Sant Andreu Jazz Band & Scott Hamilton - Sant Andreu Jazz Band & Scott Hamilton (Compilation)

Styles: Jazz, Big Band
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 158:25
Size: 364,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:49) 1. Jim
(5:36) 2. Shiny Stockings
(5:49) 3. Laura
(4:20) 4. September in the Rain
(4:23) 5. Eu sei que vou te amar
(5:54) 6. It's De-Lovely
(4:22) 7. As Long as I Live
(3:53) 8. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
(4:27) 9. Águas de Março
(5:46) 10. Falling in Love with Love
(6:40) 11. Insensatez
(5:15) 12. Nobody Else but Me
(4:09) 13. Vip's Boogie
(5:04) 14. Makin' Whoopee
(4:06) 15. My Baby Just Cares for Me
(6:59) 16. Meditaçao
(5:38) 17. I Could Write a Book
(5:30) 18. Everything Happens To
(6:41) 19. A Secret Love
(5:35) 20. China Boy
(3:57) 21. Georgia on My Mind
(4:22) 22. Ill Wind
(4:10) 23. Love You're Spell
(6:13) 24. Chelsea Bridge
(4:10) 25. Day Dream
(4:02) 26. A Kiss to Build a Dream
(5:03) 27. Minor Swing
(3:51) 28. When You're Smiling
(5:44) 29. Jump for Joy
(5:57) 30. You Go to My Head
(5:45) 31. He's My Guy

Sant Andreu Jazz Band is a youth jazz band from Barcelona, featuring 7- to 20-year-olds. The bandleader is Joan Chamorro. The band was founded in 2006 at Escola Municipal de Música de Sant Andreu. The band has performed at numerous concerts and festivals in Catalonia, and other regions of Spain as well as in neighbouring countries. They released their first live CD/DVD Jazzing: Live at Casa Fuster in 2009, featuring alongside established jazz musicians, the precocious 14-year-old, Andrea Motis among other young talents.

2010 was a breakthrough year for the band, with appearances at more than 20 festivals including Valls, Terrassa, Girona, Barcelona, Platja d'Aro, and venues like el Jamboree, Palau de la Música Catalana, JazzSi, Hotel Casa Fuster, featuring international performers like Dick Oatts, Ken Peplowski, Bobby Gordon, Perico Sambeat, Ignasi Terraza, Matthew Simon, and Esteve Pi. The band also released their second recording Jazzing vol.2.

In 2012 the film director Ramón Tort made the documentary A film about kids and music based on the band's work and efforts. The film was awarded best feature film at the Lights. Camera. Help. festival in Austin, Texas, US in 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sant_Andreu_Jazz_Band

Musicians: SAXOS: Sander Theuns, Shanti Ming, Elian Sabogal, Koldo Munné, Lola Peñaranda, Alba Esteban

TROMPETES: Martí Costalago, Max Munné, Gerard Peñaranda, Elsa Armengou , Martha Vives, Alba Armengou

TROMBONS: Hugo Vlach, Luc Martín, Perot Rigau, Clàudia Rostey, Max Tato

BASE RÍTMICA: Anna Ndiaye (piano), Jordi Herrera (contrabaix), Nils Theuns (bateria)

Van formar part de la big band:Abril Saurí (bateria i veu), Andrea Motis (trompeta, saxo i veu),Arnau Julià (bateria), Arnau Sánchez (trombó), Carla Motis (guitarra), Carles Vázquez (saxo), Dani Téllez (trombó), Eduard Ferrer (saxo), Èlia Bastida (violí, saxo tenor i veu), Eva Fernández (saxo i veu), Eva Garín (trombó), Helena Pañart (saxo i veu), Irene Mata (saxo i flauta), Irene Reig (saxo), Iscle Datzira (saxo), Iván Cervantes (bateria), Jan Domènech (piano), Jan Rodríguez (contrabaix), Jaume Ferrer (saxo), Joan Aleix Mata (bateria), Joan Codina (trombó), Joan Mar Sauqué (trompeta), Joan Martí (saxos, flauta, clarinet i veu), Joana Casanova (saxo i veu), Magalí Datzira (contrabaix i veu), Marc Ferrer (piano), Marc Martín (piano), Marçal Perramon (saxo i clarinet), Martí Ibáñez (trompeta), Max Salgado (trompa), Max Vernet (trombó), Miquel Casanova (contrabaix), Miranda Fernández (piano i veu), Nil Galgo (saxo i clarinet)Noa Galgo (trompeta)Pablo Fernández (trompeta)Pablo Ruiz (bateria)Pau Galgo (contrabaix)Paula Berzal (trombó)Paula Esteban (trombó i veu)Raul Castro (trombó)Rita Payés (trombó i veu), Ruth Margüenda (trompeta i veu), Simon Palazzi (piano), Ton Felices (contrabaix), Víctor Carrascosa (trompeta).

Sant Andreu Jazz Band w/Scott Hamilton

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Cyrus Chestnut - My Father's Hands

Styles: Piano Jazz
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:53
Size: 112,8 MB
Art: Front

(7:24) 1. Nippon Soul Connection
(5:19) 2. Thinking About You
(4:05) 3. Cubano Chant
(4:42) 4. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
(4:14) 5. Yesterday
(3:23) 6. I Must Tell Jesus
(6:31) 7. Working Out Just Fine
(4:15) 8. There Will Never Be Another You
(2:58) 9. But Beautiful
(5:57) 10. Epilogue

Cyrus Chestnut is a mainstreamer, his straightahead sound owing a good deal to gospel and the blues as main building blocks and you find all the ingredients of his sound here. Swing is to the heart of it all and to the fore straight off. I'm thinking in my head from yesteryear John Hicks and Oscar Peterson as simpatico to the Chestnut sound. And if you dig Ronnie Scott's musical director pianist James Pearson you will also get what Chestnut does if so far unfamiliar with this fantastic instrumentalist. Bassist Peter Washington, a straightahead legend of the music (like his generation's very own Ron Carter and brilliant last year with Bill Charlap), is on most of the tracks and the fine drummer Lewis Nash likewise.

