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Eric Legnini Trio - Trippin' (2009)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 30 Dec 2011 10:59:52 | Comments : 6

Eric Legnini Trio - Trippin' (2009)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 409 MB. & 161 MB.
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Audio CD (2009) | Label: bFlat/Discograph | Catalog# 614-009-2 | 59:07 min.

“Trippin', the third album from the Paris-based Eric Legnini Trio, is a stylish collection of tunes named in honor of The Meters' third album, Struttin' (Josie, 1970). When Legnini takes to the Fender Rhodes, on "Trippin'" or "Doo Goo" for example, the influence of The Meters' organ-driven sound is clear—both tunes are uplifting, dance-oriented numbers with "Doo Goo" featuring some irresistible and funky rhythms. But this album is much more than a tribute album to New Orleans rhythm and blues—the trio is certainly capable of funky, danceable tunes but it can also deliver on ballads, hard bop, and straight-ahead material.”
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Raul De Souza - Colors (1999)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 29 Dec 2011 12:47:00 | Comments : 3

Raul De Souza - Colors (1999)
Jazz (Latin/Fusion) | EAC Rip | APE (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 247 MB. & 96 MB.
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Audio CD (1999) | Label: Milestone/OJC | Catalog# OJCCD-1025-2(M-9061) | 40:53 min.

“This nearly forgotten Brazilian trombonist -- a protégé of Airto Moreira and Flora Purim who made a moderate impact in the U.S. in the '70s only to mysteriously give it up and return to Brazil and subsequent obscurity -- resurfaces on a CD reissue of a star-studded session from 1974.”
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The Red Garland Trio - It's a Blue World (1999)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 28 Dec 2011 07:17:50 | Comments : 3

The Red Garland Trio - It's a Blue World (1999)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 226 MB. & 101 MB.
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Audio CD (1999) | Label: Prestige/OJC | Catalog# OJCCD-1028-2(P-7838) | 39:19 min.

“Of the miles of Red Garland sessions recorded in the late '50s, some of the tapes didn't see the light of day until many years later. This session, except for "Crazy Rhythm," first appeared in the early '70s, and is typical of Garland's trio work of the '50s, evoking a mid-century nightclub atmosphere from Rudy Van Gelder's studio with the perfectly gauged help of bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor.”
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Denise King & Olivier Hutman Trio - No Tricks (2011)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 26 Dec 2011 13:54:26 | Comments : 0

Denise King & Olivier Hutman Trio - No Tricks (2011)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 385 MB. & 134 MB.
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Audio CD (2011) | Label: Cristal/harmonia mundi | Catalog# CR-178 | 57:03 min.

“Denise King is a very passionate singer who has a way of pulling her audiences into her performances. Listening to her warm tone, impeccable phrasing, and the absolute control she has of her voice is mesmerizing. Whether she's singing a Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan standard, or a Gladys Knight or Aretha Franklin cover, she puts her heart and soul into every note. Denise has mastered the art of making a song her own no matter what the genre.”
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Art Pepper - Among Friends (2002)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 25 Dec 2011 16:09:34 | Comments : 1

Art Pepper - Among Friends (2002)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | 387 MB.
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Audio CD (2002) | Label: Art Union | Catalog# MTCJ-2542 | 50:03 min.

“Art Pepper mostly sticks to standards on this Discovery LP, but he brings out new life in the veteran songs, particularly on such ballads as "Round Midnight," "What's New" and "Besame Mucho." With the assistance of pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Frank Butler, the great altoist (who is heard just prior to signing an exclusive contract with the Galaxy label) is also in top form on such pieces as "What Is This Thing Called Love" and "I'll Remember April." An excellent (if not quite essential) release.”
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Clark Terry - Live at the Village Gate (1991) REPOST

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 25 Dec 2011 16:07:14 | Comments : 4

Clark Terry - Live at the Village Gate (1991) REPOST
Jazz | EAC Rip | APE (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 305 MB. & 146 MB.
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Audio CD (1991) | Label: Chesky Records | Catalog# JD-49 | 60:00 min.

