Artist - Adrian Rollini
     Album - Adrian Rollini 1934 - 1938
     Label - Retrieval / Jazz Nostalgia
     Years - 1934-1938, release - 2004
     Quality - MP3@320 kbps
     Size - 134mb
     Total time - 70:52
     AMG Rating:
     
          Инструмент, на котором играет исполнитель, бас-саксофон, всегда был достаточно редким, а в наши времена - это просто экзотика...



     Adrian Rollini was one of the great jazz musicians of the 1920s. Although he could play several instruments, he gained fame for being the king of the bass saxophone. His playing, which influenced baritonist Harry Carney and to a lesser extent tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, was virtuosic. Although he sometimes functioned as a tuba or string bass in the ensembles, Rollini's solos were heated and full of creative ideas and wit. However by the early '30s, the bass sax was on its way to near-extinction. Rollini began doubling on the vibraphone, where his only real competitor was Lionel Hampton (who did not really get going on records until 1936), and he ran a club, Adrian's Tap Room. Although not gaining much attention during the 1930s, Rollini stayed active and recorded occasionally until he disappeared in 1940. He later turned up in Florida, running a fishing camp and just playing music now and then up until his mysterious death in 1956. 1937-1938 has five record dates led by Rollini, his last recordings other than a dozen trio sides from 1938-1939 that feature his vibes-guitar-bass group. The music, which includes a few commercial dance band ballad numbers, also has its moments of hot jazz. Rollini teams up with the exciting trumpeter Jonah Jones and the fine clarinetist Sid Stoneburn on four septet numbers that were unissued at the time. While Red McKenzie's two vocals are just okay (and this version of "I Cried for You" is a disappointment), "Bugle Call Rag" and "Old Fashioned Love" receive fine treatments. The same key players (other than McKenzie) are part of a larger group heard on five numbers, including two versions of "Slap That Bass." An intriguing octet on which Rollini is joined by trumpeter Johnny McGhee (who hints at Bix Beiderbecke in spots), clarinetist Paul Ricci, violinist Al Duffy, and drummer Buddy Rich (at the beginning of his jazz career) romp on "Bill" and accompany singer Pat Hoke on two songs, including "Singin' the Blues." While Rollini is mostly heard on bass sax during those selections, the numbers are his final appearances on the giant horn. The last two sessions have Rollini on vibes and xylophone, where he had less personality but was a fluent player. A quintet with cornetist Bobby Hackett and Buddy Rich is joined by singer Sonny Schuyler for five songs (including a version of "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" cut just a few months after the Andrews Sisters' hit record) and finally for four numbers performed by a vocal group called the Tune Twisters (plus two alternate takes). Hackett keeps the music interesting. Although not essential, this valuable CD contains rare sessions and reminds one of the significance of the great Adrian Rollini, even late in his career.

    Artist: Patrick Bruel
    Album: Entre Deux (2cd)
    Label: BMG International
    Year: 2002
    Format, bitrate: Mp3, 320 kb/s
    Time: 1:19:46
    Size: 178 Mb (full covers lyrics) 155 Mb (original versions)
   

       
   This double disc is a real gift to all lovers of the French chanson. Popular singer and film actor Patrick Bruel selected and performed 20 odd classic songs from the period between the two World Wars — hence the title of the album, Entre Deux (Between Two). Bruel and his arrangers managed to be both respectful to their source material and to come up with a new interpretation of it. Some numbers were sung in duet with such French luminaries as Charles Aznavour, Laurent Voulzy, Johnny Hallyday, Jean-Jacques Goldman, and Alain Souchon. The album opens with "Mon Amant de Saint-Jean," reportedly the singer's personal favorite, followed by "Mйnilmontant," a touching duet with Charles Aznavour, himself a living legend of the French chanson. "Ou Sont Mes Amants?," where Bruel is accompanied by film actresses Emmanuelle Bйart and Sandrine Kiberlain, also works surprisingly well. The deliciously melancholic "Je Suis Dans la Dиche" (I'm Broke), performed solo by Bruel, captures so well the essence of the French musical tradition. The album's other highlight is "А Paris, Dans Chaque Faubourg," sung in duet with 84-year-old Danielle Darrieux, a movie star of that period. The collection closes with "А Contretemps," the only new song written for the album by M.F. Gros, David Moreau, and Bruel himself, that serves as the perfect homage to the spirit of the chanson, that peculiarly French musical genre.
    ~ Yuri German, AMG

