The Great Jazz Trio - Love For Sale

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 44:44
Size: 102.4 MB
Styles: Bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1976/2009
Art: Front

[6:55] 1. Love For Sale
[6:51] 2. Glad To Be Unhappy
[6:42] 3. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
[5:47] 4. Secret Love
[6:05] 5. Someone To Watch Over Me
[6:22] 6. Autumn Leaves
[6:00] 7. Tenderly (Bonus)

The name of the group might be immodest, but the combination of pianist Hank Jones, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Tony Williams lives up to its billing. Originally cut for the Japanese East Wind label and last available domestically as an Inner City LP, this swinging but unsurprising session features boppish interpretations of six jazz standards including "Love for Sale," "Secret Love," and "Autumn Leaves."

Love For Sale

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Amanda Carr - Live In San Giorgio

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 47:47
Size: 109.4 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2000
Art: Front

[5:36] 1. Sweet Marta
[5:22] 2. That Old Devil Moon
[3:10] 3. The Nearness Of You
[4:38] 4. Watch What Happens
[6:57] 5. Nothing's Wrong
[4:08] 6. They Can't Take That Away From Me
[6:21] 7. Night And Day
[5:02] 8. Save Your Love For Me
[6:29] 9. Take Your Time

"So where is San Giorgio, Italy?.S.G. is a quaint 11th century village just a few miles south of the Italian Alps where the 2,300 local residents peacefully make their living or commute to the larger surrounding cities of Turin, Ivrea or Milan. In 1998, I was performing in Ivrea for the Eurojazz Festival which included appearances in peripheral cities and towns. A good friend of mine, who lives in San Giorgio, proudly showed me around this village and I stayed a few nights with his family... I fell in love with the place: the ancient winding streets, the central square framed by its historic church and the people who were so accommodating and interested in me and my music. After viewing the Teatro Comunale (Central Theater), we decided it would certainly be worth doing a concert there. I contacted Luigi Martinale in Turin and the rest of the trio who agreed to perform in March of 99 when I returned to Italy. The theater acoustics rendered a good opportunity for a live recording and thus, the birth of the CD. The material I chose is a combination of original compositions and American standards that I thought would gracefully cross the language barrier. Limited time with the players and a feeble grasp of Italian was a challenge that created a naturally dynamic environment and , ultimately, an exciting recording. The generous instrumental and solo sections, to me, make for good listening. Live in San Giorgio is the result of four of us whimsically getting together and, transcending mere words, coming up with something delightfully memorable."

Live In San Giorgio

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Nat King Cole - To Whom It May Concern

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 37:06
Size: 85.0 MB
Styles: Easy listening
Year: 1959/2008
Art: Front

[2:56] 1. To Whom It May Concern
[3:53] 2. Lovewise
[3:18] 3. Too Much
[3:00] 4. In The Heart Of Jane Doe
[2:57] 5. A Thousand Thoughts Of You
[3:07] 6. You're Bringing Out The Dreamer In Me
[2:54] 7. My Heart's Treasure
[2:53] 8. If You Said No
[3:37] 9. Can't Help It
[2:37] 10. Lovesville
[1:52] 11. Unfair
[3:56] 12. This Morning It Was Summer

Nat "King" Cole's interesting 1959 experiment in creating a unique collection of songs in the style of classic 1920s and `30s pop songs features the singer performing works by such storied talents as Sammy Cahn and Johnny Burke, in inimitably romantic fashion. String arrangements come courtesy of Cole's frequent collaborator Nelson Riddle, all adding up to a solid helping of sophisticated late-1950s musical memorabilia. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel includes: Nat "King" Cole (vocals), Nelson Riddle (conductor).

To Whom It May Concern

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The Quintet Of The Hot Club Of San Francisco - QHCSF

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 61:24
Size: 141.4 MB
Styles: Gypsy jazz, Swing
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[5:34] 1. Don't Panic
[2:57] 2. Place De Broukere
[4:59] 3. Giselle - Waltz D'Entichement
[4:01] 4. I'm Not Impressed
[4:58] 5. Caravan
[5:13] 6. And I Love Her
[5:33] 7. Round Midnight
[6:11] 8. Jitterbug Waltz
[3:15] 9. Armando's Rumba
[5:16] 10. Manoir De Mes Rêves
[2:33] 11. Flambeé Montalbanaise
[4:04] 12. Melodie Au Crepscule
[3:36] 13. My Walkin' Stick
[3:09] 14. Parfum

Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF and the man dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz, discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school. Decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally bore fruit.