The classic 'Cubano Chant' introduced to jazz by its writer Ray Bryant on a 1956 recording (and followed up the same year by Cal Tjader) really exposes us to the touch of Nash. And that is just one superb highlight of a record that is all about supreme musicianship, refinement and the art of the trio. It isn't going to change the world but will warm your soul whether on the Paul McCartney classic 'Yesterday' or the melting balm of Jimmy Van Heusen's 'But Beautiful.' What a tender tribute to Cyrus' dad McDonald Chestnut from his son. My Father's Hands so very winningly is.https://www.marlbank.net/posts/cyrus-chestnut-my-father-s-hands-high-note.

Personnel: Cyrus Chestnut (p); Peter Washington (b, except track 6); Lewis Nash (ds,except track 6)

My Father's Hands

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Bob McHugh - Uptown

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:43
Size: 111,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:45) 1. You Don't Know What Love Is
(4:29) 2. Gone with the Wind
(4:47) 3. Remembering Norman
(4:15) 4. I Remember You
(4:54) 5. Like Someone in Love
(5:33) 6. Willow Weep for Me
(2:59) 7. Steamboat Rag
(3:42) 8. Uptown
(4:36) 9. Guilty
(3:49) 10. It's You or No One
(3:48) 11. Remembering You

Bob McHugh born Robert Ernest McHugh jazz pianist,composer and educator. He has recorded for Outstanding Records, Alliance Records, Perception Records and Lunge Music. He has performed with Ray Mantilla, Ron Naspo, Andrew Cyrille and Joe Morello. Bob was the favorite artist on Sky Jazz , and Anima Jazz in Pisa, Italy . He has made guest appearances on local New York radio stations. McHugh performed at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, New Jersey from . He was the Commissioned composer for NJMTA state piano competition, . The National Federation of Music Clubs has included his original compositions as 'required compositions' for National Festivals . His compostions are on the required list for NYSSMA state festivals . He has won an ASCAP grant every year since 1989, and is currently featured on ASCAP's Jazz Podcast #4. McHugh's music is published by Manduca Music Publications, and Voice of the Rockies.

McHugh has performed at The Count Basie Theater, Red Bank, NJ, the Newark Museum, the New York Public Library and Lincoln Center. In 1985, Bob's recording of his original composition "Uptown" was added to the BBC's playlist. He was a featured performer in the documentary "The Art Of Worship" filmed at Riverside Church in New York City. He composed music for a television presentation of "The International Black Arts Festival"https://www.last.fm/music/Bob+McHugh/+wiki .

Uptown

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Frank Sinatra - The 100th Birthday Swing Album

Album: The 100th Birthday Swing Album Part I
Styles: Vocal
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 123:19
Size: 286,0 MB
Art: Front

(2:11) 1. I've Got The World On A String
(2:37) 2. You And The Night And The Music
(3:15) 3. The Lady Is A Tramp
(2:54) 4. I Get A Kick Out Of You
(2:11) 5. All Of Me
(1:58) 6. When You're Smiling
(2:57) 7. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
(2:13) 8. Taking A Chance On Love
(2:51) 9. Young At Heart
(3:43) 10. I've Got You Under My Skin
(2:00) 11. Almost Like Being In Love
(1:58) 12. They Can't Take That Away From Me
(3:01) 13. From Here To Eternity
(2:16) 14. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
(2:58) 15. (Love Is) The Tender Trap
(2:42) 16. A Foggy Day
(3:40) 17. Night And Day
(3:00) 18. You Make Me Feel So Young
(2:33) 19. Yes Indeed!
(2:06) 20. When I Take My Sugar To Tea
(2:41) 21. Ol' Mac Donald
(2:48) 22. Nice 'N' Easy
(2:39) 23. River Stay Away From My Door
(3:53) 24. It's Nice To Go Traveling
(2:56) 25. Begin The Beguine
(2:27) 26. Get Happy
(2:33) 27. I've Heard That Song Before
(2:49) 28. South Of The Border
(2:40) 29. Bye Bye Baby
(3:02) 30. Melody Of Love
(3:05) 31. Three Coins In The Fountain
(2:57) 32. I'm Walking Behind You
(3:14) 33. Autumn In New York
(2:42) 34. Walking In The Sunshine
(3:13) 35. Meet Me At The Copa
(2:28) 36. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
(3:02) 37. Learnin' The Blues
(2:24) 38. Jeepers Creepers
(2:35) 39. You Do Something To Me
(2:49) 40. Zing! Went the Strings Of My Heart
(2:40) 41. Lover
(2:38) 42. Day By Day
(2:34) 43. I Thought About You
(2:28) 44. Sunday
(2:39) 45. Love And Marriage

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Album: The 100th Birthday Swing Album Part II
Time: 120:06
Size: 278,7 MB

(2:44) 1. Anything Goes
(2:41) 2. Don't Be That Way
(3:31) 3. Mood Indigo
(3:00) 4. I'll Be Around
(3:23) 5. Sentimental Journey
(2:10) 6. Let's Fall In Love
(2:12) 7. A Fine Romance
(3:20) 8. Come Fly With Me
(2:43) 9. Pennies From Heaven
(2:49) 10. I Can Read Between The Lines
(2:06) 11. Be Careful, It's My Heart
(2:14) 12. I Never Knew
(2:57) 13. September In The Rain
(2:32) 14. Have You Met Miss Jones
(3:39) 15. Granada
(1:50) 16. Falling In Love With Love
(2:10) 17. It's A Wonderful World
(4:07) 18. That Old Black Magic
(2:17) 19. It's Only A Paper Moon
(1:57) 20. Don't Take Your Love From Me
(1:46) 21. S'posin
(2:45) 22. Ring-A-Ding Ding
(2:53) 23. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
(2:14) 24. Always
(2:49) 25. Blue Moon
(3:09) 26. Don't Cry Joe
(2:47) 27. Last Dance
(2:19) 28. American Beauty Rose
(3:20) 29. Moonlight On The Ganges
(3:26) 30. In The Still Of The Night
(2:07) 31. Paper Doll
(2:41) 32. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
(1:29) 33. Should I
(3:03) 34. Brazil
(2:23) 35. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
(4:11) 36. You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loves You
(2:52) 37. The Coffee Song (They've Got An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil)
(2:00) 38. My Blue Heaven
(2:43) 39. The Song Is You
(2:59) 40. Let's Face The Music And Dance
(2:00) 41. It All Depends On You
(2:06) 42. The Curse Of An Aching Heart
(2:24) 43. You'd Be So Easy To Love
(2:37) 44. Stars Fell On Alabama
(2:21) 45. I Concentrate On You

Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra found success as a solo artist after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the "bobby soxers". He released his debut album, The Voice of Frank Sinatra, in 1946. Sinatra's professional career had stalled by the early 1950s, and he turned to Las Vegas, where he became one of its best known residency performers as part of The Rat Pack. His career was reborn in 1953 with the success of From Here to Eternity, with his performance subsequently winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sinatra released several critically lauded albums, including In the Wee Small Hours (1955), Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956), Come Fly with Me (1958), Only the Lonely (1958) and Nice 'n' Easy (1960).

