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2004: Charlie Parker - Now's The Time |
Music » Jazz » BeBop |
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 Artist: Charlie Parker Album: Now's The Time Label: Verve Year: 1952-1953 Release: 2004 Format, bitrate: mp3, 320kb/s Size: 79 MB Repost with a new link Äëÿ ìîèõ äðóçåé ! In the decades since Charlie Parker's death in 1955, his name has become so synonymous with compilations and newly uncovered live dates--there have been literally hundreds of releases around the world--that coming across a studio album that was actually released during his lifetime feels almost strange. 1952's NOW'S THE TIME is an all-time jazz classic, possibly the finest studio set of Parker's career. Backed with the sympathetic all-star trio of Hank Jones on piano, Teddy Kotick on bass, and the legendary Max Roach on drums, Parker's alto playing is in full bop mode, largely avoiding the blues side of his musical personality in favor of tricky, complex solo passages. Yet Parker plays with such a fine combination of grace and passion that NOW'S THE TIME lacks the abstract, cerebral quality that marks many bop dates. This Verve reissue contains five alternate takes, including a fiery, previously unreleased, run-through of "Chi Chi." cduniverse |
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1982: Al Di Meola - Tour De Force - "Live" |
Music » Jazz » Fusion |
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 Artist: Al Di Meola Album: Tour De Force - "Live" Label: Columbia Year: 1982 Format, bitrate: mp3, 320 kbps Time: 39:07 Size: 85.8 Mb Recorded shortly before Al di Meola decided to de-emphasize his electric guitar in favor of his acoustic counterpart, this live set does a fine job of summing up his first six years of recordings. Four of the six numbers (all but "Nena" and "Advantage") were previously recorded by the pacesetting fusion guitarist. With strong and stimulating contributions made by keyboardist Jan Hammer, electric bassist Anthony Jackson, drummer Steve Gadd, percussionist Mingo Lewis, and second keyboardist Victor Godsey (some additional keyboards and percussion were overdubbed later in the studio), di Meola is typically stunning on such originals as "Elegant Gypsy Suite" and "Race with Devil on Spanish Highway." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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2004: George Gruntz - Ringing the Luminator (ACT Piano Works II) |
Jazz, Standards, Modern Jazz |
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 Artist: George Gruntz Album: Ringing the Luminator (ACT Piano Works II) Label: ACT (ACT 9751-2) Year: 2004; release: 2005 Format, bitrate: FLAC Time: 67:37 Size: ~290 MB (2 files) Because George Gruntz has become famous as leader of his own international big band and for his arranging abilities, his piano playing often gets overlooked. On Ringing the Luminator, which is both the name of this CD and the name for the first three selections, which form a suite, Gruntz is in consistently brilliant form. He is lyrical and thoughtful, but also is not shy to show off his technique when it fits the improvisation. He revitalizes five jazz standards, performs two versions of trombonist Ray Anderson's quirky "Ecanoo," and contributes originals that fall into many moods. This is a set that is well worth hearing several times, making one wish that Gruntz would record solo and in combos more often. He is an underrated jazz master. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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B.B. King - Sweet Little Angel: 1954-1957 Selected Singles |
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 Artist: B.B. King Album: Sweet Little Angel: 1954-1957 Selected Singles Label: Universal Jazz Year: ; release: 2008 Genre: Blues Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 44:34 Size: 102 Mb Riley B. King (nicknamed B.B. for "blues boy") became one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists ever through more than half a century of touring and recording. He signed his first record contract in Memphis in 1949, and began recording songs with a young producer called Sam Phillips (who would later founded Sun Records and discovered Elvis Presley). Through the 50s King practiced and performed regularly, releasing several singles a year and enjoying several R&B chart hits, such as "Every Day I Have the Blues", "Bad Luck", and "On My Word of Honor". Amazon.com |
