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2002: Ray Charles - Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again |
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 Artist: Ray Charles Album: Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again Label: Crossover Year: 2002 Format, bitrate: mp3, 320kb/s Size: 117mb Ray Charles's Last Studio Solo Album
RAY CHARLES' CD, Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again – his first since Strong Love Affair in 1995 – opens with 'What'd I Say', his 1959 smash hit transformed by drum machines playing hip-hop beats and synthesizers laying down big band riffs, but still remarkably like the 43-year-old original: Ray singing and playing up a storm, and the Raelets squealing their delight at making musical love with the Genius. Even if you were born twenty years after its first go round, the new 'What'd I Say' will get you up and dancing. ~ Michael Lydon, Rock's Backpages |
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1967: The Afro-Latin Soultet feat Phill Moore III - Wild! |
Music » Jazz » Latin » Afro-Cuban Jazz |
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 Artist: The Afro-Latin Soultet feat Phill Moore III Album: Wild! Label: Tower Year: 1967 Format: Vinyl, LP Genre: Latin, Soul-Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Funk Remastered HARKIT RECORDS UK 2009 Format, bitrate: 320 Kbps Time: 25 min Size: 59,2 Mb Wild it's called and wild they are! And so was everyone in San Juan where they made these recordings. Mardi Gras was swinging and everyone was swaying with the mood. But that spirit is with PHIL MOORE, III and the five other members of THE AFRO-LATIN SOULTET whenever and wherever they play. And there are MOISES OBLIGACION, conga drummer and ex-member of The Afro Blues Quintet; CHAUNCY LOCKE, trumpeter who stretches back to days with the famed Charlie Parker; VANCE MATLOCK, bass player formerly with Aretha Franklin; LEROY BROOKS, drummer of Curtis Amy fame; and JACK FULKS, the alto sax and flute man who played with Chico Hamilton and the Afro Blues Quintet and who co-composed three of the tunes in this album. Leader PHIL MOORE is, of course, the pianist. He led his own Latino group when in high school, but it was a long time later, after he had attended the San Francisco Conservatory Of Music and the Burklee School Of Music in Boston, that he visited Puerto Rico and renewed his old acquaintance with Latin music. He decided there to incorporate its feelings and rhythms with elements of soulful jazz, and so formed THE AFRO-LATIN SOULTET ~ cduniverse.com |
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2009: Brian Bromberg - It Iis What It Is |
Music » Jazz » Fusion » Crossover Jazz |
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 Artist: Brian Bromberg Album: It Is What It Is Label: Artistry Year: 2009 Format, bitrate: mp-3 VBR 192-320 kbs Time: 01.04:39 Size: 91,6 mb Brian Bromberg's fourth recording for the Artistry label, and first since they were acquired by the Mack Avenue label, is a fairly predictable program of contemporary jazz, commercial funk, and pop song covers, as well as uptown New York City R&B-type dance tunes that should appeal to the urban crowd. His prominent electric bass guitar always has a retro feel going back to Ralphe Armstrong, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham, and James Jamerson, but retains a current-day feel that is still relevant, remaining skilled and precise as any bassist currently playing the amplified instrument. Many of these tracks include a horn section featuring Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Albright, and Rick Braun, while keyboardists George Duke, Patrice Rushen, and Jeff Lorber join in here and there. While entertaining and even attractive from a melodic standpoint, Bromberg and his mates are reworking themes, beats, and songs without pushing the envelope, and make sure that the music is concise and constrained, and never boils over. The hippest selection is the opener/title track, very much in the Saturday Night Live neo-bop N.Y.C. funk and bop amalgam, with the horns blowing strong. Brecker's influence has a telling effect on this and the skunk funk "Elephants on Ice Skates." Bromberg instrumentally covers the B-52's' immortal hit "Love Shack" and perfectly renders the delightful, flute-driven, choogling theme from the television show Sanford and Son -- both are definite highlights of the CD. On several tracks, Bromberg enjoys playing a bass solo on intros to set up themes, but he employs a marvelous chordal approach on "The Mirror" unaccompanied. The rest of the material ranges from disco to make-out music, with the get-down dance funk of "Mr. Miller"; the string-laden version of "Heaven"; and a spicy Latin, authentically sexy "Martinis at the Velvet Lounge?," hopped up by Wes Montgomery-type guitar chord progressions. The recording wanes as it goes along in intensity and musical intrigue, but is another typical Brian Bromberg project that his fans will likely enjoy as the crafted production it is. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide |
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1938-39: Blue Lu Barker 1938-1939 |
Music » Jazz » Traditional Jazz » Classic Jazz |
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 Artist: Blue Lu Barker Album: Blue Lu Barker 1938-1939 Label: Classics Years: 1938-1939, release: 1993 Genre: Jazz/Blues, Vocal jazz Format, bitrate: mp3 320 kbps Time: 60:00 Size: 129.3Mb AMG rating  This is one of the lesser entries put out by the European Classics label. Blue Lou Barker was a so-so singer who had the novelty hit "Don't You Make Me High"; all 21 of her prewar recordings are included on this CD. The more memorable moments are provided by the sidemen, which include trumpeters Red Allen and Charlie Shavers, clarinetist Buster Bailey, tenor saxophonist Chu Berry, and her husband, guitarist Danny Barker. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1958: J.J.Johnson - In Person |
Music » Jazz » BeBop » West Coast Jazz |
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 Artist - J.J.Johnson Album - In Person Label - Columbia Year - 1958 Quality - MP3@320 kbps (LP-rip) Size - 96,3 mb Total time - 44:11 For Aelia and All My Friends!