Sinatra left Capitol in 1960 to start his own record label, Reprise Records, and released a string of successful albums. In 1965, he recorded the retrospective September of My Years, starred in the Emmy-winning television special Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music, and released the tracks "Strangers in the Night" and "My Way". After releasing Sinatra at the Sands, recorded at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Vegas with frequent collaborator Count Basie in early 1966, the following year he recorded one of his most famous collaborations with Tom Jobim, the album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was followed by 1968's collaboration with Duke Ellington. Sinatra retired for the first time in 1971, but came out of retirement two years later and recorded several albums and resumed performing at Caesars Palace, and reached success in 1980 with "New York, New York". Using his Las Vegas shows as a home base, he toured both within the United States and internationally until a short time before his death in 1998.

Sinatra forged a highly successful career as a film actor. After winning an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity, he starred in The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), and received critical acclaim for his performance in The Manchurian Candidate (1962). He appeared in various musicals such as On the Town (1949), Guys and Dolls (1955), High Society (1956), and Pal Joey (1957), winning another Golden Globe for the latter. Toward the end of his career, he became associated with playing detectives, including the title character in Tony Rome (1967). Sinatra would later receive the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971. On television, The Frank Sinatra Show began on ABC in 1950, and he continued to make appearances on television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Sinatra was also heavily involved with politics from the mid-1940s, and actively campaigned for presidents such as Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, though before Kennedy's death Sinatra's alleged Mafia connections led to his being snubbed.

While Sinatra never formally learned how to read music, he had an impressive understanding of it, and he worked very hard from a young age to improve his abilities in all aspects of music. A perfectionist, renowned for his dress sense and performing presence, he always insisted on recording live with his band. His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname "Ol' Blue Eyes". Sinatra led a colorful personal life, and was often involved in turbulent affairs with women, such as with his second wife Ava Gardner. He went on to marry Mia Farrow in 1966 and Barbara Marx in 1976. Sinatra had several violent confrontations, usually with journalists he felt had crossed him, or work bosses with whom he had disagreements. He was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. After his death, American music critic Robert Christgau called him "the greatest singer of the 20th century", and he continues to be seen as an iconic figure.

Sinatra died with his wife at his side at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 14, 1998, aged 82, after a heart attack. Sinatra had ill health during the last few years of his life, and was frequently hospitalized for heart and breathing problems, high blood pressure, pneumonia and bladder cancer. He was further diagnosed as having dementia. He had made no public appearances following a heart attack in February 1997. Sinatra's wife encouraged him to "fight" while attempts were made to stabilize him, and his final words were, "I'm losing." Sinatra's daughter, Tina, later wrote that she and her sister, Nancy, had not been notified of their father's final hospitalization, and it was her belief that "the omission was deliberate. Barbara would be the grieving widow alone at her husband's side." The night after Sinatra's death, the lights on the Empire State Building in New York City were turned blue, the lights at the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed in his honor, and the casinos stopped spinning for a minute.

Sinatra's funeral was held at the Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, California, on May 20, 1998, with 400 mourners in attendance and thousands of fans outside. Gregory Peck, Tony Bennett, and Sinatra's son, Frank Jr., addressed the mourners, who included many notable people from film and entertainment. Sinatra was buried in a blue business suit with mementos from family members cherry-flavored Life Savers, Tootsie Rolls, a bottle of Jack Daniel's, a pack of Camel cigarettes, a Zippo lighter, stuffed toys, a dog biscuit, and a roll of dimes that he always carried next to his parents in section B-8 of Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California.

His close friends Jilly Rizzo and Jimmy Van Heusen are buried nearby. The words "The Best Is Yet to Come", plus "Beloved Husband & Father" are imprinted on Sinatra's grave marker. Significant increases in recording sales worldwide were reported by Billboard in the month of his death.https://www.last.fm/music/Frank+Sinatra/+wiki

The 100th Birthday Swing Album Part I

The 100th Birthday Swing Album Par II

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Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - 2 Trumpets

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1956
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:42
Size: 98,1 MB
Art: Front

( 7:42) 1. The Third
( 7:38) 2. Contour
( 5:13) 3. When Your Lover Has Gone
(14:29) 4. Dig
( 6:39) 5. Round Midnight

2 Trumpets is an album by trumpeters Art Farmer and Donald Byrd, recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label. They are joined by Jackie McLean in the front line for the uptempo pieces but have a ballad quartet track apiece. In a contemporaneous review, Billboard was positive, commenting that it is a "very enjoyable LP for the modern jazz customer".