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1965: Earl Hines with Muggsy Spanier - Hines Shines |
Music » Jazz » Traditional Jazz » Classic Jazz |
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 Artists: Earl 'Fatha' Hines and Muggsy Spanier Album: Hines Shines Label: Delta Music Inc/LaserLight Year: 1993 , Release Date Nov 1965 Genre: Big Band, Piano Jazz Format FLAC with . cue Size: 128 MB Previously released by Delta/Laserlight in 1993, Hines Shines is a slapdash budget compilation mashing together seven sides cut by Earl Hines, his piano and orchestra during the late '40s with six tunes recorded in 1954 by a Dixieland band under the leadership of Hines and old-time cornet/trumpet man Muggsy Spanier. Their excellent old-fashioned ensemble featured trombonist Jimmy Archey, clarinetist Darnell Howard, bassist George "Pops" Foster and drummer Earl Watkins. |
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1975: Gabor Szabo - MACHO |
Music » Soul » Soul-Jazz |
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 Artist : Gabor Szabo Album : Macho Label : Salvation Japan Genre : Jazz, guitar jazz Format, bitrate : MP3, 320 kb/s Files : 90+36 Mb ÑÀÁÎ, ÃÀÁÎÐ (Szabo, Gabor) (8 ìàðòà 1936, Áóäàïåøò — 1 ìàðòà 1982, òàì æå), âåíãåðñêèé äæàçîâûé ãèòàðèñò, îäèí èç ÿðêèõ ïðåäñòàâèòåëåé åâðîïåéñêîãî äæàçà. Macho is right. This 1975 album is one of the headiest in the Hungarian born guitarist Gabor Szabo's entire catalog. Produced by Bob James, the album is deep in fretless Fender basslines courtesy of Louis Johnson, funky Rhodes pianos and synthesizers from James, and former Mother of Invention Ian Underwood, guitar savvy from Szabo with Eric Gale on rhythm, and a horn section that features no less than George Bohanon, Jon Faddis, and Tom Scott, with the venerable Harvey Mason Sr. on drums. This is a tough, in-your-face funky soul-jazz band. Szabo's sense of camp was eternal as he covers, disco-style, Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2, but slips into the souled-out groove-jazz of his own "Time," without a seam. Szabo's playing, with its mysterious, liquid runs and razor-sharp melodic sensibilities, is centered here by James, who attempts to make Szabo's six strings be at the absolute dead-center of the mix. Tracks like James' own "Transylvania Boogie," (the long title track -- of which the alternate is better, looser, more wiry), and Phoebe Snow's "Poetry Man," offer a glimpse of Szabo as the consummate melodist: with teeth. Harmonically, this band was as disciplined as the charts would allow, giving nothing away in the ensemble sections. This is a tough, streetwise, commercial jazz album that has plenty to offer to anyone with an open mind. In the pocket, groove-soaked, and flawlessly executed. This French reissue comes with amazingly remastered sound, and two bonus tracks including the classic "Evening In the Country." ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide |
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2003: One For All - The End Of A Love Affair |
Music » Jazz » BeBop » Hard-bop |
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 Artist: One For All (Eric Alexander, David Hazeltine) Album: One For All - The End Of A Love Affair Label: Venus Records, Japan, 24 Karat Gold edition (24 bit HMS) Year: rel. January 22, 2003 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s Time: 58:26 Size: 128,8 Mb AMG rating:  To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy.
That One For All has remained a viable group since the mid-‘90s is remarkable enough in itself, let alone when you consider that each and every member of the group has any number of responsibilities as leaders of their own projects at any given time.
Their first venture for the Japanese Venus label, The End of a Love Affair finds One For All in the kind of hard bop mode that the Japanese audiences embrace lock, stock, and barrel. There’s even more of a focus on the type of standards that have not previously been explored by the group, namely ”Skylark,” Jobim’s ”Corcovado,” and Oliver Nelson’s ”Stolen Moments.” Of course, what makes for an engaging listen is the manner in which the familiar becomes reborn and pianist David Hazeltine can take a lot of the credit for crafting arrangements chock-a-block full of altered chords and suspended rhythms that find new routes to well-known destinations.
