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2009: Rob Franken - Fender Rhodes |
Music » Soul » Soul-Jazz |
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 Artist: Rob Franken Album: Fender Rhodes Label: Sonic Scenery Year: 1973-1980 Release: 2009 Format, bitrate: mp3, 320kb/s Size: CD1 - 165, CD2 - 146MB Incredible Fender Rhodes from Rob Franken -- a beautiful collection of rare recordings made in the mid 70s! All of this work was never issued here in the US -- and most of it features Franken in really laidback, stripped-down settings -- working some soulful magic on the keys of the Fender Rhodes, with a depth in sound that easily matches some of the bigger-name keyboardists in the US during the 70s! The package is filled with gems you'd never find in American record racks (or European ones, for that matter!) -- and although many of the numbers are trio tunes, a few of them expand the group with other players who include Jimmy Owens or Clark Terry on flugelhorn, Ernie Wilkins on tenor and "Toots" Thielemans. Titles include "Absorbed Love", "Title Wave", "Six Seven Eight", "Terry Tune", "Esopet", "Straight Back", and "Look Softly". Also features a bonus CD -- with a long live version of "Secret Love", plus interviews and other materials that make an "audio portrait" of Franken, but in Dutch language. © 1996-2010, Dusty Groove America, Inc. |
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1976: George Lewis - Solo Trombone Record |
Music » Jazz » Modern Jazz » Avantgarde |
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 Artist: George Lewis Album: Solo Trombone Record Label: Sackville 3012 Year: 1976 Format, bitrate: mp3@320 kbs ( Ripped from original LP) Time: ~42 min Size: 97,42 MB (with Covers Front/Back HD) AMG Rating:  At the time of this, his first solo recording, George Lewis was all of 24 years old, having already served in bands led by artists ranging from Count Basie to, most famously, Anthony Braxton. Yet not only can one hear his obvious technical mastery of the instrument but, more crucially, both his respect for the tradition as well as his determined sense of exploration and experimentation. The latter is shown to huge effect on the opening composition, "Toneburst: Three Trombones Simultaneously." Not simply an exercise in overdubbing, Lewis melds the parts into a substantial, if relatively abstract, whole. Aside from demonstrating his inordinate technical ability (which was already, at this point, on par with the best of his generation as well as the previous one), he sets up marvelous counterpoints and variations in style, ranging from the dryly pointillistic to rich and luxurious tones straight out of Ellington's band. It's an astonishingly mature performance. "Phenomenology" is a raucous ride through R&B-inflected jazz, Lewis displaying chops aplenty (and prodigious plunger technique) while nodding with reverence and good humor toward his antecedents on the instrument. He turns to his more prickly style with "Untitled Dream Sequence," though still infusing it with enough romantic elements to avoid any aridity. Finally, there's the spectacular rendition of Billy Strayhorn's gorgeous "Lush Life," played by the young Lewis with such love and feeling so as to put to shame most of his peers. Solo Trombone Record was finally released to disc in 2001 and should be heard by all with an interest in Lewis, the contemporary trombone, and late-20th century creative music in general. ~ Brian Olewnick, All Music Guide |
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1997: Mark Whitfield - Forever Love |
Music » Jazz |
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 Artist: Mark Whitfield Album: Forever Love Format: FLAC + MP3 (320k/s) Size: 359 + 141 MB (inc. artwork) Label: Verve Total time: 59:56 Mark Whitfield has long had an attractive tone, and his melodic style is in the forefront throughout this fairly varied date. Accompanied by a 21-piece string orchestra arranged by Dale Oehler, Whitfield and his quartet mostly stick to standards. Fortunately, tempos are varied (although there are a few sleepy ballads) and Diana Krall has guest vocals on "Some Other Time" and "Early Autumn." The strings generally do not add much, but Whitfield's inventive playing makes this a recommended set anyway. Highlights include "You Don't Know What Love Is," "My One And Only Love," an accompanied guitar feature on "I Want To Talk About You" and Whitfield's "Forever." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1942 - 1949: Johnny Mercer: Capitol Collectors Series |
Jazz Classics, Pop classics |