“I was born in Denver and grew up in what is now Silicon Valley, when it was all fruit trees,” Mehling recalls. “My father was a record collector. I grew up with the music of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glen Miller and all the swing era bands. He’d come home and turn on the stereo and, at a year old, I’d sit in front of the speakers and soak up the music. To this day, I get a sense of déjà vu whenever I hear a song I heard back then. When I was older, I became a discipline problem because I wanted to stay up all night and listen to records. Being exposed to swing at and early age predisposed me to playing this kind of music.

“I had an older sister who turned me onto rock’n’roll. When I was six, we saw The Beatles on Ed Sullivan and it was like getting hit by lightening. I said, ‘I wanna do that - make the girls scream and give people the buzz I get from hearing the music.’ The Beatles made music guitar-centric and I picked up the guitar. I tried playing in rock bands, but it didn’t work for me. The music wasn’t satisfying. I liked the acoustic guitar better and learned classical music, but that wasn’t what I wanted either. Then I heard Django: three guitars, bass, and violin and they sounded and acted like a rock band. I saw pictures of them and they looked sharp, sophisticated and mysterious.

QHCSF

Barbara Knight - Angel Eyes

Styles: Vocal Jazz, Bossa Nova
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:12
Size: 139,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:54)  1. I'm Beginning To See The Light
(4:03)  2. Spring Is Here
(5:00)  3. You Go To My Head
(5:08)  4. A Single Flower
(5:13)  5. Angel Eyes
(1:48)  6. Secret Love
(4:37)  7. Garota De Ipanema
(5:52)  8. You Don't Know What Love Is
(2:50)  9. Skylark
(4:49) 10. What Is This Thing Called Love
(4:43) 11. Choices
(3:13) 12. Lullaby Of Birdland
(4:15) 13. Old Devil Moon
(4:41) 14. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

"Angel Eyes", the second release by vocalist Barbara Knight, was well worth the wait. This recording is an amazing journey for Barbara, one she shares with Russell Schmidt on piano, David Morgan on bass, Jim Rupp on drums, and Jack Schantz on flugelhorn. The small-band setting lets her spread her wings and soar, as she introduces fresh interpretations of the classic jazz standards, arranged by renowned bassist David Morgan as well as several by Barbara herself. Two of the songs on this CD are originals written by band members, the achingly beautiful “A Single Flower” by saxophonist Howie Smith and Morgan’s own “Choices”, both tunes including new lyrics by Barbara. Another memorable feature of the CD are the four duets, each with a different member of the band, making this recording unmatched by any other in the vocal jazz genre.  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/barbaraknight

Angel Eyes

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Gretchen Parlato - Live In NYC

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:12
Size: 140,1 MB
Art: Front

(7:42)  1. Butterfly
(5:59)  2. All That I Can Say
(3:29)  3. Alô, Alô
(8:43)  4. Within Me
(3:54)  5. Holding Back The Years
(8:43)  6. Juju
(7:51)  7. Weak
(5:58)  8. On the Other Side
(8:50)  9. Better Than

After the success of her last studio album "The Lost And Found", Gretchen Parlato releases her first live album on CD and DVD in one package. The acclaimed singer explains the process behind this album which she produced herself:  "I've always wanted to capture and share the magical energy, connection, and interaction of a live performance. singing with Taylor Eigsti, Alan Hampton, Burniss Earl Travis, Mark Guiliana, and Kendrick Scott has uplifted and inspired me, each of them supporting and challenging me as a singer. Over these years of touring together, two specific bands have stood out to me: Taylor-Alan-Mark, and Taylor-Burniss-Kendrick. Each band has their own unique dynamic and approach to the music. I knew I had to feature both on this live CD/DVD.  http://www.propermusic.com/product-details/Gretchen-Parlato-Live-In-NYC-CD-DVD-158030

Live In NYC

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Randy Travis - Influence Vol. 1 : The Man I Am

Styles: Country
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:36
Size: 101,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:24)  1. Someday We'll Look Back
(3:22)  2. Big Butter And Egg Man
(3:27)  3. What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana
(2:53)  4. Ever Changing Woman
(3:46)  5. Pennies From Heaven
(2:41)  6. Thanks A Lot
(3:28)  7. Trouble In Mind
(3:08)  8. My Mary
(3:08)  9. Saginaw, Michigan
(3:19) 10. I'm Always On A Mountain When I Fall
(3:37) 11. You Asked Me To
(2:38) 12. Why Baby Why
(3:40) 13. Tonight I'm Playing Possum With Joe Nichols

Multi-Platinum and seven-time Grammy winning icon Randy Travis presents his 21st studio album on Warner Bros. Records titled Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am. Travis and his music has been a major influence to other country artists throughout his celebrated career thus far. In his 2013 album, Travis looks back at some of the songs and artists that were instrumental in crafting his musical career, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, among others. After releasing his 25th Anniversary Celebration album and going back through his repertoire of collaborations with artists including Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Don Henley, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Travis reflected on the icons and their music that have inspired him over the years.