Three of the eight tunes on tap are originals and that’s where the sparks really start to fly. Hazeltine’s ”How Are You?” grooves over a 12/8 Afro-Cuban feel that everyone navigates with ease, especially Steve Davis, who adds a smoldering solo that’s one of his best of the date. A rock solid support throughout, bassist Peter Washington steps up front for a harmonious statement that institutes the string of solos on Eric Alexander’s breezy ”Shinjuku Waltz.” Then from the pen of Steve Davis, there’s the Blakey-inflected shuffle of ”The Eyes Have It” (nice play on words, huh?), with combustible solo moments from Davis, Alexander and trumpeter Jim Rotondi.
More detailed descriptions are really unnecessary for those familiar with the gentlemen that make up One For All; these guys have each developed their individual voices and are among the most in-demand musicians of the current set. And for the uninitiated, this set comes highly recommended as a consummate example of modern mainstream know-how. ~ C. Andrew Hovan (from line note).
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1975: Miles Davis - Agharta 2CD |
Fusion, Jazz-Rock |
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 Artist: Miles Davis Album: Agharta 2CD Label: Columbia Year: 1975 Recording Time: 97 minutes Quality: MP3/320 Size: 100+100+20mb AMG Rating  Along with its sister recording, Pangaea, Agharta was recorded live in February of 1975 at the Osaka Festival Hall in Japan. Amazingly enough, given that these are arguably Davis' two greatest electric live records, they were recorded the same day. Agharta was performed in the afternoon and Pangaea in the evening. Of the two, Agharta is superior. The band with Davis saxophonist Sonny Fortune, guitarists Pete Cosey (lead) and Reggie Lucas (rhythm), bassist Michael Henderson, drummer Al Foster, and percussionist James Mtume was a group who had their roots in the radically streetwise music recorded on 1972's On the Corner, and they are brought to fruition here. The music on Agharta, a total of three tunes spread over two CDs and four LP sides, contains the "Prelude," which clocks in at over a half-hour. There is "Maiysha" from Get up With It and the Agharta "Interlude," which segues into the "Theme From Jack Johnson." The music here is almost totally devoid of melody and harmony, and is steeped into a steamy amalgam of riffs shot through and through with crossing polyrhythms, creating a deep voodoo funk groove for the soloists to inhabit for long periods of time as they solo and interact with one another. Davis' band leading at this time was never more exacting or free. The sense of dynamics created by the stop-start accents and the moods, textures, and colors brought out by this particular interaction of musicians is unparalleled in Davis' live work -- yeah, that includes the Coltrane and Bill Evans bands, but they're like apples and oranges anyway. Driven by the combination of Davis' direction and the soloing of Sonny Fortune and guitarist Pete Cosey, who is as undervalued and underappreciated for his incalculable guitar-slinging gifts as Jimi Hendrix is celebrated for his, and the percussion mania of Mtume, the performance on Agharta is literally almost too much of a good thing to bear. When Cosey starts his solo in the "Prelude" at the 12-minute mark, listeners cannot be prepared for the Hendrixian energy and pure electric whammy-bar weirdness that's about to come splintering out of the speakers. As the band reacts in intensity, the entire proceeding threatens to short out the stereo. These are some of the most screaming notes ever recorded. Luckily, since this is just the first track on the whole package, Davis can bring the tempos down a bit here and there and snake them into spots that I don't think even he anticipated before that afternoon (check the middle of "Maiysha" and the second third of "Jack Johnson" for some truly creepy and beautiful wonders). While Pangaea is awesome as well, there is simply nothing like Agharta in the canon of recorded music. This is the greatest electric funk-rock jazz record ever made period. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide |
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1992: Errol Dixon - Boogie Woogie Party |
Music » Blues » Piano blues & booqie |
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 Artist: Errol Dixon Album: Boogie Woogie Party Label: All in One Year: rel. 1992 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s (+covers) Time:55:27 Size: 126,1 Mb To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy (under request).