In Ron Wynn's review for Allmusic, he stated: "This nice date puts two top trumpets together".The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave it two-and-a-half stars out of four, describing it as "capable but routine".https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Trumpets

Personnel: Art Farmer – trumpet; Donald Byrd - trumpet; Jackie McLean – alto saxophone; Barry Harris – piano; Doug Watkins – bass; Art Taylor – drums

2 Trumpets

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Carmen McRae & Dave Brubeck - Take Five

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz 
Year: 1961
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:32
Size: 90,8 MB
Art: Front

(2:55)  1. When I Was Young
(3:03)  2. In Your Own Sweet Way
(3:03)  3. Too Young for Growing Old
(3:06)  4. Ode to a Cowboy
(4:42)  5. There'll Be No Tomorrow
(4:48)  6. Melanctha
(2:38)  7. It's a Raggy Waltz
(2:38)  8. Oh, So Blue
(5:30)  9. Lord, Lord
(2:59) 10. Travellin' Blues
(2:21) 11. Take Five
(1:44) 12. Easy as You Go

Around the time that she was participating in Dave Brubeck's Real Ambassadors, singer Carmen McRae appeared at Basin Street East with the backing of Brubeck's trio (no Paul Desmond on this set). The resulting live album finds McRae mostly interpreting the lyrics of Iola Brubeck; all dozen songs except Desmond's "Take Five" are Dave Brubeck originals. This interesting set finds McRae's voice in prime form, and her vocal versions of such songs as "In Your Own Sweet Way," "Ode to a Cowboy," "It's a Raggy Waltz" And "Travellin' Blues" are definitive.
~Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/take-five-live-mw0000265922

Personnel:  Carmen McRae – vocal;  Dave Brubeck – piano;  Paul Desmond - alto saxophone;  Gene Wright – bass;  Joe Morrello - drums

Take Five

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Eric Reed - The Swing and I

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:12
Size: 156,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:38)  1. The Swing and I
(7:03)  2. The Gemini Suite: The First Man - 'Scotty'
(2:25)  3. The Gemini Suite: The Second Man -'Frank Marshall'
(3:18)  4. The Gemini Suite: The Fourth Man -'Holden Caulfield'
(3:50)  5. Felix the Cat
(8:52)  6. Ahmad's Blues
(4:40)  7. Ka-Boose
(0:50)  8. Frenzia
(7:21)  9. A Spoonful of Sugar
(3:56) 10. Listen Here
(0:27) 11. Uncle Lucius' Interlude
(5:33) 12. Old Flame
(3:42) 13. Healing Hand
(2:34) 14. Evergreen
(3:22) 15. Big Dogs
(3:12) 16. Let Us Go into the House of the Lord
(0:58) 17. Acknowledgement
(1:25) 18. Praise #1

Pianist Eric Reed is one of a large number of talented musicians who emerged from Wynton Marsalis' bands to pursue a rewarding solo career in his own right. Born in Philadelphia in 1970, Reed's first exposure to music came through his father, a minister and local gospel singer; he began playing piano at age two and soon discovered jazz, quickly developing into a musical prodigy. He entered music school at age seven, and resisted classical training in favor of jazz, inspired early on by Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Art Blakey, and Horace Silver. Four years later, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, where he digested enough jazz history that he was able to begin playing around the city's jazz scene as a teenager, both as a leader and a sideman for the likes of Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, John Clayton, and Clora Bryant. He first met Wynton Marsalis at age 17, and toured briefly with the trumpeter the following year (his first and only at Cal State-Northridge). In 1989, Reed officially joined Marsalis' band as the replacement for Marcus Roberts; the following year, he issued his debut album as a leader, A Soldier's Hymn, on Candid, with backing by his regular trio of bassist Dwayne Burno and drummer Gregory Hutchinson.

In 1991 and 1992, Reed worked with Freddie Hubbard and Joe Henderson as a sideman, returning to Marsalis' group by the end of 1992. He cut a pair of well-received albums for MoJazz, It's All Right to Swing and The Swing and I, in 1993 and 1994, and in 1995 embarked on his first tour as leader of his own group. Two more dates for Impulse!, 1996's Musicale and 1997's Pure Imagination, found his style maturing and his critical and commercial success growing; he also spent 1996-1998 playing with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. 1999's Manhattan Melodies, his first outing for Verve, was a colorful and sophisticated tribute to New York City; that year, he also undertook the most prominent of several film-scoring projects, the Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence comedy Life. Reed also continued to record with Marsalis up into the new millennium. 2001 brought the acclaimed Happiness on Nagel-Heyer, and the next year saw two releases, the well-received From My Heart and a duet album with frequent cohort Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, We. He recorded and played frequently during subsequent years, including a second volume with Gordon (We, Vol. 2) and several sessions for Savant. In 2009, Reed released the gospel-inspired Stand! and returned the following year with Plenty Swing, Plenty Soul, a duet album with Cyrus Chestnut. Beginning with 2011's The Dancing Monk, Reed embarked on an ongoing recording project of Thelonious Monk's music; a theme he revisited on 2012's Baddest Monk and 2014's The Adventurous Monk.~Steve Huey http://www.allmusic.com/artist/eric-reed-mn0000799352/biography

Personnel: Eric Reed (piano); Eddie Bailey (vocals); Ben Wolfe, Rodney Whitaker (acoustic bass); Greg Hutchinson (drums); Denise Morgan, Suzzane Williams, Beverly Taylor (background vocals).

The Swing and I

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Chantal Chamberland - Temptation

Styles: Vocal 
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:10
Size: 124,3 MB
Art: Front

(3:33)  1. Temptation
(4:48)  2. Beautiful Life
(3:39)  3. Love Never Felt So Good
(3:47)  4. Miss Sarajevo
(4:16)  5. Chasing Cars
(4:58)  6. I Put a Spell On You
(4:04)  7. Believe
(3:11)  8. Ain’t no Sunshine / I Can't Stand the Rain
(4:00)  9. I Wanna Dance With Somebody
(4:39) 10. I Want a Little Sugar In My Bowl
(3:05) 11. I Think of You
(4:20) 12. I Don't Want to Talk About It
(4:43) 13. Syrup and Honey

Temptation is a stellar example of creative courage. Given her large and loyal international audience, powerhouse Canadian jazz vocalist Chantal Chamberland could easily have played it safe by delivering an album of Songbook standards sure to please the following she has built over the last two decades. Instead, a rigorous search for new and oft-unconventional material resulted in a generous collection of 13 songs for which the description 'eclectic' is an understatement. Her seventh full-length release, Temptation moves from Blues, Jazz, to Bossa and features such classics as "I Put A Spell On You" and "I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl" nestling alongside tunes written or made famous by artists as diverse as Tom Waits, Bill Withers, Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson, Rodriguez, Cher, U2, and modern rock band Snow Patrol. Chamberland makes this seemingly unlikely song selection work by breathing vibrant new life into every single one, assisted by the inventive arrangement and production choices she makes and the stellar accompaniment of her carefully chosen cast of A-list players.

