Artist - Chico Hamilton & Eric Dolphy
     Album - The Original Ellington Suite
     Genre - West Coast Jazz
     Label - Pacific Jazz
     Years: Aug 22, 1958, release - Aug 1, 2000
     Quality - MP3@320 kbps
     Size: 95 mb

     This release will have fans of Eric Dolphy salivating as it includes some long-lost work that jazz scholars didn't know existed at all. When the premiere reissue producer Michael Cuscuna researched all known Pacific Jazz tapes attributed to Chico Hamilton, all he came across were three edited numbers from this session, two of which had appeared on a compilation and another only on a DJ sampler. But this release is due to the luck of a Canadian resident who was digging through a used record bin in his hometown of Brighton, England, where he found a copy of The Ellington Suite with the personnel listed from a later session and a near mint blank test pressing of what turned out to be the long lost Chico Hamilton original version with Dolphy. While producer Richard Bock may have thought Dolphy's playing was at times too radical, history proves him wrong. His mellow alto sax is a key ingredient of "In a Sentimental Mood," while his unique phrasing is central to the swinging "Just A-Sittin'and A-Rockin'." Dolphy's flute is not as aggressive as it would be in the next few years, but his playing on "Everything but You" provides a preview of what was to come later in his career. Dolphy's clarinet weaves underneath Nate Gershman's arco cello solo in the lovely "Day Dream." Of course, the work of guitarist John Pisano, bassist Hal Gaylor, and the leader should not be ignored, as their musicianship is of the highest order, too. Chico Hamilton's pianoless chamber jazz recordings for Pacific Jazz between 1955 and 1959 are important landmarks, but the discovery of this long-lost date adds to his many achievements. Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden, AMG

     Artist: Shirley Horn
     Album: The Main Ingredient
     Years: 1996
     Original Release Date: 1996
     Label: Verve
     Format, bitrate: MP3/128 kbps
     Size: 53.8 MB

     This Shirley Horn CD is a little unusual, as it was recorded at her home. The four sessions utilized some of her favorite musicians, including bassists Steve Novosel and Charles Ables; drummers Steve Williams, Elvin Jones, and Billy Hart; trumpeter Roy Hargrove (on "The Meaning of the Blues") and Joe Henderson; and Buck Hill on tenors. As usual, virtually all of the songs are taken at slow tempos, with "All or Nothing at All" given a definitive treatment. Other highlights include "The Look of Love," "Fever," and Henderson's playing on "You Go to My Head." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

     Artist: Peter Delano
     Album: For Dewey
     Year Of Release: October 21, 2008
     Label: Sunny Side Records
     Quality: MP3; Bitrate: VBR kbit/s / 44.1 Khz
     Total Time: 62 min
     Total Size: 87,7 mb

     Since his early days with the pop-rap group Digable Planets, pianist Peter Delano's excursion into modern jazz has been full of rainbows and potholes. A handful of recordings for the Verve label were issued, with ensuing time spent studying at Columbia University. In 2004, a severe and near fatal spinal injury left Delano unable to play piano. Well before the affliction, this CD was recorded in 1996, but never released. Delano's maturity as a modern contemporary pianist is clearly evident, as he weaves wondrous golden post-bop messages of sonic substance. His fluidity and acumen are formidable, his ideas overflowing but not overbearing. On his three featured tracks, tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman's post-John Coltrane sound brings his vintage and progressive notions to bear, while losing none of the original voice he made so precious. Three standards with just the trio are all started slowly then ramped up, including a careful approach integrated into a bass walking take of "For All We Know," and an expected regretful piano during "Everytime We Say Goodbye," eleven minutes of stretched out discourse displaying the refined interpretive powers of Delano. Redman (who died in 2006, ten years after this date) joins on the sad, overpatient ballad "Too Long to Wait"; he's focused and reserved, but not lacking emotional depth for "Zoning," and works the effortless, slight tune "Sound Spirits" to a polished sheen. Delano offers advanced phrasings on the hard bopper "Inner Limits," showing his love of Chick Corea-cum-Bud Powell, as a flawless performer who can zoom along in supersonic fashion, but whose musicianship is more than just chops. The waltz "Summer Song" is where Delano asserts himself on a wistful level with shimmering axioms and loose-tight associations, formulating eminently listenable music. Bassist Doug Weiss is more than up to the task, especially on "For All We Know," and drummer Anders Hentze is solid, unspectacular, and timely. If more tracks with Redman were issued, this endeavor could rightly have been "with" rather than "for" Redman. As it is, this readily enjoyable CD marks not only the passing of a jazz giant, but bookmarks the past effort of a still young pianist making inroads. As of this 2008 release, Delano has made a full recovery. He is on the comeback trail, buoyed by the thought that this fine recording may inspire him to achieve further greatness. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