“Flugelhornist Clark Terry, three weeks shy of his 70th birthday at the time of this live performance, sounds very much at the peak of his powers throughout Live at the Village Gate. Teamed up with old friend Jimmy Heath, who doubles on tenor and soprano, pianist Don Friedman, bassist Marcus McLauren and drummer Kenny Washington (altoist Paquito D'Rivera guests on "Silly Samba"), Terry performs eight little-known originals. The tunes are all fairly basic, but they inspire these talented musicians to some of their best playing. The hard-swinging music, which includes a trumpet-drums duet on "Brushes & Brass" and some singing from the audience on "Hey Mr. Mumbles," is quite enjoyable, and among the most accessible type of jazz.”
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V. A. - Zauber Der Romantik/Romantic Enchantment (1987)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 24 Dec 2011 13:28:33 | Comments : 4

V. A. - Zauber Der Romantik/Romantic Enchantment (1987)
Classical | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 269 MB. & 145 MB.
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Audio CD (1987) | Label: Deutsche Austrophon | Catalog# CD74412 | 61:36 min.

“Liszt composed 15 Hungarian Rhapsodies between 1851 and 1855 and another five works between 1879 and 1866. Verdi's Aida was commissioned by the Viceroy of Egypt for the celebrations for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1870. The Slavonic Dances are a cycle of eight dances of folk-dance character which Dvorak first wrote for piano duet, then published in his own orchestral version. Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony enchants the listener by means of its cheerfulness and the recollection of the Italian sun.”
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Johnny Griffin - Grab This! (2001)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 24 Dec 2011 13:02:58 | Comments : 4

Johnny Griffin - Grab This! (2001)
Jazz | EAC Rip | APE (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 251 MB. & 100 MB.
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Audio CD (2001) | Label: Riverside/OJC | Catalog# OJCCD-1941-2(RLP-9437) | 38:44 min.

“Grab This! finds tenor Johnny Griffin in a soul-jazz mood, which is greatly aided by the organ of Paul Bryant. They are joined by guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Jimmy Bond, and drummer Doug Sides for nice workouts on several originals and a couple of standards. The band seems confident and relaxed throughout this recording, injecting everything it touches with a healthy dose of the blues.”
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Jimmy Smith - Straight Life (2007)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 23 Dec 2011 13:47:53 | Comments : 4

Jimmy Smith - Straight Life (2007)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 319 MB. & 118 MB.
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Audio CD (2007) | Label: Capitol/Blue Note | Catalog# 0946-3-85192-2-5 | 50:18 min.

“The tracks that make up Straight Life had been sitting in the Blue Note vaults since they were recorded on June 22, 1961, representing the only recorded output that year by Jimmy Smith and his trio of the era, which included guitarist Quentin Warren and drummer Donald Bailey. Somehow these ten songs got lost in the shuffle between the 1960 Blue Note date Crazy! Baby and Smith's leap into the national spotlight with his first Verve release, Bashin', in 1962. The trio swings along on six standards and three originals "Straight Life," "Jimmy's Blues," and two versions of "Minor Fare." Although not in the same league as Midnight Special or Prayer Meetin', it's great to hear this long lost hard bop session from the master of the Hammond B-3.”
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V. A. - Mondscheinsonate/Moonlight Sonata (1987)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 23 Dec 2011 13:47:32 | Comments : 3

V. A. - Mondscheinsonate/Moonlight Sonata (1987)
Classical | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 213 MB. & 141 MB.
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Audio CD (1987) | Label: Deutsche Austrophon | Catalog# CD74413 | 60:00 min.