The diverse material, all focused on different facets of love, showcases her impressive range as a vocal stylist. While always avoiding vocal gymnastics, Chamberland moves from quiet and intimate to sultry, sensual and soulful with seamless ease. The result is a Temptation you will gladly and inevitably succumb to. French-Canadian singer Chantal Chamberland strikes a perfect balance between the soul of the classic singer/songwriter and the dynamic verve of a jazz chanteuse. Chantal Chamberland’s sensuous, smoky voice is her trademark instrument. Temptation is a dish best served chilled. Relaxed mood during wine o’clock. 

Extraordinary company with a snifter of XO. Play on shuffle while soaking in some bubbles. ‘Temptation’ will carry on evosound’s tradition of making beautiful pieces for the Audiophiles and music connoisseurs. Collectables, Classics, Must Haves. 180g Vinyl, Limited Editions, MQACDs, SACD formats. Master Quality Authenticated sound, supported by our attention to detail in the products and packaging. Chantal’s success internationally is not only a testament to her personal evolution but cements her role as one of the finest female interpreters of jazz today. From multiple appearances at the Montreal International Jazz Festival to headline concerts in Hong Kong to Cartagena. Chantal’s vocals move from sultry and soulful to bluesy and brassy with graceful ease. With 6 contemporary jazz pop releases, Chantal’s star shines brightly on an international stage. http://evo88.com/en/music?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1086&category_id=2

Temptation

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The Hot Club Of San Francisco - 2 albums: Live At Yoshi's / Swing This

Album: Live At Yoshi's
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 74:27
Size: 170.5 MB
Label: Azica
Styles: Gypsy jazz, Swing
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:37] 1. R-26
[4:53] 2. It's Alright With Me
[4:47] 3. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
[5:24] 4. Syracuse
[5:41] 5. Songe D'automne
[6:49] 6. Just One Of Those Things
[5:41] 7. C'est Si Bon
[3:56] 8. Gone With The Wind
[4:49] 9. Dinette
[5:27] 10. I Love Paris
[4:59] 11. Dansons La Rose [roses Of Picardy]
[5:19] 12. Stella By Starlight
[5:36] 13. Buona Sera
[7:24] 14. Milord

The Hot Club of San Francisco is one of many bands focusing on the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, co-leaders of the Quintet of the Hot Club of France and innovators of swinging Gypsy jazz. But the HCSF have never slavishly stuck to the repertoire of the band that inspired them, preferring to build upon it. Lead guitarist Paul Mehling is an impressive soloist in Django's style without copying him, while Evan Price (formerly with the Turtle Island String Quartet) is a swinging violinist who has developed his own sound. After opening with a rarely performed Reinhardt/Grappelli instrumental, "R-26," much of this engagement recorded at Yoshi's features Isabelle Fontaine, a swinging yet never showy vocalist with an easygoing style. Henri Salvador's "Syracuse" features Fontaine's soft vocal, beautifully accompanied by the band. Cole Porter is one of Fontaine's favorite composers, so she chose several of his standards for this set. She includes the oft-omitted verse to "Just One of Those Things" and a playful "I Love Paris," in which Price nearly steals the show with his imaginative violin solo. She even restores the luster to "C'est Si Bon," a song so often performed in a hackneyed manner that it wore out its welcome for a long time. Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Recording information: Yoshi's, San Francisco (10/25/2011).

Isabelle Fontaine (vocals); Paul Mehling (guitar, banjo); Jeff Magidson (dobro); Evan Price (mandolin, violin); Jeff Sanford (soprano saxophone); Clint Baker (trumpet, trombone); Sam Rocha (tuba); The Wit-Lesses (background vocals).

Live At Yoshi's

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Album: Swing This
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 52:21
Size: 119.8 MB
Label: (Self released)
Styles: Swing, Gypsy jazz
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[4:50] 1. Tchavolo Swing
[2:25] 2. Swing This
[3:43] 3. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
[5:23] 4. Till We Meet
[4:14] 5. The Man I Love
[5:03] 6. The Breeze And I
[5:24] 7. Nica's Dream
[3:59] 8. Lullaby Of The Leaves
[4:04] 9. A Little Waltz For Mischa
[3:27] 10. Limelight
[4:13] 11. The Very Thought Of You
[2:32] 12. Anitra's Danse
[2:56] 13. Improvisation

The Hot Club Of San Francisco: Sylvia Herrold (vocals, guitar); Steven Strauss (vocals, ukelele, acoustic bass); Paul Mehling (guitar, viola); Julian Smedley, Jeremey Cohen (violin, baritone violin); Jenny Scheinman (violin); Rob Burger (accordion). The music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli has long been a favorite of swing fans. Their approach is adapted by the Hot Club of San Francisco in arrangements of modern jazz compositions, pop tunes, classical music, and their own originals. Guitarist Paul Mehling (who plays all of the guitar solos, while also doubling on viola) contributed the upbeat "Swing This," which also features Jenny Scheinman's swinging violin, as does the toe-tapping arrangement of "The Man I Love" (a favorite of Grappelli). Both Horace Silver's "Nica's Dream" and Gerry Mulligan's "Limelight" also sound great recast in a new light. An enchanting cover of the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" works very well in a gypsy swing setting, adding accordionist Rob Berger. This salute by the Hot Club of San Francisco to the style of the Quintet of the Hot Club of France (without slavishly sticking to their repertoire) merits high praise. ~ Ken Dryden

Swing This

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Norma Winstone - Manhattan In The Rain

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:24
Size: 142.8 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[4:19] 1. The Heather On The Hill
[6:15] 2. The Music That Makes Me Dance
[3:33] 3. It Never Was You
[3:58] 4. Two Kites
[5:06] 5. Manhattan In The Rain
[6:13] 6. People Will Say We're In Love
[5:05] 7. I Have Dreamed
[5:44] 8. Retrato Em Branco E Preto
[3:25] 9. Lucky To Be Me
[4:07] 10. Baby Don't You Quit Now
[3:51] 11. Shall We Dance
[4:33] 12. Far Away Places
[6:11] 13. When The World Was Young

Norma Winstone - vocals; Steve Gray - piano, synthesizer; Chris Laurence - bass; Tony Coe - tenor sax, clarinet.