     Artist: Jane Bunnett
     Album: Cuban Odyssey
     Label: Blue Note
     Year: 2003
     Genre: Jazz, Latin Jazz, World Fusion
     Format, bitrate: mp3, 320 kbs
     Size: 155 MB
     Time: 67:33
     AMG Rating:

     Jane Bunnett's love of Cuban music is demonstrated in this collaboration with over 80 Cuban musicians and her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer. Although Bunnett is the leader, she is also very comfortable taking a backseat during numbers featuring the larger groups. Most tracks were recorded during their visit to Cuba as they moved around the country, covering traditional tunes such as the percussive and fun-filled "Quitate el Chaquetуn," "A la Rhumba," and "El Diablo," with the infectious rhythm and heartfelt vocals adding to the fun of the sessions. Three songs feature a stunning ten-piece vocal choir, Desandann, who sing in Patios, the language of their Haitian ancestors. The session is highlighted by Bunnett's lyrical flute (especially on "Nan Fon Bwaa") and her spirited soprano sax (showcased on her originals "Arrival" and "Movin' On"). It is impossible to listen to this CD and not be caught up in the celebration; this highly recommended CD is easily one of Jane Bunnett's greatest accomplishments during her career. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

  
      Artists: Ben Webster & Oscar Peterson
     Album: Hannover 1972
     Studio: Impro-Jazz Spain
     Year: 1972, release 2006
     Format: DVD - rip to avi, bitrate: 160 kb/s
     Time: 66:48
     Size: 543 Mb
     Bubu's Rating: *****

    
The concert is just great. During his long career Ben Webster did many fine records, but to these ears his best were together with the Oscar Peterson Trio. These records for Verve in the 50ths and 60ths were studio recordings, but this one, broadcasted in colour for German television, is live ! Actually it was the second part of a splendid concert. The first part was a solo concert by Oscar Peterson, who was during the 70ths at the peak of his powers. For the second part Oscar Peterson used NHOP, The Viking, the fastest bassplayer ever, while Ben had his longtime drummer at his side: Tony Inzalaco. As always Ben is sitting on a chair and very much enjoyed playing with his old friend: Oscar. The greatest jazzpianist ever, also had a ball and gives Ben all the support he needed. This is not only a great concert, but also one with historical value. First this is the only recorded live recording of these giants, Second it was the last great concert of Uncle Ben, as he died the next year in Amsterdam. It is a great concert, with love and understanding, and I enjoyed every minute of it! For any Jazz fan this is an essential purchase. ~
Arnold van Kampen, writer about jazz, Netherlands.at Amazon.com

     Artist: Dodo Greene
     Album: Ain't What You Do
     Year: 2004 (Recorded in 1958-1959)
     Label: Pony Canyon
     Genre: Jazz Vocal
     Format, bitrate: MP3@320 kb/s
     Time: 36:07
     Size: 85,75 MB(+ 5% recovery)