The ultra-fast piano playing of the early-twentieth century has continued to infuse the music of pianist, Errol Dixon. Inspired by New Orleans pianist Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941), Dixon's repertoire combines boogie-woogie, gospel, swing, soul and piano blues.
Born in Jamaica, Dixon moved to New York with his parents, at the age of twelve. The blues and jazz emanating out of the clubs of Harlem captivated his interest.
Launching his professional career after moving to London, in the mid-1950s, Dixon scored a number one hit with his debut single, "Midnight Train", in 1960. Dixon's resume includes collaborations with Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, B.B. King and Muddy Waters.~ by Craig Harris, AMG.
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1935-1943: Helen Ward - Queen Of Big Band Swing |
Swing, Mainstream, Vocal Jazz |
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 Artist: Helen Ward Album: Queen Of Big Band Swing Label: ASV/Living Era Years: 1935-1943, release: 1998 Quality: MP3@320 kbps Size: 120 mb Total time: 75:03 AMG Rating This British compilation traces Helen Ward's work as female vocalist with the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Bob Crosby, Joe Sullivan, and Harry James between 1936 and 1943. Of course, Ward's most prominent association was with Goodman from 1934 to 1936, a pairing that resulted in the chart-toppers "It's Been So Long," "Goody Goody," "The Glory of Love," "These Foolish Things," and "You Turned the Tables on Me." They show Ward as a strong rhythm singer with a bluesy tone who can also handle ballads, and she is more reminiscent of jazz-oriented contemporaries like Mildred Bailey than such smooth successors as Helen Forrest. A few of her Top Ten hits are missing, and the tracks have been transferred from 78s, so the sound is only adequate, but the breadth of the collection, which features such rarities as her only recordings with Crosby and Sullivan and an airchcheck with James, makes up for its lapses, so that this is the best collection of Ward's recordings as a big band singer yet released. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide |
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1993: Elvin Jones - It Don't Mean a Thing |
Music » Jazz » BeBop » Post-bop |
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 Artist: Elvin Jones Album: It Don't Mean a Thing Label: Enja Records Year: rec.Oct 19, 1993,Oct 18, 1993/rel.1994 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s Time: 58:06 Size: 121,7 Mb AMG rating:   To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy.
Elvin Jones has participated in many recording sessions through the years, but this CD is one of the most well-rounded sets he has ever led. The lineup of musicians is very impressive: trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Sonny Fortune on tenor and flute, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, pianist Willie Pickens, bassist Cecil McBee, and vocalist Kevin Mahogany. Everyone plays up to their potential and the material has plenty of variety, ranging from Monk, Ellington, and Strayhorn to a traditional Japanese folk song arranged by Elvin's wife, Keiko ("A Lullaby of Itsugo Village"), two features for Mahogany (a touching version of "Lush Life" and his scat-filled "Bopsy"), and some authentic-sounding R&B (Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come"). Payton, Marsalis, and Fortune are not on every selection, but each have their chance to shine while pianist Willie Pickens is showcased with the trio on a medley of "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" and "Ask Me Now." And as for the drummer, there is still no one around who has captured the sound and spirit of Elvin Jones.~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
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2009: Mark Turner/Jeff Ballard/Larry Grenadier - Fly : Charlie Wright's, London 29.11.2009 (FM) |
Music » Jazz |
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 Fly recorded at Charlie Wright's on November 21, 2009 during the London Jazz Festiva! (This is not CD)