Norma Winstone is one of the most recognizable vocalists from the United Kingdom. During her nearly 50-year career, she has performed in many varieties of situations, from the improvisatory world of avant-garde to the classic tastefulness of the jazz songbook. Recorded in 1997, Winstone’s Manhattan In The Rain found her alongside some longtime companions, pianist Steve Gray (of Sky fame), bassist Chris Laurence and woodwind master Tony Coe performing a wonderful collection of jazz standards, all arranged by Gray.

Manhattan In The Rain

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Patricia Barber - Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill Volume I

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz 
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:01
Size: 114,7 MB
Art: Front

( 7:52)  1. Touch of Trash
( 7:06)  2. The Moon
( 4:07)  3. Narcissus
( 9:25)  4. Company
(17:22)  5. Groovin' High
( 4:07)  6. Autumn Leaves

Jim Gailloreto is one of the only musicians I can add comfortably to the quartet. In this set you can hear how he makes us sound 'better.' Jim and I are working together (I have written two tunes) on his project, "American Complex" with string quartet, saxophone and voice due out in the fall. 

This is the first of many "live" downloads that will appear on this site from the past, present and future. http://www.patriciabarber.com/store/monday-night-recorded-live-green-mill

Personnel:  Patricia Barber - piano/vocals;  Neal Alger – guitar;  Michael Arnopol – bass;  Eric Montzka – drums;  Jim Gailloreto - saxophone

Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill  Volume I

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Eric Essix - Stride

Styles: Guitar Jazz
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:44
Size: 114,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:14) 1. Stride
(4:54) 2. Coming Home To You
(4:27) 3. The Start Of It
(3:58) 4. Ain't No Sunshine
(5:10) 5. Steady
(5:11) 6. Inside Out
(3:53) 7. Until We All Are Free
(5:28) 8. The Light
(5:32) 9. Slow And Easy
(3:53) 10. Import
(2:59) 11. Slow And Easy (Chill)

Following the success of his Songs From The Deep project, Eric is now set to release his 28th album entitled STRiDE on his Essential Recordings label, again distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/UMG.

The album features nine original compositions written by Eric and a lush arrangement of the Bill Withers' classic, Ain’t No Sunshine, featuring fellow Birmingham, AL native and American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Released as a single, the song is currently climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts.

STRiDE showcases a diverse mix of songs ranging from danceable, funk instrumentals, sultry ballads, hints of blues and traditional jazz textures and, as always, a very intentional nod to Eric's gospel roots. "This album is an extension of the Songs From The Deep record in a sense. I made a conscious effort to build on what I did with that project compositionally and maintain the same kind of vibe. Musically, it just felt like a good place to explore a while longer."

Even though STRiDE does not directly have Eric's southern upbringing in the forefront conceptually for this record, the influences and the sound are still essential ingredients in the mix. "Some things will just always be buried in every note I play I think and those down home elements that are inherent in my playing are never going away. I gave up trying be someone other than myself 22 years ago and learned to embrace who I am as a guitarist and an artist. I haven't looked back."

STRiDE has several uptempo standout's with Steady, Coming Home To You, The Light and the title track leading the pack. However, the ballads Until We All Are Free, Slow And Easy and the beautiful 6/8 time, Inside Out (featuring flutist Claudia Hayden and a brilliant synth solo by Grammy winner, Phil Davis), are compelling vehicles for some of Eric's best guitar work on the session.

"I'm not done yet," Eric says. "In fact, when the last record was so well received, I felt I was starting to hit my 'stride' again with my audience and my music. It really inspired me to keep going and I am excited to see how this album will resonate with listeners."https://ericessix.net/bio

Stride

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Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia - Friday Night In San Francisco

Styles: Guitar, Bop
Year: 1981
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:13
Size: 94,7 MB
Art: Front

(11:35) 1. Mediterranean Sundance · Rio Ancho
( 8:44) 2. Short Tales of the Black Forest
( 7:57) 3. Frevo Rasgado
( 8:54) 4. Fantasia Suite
( 4:01) 5. Guardian Angel

On 5th December, 1980, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucia were two months into what had so far been an extremely successful and creative tour. Even just the concept itself was intriguing three guitarists, and acoustic to boot! With not a drummer, percussionist, or bassist in sight. The sheer novelty of it all. Recorded at the Warfield Theatre, California, Friday Night in San Francisco manages to capture this triumvirate trio of instrumentalists at the apex of their abilities.

Now Paco, although he wasn't all that well known outside of Spain, was already something of a super star of Flamenco, and whose virtuosity on guitar was as much respected as it was unmatched. McLaughlin was undoubtedly the most renowned, having played with Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Tony Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, along with pretty much the who's who of jazz-rock and everyone else in between. Di Meola was probably somewhere in the middle of the other two. His career began officially when he became a member of Return to Forever, before releasing a series of highly acclaimed solo albums, and was also voted best jazz guitarist four times in Guitar Player Magazine (in other words, the bloke had a following).

Now some Flamenco purists might turn their noses up at the fact that Di Meola and McLaughlin are using a plectrum, when Paco wasn't. But that shouldn't bother the listener one bit. All that matters is the music itself; and plectrum or no, this is unquestionably some of the hottest acoustic guitar ever to have been performed in front of a live audience.

The performance opens with a dazzling duet between Al and Paco on "Mediterranean Sunset," a Di Meola composition first released on his second solo album Elegant Gypsy in 1977. Al's signature light-speed riffs are everywhere, while Paco plays some ferocious Flamenco. Both are in perfect simpatico throughout, right to the scintillating and exciting climax at the end. Exhilarating for both players and audience alike I'm sure.

Next we have Chick Corea's "Short Tales of the Black Forest," where Di Meola and McLaughlin really do pull out all the stops as performers, like two gunslingers attempting to prove who can shoot the furthest and fastest. There is even a brief reference to Henry Mancini's "Pink Panther" thrown in for good measure, something which elicits much laughter from the audience. They also throw in a little 12 bar blues before finishing with a fiery crescendo.

"Frevo Rasgado, a song written by Egberto Gismonti, begins side two, where this time we have McLaughlin and Paco locked together in mortal six string combat. Personally the money's on Paco, but McLaughlin's not too far behind. Both manage to give as good as the other, as far as this listener's concerned, and while it's Paco who probably has the edge, their exchange is purely magical all the same.