     Dodo Greene was a R&B-inflected jazz vocalist who only recorded a handful of dates during the early '60s. Her one major record was My Hour of Need, a session she cut in 1962 with an impressive stable of Blue Note artists, including Ike Quebec, Grant Green, Herbie Lewis, Milt Hinton, Billy Higgins, and Al Harewood. Greene was the first vocalist Blue Note signed to an exclusive contract, and she was also the only vocalist the label signed during the '60s, which suggests the lack of success the record achieved.
     A native of Buffalo, NY, Greene began singing as a child. She continued to sing throughout her teens, although she was planning a career in medicine. Her first big break arrived when she filled in for a sick vocalist in Cozy Cole's band. He asked her to join his group, but she refused. Eventually, she decided to pursue a career in music and began singing regularly at venues along the East Coast, as well as Chicago. Slowly, she built up a following among audiences and fellow vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington, and was able to play venues in London and Germany.

     Artist - Dizzy Gillespie
     Album - Odissey 1945-1952
     Label - Savoy Jazz
     Years: 1945-1952, release - 2002
     Quality - MP3@320 kbps
     Size: 139+125+123 mb
     Total time: 65:31+60:51+64:12


     This excellent three-disc set contains 64 great songs performed by Dizzy Gillespie and company in varied settings. Odyssey: 1945-1952 chronicles the master trumpeter in small groups, big bands, a session with strings, and also some blues. Among the rare treats on the collection are a full-fledged Gillespie big band score "Interlude (A Night in Tunisia)," performed here with the Boyd Raeburn Orchestra, where Gillespie worked for a couple of weeks at a time in both 1944 and 1945. The inimitable "Groovin' High" is played by the Dizzy Gillespie Sextet of which Charlie Parker, Cozy Cole, and Slam Stewart were members. The song is heard here as a classic bebop contrafact based on the chord progression of "Whispering," which became a million-seller for Paul Whiteman. Disc one also features "Slim's Jam," a song that is ripe with Gillespie conversation, including one with sax great Charlie Parker about his reed. This song makes you feel as if you are right there in the recording session. The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Quintet play a humorous "Salt Peanuts" and features the young Sarah Vaughan singing "Lover Man." Disc two includes music by such great bands as the Ray Brown All Stars, the BeBop Boys, who featured Dizzy Gillespie tearing down the house with such jazz notables as James Moody, Milt Jackson, and Hank Jones, playing such great songs as "Moody Speaks" and Boppin' the Blues." Disc three has some of the best excitement from Gillespie's musical diary and provides a fascinating insight into his life and times with such jazz giants as Percy Heath, J.J. Johnson, Art Blakey, and Stuff Smith on "Oh Lady Be Good," "Love Me Pretty Baby," and "Caravan." Savoy has reissued one of the best documentations of Gillespie's artistry in recent times. For those who are just learning about the great Dizzy Gillespie or for those who have an extensive collection of his music, this box set supplies a comprehensive review of his timeless musical itineraries during 1945-1952. All selections have been transferred to digital tape from the original monaural master tapes and acetates stored in Denon's Savoy vaults. A must-have. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide

     Artist: Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio
     Album: I Like My Job
     Label: Warner bros
     Year: , release 1989
     Genre:blues
     Format, bitrate: mp3-256
     Time: 38:40
     Size: 72 mB

     Duke Tumatoe – очень весёлый человек, альбом переносит нас в атмосферу живого клубного исполнения и атмосфера это такова, что сподвигла на продюсирование самого Джона Фогерти.... если в двух словах, то представьте себе блюзовый вариант программы – Аншлаг...-)

     If you're seeking a joyous blast of Chicago blues, you need look no further. This album of energetic party music is the best-sounding album from Duke Tumatoe, thanks to the meticulous production of John Fogerty, who saw them in a bar and decided to produce their major-label debut. In fact, if it wasn't for Fogerty, they probably wouldn't have gotten on a major label; the following album, without Fogerty producing, was back on J-Bird. I Like My Job! crackles with energy from the opening notes of the cheerful "Get Loose." Recording live was a smart move, since the audience response to songs like "If I Hadn't Been High" and "More Love, More Money" makes both vastly better than any studio take. This inspired silliness holds from end to end and makes this a must-have album for anyone who likes their blues spiced with more than a dash of humor. ~ Richard Foss, AMG