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 Artists: VA Album: Johnny Mercer : Capitol Collectors Series Label: Capitol/EMI Records Years: 1942 - 1949, release: 1989 Quality: MP3@320 kbps Size: 120 mb (sharebee) Total time: 59:36 AMG Rating Äëÿ íàøèõ ïðåêðàñíûõ äàì! Today we know Johnny Mercer mainly as the genius songwriter from Savannah, GA, and perhaps tend to forget that he was also one of the most prolific hitmaking singers of the 1940s. This excellent compendium of his hit singles, plus a pair of his most famous songs ("Blues in the Night" and "One for My Baby") from 78 rpm albums, will definitely give you the idea. Though not the owner of an overpowering, world-beating voice -- to his everlasting and needless regret -- Mercer had his own Southern hipster charm, with slippery grace-notes and swinging turns of phrase that any jazzer would envy. An irony for today's audience is that many of Mercer's biggest hits here -- "Candy," "Personality," "Baby, It's Cold Outside" -- were not written by him, for he truly was a recording star in his own right and not merely a songwriter out to plug his own material. Paul Weston dresses up most of the charts in period big-band garb, decorated with tasty streaks of strings; the Pied Pipers chirp away most of the time, and Benny Goodman's Orchestra and the King Cole Trio chip in on a track apiece. These records are completely saturated in World War II, GI jivey, moon-June, sentimental atmosphere that place them precisely in their time -- and as such, they generate gobs of nostalgia. Informative liner notes, a thorough discography of these 20 sides, and reproductions of some of the original 78s and sheet music round out this appealing package. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide |
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2001: Marcia Ball - Presumed Innocent |
Blues, Blues woman, Piano blues & booqie |
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 Artist: Marcia Ball Album: Presumed Innocent Label: Alligator Year: 2001 Format, bitrate: MP3, 320 kbps Time: 52:47 Size: 119,66 Mb (+3%) Those looking for blues, R&B, rootsy rock & roll, gospel-tinged ballads, loungy supper club jazz, and boogie-woogie piano pounding all led by an instantly recognizable powerhouse voice infused with gritty soul will rejoice with Marcia Ball. Although this is only her sixth album since her career shifted into high gear with 1984's Soulful Dress, Ball hits all those bases and more on her debut for Alligator. She's as comfortable with heart-wrenching lost-love songs like this album's touching "Let the Tears Roll Down" as with loose-limbed swampy piano/accordion-powered rockers such as "Louella." Her show-stopping piano virtuosity takes a back seat for the majority of this release, as Ball turns up the tough R&B heat on a cover of "Fly on the Wall" with guests Sonny Landreth on slide guitar and backing singers right out of Aretha Franklin's '60s heyday. Horns also play a large part, underpinning the Bobby "Blue" Bland-styled Crescent City soul-blues and rolling Fats Domino piano of Don Covay's "I'm Coming Down With the Blues." The opening "Scene of the Crime," powered by Gary Primich's plucky harmonica, is one of Ball's best tracks, with a snappy melody, gutsy singing, and Southern-fried R&B attack. Allen Toussaint's "You Make It Hard" finds fellow Texan Delbert McClinton on duet vocals highlighting the track's urging slow groove. Classy and subdued yet bubbling with passion, emotion, and a love of Southern-style music that explodes out of every track, with Presumed Innocent Marcia Ball has released what is arguably the finest and most inspired album of her career. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide
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1982: Scott Hamilton - Close Up |
Music » Jazz » Mainstream |
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 Artist: Scott Hamilton Album: Close Up Label: Concord Records Format: MP3 320 kbps Time: 41:42 Size: 109 MB Tenorman Scott Hamilton teams up with veteran pianist John Bunch and three top Boston players (guitarist Chris Flory, bassist Phil Flanigan and drummer Chuck Riggs) on this relaxed and well-played, if predictable set. The high-quality repertoire (which includes two Hamilton originals, "Portrait of Jennie," "Robbins Nest" and Tiny Bradshaw's obscure "Soft") and the tasteful playing should appeal to Hamilton's many fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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2004: Bob James Trio - Take It From The Top |