"When I think of my musical heroes of yesteryear, or the younger stars of this year, I am reminded that it is true we learn from the ones ahead of us, and teach the ones that follow. They are the reason I chose to make this album, " says Randy Travis. ~Editorial Reviews  http://www.amazon.com/Influence-Vol-The-Man-Am/dp/B00EBDXRKW

Influence Vol. 1 The Man I Am

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Bobby Broom - Song and Dance

Styles: Soul Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:29
Size: 149,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:54)  1. Can't Buy Me Love
(6:23)  2. Where Is The Love?
(5:43)  3. Little Rascals Theme (Good Old Days)
(6:43)  4. Coming Home
(5:10)  5. Blues For Modern Man
(6:19)  6. Superstar
(8:33)  7. Smile
(7:33)  8. Wichita Lineman
(5:45)  9. You And The Night And The Music
(6:19) 10. Waiting And Waiting

Bobby Broom had recently turned 44 when he recorded Song and Dance in February and March 2005. In youth-obsessed markets like hip-hop, teen pop, or dance-pop, any artist who is 44 and successful probably became established 20 or 25 years earlier. But jazz is a different ball game. In jazz, age is a plus; it means more years developing your skills, improving your chops, and discovering who you are as an artist. Jazz is full of people who had more to say at 44 than they did at 24, and Broom has a lot to say on Song and Dance. This trio date finds the guitarist (who is joined by bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Kobie Watkins) bringing his improvisational skills to a variety of material, which ranges from the Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" to Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" to "Where Is the Love?" (a major hit for Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway in the early '70s). But whatever the song whether he is playing original compositions or tackling "Good Old Days (The Little Rascals Theme)"  Broom always keeps things personal and maintains the perspective of a jazz instrumentalist. 

Another highlight of this 65-minute disc is Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman," which was a number one country hit for Glen Campbell in 1968; Broom has no problem taking "Wichita Lineman" out of country-pop and making the tune a vehicle for post-bop improvisation. And why shouldn't Broom find the jazz potential in songs that were recorded by the Beatles, Flack, or Campbell? Contrary to what some of the more dogmatic individuals in the jazz world would have listeners believe, worthwhile popular music did not end with Tin Pan Alley. Broom, of course, realizes that, and his open-mindedness is a definite advantage on this memorable CD. ~ Alex Henderson  http://www.allmusic.com/album/song-and-dance-mw0000485911

Song and Dance

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Johnny Varro (Feat. Ken Peplowski) - Two Legends Of Jazz

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 74:36
Size: 173.4 MB
Styles: Piano, Clarinet jazz
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[4:18] 1. My Baby Just Cares For Me
[4:23] 2. The Touch Of Your Lips
[6:09] 3. Menina Flor
[4:12] 4. After I Say I'm Sorry (What Can I Say?)
[5:34] 5. It's Easy To Remember
[4:40] 6. A Smo O O Oth One
[4:51] 7. Bluesette
[3:00] 8. You're A Sweetheart
[6:21] 9. Secret Love
[5:13] 10. Out Of Nowhere
[3:58] 11. Love Locked Out
[5:54] 12. I Love You
[5:43] 13. Someday, You'll Be Sorry
[5:06] 14. Blues On 57th Street
[5:07] 15. The Way You Look Tonight