     Artist: Various Artists
     Album: This Is My Country
     Label: RCA Victor
     Year: 1993
     Genre: Classical, National Anthem
     Format, bitrate: MP3@320 kbps
     Time: 70:57
     Size: 155.6 Mb



     Each af us has had at least one moment of great pride in our vast land. Whether it was victory in the battles for democracy, success of our technology by landing on the moon, an Olympic triumph, the stirring grandeur of our landspace, or a humble hand extended in help, we have relished the patriotism andjoy of being an American – living in America. Often these events are associated with music or are called to mind by the traditional patriotic anthems that we all know.
     This collection of music was put together to bring back those memories. Copland`s wonderful tribute to the ”Average Joe”, Fanfare for the Common Man, reminds us that every one of us is special; his Western event. The pastoral beauty and colorful scenery of our country is brought to mind by many pieces: America the Beautiful encompassing the fll panorama, while Grofe`s On the Trail from the Grand Canyon Suite gives us the grand western vista Shenandoah, Dixie and St. Louis Blues bring us to many other parts of America`s delightful regional mosaic.
     Music has often caught the spirit of our proud past. Our passion for freedom and justice is embodied by America and Ives`s Variations on ”America”. The indomitable ”can do” spirit of Yankee ingenuity first expressed by Yankee Doodle was carried on by the child of immigrants in the songs of George M. Cohan. Our glorious history is emblazoned in The Star – Spangled Banner, triumphs in Sousa`s Stars and Stripes Forever and Semper Fields, and mourns its losses with When Johnny Comes Marching Home. And if our country`s story is epitomized by its music, there could be no better way to conclude this collection than Marilyn Horne`s rosing performance of God Bless America. ~ Michael K. Sheeham

     Artist: Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderley
     Album: Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley
     Year: rec. June 27 & 29, 1961 and August 23-24, 1961/rel.Sep 1, 1962
     Label: Capitol Jazz
     Format: MP3@320 Kb/s
     Time: 44:25
     Size:99.5 Mb
     AMG rating:

     Artist: Bobby Darin      
     Album: Bobby Darin Swings
     Label: Metro Record [MetrCD090]
     Year: 2007
     Genre: Pop/Rock, Vocal
     Format, bitrate: MP3@320 kbps
     Time: 55:28
     Size: 124.9 Mb

The legendarily immodest Bobby Darin once said of himself, "conceit is thinking you're great; egotism is knowing it." As he swings, swaggers and finger-pops in vintage Rat Pack style these 18 hit recordings confirm he had every reason to be confident.

     Annoyingly, few release/recording dates are given in the liner notes to this 18-song compilation. It doesn't spell it out, but basically most of this is taken from Bobby Darin's mid-'60s Atlantic albums, with early-'70s live versions of "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea" (note that Darin's famous original hit recordings of those tunes are not included on this CD). Getting past this packaging shortcoming, it's a decent sampling of the more pop-swing-oriented material Darin cut during the time, the selection heavily emphasizing popular standards and show tunes of both the uptempo and ballad variety. Darin's interpretations of "The Shadow of Your Smile," "Mame," "It's Only a Paper Moon," and "Don't Rain on My Parade" are all here, for example. He did a lot more in this vein than what's on this disc, of course, but it's a good representation of his skills with such material, which were in a league with those of Frank Sinatra, though these recordings have not attained the iconic status of the more celebrated of Sinatra's similar outings. Fans of Darin's earthier side might not be in the mood to hear a collection that focuses so intently on his more poppy one. But he does let some bluesy shades into the vocals and arrangements at times, as on "After You've Gone" and more particularly "Feeling Good," which is the highlight with its smoky jazz organ and sultry pace. Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

     Composer: Сергей Прокофьев
     Artist: Государственная академическая хоровая капелла им. А. Юрлова, Государственный академический симфонический оркестр СССР, Дирижер - Евгений Светланов
     Album: Александр Невский
     Genre: classical
     Format, bitrate: mp3, 320 kbps
     Time: 39 min.
     Size: 92 mb

Александру Малиеву, с уважением.