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 Artist: Bob James Trio Album: Take It From The Top Label: Koch Records Year: Feb 10 - 12, 2003 ; release: Feb 24, 2004 Genre: Piano Jazz Format mp3, bitrate: 320 kb/s Time: 56:24 Size: 151 Mb (covers) AMG Rating:  Bob James, who for many years has gained fame and fortune for his commercial pop/jazz crossover sets, on this set returns to his roots in straight-ahead jazz. James is showcased in a trio with bassist James Genus and drummer Billy Kilson, paying tribute to some of his favorite pianists. James' interpretations of nine standards are not necessarily in the style of the pianists, but there are moments when he consciously quotes one of their phrases, including putting a phrase from "Mona Lisa" in "Straighten Up and Fly Right" for Nat King Cole. Along the way he also pays homage to Red Garland, Glenn Gould (the classical pianist liked "Downtown"), Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner (his version of "Caravan"), Mal Waldron, and John Lewis. It is to Bob James' credit that he still sounds so natural playing this bop-oriented music; this is one of the most rewarding playing dates of his recording career. - Scott Yanow at All Music Guide |
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1955: Jimmy Giuffre - Tangents In Jazz |
Cool, West Coast Jazz |
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 Artist: Jimmy Giuffre Album: Tangents In Jazz Label: Capitol T 634 Year: 1955 Format, bitrate: mp3@320 kbs (ripped from original LP) Time: ~ 35 min Size: 82,38 MB (with Covers Front/Back) Ïðåâîñõîäíûé àëüáîì îò çàìå÷àòåëüíîãî ñàêñîôîíèñòà! This unusual set has Jimmy Giuffre (on clarinet, tenor and baritone) in a pianoless quartet with trumpeter Jack Sheldon, bassist Ralph Pena and drummer Artie Anton. The music (all but one of the ten numbers are by Giuffre) puts an emphasis on cool tones and relaxed improvising, hinting at folk themes but sounding quite modern for the time. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1981: Phil Woods - Birds Of A Feather |
Music » Jazz » BeBop » Hard-bop |
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 Artist: Phil Woods Album: Birds of a Feather Label:Antilles, Japan Year: 1981; release: October 17, 1990 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s + scan (covers - front/back) Time: 44:00 min. Size: 96 Mb AMG rating:  REPOST with new link from Mr.Teds! Please enjoy!
This 1981 album was pianist Hal Galper's first recording as a member of the Phil Woods Quartet (replacing the departed Mike Melillo), the regularly working group that also included the altoist/leader, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Bill Goodwin. Woods performs two of his stronger originals ("Petite Chanson" and "Goodbye Mr. Evans") in addition to four standards, which are highlighted by "Star Eyes" and "Nica's Dream." When it comes to modern bebop, few players of the post-1970 era have been in Phil Woods' class, and his solos on this album are consistently fiery and inventive.~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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1958: Tito Puente And Woody Herman - Blue Gardenia |
Music » Jazz » Latin » Latin Big Band |
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 Artist: Tito Puente And Woody Herman Album: Blue Gardenia Label: Laserlight Year: rec.Sep 1958-Dec 26, 1958 / rel.Jan 1, 1999 Format: MP3 @ 320 Kb/s Time: 41:24 Size: 89 Mb To my friends in JBC! Please enjoy.
Woody played clarinet and alto sax and was the leader. His 1958 "Herman's Herd" averaged 16-18 members. These selections were all recorded between Aug. lst and Dec. 26th of that year. I think I owned this on vinyl in '59 under the title "Tito Meets Woody" and I think it was on the Everest label. This CD reissue is a great deal of fun. In addition to Puente's Latin percussion and Herman's horn, Nat Adderly does some trumpeting, Charlie Byrd plays guitar a little, and Bob Brookmeyer can be heard on trombone. The other band members have less public recognition, but hey, nobody plays badly for a Herman band. The "Herd" could easily have been doing these tunes in the early 40's, in the glory days of big bands instead of the waning years. Tito brought the 50's fad of Cuban-style drumming into the mix, and the result is a total victory. You can probably get this at a good price used here in 2003, and if you like swing, jazz, percussion or big groups, this is for you. Not only does it make you feel like dancing, these sounds can lure you into thinking you actually can dance well. This is 41 minutes of joy.
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