I Found You
[ 2:47] 6. Over My Skin
[ 3:20] 7. Escape
[ 2:54] 8. Always And Never
[ 3:11] 9. I Want You To Know
[ 3:23] 10. Burning Together
[ 4:10] 11. Rebel Yell
[12:01] 12. Medley: Watch Me/The Toy/repare For Impact/i'm Getting In Your Way/I Found You/Escape/Always And Neve/I Want You To Know/Burning Together

Pablo Bañares presents "Jazz't love". Stories of love, sex and lovers find their place in warm melodies by a delicious orchestra. The histrionic Bañares gives life to a new - and also prolix - artistic madness based on these three topics which, according to him, are the most sincere expression of himself. (Translated from Spanish.)

Jazz't Love

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Blue Mitchell - Big 6

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:05
Size: 98.6 MB
Styles: Bop, Trumpet jazz
Year: 1991
Art: Front

[10:23] 1. Blues March
[ 6:43] 2. Big Six
[ 5:03] 3. There Will Never Be Another You
[ 7:22] 4. Brother 'ball
[ 3:46] 5. Jamph
[ 8:05] 6. Sir John
[ 1:41] 7. Promenade

Bass – Wilbur Ware; Drums – Philly Joe Jones; Piano – Wynton Kelly; Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin; Trombone – Curtis Fuller; Trumpet – Blue Mitchell. Recorded in New York City on July 2 & 3, 1958.

Trumpeter Blue Mitchell was a virtual unknown when he recorded this Riverside album, his first as a leader. Mitchell is heard in excellent form in an all-star sextet with trombonist Curtis Fuller, tenor great Johnny Griffin, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Wilbur Ware, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. In addition to some group originals, obscurities, and the standard "There Will Never Be Another You," the group also plays the earliest recorded version of Benny Golson's "Blues March," pre-dating Art Blakey's famous recording. ~Scott Yanow

Big 6

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Jeff Steinberg - Velvet Martini

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:35
Size: 111.2 MB
Styles: Easy Listening, Lounge
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[4:44] 1. Begin The Beguine
[3:17] 2. Sway
[3:47] 3. Senza Fine
[4:07] 4. Let's Face The Music And Dance
[3:41] 5. Frenesi
[4:32] 6. Goldfinger
[3:15] 7. It Had Better Be Tonight
[4:14] 8. More
[3:42] 9. Mambo Italiano
[5:07] 10. From Russia With Love
[3:53] 11. Lullaby Of Birdland
[4:12] 12. Volare

As it is with most nostalgia, each bygone era has its own allure. With the songs on VELVET MARTINI, the era evoked is one where men wore suits and ties, women wore dresses or gowns, and everyone tired to exude a modicum of dignified style and class. With Jeff Steinberg’s artful, affectionate arrangements of classic songs from the days of the big bands to the early 1960s, the ideal of such a shaken-not-stirred time period is just a bit closer to real. ~Mark Keresman

Velvet Martini

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