     В одной из ранних новостей наш уважаемый друг Malieff сокрушался, что английская версия кантаты "Воспринимается совсем иначе. Не те акценты, в том числе и музыкальные!"
     Что ж, предлагаю Вам прослушать русскую версию.
     Итак...

Artist: Nancy Wilson
Album: But Beautiful
Rating AMG: 4
Release Date: 1969
Label: Blue Note
Genre: Jazz, Styles: Vocal Jazz, Standards, Traditional Pop
Time: 39:03
Format/Bitrate - mp3, 320 kbps (RapidShare)
Size: 93 Mb

Хотелось бы предложить вашему вниманию альбом Nancy Wilson. Весьма приятная вокалистка, на мой взгляд. В записи альбома ей помогали Hank Jones, Gene Bertoncini, Ron Carter и Grady Tate.
Приятного прослушивания.

     Artist: Chet Baker
     Album: Star Eyes - Live At George's Jazz Cafe
     Label: Marshmallow MYCJ-30090 / CEJCOO212
     Year: 1983
     Genre: Jazz / cool, West Coast
     Recording Date: Nov. 28, 1983, live At George's Jazz Cafe, Arnhem, Holland
     Quality: MP3 @ 256kbps VBR
     Size: 83mb (RS.com) with covers
     Time: 45:00


     Another pairing (see 'September Song')... with the great Duke Jordan. It has none of the magic of 1979's 'No Problem', but there are some good moments. The tracks on Star Eyes find Chet playing some long, burning solos. Both CD's offer mediocre sound quality. ~ chetbakertribute.com

     Artist: Little Hatch
     Album: Goin' Back
     Label: APO
     Year: 2000
     Genre: harmonica blues
     Format, bitrate: FLAC, одним треком (cue прилагается)
     Size: 312 Mb

The man can play the harmonica like there is no tomorrow!

Pull up a porch chair, lean it back on two legs and enjoy the music of Kansas City blues legend Little Hatch on Goin Back. They love the little man in Kansas City - where the traditional blues harmonica player's birthday has been proclaimed Little Hatch Day in honor of his broad fan support - and you'll love the sound that has been lighting up the KC nightclub sky and other venues for years.

     Откиньтесь назад на спинку стула, положите ноги на стол и наслаждайтесь музыкой знаменитого харпера из Канзас-сити. Альбом был записан за три часа и на выходе получился традиционный, сырой, грязный блюз - гитара, голос, губная гармошка и что-то еще неуловимое... Из-за акустики старой большой церкви кажется, что Little Hatch действительно играет только для тебя на заднем крыльце твоего дома освещенный лучами заходящего солнца, рядом стоит бутылка виски. Вечер будет длинным.

     Artist: Ella Fitzgerald
     Album: Immortal Concerts 1957-1958 (compilation)
     Label: Giants of Jazz
     Year: 1957-1958, release 1999
     Format Mp3, bitrate: 256 kb/s
     Time: 50:04
     Size: 93 Mb

     Released as part of Giants of Jazz's Immortal Concerts series, Ella Fitzgerald 1957-1958 contains highlights from three concerts: an October 1957 show at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium featuring Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Jo Jones; a Stockholm performance from April 1957, featuring Ellis, Brown, Jones, and Donald Abney; an April 1958 concert in Rome, featuring Lou Levy, Max Bennett, and Gus Johnson. All three of the shows are adequately recorded, and the performances are all quite solid, even if they're not earth-shattering. However, since it's unclear whether or not these are full performances (although the impression is that they're not), this may not be of considerable interest to the hardcore collectors that are its main audience, given that the collection consists merely of highlights. Nevertheless, the performances are good enough that they won't disappoint anyone who's heard a lot of Fitzgerald and is looking for something fresh at a reasonably affordable price. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine at All Music Guide