Veteran pianist Johnny Varro and clarinetist Ken Peplowski are certainly two veterans of vintage early-period jazz, and join together in complete agreement as to how it should be correctly played on this set of swinging music that showcases an unconventional twist. This is not strictly a quartet date, also featuring legends in their own right like bassist Frank Tate and drummer Joe Ascione. One and/or the other rhythm mate drops out on several selections, providing an always interesting component of pacing, from duet and trio to the full quartet. Peplowski in particular is as brilliant a clarinetist as there is in modern times, his unwavering tone and wealth of ideas shining through on every delicious track. Of course, the group collectively plays famous standard American popular songs the whole world knows and recognizes. It's not an energetic set, more laid-back and cool, but there's no reservation in playing this music faithfully, with the jazz tradition firmly in mind. The CD starts with two excellent trio tracks minus bass. "My Baby Just Cares for Me" was popularized by Nina Simone, and here is where Peplowski displays his total command of this uncomplicated melody, Varro dipping into stride on his solo, while "The Touch of Your Lips" seems almost too easy in the hands of these swing masters. Tate joins in for an unusual choice, Luiz Bonfá's quintessential but lesser known bossa nova "Menina Flor," while an interesting treatment of the quickened "Out of Nowhere" is the most energized and animated tune of the date, keeping the players and listeners on their toes. "Bluesette" is a tricky one, but the band interprets this most lyrical tune very well; Tate's strummed bass buoys the hardest swinger, "Secret Love"; the group dives headfirst into the wonderful Cole Porter hot jazz classic "I Love You" with full fervor; and improvisation is key during "Blues on 57th Street," a tune -- made up on the spot -- named after the street where the studio is located in New York City. A low-key piano/clarinet duo on "It's Easy to Remember" and Varro's solo version of "You're a Sweetheart" displays his love of stride piano, and the influence of his main man, Teddy Wilson. Varro stated that this session was "fun, comfortable, satisfying" and you'll wholeheartedly agree that it is from start to finish, a solid effort from four masters of classic mainstream jazz. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Recording information: Nola Studios, New York, NY (11/08/2007/11/09/2007).

Personnel: Johnny Varro (piano); Ken Peplowski (clarinet); Frank Tate (bass guitar); Joe Ascione (drums).

Two Legends Of Jazz

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Tok Tok Tok - Love Again

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 53:21
Size: 122.2 MB
Styles: Easy Listening
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[ 3:26] 1. Winterwonderland
[ 3:48] 2. Look Of Love
[ 3:12] 3. Eleonor Rigby
[ 3:38] 4. Satisfaction
[ 4:21] 5. Love Again
[ 4:36] 6. Walk On The Wild Side
[ 5:34] 7. Wade In The Water
[ 3:10] 8. O Tannenbaum
[ 3:50] 9. Waters Of March
[ 0:55] 10. Bebeep
[11:34] 11. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
[ 5:11] 12. Have A Talk With God

Before founding “Tok Tok Tok”, Tokunbo Akinro and Morten Klein, the creative and organizing heart of the band, worked together in various other projects. Their musical search for melodic beauty associated with groove and soul led them to find their completing parts in each other. Like on “Ruby soul” from 2002, they continue to concentrate on the song qualities of their acoustic soul compositions.

Recording information: Vagnsson Studios (06/2000). Personnel: Takunbo Akinro (vocals); Frank Fielder (double bass).

Love Again

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Arlington Jones - Groove

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 65:47
Size: 150.6 MB
Styles: Funk, Piano jazz, Cool jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[8:37] 1. Groove
[3:35] 2. Keep It Fresh
[3:20] 3. Pookah Rooter
[0:38] 4. Groove Interlude
[7:32] 5. Rhythm Within Me
[2:43] 6. Dili G Is Mpp
[2:46] 7. Dili G Is Mpp (Fast Take)
[4:36] 8. Let The Choir Sing Interlude
[4:26] 9. Prince Of Peace
[4:35] 10. Angels Lullaby
[4:29] 11. Can It Be
[1:00] 12. Walkin' And Groovin' Interlude
[5:24] 13. The Comforter
[2:09] 14. The Prayer
[3:40] 15. His Way
[5:03] 16. Because He Lives
[1:05] 17. Groove Benediction

With an exclusive style of his own, Arlington Jones creates a work of art every time he touches the piano. He designs a musical canvas with strokes of creativity and beauty. Arlington has the gift to take listeners of all ages on an unforgettable journey because of his high-spirited, unpredictable melodies and arrangements! Not only is he pleasing to listen to but also exhilarating to watch! Right through each note, Arlington exudes energy from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet!

Over the years, Arlington has distinguished himself as a successful independent artist, pianist, composer, and producer under his label, Zamaria Records. His latest album release is Groove. He has released five other recordings: Because He Lives (single), Vintage Christmas, Move The Heart, Arlington Jones Solo Sessions: Peace That Passes All Understanding, and The Author And The Source. His storybook tunes balance a gumbo mixture of jazz, funk, Latin, and swing from a Christian perspective. Arlington has written four music publications: At Play (four piano duets), Grace and Serenity (solo piano), Jazz Expressions (three solo piano compositions), and THE WAY I HEAR ITTM Jazz Piano Techniques. He has also branded his own concert series and jazz piano master class called THE WAY I HEAR ITTM.

