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1987: Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Sings Billie, Vol. 2 |
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 Artist: Abbey Lincoln Album: Abbey Sings Billie, Vol. 2 Label: Enja Release: 1987 Format, bitrate: MP3, 320 kbps Time: 40:11 Size: 92 MB Abbey Lincoln is the perfect person to pay tribute to Billie Holiday. She knew Lady Day during her last years and, like Holiday, Lincoln has always lived the words she sings and chosen to only intepret lyrics that have great meaning to her. Her expressive powers have been quite strong throughout her career and there are plenty of dramatic moments on this disc along with its first volume. Tenor-saxophonist Harold Vick, who would die suddenly within days of these sessions, is quite effective as is the supportive rhythm section. Abbey Lincoln shows off her versatility on such diverse numbers as "Gimme a Pigfoot," "Don't Explain" and "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1987: Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Sings Billie, Vol. 1 |
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 Artist: Abbey Lincoln Album: Abbey Sings Billie, Vol. 1 Label: Enja Release: 1987 Format, bitrate: MP3, 320 kbps Time: 54:33 Size: 131 MB Abbey Lincoln's idol has always been Billie Holiday. Although she has never really copied Lady Day and she has long had her own style and sound, the feeling and intensity that Lincoln gives the lyrics she interprets is reminiscent of late-period Holiday. A perfect person to pay tribute to Billie Holiday, Lincoln (on the first of two Enja CDs) is joined by the underrated tenor Harold Vick (who would pass away unexpectedly within a short time after this recording), pianist James Weidman, bassist Tarik Shaha and drummer Mark Johnson for fresh renditions of standards. Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" is taken as an instrumental feature for Vick and other highlights include "What a Little Moonlight Can Do," "Strange Fruit," an emotional "I'll Be Seeing You" and a song perfectly suited for Abbey Lincoln's voice: "Crazy He Calls Me." One of the singer's best recordings of the 1980s and a fine complement to the equally rewarding Vol. 2. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Steve Kuhn - Plays Standards |
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 Artist: Steve Kuhn Album: Plays Standards Label: Tokuma Japan Comm. Year: 2008 Style: Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:10:55 Size: 166 Mb (covers) AMG Rating:  Veteran jazz pianist Steve Kuhn has proved to be a popular artist in Japan, recording a series of CDs for the Japanese label Venus. On these 2006 sessions, Kuhn is joined by bassist Buster Williams and drummer Al Foster, two artists who also have extensive résumés. While the CD is titled Plays Standards, Kuhn doesn't stick exclusively to well-known works. In addition to Victor Young's widely recognized "Beautiful Love" (a favorite of pianist Bill Evans), the pianist offers a seductive take of the composer's "Golden Earrings" and a lighthearted, breezy setting of "Love Letters" as well. Kuhn's intense workout of "Alone Together" includes an amusing detour into Thelonious Monk's "Locomotive," while his revamping of "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" disguises the tune rather well. Kuhn also revisits his original "Oceans in the Sky," a brilliant piece evocative of a coming storm. Highly recommended. - Ken Dryden at AMG |
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McCoy Tyner - Quartets 4 X 4 |
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 Artist: McCoy Tyner Album: Quartets 4 X 4 Label: Milestone Release: 1980 Style: Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:16:34 Size: 175 Mb AMG Rating:  This set matches the McCoy Tyner Trio (which includes bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Al Foster) with four different guests. Altoist Arthur Blythe and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson fare best but both trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and guitarist John Abercrombie also have their strong moments. In addition to four Tyner compositions, there is one song apiece from McBee, Abercrombie and Hutcherson in addition to four jazz standards. This collection is a fine all-around showcase for the brilliant pianist even if no new ground is broken. - Scott Yanow at AMG |
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McCoy Tyner - 13th House |
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 Artist: McCoy Tyner Album: 13th House Label: Milestone Year: 1980 Release: 1981 Style: Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 39:02 Size: 89,8 Mb AMG Rating:  After a decade of consistent recordings for Milestone, pianist McCoy Tyner ended his association with the label with this big band set. On originals by Tyner, Frank Foster and Jimmy Heath, such soloists are heard from as Hubert Laws (on flute and piccolo), tenor-saxophonist Ricky Ford, trombonist Slide Hampton, bassist Ron Carter, trumpeters Oscar Brashear and Charles Sullivan, and Joe Ford on soprano; everyone wanted to play with McCoy Tyner! The powerful music lives up to its potential, making one wish that Fantasy will eventually reissue this Lp. - Scott Yanow at AMG |
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