Mark Turner is a post-bop tenor saxophonist most influenced by John Coltrane, but also notably Warne Marsh. Born November 10, 1965 in Ohio, Turner was raised in California and initially studied visual arts at Long Beach State, but decided instead to pursue music and transferred to Berklee. Turner moved to New York and worked with James Moody, Jimmy Smith, the TanaReid Quintet, Ryan Kisor, Jonny King, Leon Parker, and Joshua Redman. He recorded his first album as a leader, Yam Yam, in 1994; the follow-up, a self-titled effort, did not appear until 1998. In This World appeared later that same year, and in early 2000 Turner resurfaced with The Ballad Session. Cafe Oscurra appeared a year later. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide |
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1994: Teddy Morgan & The Sevilles - Ridin' In Style |
Music » Blues » Modern electric blues » Modern Electric Texas Blues |
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 Artist: Teddy Morgan & The Sevilles Album: Ridin' In Style Label: Antones Year: 1994 Released: 1994 Format, bitrate: mp3, 320kbps Size: 91.45 MB Time: 39:45 Morgan (b.1971) grew up in Minneapolis. Despite his relative youth, Teddy is already a veteran guitarist, vocalist and frontman for his own swing-style blues trio, the Sevilles. Morgan has absorbed all the old-school traditions, finessing swing-inflected licks, rhythmic roots grooves, traditional blues and even New Orleans rhythms. A profesional guitarist since age 17 when he was known as 'Kid' Morgan, he's played in the bands of James Harman, R.J. Mischo and Lamont Cranston. Mentor Kim Wilson transplanted Morgan to Austin and Antone's Records. On this album the Sevilles get equal billing. Morgan's vocals aren't quite as polished, but overall it's still mighty fine, especially the guitar work. On their debut album, Morgan and the Sevilles map a crash course between Chicago and Southern blues, shifting from Gulf Coast rhythms to irresistible Texas shuffles with ease, 'roots blues', as Morgan himself calls it. |
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B.B. King Big Mama Thornton Muddy Waters - Live at Newport |
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 Artist: B.B. King, Big Mama Thornton & Muddy Waters Album: Live at Newport Label: SRI Jazz/MCPS Year: 1973; release: 1993 Genre: Blues Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 38:37 Size: 89,7 Mb (cover) Here we have the best and brightest of the blues stars performing for a live audience. Each performer delivers unmistakable a top and memorable performance.
The obscure SRI Jazz US label presents here a fine selection from the legendary recordings of The Newport Festival 1973 that were originally issued in 1984 on a double LP vinyl release: "The Blues: A Real Summit Meeting".
The cherry on the cake is the last track "You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now" that doesn't appear on the original album. Recommended to all blues fans. |
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1963: J.J.Johnson - J.J.'s Broadway |
Music » Jazz » BeBop » Hard-bop |
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 Artist: J.J.Johnson Album: J.J.'s Broadway Label: Verve records Year: rec. Mar 12, 1963,Apr 6, 1963/rel. 2003 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s Time: 37:27 Size: 79 Mb To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy.
This is one of the more obscure J.J. Johnson LPs. On six of the ten songs, the great trombonist is joined by four others, while the remaining four tracks (the main reasons to search for this album) feature him in a quartet with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Richard Davis and drummer Walter Perkins. Johnson's writing on the larger group pieces lifts the material, which is all taken from Broadway shows, while his playing on the quartet tracks is up to his usual level. Some of the songs are now forgotten, but "My Favorite Things," "Make Someone Happy" and "Put on a Happy Face" are exceptions. This album has some good music, but it will be very difficult to find.~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
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1957-58: Ray Charles & Milt Jackson - Soul Brothers / Soul Meeting |
Music » Soul » Soul-Jazz |
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 Artist: Ray Charles & Milt Jackson Album: Soul Brothers / Soul Meeting Year: 1957 — 1958 Label: Atlantic 7567-81951-2 Format: MP3@ 320 Kbs Size: 101 Mb + 94,7 Mb (+ cover) Time: 92:33 REPOST with new links from Mr. Teds. Please enjoy.