Di Meola's "Fantasia Suite" finds all three on stage exchanging notes at an ever complicated rate. One can hear occasionally an audience member cry out during the quieter moments, but even on LP the listener is simply overwhelmed by the sheer synergy and power on display here. It's as if they had of had a dose of speed about an hour before the show. And that's what must have impressed people at the time, no matter how sophisticated they might have been.

Oddly, the final track is a studio recording made in White Plains, New York. Written by McLaughlin, "Guardian Angel" finds the trio managing to capture not only the complexity of their playing, but also the camaraderie between all three men. It is a relationship which lasted for many years, as attested to by the numerous reunions that took place over the proceeding decades. Paco De Lucia was Spain's equivalent to Jimi Hendrix. And it was this album, more than anything he had done before, which really put him on the map, thus exposing a multitude of people for the first time to the genius of Flamenco, almost in the way that Carmen Amaya had some forty-years before. Yet this was the record which proved that guitars didn't need to be electric in order to be exciting. Because from this a new sense of sophistication had arisen, inspiring a whole new generation of guitarists in the process. And for that at least you have to give them credit where it's due.
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/friday-night-in-san-francisco-john-mclaughlin-al-dimeola-paco-delucia-columbia-records-review-by-sacha-ogrady

Personnel: Al Di Meola: acoustic guitar; John McLaughlin: acoustic guitar; Paco de Lucía: acoustic guitar

Friday Night In San Francisco

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Gloria Lynne - Serenade In Blue

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 30:46
Size: 71,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:38)  1. I Wish You Love
(2:50)  2. Impossible
(2:23)  3. The Jazz In You
(2:37)  4. Serenade In Blue
(3:02)  5. I Will Follow You
(5:26)  6. I'm Glad There Is You
(2:58)  7. But Not For Me
(2:06)  8. This Little Boy Of Mine
(2:55)  9. I Should Care
(2:46) 10. He Needs Me

Gloria Lynne recorded many albums for Everest in her early days, slipped away into obscurity, and then in the 1990s made a comeback. An excellent singer whose style falls between bop, 1950s middle-of-the-road pop, and early soul, Lynne was always capable of putting on a colorful show. Her mother was a gospel singer and Lynne started out singing in church. She had five years of concert training and in 1951 won the legendary amateur competition at the Apollo Theater. Lynne sang with some vocal groups, became a solo artist, and in 1958 was discovered by Raymond Scott, who at the time was a top A&R man at Everest. 

During her busy period with Everest (at least ten records were cut between 1958-1963), Lynne had hits in "I Wish You Love" (a song she virtually made a standard) and "I'm Glad There Is You." She recorded with both orchestras and jazz combos, becoming quite popular for a period. However, with the rise of rock and the change in the public's musical tastes, Lynne was forgotten for a time.

Only a commercial record in 1975 for ABC broke the silence. But starting in the early '80s, Lynne started working regularly again, regained some of her earlier fame, and in the early '90s recorded a couple of CDs for Muse; her initial Everest date also reappeared as an Evidence CD. Gloria Lynne has remained active into the 21st century, and issued one of her strongest albums in decades, From My Heart to Yours, on the Highnote label in 2007. ~ Scott Yanow  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gloria-lynne/id132350#fullText

Serenade In Blue

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Patricia Barber - Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill - Volume 2

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2011
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:24
Size: 175,1 MB
Art: Front

(10:00)  1. Triste
(11:47)  2. Like JT
( 4:42)  3. I Fall In Love Too Easily
(12:58)  4. Blue Bossa
( 9:33)  5. On The Road Again
( 7:24)  6. Post Modern Blues
( 5:44)  7. Smile
( 5:50)  8. The Beat Goes On
( 6:23)  9. Summertime

Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill II.  Exactly what jazz fans of all ages have been waiting for! Patricia Barber (www.patriciabarber.com) has just released yet another stunning album, "Monday Night: Live at the Green Mill, Volume 2." From the first heart-humming tones of "Triste," to the last, lingering note of "Summertime," this 9-track album (currently available in MP3 and FLAC format) holds the listener suspended in time, awash in a sea of emotion. "Like JT," a powerful, yet artful piece of piano work; "Blue Bossa," a waterfall of vocalizations blended with delicate melody; "Smile," a rendition that makes you sure that its being played especially for you; along with some old favorites (made new again) is the penultimate for audiophiles worldwide.  I would be remiss however if I didn't acknowledge my personal favorite "On the Road Again." Don't expect Willie Nelson! This piece d'resistance in a mesmerizing piece of dark storytelling at it's finest. This album of one of the world's foremost jazz artists is not to be missed. ~ Lajadjie Sebela http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/monday-night-live-at-the-green-mill-volume-ii.html

Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill - Volume 2

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Danish National Symphony Orchestra & DR Big Band - Divas & Diamonds

Styles: Classical Crossover
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:21
Size: 106,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:30) 1. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
(2:17) 2. One Silver Dollar
(2:33) 3. My Favorite Things
(2:09) 4. Charade
(4:47) 5. Over The Rainbow
(4:59) 6. Cucurrucucú Paloma
(2:40) 7. Moon River
(3:30) 8. September Song
(2:21) 9. Blanche
(3:13) 10. Days Of Wine And Roses
(3:24) 11. Meglio Stasera
(3:17) 12. We Have All The Time In The World
(3:51) 13. As Time Goes By
(3:43) 14. Mein Herr

The Danish National Vocal Ensemble, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Danish Radio Big Band join forces under the baton of Klaus Tönshoff to celebrate to the greatest classics of black and white cinema, from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Pink Panther (1963) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961).