   Artist: Oscar Peterson
   Album: Live at Ronnie Scott's
   Studio: BBC4
   Year: 1974
   Format video Mp4
   Time: 30min
   Size: 300 Mb
   Bubu's Rating: *****

   A typical Peterson bravura performance - has there been a more technically accomplished pianist in jazz? I don't think so although Tatum, of course, ran him close. In this set from 1974 the great man was joined by Barney Kessell on guitar and Niels Henning Oersted-Pederson on bass and it says much that Peterson towered so much above the other two that their true status was somewhat submerged.
   Prior to the arrival of Barney and Niels, our man had played a couple of unaccompanied numbers; "I Should Care" and a particularly impressive version of "This Nearly Was Mine". I've always felt the Rodgers and Hammerstein tune never reaches its potential when sung in the semi-operatic manner demanded of it in "South Pacific" and here Oscar totally stripped it of any sentimentality even to the extent of adding some stride-like touches without losing its harmonic attraction.
   Although not in the driving seat, Barney did have a couple of decent solos but it is my feeling that a guitarist - any guitarist - is on a hiding to nothing when Oscar is in full flight. An enjoyable half hour.
   By A.R. Jones

     Artist: Yosuke Yamashita
     Album: Standards
     Label: Kitty
     Release: 1996
     Quality: FLAC & MP3@320 kbit/s
     Size: 187 MB & 106 MB
     Time: 47:22

     Artist: Cecil Taylor
     Album: Love For Sale
     Label: Blue note
     Year: 1959
     Genre: Freejazz
     Format, bitrate: FLAC
     Time: 50:11
     Size: 270 MB

     This may be the straightest record Cecil Taylor ever recorded, but it is far from uninspiring. Despite its hopelessly gauche cover -- one can only presume Taylor had no say-so in the choice of artwork used -- Taylor's approach to three Cole Porter tunes with a trio and three of his own with a quintet is a lively combination, and one which, in lieu of his later work, reveals the construction of his system of improvisation better than his later records do when he is playing from the middle of it.
     Accompanied by Dennis Charles on drums and Buell Neidlinger on bass, Taylor dives deep into Porter's "I Love Paris," a shifty little pop song. Taylor goes head to head with Neidlinger in a contrapuntal statement of the melody -- illustrated by chord changes which are extrapolated from the melodic sequence -- against harmony before actually flowing into the main theme of the tune for a moment before kicking the rhythm section loose and treating the tune percussively, almost as if it were a series of rhythm changes instead of harmonic ones. On the title track it's much the same, except Taylor's tenderness shines through in his lilting right hand in the middle as he trades fours with Charles. There's a wonderful cut-time tempo here, and Taylor starts building scales harmonically in his solo only to answer them with the melody and original harmony. With his own three tunes, with trumpeter Ted Curson and saxophonist Bill Barron added to the fray, Taylor takes more chances. On "Little Lees (Louise)," he scores in an elaborate melody that is played without dissonance by the horn section as he and Neidlinger play entirely in counterpoint. But here, too, there is a sublime lyricism at work; there are no extra notes or chords, and everything falls in line with the chromatic architecture Taylor composes with. "Maities Trophie" is Taylor ringing in a blues jam а la Ellington -- or at least his version of Ellington.
     The solos by Curson and Barron are tight, narrative, and bordering on swing, but all that's taken care of by Taylor's solo. Love for Sale is a delightful anomaly in Cecil Taylor's long career. ~ Review by Thom Jurek, AMG.

     Artist: Oscar Peterson
     Album: Musikverein (Nov 21, 2003 Wien, Austria)
     Label: bootleg
     Year: 2003
     Genre: jazz
     Format Mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s
     Time: 1:04:13
     Size: 147 Mb
     Bubu's Rating: ****