Arlington's main jazz music influences are Oscar Peterson and Duke Ellington. He has shared the stage with a colorful list of legendary artists including Red Holloway, David "Fathead" Newman, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, and Chaka Khan. He was the keyboard player for jazz bassist and former NBA player Wayman Tisdale from 2001 to 2009. He served as the music director and keyboardist for South African guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler from 2008 to 2010.

Groove

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Stacey Kent - Candid Moments

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:11
Size: 161,6 MB
Scans: Front

(4:12)  1. What the World Needs Now Is Love (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(2:38)  2. Hushabye Mountain (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)
(4:22)  3. You've Got a Friend (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(3:28)  4. Too Darn Hot (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(3:59)  5. Isn't This a Lovely Day? (feat. Simon Thorpe & Steve Brown)
(3:28)  6. The Best Is yet to Come (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(4:43)  7. I've Got a Crush on You (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)
(3:43)  8. The Boy Next Door (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(5:24)  9. Close Your Eyes (feat. Andrew de Jong Cleyndert & Steve Brown)
(5:35) 10. Dreamsville (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)
(5:03) 11. They Can't Take That Away from Me (feat. Simon Thorpe & Steve Brown)
(6:36) 12. East of the Sun (feat. Dave Green & Jeff Hamilton)
(4:03) 13. Under a Blanket of Blue (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)
(2:27) 14. You Are There (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)
(4:43) 15. Say It Isn't So (feat. Dave Chamberlain & Matt Home)
(5:38) 16. Little Girl Blue (feat. Simon Thorpe & Jasper Kviberg)

This is the first in Candid's new HQ (High Quality) presentations. Sixteen of Stacey's finest Candid tracks have been specially re-mastered in Japan by Evosound. The results are truly astounding. You can hear Stacey as you never heard her before performing her best known Candid successes ranging from Say It Isn't So to I've Got a Crush On You and from Close Your Eyes to Dreamsville. A must have for all Stacey Kent devotees. With Jim Tomlinson, Colin Oxley, David Newton, Dave Green, Jeff Hamilton. http://www.amazon.com/Candid-Moments-Edition-Stacey-Kent/dp/B00EAZYPHU

Candid Moments

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Linda Eder - Other Side Of Me

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:18
Size: 119,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:35)  1. Pieces
(3:35)  2. If You Believe
(4:53)  3. Lifted
(4:09)  4. If I Could
(4:07)  5. Back To Life
(4:25)  6. Other Side Of Me
(4:16)  7. Waiting For The Fall
(4:14)  8. Prayer For Love
(4:18)  9. Both Sides Now
(4:56) 10. They Are The Roses
(4:26) 11. Ghost
(4:18) 12. Make Today Beautiful

The utter brilliance of the renowned vocal great's first official foray into rock-edged country music should shutter for good the adage that an artist must stick to a single genre to be marketable and successful. Over the years, the world got so used to her glowing interpretations of Broadway standards--and her keen ability to carry on the grand traditions of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand--that any deviation might have been seen as risky or crazy. But the truth is, as the singer puts it, "This isn't so much a departure as it is me getting back to who I really am." The colorful mix of material (from the rousing, gospel-influenced "Back to Life" by superstar pop songwriter Kara DioGuardi to Eder's own explosive, very personal blues-rocker "Waiting for the Fall") and loose and high-spirited arrangements reflect the kind of music that moved her as a child, when she first started playing the guitar and writing songs. 

Musically, she and producer Billy Jay Stein back up with great integrity and passion her assertion that stepping into the ballgown and singing standards is like playing a role, while this rootsy music is more natural for her. Although the album was released by the great jazz label Verve, songs like the uptempo country jam "Pieces," the jangling "Prayer for Love," and the largely acoustic ballad "If You Believe (The Way I Do)" would find a joyful home on mainstream country radio. Beyond the rootsier songs, Eder engages in some magical cover versions of the heart-tugging parent to child classic "If I Could," Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" (done with equal parts wistfulness and dreamy atmosphere) and, more graceful yet, the Indigo Girls' folk-pop gem "Ghost." While Eder will always be welcome performing with fellow Broadway aficionados Michael Feinstein and Marvin Hamlisch, this stellar journey of the heart should find her making reservations to take the stage at the CMA Festival in Nashville any year now. 