Hard-grooving stuff from JJ played with a lot more bite than usual, and recorded live with a group that features Nat Adderley, Tommy Flanagan, and Albert Heath. Tracks include "Now's The Time", "Misterioso", "Walkin", and "Tune Up" jazz standards, mostly, but done very tightly by the group! ~ © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc. |
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1981:The Woody Herman Big Band - Live At The Concord Jazz Festival |
Music » Jazz » Swing |
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 Artist: The Woody Herman Big Band featuring Al Cohn and Stan Getz Album: Live At The Concord Jazz Festival Label: Concord Jazz Year: 1981 Format,bitrate: MP3, 320 Kbps Time: 50:24 Size: 101 MB The Woody Herman Orchestra is in fine form during this live performance from the 1981 Concord Jazz Festival. Other than trumpeter Bill Stapleton, none of the sidemen are all that well-known over a decade later but they played very well as an ensemble and there are some worthwhile solos on the varied material. Al Cohn guests on "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" and a spirited "Lemon Drop" while the great Stan Getz steals solo honors on "The Dolphin." ~ Scott Yanow AMG |
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Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 5 & 6 |
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 Artist: Various Artists Album: Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 5 & 6 Label:Cobblestone/Repertoire Release: 1972 Genre: Jazz/Bop/Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:13:22 Size: 168 Mb Bubu's Rating:  The Newport Jazz Festival moved from its Rhode Island home to New York City in the summer of 1972, with some trepidation for its founder, George Wein. Fortunately, it was a success and a number of the on-stage jam sessions of all stars were recorded and issued by Cobblestone, a division of Buddah (a label not exactly known for its jazz heritage). Organist Jimmy Smith is the de facto leader of this fifth volume, which includes trumpeters Clark Terry and Joe Newman, tenor saxophonists Zoot Sims and Illinois Jacquet, along with blues guitar great B.B. King (who sounds very comfortable in a jazz setting), guitarist Kenny Burrell, and drummer Roy Haynes. The extended workout of "Blue 'n' Boogie" on side one has a number of fine solos, especially by Terry and Sims. The other track is a long ballad medley, each of which features one or two soloists. Unfortunately, this format ends up getting as tiresome as when it was employed by acknowledged greats like Duke Ellington; by the end of the third selection, a fresh start is needed. One other problem with this release is that the horns aren't always prominent enough in the mix, unlike Smith's organ and Haynes' drums. Long out of print, this historic session is well-worth purchasing.
The final volume of the Newport in New York '72 series offers some soulful jazz, blues and r&b featuring Billy Eckstine, Curtis Mayfield, B.B. King, Herbie Mann, Les McCann and Roberta Flack. - Ken Dryden at AMG |
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Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 3 & 4 |
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 Artist: Various Artists Album: Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 3 & 4 Label:Cobblestone/Repertoire Release: 1972 Genre: Jazz/Bop/Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:29:44 Size: 223 Mb (full original covers) Bubu's Rating:  As you can see, there are some heavy hitters here, and they are all in great form! I went crazy over this double album when I first heard it and still do. Plenty of time for all to stretch out on the big numbers, and they really show off there chops! - Amazon.com |
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Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 1 & 2 |
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 Artist: Various Artists Album: Newport In New York '72 - Vol. 1 & 2 Label:Cobblestone/Repertoire Release: 1972 Genre: Jazz/Bop/Post-Bop Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:19:36 Size: 182 Mb Bubu's Rating:  After a riot in 1971 effectively killed the Newport Jazz Festival, producer George Wein successfully relocated the festival the following year to New York where it has resided ever since. A series of all-star jam sessions were staged at Radio City Music Hall and many of the highlights were released on two two-LP sets, the first four volumes in this Cobblestone series. This particular two-fer has three jazz standards and a blues all given lengthy (16-23 minutes apiece) treatment by two different groups. The first band features trumpeters Cat Anderson and Jimmy Owens, altoist Charles McPherson, Buddy Tate on tenor, organist Milt Buckner, pianist Roland Hanna, bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Alan Dawson. Everyone is in fine form and it is a pleasure to hear Anderson screaming over the ensembles. The second group is headed by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and also includes trombonist Benny Green, Stan Getz on tenor, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, violinist John Blair, guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Mary Lou Williams, bassist Percy Heath, drummer Max Roach and Big Black on congas. Despite the length of the performances, one's interest is held throughout and this two-fer (along with the following one) is easily recommended to fans of straightahead jazz. - Patricia Hennessy at Amazon.com |
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