     Artist: Don Ellis
     Album: Live In 3 2/3/4 Time
     Label: Pacific Jazz
     Year: 1966/67
     Release: 2000
     Format, bitrate: MP3, 320 Kbps
     Time: 75:09
     Size: 149 MB
     AMG Rating:

     The Don Ellis Orchestra really came into its own during the period covered by this CD (1966-1967), playing perfectly coherent solos in ridiculous time signatures. At the time, the band consisted of five trumpets, three trombones, five reeds, piano, three basses, two drummers, and three percussionists. "Barnum's Revenge" has the ensemble playing a satirical brand of Dixieland in 5/4, "Orientation" goes back and forth between 7/8 and 9/8, and "Upstart" is in 11/8 (three and two-thirds beats to the measure!). Somehow everything swings with Ellis, Ira Schulman (on tenor and clarinet), Dave Mackay (on piano), and Tom Scott (on saxello) being the main soloists. In addition to the original six selections (recorded at the Pacific Jazz Festival in 1966 and at Shelly's Manne-Hole in 1967), there are five additional cuts, including an alternate version of "Freedom Jazz Dance." Fun music.
   ~ Scott Yanow, AMG

     Artist - Andre Previn
     Album - Camelot/Thinking Of You 2 LPs/1 CD
     Label - Collectables
     Years - 1960/61, release - 1999
     Quality - MP3@320 kbps
     Size - 160 mb
     Total time - 73:20

     Artist: Klaus Doldinger
     Album: In New York/Street of Dreams
     Label: Bluemoon
     Format: FLAC (cue+log) & mp3 (320k/s)
     Size: 382 & 150 MB (full covers)
     Time: 64:31
     AMG Rating:



     Klaus Doldinger is best known as the saxophonist and leader of Passport, one of Europe's leading fusion groups of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. This particular CD is a complete change of pace since it gives listeners a rare opportunity to hear Doldinger in New York playing straight ahead jazz. His tenor playing sometimes recalls Stanley Turrentine a bit while his soprano sounds more original and is quite fluent. For the special project, Doldinger teams up with some of New York's best: pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Charnett Moffett, drummer Victor Lewis and, on a few numbers, vibraphonist Roy Ayers and percussionist Don Alias. The group plays five of the saxophonist's originals (best is "Coco-Motion") and seven standards including "I Got It Bad," "Skylark," "Well You Needn't," and "Speak Low." This is an excellent if obscure effort that is worth searching for.
    ~ Scott Yanow, AMG

     Artist - Zoot Sims
     Album - Down Home
     Label - Bethlehem
     Year - 1960
     Quality - MP3@320kbps (LP-rip.)
     Size: 87,4mb
     Total time - app.47:00


     Замечательный альбом знаменитого тенор-саксофониста, заслуживающий, на мой взгляд, самых высоких оценок! В сессии принимает участие прекрасный, но, к сожалению, мало нам знакомый пианист Dave McKenna.

Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded on a regular basis as a leader for most of 45 years, and virtually all of his many sessions are worth acquiring. Sims's Bethlehem date also gives one a look at the great pianist Dave McKenna in his early days, along with bassist George Tucker and drummer Dannie Richmond. Sims mostly explores standards from the swing era (including a rare version of "Bill Bailey") on this enjoyable and consistently swinging set.