This is a side of the singer that should stick around for a long time.~Jonathan Widran  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-other-side-of-me-mw0000798282

Other Side Of Me

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Harry Allen - I Can See Forever

Styles: Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:49
Size: 132,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:13)  1. Wave
(5:40)  2. So Many Stars
(4:54)  3. The Telephone Song
(4:57)  4. O Grande Amor
(4:04)  5. I Can See Forever
(4:30)  6. Manha Do Carnaval (Orfeu Negro)
(5:54)  7. Ela E Carioca
(4:52)  8. A Time For Love
(4:54)  9. Be Careful, It's My Heart
(5:08) 10. A Felicidade
(5:49) 11. And I Love Her
(2:48) 12. The Summer Knows

"Stan Getz was once asked his idea of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His answer was, `My technique, Al Cohn's ideas and Zoot's time.' The fulfillment of that ideal may well be embodied in thirty-year-old Harry Allen." -Gene Lees

Harry Allen operates in a different tradition than the post-bop avant-garde which has dominated much of the jazz scene since the 60's. While quick to acknowledge the influence of John Coltrane, he draws instead on the tonal concepts associated with the likes of Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Ben Webster and Stan Getz. Harry has become one of the most exciting and talented members of a younger generation of players seeking to return a lost sense of swing to the jazz world. The important thing in music says Harry "is beauty in tone, and a swinging feel." "There is a special power in the ability to work within the realms of swing and still create something entirely interesting and new." Allen's own style is true to his words. He has recorded upwards of twenty CDs and performed at Jazz festivals and clubs worldwide. In addition he has worked with some of the finest musicians in jazz including Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Rosemary Clooney, Scott Hamilton, Kenny Burrell, Johnny Mandel and Flip Phillips. Most recently Harry played opposite Tony Bennett and Sheryl Crow on Bennett's Playin' With My Friends, a collection of duets just released on Columbia Records.. Harry Allen has always known that he was going to be a musician. Born in Washington D.C. on October 12 1966, Harry grew up in Los Angeles and later Rhode Island, where from an early age he was exposed to the music that would become his great passion. His father, Maurice, had been a drummer during the big band era, and Harry grew up listening to his jazz records, sometimes playing along on a toy saxophone. A more personal influence came in the form of his father's friends, Johnny "Here's That Rainy Day" Burke, and Paul Gonslaves, the great tenor saxophonist from Duke Ellington's orchestra.

When Harry was seven years old, a traveling accordion salesman came to the door offering lessons to Allen's older sister. Although little Harry was beside himself with excitement at the chance to learn an instrument, the teacher thought he was too young and didn't want to take him on as a student. Harry's father however, sensing how excited his son was, made the salesman promise to teach both children and for the first time Harry was allowed to learn music. By the time he was 11 he started playing the clarinet at his father's advice and the next year switched, this time for good, to the saxophone.

In 1998, Harry was graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a degree in music. There he studied under a faculty which included piano legend Kenny Barron. It was Barron in fact who hired the twenty year old Harry for the saxophonist's first recording date. At Rutgers Harry first made contact with John Pizzarelli, who along with father Bucky has become one of his biggest supporters. Bucky Pizzarelli gave Harry his first professional gig in New York City substituting for the great Zoot Sims. The guitarist also introduced Harry to the legendary Benny Goodman with whom he later played.

Harry and John Pizzarelli have played together on Pizzarelli's After Hours and Harry's Harry Allen Meets the John Pizzarelli Trio, Allen's first disc as a leader on the BMG label. The record was released through BMG/Japan and marked the beginning of Allen's long tenure with the label and producer Ikuyoshi Hirakawa.

Harry Allen's newest recording is the Brazilian tinged “I Can See Forever”. Joined by an all-star band featuring guitarists Guilherme Monteiro and Jay Berliner, drummer Grady Tate and the legendary Ron Carter on bass, Harry applies his sultry lyricism to the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfa and Dori Caymmi. Elsewhere, Harry adds a Latin flavor to Irving Berlin's "Careful It's My Heart" and the Beatles' "And I Love Her." The result is an invigorating collection fueled by Allen's breathy tone and unfailing sense of style and swing. http://www.lentriola.com/allen.htm

I Can See Forever

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Alex Sipiagin - Overlooking Moments

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:21
Size: 140,5 MB
Art: Front + Back

(8:01)  1. Expectation
(8:44)  2. Cho Tofu
(7:41)  3. Chronicle
(5:37)  4. Mississipi Waltz
(9:19)  5. Flash
(6:28)  6. Once...
(7:50)  7. First Step
(7:39)  8. Savoir

A very prolific member of the Criss Cross family, trumpeter Alex Sipiagin has logged in nine releases as a leader for the label over the span of 12 years. He is also a vital member of the all-star collective Opus Five, that group's most recent effort being the critically acclaimed Pentasonic.