Let yourself be dazzled by the talented mezzo-soprano Tuva Semmingsen, who rivals the iconic Judy Garland in her wonderful interpretation of Over the Rainbow. This concert, recorded at the DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen in June 2020, offers a variety of performances that immerse us in the cinematic universe of the 20th century, including Mexican cinema with the revival of Cucurrucucú Paloma, music from the film Escuela de Vagabundos (1955). The creative lighting immerses us in a colorful atmosphere, conjuring memories of these films and their unforgettable moments. A little gem to listen to and watch as soon as possible! https://www.medici.tv/en/concerts/divas-diamonds

Divas & Diamonds

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Gloria Lynne - This One's on Me

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:23
Size: 98,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:27) 1. This One's on Me
(3:35) 2. Angel Eyes
(2:22) 3. What a Difference a Day Makes
(3:40) 4. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
(4:01) 5. It's Autumn
(5:03) 6. While We're Young
(4:30) 7. Here's That Rainy Day
(2:42) 8. Snowbound
(3:37) 9. Let's Fall in Love
(2:50) 10. Wild Is Love
(4:30) 11. All Day Long

This is an okay set by veteran singer Gloria Lynne, but one that never really catches fire. Guitarist Rodney Jones was responsible for the arrangements (which are decent but not all that colorful) and produced the date, which finds Lynne backed by Jones, pianist Mike Renzi, bassist Benjamin Brown, either Akira Tana or Jesse Hameen II on drums and sometimes vibraphonist Mark Sherman and organist Bobby Forrester.

Although the material is fine, Lynne does not make such songs as "Angel Eyes," "What a Difference a Day Makes," "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" and "Here's That Rainy Day" sound as if they were written for her. The results are pleasing but fall short of their potential.~Scott Yanowhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/this-ones-on-me-mw0000036589

Personnel: Vocals – Gloria Lynne; Bass – Benjamin Brown; Drums – Akira Tana; Jesse "Cheese" Hameen II; Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Rodney Jones; Organ – Bobby Forrester; Piano – Mike Renzi; Vibraphone – Mark Sherman

This One's on Me

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Eastern Rebellion - Just One Of Those...Nights At The Village Vanguard

Styles: Bop, Post Bop
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:28
Size: 158,5 MB
Art: Front

( 6:32) 1. Something In Common
( 8:09) 2. Precious Mountain
( 7:41) 3. A Child is Born
( 9:32) 4. Lover Man
( 9:37) 5. Jacob’s Ladder
(12:42) 6. Seven Minds
( 6:25) 7. Django
( 7:47) 8. Just One Of Those Things

First formed in 1974 and continuing on an irregular basis ever since, Eastern Rebellion is a cooperative group with pianist Cedar Walton the first among equals. The band's original lineup was Walton, bassist Sam Jones, drummer Billy Higgins, and tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan. By 1975 and their first official recording, George Coleman was on tenor. In future years, trombonist Curtis Fuller would sometimes make the band a quintet, David Williams became the bassist, and Bob Berg (succeeded in the 1990s by Ralph Moore) took over the tenor spot; trumpeter Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros sat in on a 1983 recording. Eastern Rebellion has recorded for Timeless and (in 1990) Music Masters. Their debut recording from 1975 is definitive and has the classic version of Walton's "Bolivia."~Scott Yanowhttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/eastern-rebellion-mn0000139375/biography

Personnel: Bass – David Williams; Drums – Billy Higgins; Piano, Electric Piano – Cedar Walton; Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ralph Moore

Just One Of Those...Nights At The Village Vanguard

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Brian Charette - Jackpot

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:50
Size: 110,1 MB
Art: Front

(5:10) 1. Polka Dot Pinup
(4:21) 2. Tight Connection
(6:54) 3. Triple Threat
(5:25) 4. Good Fortune
(4:16) 5. Upstairs
(7:05) 6. High Ball
(4:09) 7. Vague Reply
(5:22) 8. Jackpot
(5:06) 9. Unmasked

I’ve known Cory Weeds for many years and have always admired him as an artist and label owner. Last year, I had the idea for a new recording that would be more traditional than my other albums which often placed the organ in a more unconventional role with electronics and wind en- sembles. I wanted to write some pretty, swinging, bebop tunes with a classic approach that would give a nod to all my biggest influences; Jack McDuff, Melvin Rhyne, Don Patterson, Larry Young, and Jimmy Smith.

Cellar Music’s esthetic seemed like a perfect fit for the concept, as did Cory’s musicianship which is evidenced in the tracks here. Ed Cherry on guitar was an obvious choice. He’s lyrical, funky, and a brilliant accompanist. We’ve also worked together for many years and know each other’s style very well. Cory had worked with Bill Stewart before and suggested him as drummer for the group. I was naturally very excited to play with one of my heros. Bill’s hard swinging and masterful control were perfect for the date. With Jackpot, we’ve tried to deliver a super swinging session with memorable tunes and super soulful blowing. I hope you enjoy.https://www.allaboutjazz.com/album/jackpot-brian-charette

Personnel: Brian Charette (hammond B-3 org); Cory Weeds (sax); Bill Stewart (ds); Ed Cherry (g)

Jackpot

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Patricia Barber - Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill, Vol. 3

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:45
Size: 160,1 MB
Art: Front

( 8:07)  1. In Your Own Sweet Way
( 4:49)  2. Romanesque
( 5:09)  3. Fotografia
( 8:49)  4. Crash
( 4:58)  5. I Could Have Danced All Night
( 4:19)  6. The Thrill Is Gone
( 4:12)  7. Moon River
( 5:06)  8. You Gotta Go Home
( 6:31)  9. Stay With Me
( 4:32) 10. Orpheus (Sonnet)
(11:09) 11. Groovin' High

I have been blessed to have a weekly Monday Night gig at The Green Mill, one of the hippest jazz clubs in the world in one of the most exciting cities in the world, Chicago.  enormous thanks to Dave Jemilo for keeping this Chicago treasure alive and for letting me a part of it.  Also, thanks to our soundman here Chris Grabowski who increasingly is recognized for his very special "live" sound recordings.  On this, the third "Live from the Green Mill " download, you'll hear not only the music, but the soft landscape of the club and the city. Larry Kohut is on acoustic bass, Jon Deitemyer is on drums and Jim Gailloreto is on tenor saxophone. The recording is exceptional.  I suggest you get one of the better sound file downloads, close your eyes and time travel to this Monday Night at the Green Mill.  http://www.patriciabarber.com/store/monday-night-live-green-mill-volume-3

Musicians:  Patricia Barber - piano, vocals;  Jim Gailloreto - sax;  Larry Kohut - bass;  John Deitemyer - drums;  Tom Hipskind - drums.

Monday Night: Live At The Green Mill, Vol. 3

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