This twofer combines two classic atlantic sessions from 1957 and '58, "Soul Meeting" and "Soul Brothers." In 1957, Ray Charles still had not achieved the fame that would make him an icon of soul and r-n-b. He was still appearing in a variety of contexts, including these extraordinary jazz sets with Milt Jackson. Mr. Jackson was well-known via the Modern Jazz Quartet, but here we meet him in his solo nature — a jazz man drenched in the blues. Mr. Charles was a perfect foil for these sets that swing with some great modern jazz ("Cosmic Ray", "Soul Brothers", or "Deed I Do"), but also cook with some down-n-dirty blues ("Blue Funk", "How Long Blues", and "X-Ray blues"). What comes to light is just how good Mr. Charles was on piano, and also alto sax ("How Long..."). He has a deft hand and is a brilliant improviser. This album is a great introduction to classic jazz from the '50s, but is also highly recommended for a glimpse of another side of the genius of Ray Charles, one rarely heard much today. Amazon.com |
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B.B. King - Lucille & Friends |
Music » Blues » Modern electric blues |
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 Artist: B.B. King Album: Lucille & Friends Label: Spectrum Music Year: ; release: 1995 Genre: Blues Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 1:17:21 Size: 180 Mb (covers) 'Lucille and Friends' is an album of duets and collaborations B.B. has had over the years. The collection is varied; collaborators range from fellow blues travellers to modern rock, pop and jazz artists, with a mixture of both blues standards and original songs. Several tracks such as 'Frosty' have been around for years, but there are a couple of more recent pairings such as U2's 'When Love Comes To Town'. The album does a great job of showcasing B.B.'s ability to adapt to a wide range of musical styles, and an even wider range of artists. |
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2009: Eddie Higgins Trio - Portraits of Love |
Music » Jazz » Mainstream |
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 Artist: Eddie Higgins Trio Album: Portraits of Love Label: Venus Records Release: 2009 Quality: VBRkbps / 44,1kHz / Joint-Stereo + FLAC Size: 151Mb Time: 66 min REPOST with FLAC!
An understated gem recorded early in the comeback years of Eddie Higgins on Venus Records -- exactly the kind of date that showed the world that the pianist still had plenty to offer in his later years! The album's got a simple, unassuming approach that digs deeply into the vibe Eddie first picked up in his 50s years on the Chicago scene -- piano trio grooving that's never too forced, lyrical one minute, swinging the next.
A solid bop-based pianist, Eddie Higgins has never become a major name, but he has been well-respected by his fellow musicians for decades. After growing up in New England, he moved to Chicago, where he played in all types of situations before settling in to a long stint as the leader of the house trio at the London House (1957-1969). Higgins moved back to Massachusetts in 1970 and went on to freelance, often accompanying his wife, vocalist Meredith D'Ambrosio, and appearing at jazz parties and festivals. Eddie Higgins has led sessions of his own for Replica (1958), Vee-Jay (1960), Atlantic, and Sunnyside; back in 1960, he recorded as a sideman for Vee-Jay with Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1972: Sonny Stitt - Goin Down Slow |
Music » Jazz » BeBop |
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 Artist: Sonny Stitt Album: Goin Down Slow Label: Prestige records, (2LP in 1 CD) Year: rec. Feb. 5, 1972 (1-5) and Sept. 13-14, 1972 (6-11)/ rel. 2003 Format: MP3 @ 320 kb/s Time:66:07 Size: 147,8 Mb AMG rating:  To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy.
Sonny Stitt was in one of his prime periods during the early '70s and this LP finds him in particularly creative form. Best is the 14-minute "Miss Ann, Lisa, Sue and Sadie" which features Stitt, trumpeter Thad Jones, guitarist Billy Butler, and pianist Hank Jones soloing over a small string section; Jones' arrangement is quite memorable. Although the other four selections are not quite at the same level, Stitt is in top form throughout this inventive date.~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
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