For his tenth session at the helm, Sipiagin has delivered his most freewheeling recital to date. An integral member of the trumpeter's inner circle since his 2000 debut, Steppin' Zone, the always exciting Chris Potter fills out the front line on saxophones.

And for the first time, Sipiagin has opted for an ensemble sans piano or guitar. With frequent collaborators Scott Colley on bass and Eric Harland on drums, the results over eight original compositions are as fresh and contemporary as they come. http://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1354.html

Overlooking Moments

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Sam Bevan - The Fine Line

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 50:25
Size: 115.4 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[6:13] 1. Zap Monk
[6:09] 2. Walking Stick
[3:41] 3. Shapeshifter
[6:45] 4. Attack Of The Mudbugs
[6:52] 5. Bayou Melodie
[3:27] 6. Ennui
[0:56] 7. Merman (Interlude)
[4:58] 8. Slap In The Face
[6:25] 9. Swashbucket
[4:53] 10. Disgruntled Patriot

Bay Area bassist Sam Bevan's debut CD, "The Fine Line" features his original compositions that strive to strike a balance between strong simple melodies, sophisticated jazz harmonies, polyrhytmic textures and the energetic drive of rock music. At the heart of the music is the raw energy of a guitar trio that vacillates between open floating textures and syncopated grooves. At the forefont is the atypical trombone lead that paints with wide greasy strokes while softly complimenting the music with haunting melodies.

Articulate, focused and highly musical, Bevan's sense of melody and rhythmic thrust showcase his talent. Tight arrangements and well conceived writing goes to show that Bevan is a multi-dimensional artist with much to offer. ~Randy McElligot

The Fine Line

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Chita Rivera - Chita! And Now I Sing!

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 65:56
Size: 151.0 MB
Styles: Vocal
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[3:33] 1. Ten Cents A Dance
[3:11] 2. The Lady's In Love With You
[3:19] 3. Love, Look Away
[2:35] 4. An Occasional Man
[3:33] 5. Moanin' Low
[2:11] 6. Get Me To The Church On Time
[3:08] 7. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
[3:24] 8. In Other Words
[2:41] 9. Small Fry
[2:51] 10. Old Devil Moon
[3:28] 11. Something I Dreamed Last Night
[2:28] 12. Let's Put Out The Lights And Go To Sleep
[2:05] 13. I Hear Music
[2:49] 14. You're Mine You
[2:43] 15. Hit The Road To Dreamland
[2:31] 16. The Nearness Of You
[1:57] 17. Easy To Remember
[2:19] 18. There Is Nothing To Say But Goodbye
[2:40] 19. Moon River
[2:15] 20. Isn't It Romantic
[2:49] 21. Falling In Love Again
[4:21] 22. It's Always You
[2:55] 23. Lonesome Road

Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the Tony Award winning actress and performer: Chita! (1962) and And Now I Sing! (1963). Presented in glorious stereo sound, these remastered recordings make their debut on CD. Both albums present an eclectic mix of showtunes and standards alongside more obscure material handpicked for the sessions. `Chita!' was recorded in London in October 1961 when Rivera was wowing audiences in the West End production of `Bye Bye Birdie'. The album features lavish orchestrations by renowned arranger Alyn Ainsworth while `And Now I Sing!' is a more intimate collection, recorded in New York with Latin producer and arranger Joe Cain. These early 1960s albums clearly demonstrate that Chita Rivera is as versatile a performer in the recording studio as on the Broadway and London stage.

Chita! And Now I Sing!

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Big John Patton - Got A Good Thing Goin'

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 36:36
Size: 83.8 MB
Styles: Hard bop, Organ jazz, Guitar jazz
Year: 1966/2003
Art: Front

[8:14] 1. The Yodel
[7:47] 2. Soul Woman
[6:43] 3. Ain't That Peculiar
[7:44] 4. The Shake
[6:06] 5. Amanda