     Artist: Freddie Roach
     Album: Brown Sugar
     Label: Blue Note
     Year: 1964
     Format, bitrate: MP3@320
     Time: 36:85
     Size: 81.4MB
     AMG Rating:


     Brown Sugar marks a turning point for Freddie Roach: It's the moment he decided to get dirty, funky, and soulful. Previously, he had plenty of funk in his playing, but he was tasteful, at times a little bit too tasteful. On Brown Sugar, he simply burns. The album is devoted to blues, R&B, and soul, with the title track (the lone original on the album) functioning as a rallying cry of sorts. Roach is hotter than ever, but he never overplays or overloads the organ; whether it's slow blues or smoking R&B, he gets deep into the groove and works it hard, without neglecting to contribute compelling solos. And if you're looking for compelling solos, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson proves that he is as exceptional with R&B and soul-jazz as he is with hard bop. Clarence Johnston, Roach's longtime drummer, provides stable support and guitarist Eddie Wright has his moments as well, helping make Brown Sugar the standout item in Roach's catalog.
   ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG

     Artists: Chick Corea & Friedrich Gulda
     Album: The Meeting (Live in Monaco '82)
     Label: Philips
     Year: 1982
     Format, bitrate: Mp3, 256 kb/s vbr
     Time: 55:26
     Size: 73 Mb


     Chick Corea spent the years between the breakup of Return to Forever and the formation of his Elektric Band indulging in many one-time collaborations with musicians he admired. This LP finds Corea teaming up with fellow pianist Friedrich Gulda for lengthy improvisations that mix together jazz (including "Someday My Prince Will Come") and classical themes. There are some surprising moments during these long performances, with Corea and Gulda inspiring each other to come up with creative ideas.
    ~ Scott Yanow, AMG

     Artists: Warne Marsh & Kenny Drew
     Album: In Copenhagen
     Release: 2007
     Label: Storyville
     Fomat/Bitrate: MP3/320 kbit/s
     Size: 138 MB
     AMG Rating:

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   Warne Marsh was one of the most pure, imaginative and creative improvisers jazz has ever known. This CD comprises tracks he recorded in Copenhagen on April 21 1980 with the Kenny Drew Trio for a Danish radio broadcast and is the first authorised release of this music. Marsh, the seasoned veteran of a thousand jam sessions, never had the least difficulty in coming to terms with a new challenge and the four musicians functioned together like a regular unit. Pianist Kenny Drew was an established member of the Danish community and had taken up residence in Copenhagen in 1962. Drummer Aage Tanggaard has frequently worked with pianist Duke Jordan and Bo Stief is one of Denmark’s best known bass players whose credits include working with Lockjaw Davis and Ben Webster – he is probably the only musician to have recorded with both Wild Bill Davison and Miles Davis.
   Jean-Michel Reisser

   Artists: Miles Davis, John Scofield
   Album: Live in Montreal 1985
   Label: Geneon Entertainment
   Stile: Fusion
   Year: 1985
   Release: September 5, 2000
   Format: Online-video
   Time: 59 Minutes
   DVD-Size: 3,82Gb (27x150mb + 72mb, 5% recovery)
   Options on DVD: Dolby Digital 5.1 & 24 bit stereo PCM

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   Jazz legend Miles Davis is captured performing in Montreal on this video. The man performs a half dozen songs including "One Phone Call", "Human Nature", "Something's on Your Mind", "Time After Time", "Code M.D.", and "Jean Pierre". The DVD release of the concert includes a biographical timeline of the artist's life.
   ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

     Artist: Jimmy Smith
     Album: Cherokee
     Label: Blue Note Japan
     Year: 1957
     Release 1996
     Format, bitrate: Mp3, 320 kb/s
     Time: 40:49
     Size: 93,6 Mb


     Japanese only release featuring 20 bit mastering, acollection of seven outtakes recorded in May & July of 1957.Includes 'What Is This Thing Called Love', 'I'm In The MoodFor Love' and 'Things Ain't What They Used To Be'. 1996 Blue Note release.
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