Grant Green always brought out the best in Big John Patton. Almost any record that featured the guitarist and organist was dominated by their scintillating interplay, and it always sounded like they were trying to top each other's blistering, funky solos. Patton and Green rarely sounded better than they did on Got a Good Thing Goin', a 1966 session that functioned as a showcase for the pair's dynamic interaction and exciting, invigorating solos. In particular, the duo's mastery is evident because there are no horns to stand in the way -- only drummer Hugh Walker and conga player Richard Landrum provide support, leaving plenty of room for Green and Patton to run wild. All five numbers -- two originals by Patton and Green, two pop covers ("Ain't That Peculiar," "Shake"), and Duke Pearson's "Amanda" -- are simple blues and soul-jazz songs that provide ample space for the guitarist and organist to stretch out. And they do stretch out -- as a pair, they have never sounded so fiery or intoxicating. Fans of hard bop may find the songs a little too simple, but hot, up-tempo soul-jazz rarely comes any better than it does on Got a Good Thing Goin'. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 29, 1966.

John Patton (organ); Grant Green (guitar); Richard Landrum (conga); Hugh Walker (drums).

Got A Good Thing Goin'

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Annie Kozuch - Mostly Jobim

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 37:50
Size: 86.6 MB
Styles: Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[3:34] 1. Waters Of March (Aguas De Marco)
[4:24] 2. Wave
[3:43] 3. A Felicidade
[3:36] 4. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar (I Know I'll Love You So)
[2:56] 5. So Nice
[3:12] 6. Desafinado
[3:47] 7. Someone To Light Up My Life
[3:46] 8. Girl From Ipanema
[4:59] 9. How Insensitive (Insensatez)
[3:48] 10. Agua De Beber

"I believe I learned my songs from the birds of the Brazilian rain forest". ~Antonio Carlos Jobim. Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (1927-1994), known as Tom Jobim, was responsible for writing dozens of unforgettable bossa nova songs that made their way to the US in the early 60s. I was a teenager lying on my bedroom floor in Mexico City, when I first heard of this composer through his collaboration with Joao Gilberto. Although I didn't appreciate or understand it at the time, his soft music and lyric spoke directly to my heart.

Little did I know, years later, living in New York City, I would be collaborating with some of the best musicians a girl could ask for. After performing MOSTLY JOBIM live at Feinstein's at the Lowes Regency, musical director, Frank Ponzio (piano) and I, brought in Vito Lesczak (drums) and Saadi Zain (bass) to collaborate and set some arrangements as we explored his music further. We were fortunate to have Cecilia Tenconi (saxophone and flute) and Sean Harkness (guitar) lend their wonderful musicianship and sensitivity to the material and to our delight, Edson 'Cafe' Aparecido da Silva completed the sound we were seeking with some authentic Brazilian percussion and color.

I am humbled and honored to have worked with such incredible musicians and hope ACJobim is smiling. Thank you for the gift of your music. Your music lives on! ~A.Kozuch

Mostly Jobim

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Steve Hooks & Too Cold - 66 Minutes Of Joy

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 64:12
Size: 147.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[4:59] 1. Blue Wine
[5:52] 2. Cajun Railway
[4:12] 3. Sean
[5:50] 4. Coming Around Again
[5:39] 5. Horn Cases
[5:37] 6. La Banda Loca
[5:36] 7. Berrus
[5:49] 8. Brazilian Love Song
[5:10] 9. Don't Give Up
[4:45] 10. A Song For Angela
[5:16] 11. Kattin' Around
[5:20] 12. Lost Love

At age 5, Steve started piano lessons. At age 9, he started clarinet lessons and played in the school band thereafter. Switched to saxophone in 1962 and played baritone sax in the school big band. Won many awards at the Wisconsin State Music Competition. In 1964, was chosen for the All-West Tennessee Band and the Tennessee State Chorus. After graduation (1964), he went to Memphis State University with a music scholarship but soon dropped out to play professionally full time. From 1964 to 1966,he performed and recorded in the Memphis area during the glory days of the Memphis soul music scene. In 1969, started developing the technique of playing the alto and tenor saxes simultaneously, and has become well known in Germany for this.

Some of the jazz people he has played with along the way in America include Al Aarons, Slyde Hyde, Jimmy Smith, Paul Humphreys, Ray Drummond, "Buddy" Jones, Billy Childs, Ernie Andrews, Johnny Hammond Smith, Moses Armstrong (nephew of Louis), Gary Willis, The Platters, The Drifters, The Ink Spots, Gabor Szabo, Raoul De Souza, John Patitucci, Rita Graham, and others. Some of the jazz people he has played with in Europe include Charly Antolini, Alador Pege, Tony Lakatos, Max Greger Jr., Krzysztof Scieranski, David Gazarov, and others.

66 Minutes Of Joy

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