“Liszt wrote the "Consolations" on poems by Saint-Beuve in the year 1849. Compared with other piano pieces by Liszt, these are relatively easy to play, and this had made them accessible to a wider circle of pianists. The first performance of the "Concerto No. 1 in C major" took place on April 2nd 1800 in Vienna, with Beethoven himself as soloist. All Chopin's waltzes are typical of the new piano style he created which was taken up but not continued by Liszt. One can recognise in the "Symphonie Fantastique" a reflection of the heart-stirring experiences which at the time were affecting Berlioz very deeply: his glowing love for the Irish actress Harriet Smithson, who was worshipped by the whole of Paris in 1827 for her performances of Ophelia and Juliet.”
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V. A. - Grosse Ouverturen/Great Overtures (1987)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 22 Dec 2011 13:42:30 | Comments : 7

V. A. - Grosse Ouverturen/Great Overtures (1987)
Classical | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 252 MB. & 141 MB.
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Audio CD (1987) | Label: Deutsche Austrophon | Catalog# CD74409 | 60:01 min.

“Beethoven was inspired to write the "Coriolan Overture" by a drama by the Austrian H.J. von Collin. Wagner wrote the music for Logengrin between 1846 and 1848; the work was then accepted for performance by the Dresden Opera House. The overture and the first act ballet music from the opera "Wilhelm Tell" by Gioacchino Rossini are still very popular today. With his two operas "A Life for the Czar" and "Ruslan and Ludmilla"; Glinka created the national movement in Russian music.”
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Ella Fitzgerald - Bluella: E. Fitzgerald Sings the Blues (1996)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 22 Dec 2011 13:13:07 | Comments : 6

Ella Fitzgerald - Bluella: E. Fitzgerald Sings the Blues (1996)
Jazz (Vocal) | EAC Rip | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 401 MB. & 170 MB.
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Audio CD (1996) | Label: Pablo Records | Catalog# 002521-8096027 | 63:37 min.

“Part of a Fantasy sampler series that features musicians (and in this case a notable vocalist) performing the blues, this CD features Ella Fitzgerald on 11 performances taken from a variety of sessions. Although she never specialized in the blues, Ella had no difficulty swinging over blues changes and sometimes putting strong emotion into the lowdown variety. There is one song apiece from the 1950s and '60s, while the remainder of the program dates from 1971-1979.”
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The Monty Alexander 7 - Jamento (1998)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 21 Dec 2011 13:13:02 | Comments : 3

The Monty Alexander 7 - Jamento (1998)
Jazz | EAC Rip | APE (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 258 MB. & 107 MB.
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Audio CD (1998) | Label: Pablo/OJC | Catalog# OJCCD-904-2 | 45:23 min.

“Monty Alexander's Jamaican heritage is combined with his bop-oriented piano on this date to create some enjoyable music. This was his first recording to make use of a steel drummer (Vince Charles), and Alexander also uses an oversized rhythm section with Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin, bassist Andy Simpkins, both Duffy Jackson and Roger Bethelmy on drums and percussionist Larry McDonald. The repertoire (which includes four Alexander originals and George Benson's poppish "Weekend In L.A.") is mostly obscure, but the interpretations are lively and full of spirit.”
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Dizzy Gillespie - Digital at Montreux, 1980 (1996)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 21 Dec 2011 12:07:04 | Comments : 3

Dizzy Gillespie - Digital at Montreux, 1980 (1996)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 245 MB. & 103 MB.
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Audio CD (1996) | Label: Pablo/OJC | Catalog# 0002521-8688222 | 43:43 min.

“A 1980 date with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie playing in an unusual trio setting with guitarist Toots Thielemans and drummer Bernard Purdie. Purdie, a consummate funk and R&B percussionist, makes the switch to mainstream material adequately, while Gillespie and Thielemans establish a quick, consistent rapport.”
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The Three Sounds - Elegant Soul (2008)

Posted By : Oceandrop | Date : 20 Dec 2011 18:43:09 | Comments : 3

The Three Sounds - Elegant Soul (2008)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 234 MB. & 92 MB.
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Audio CD (2008) | Label: Capitol/Blue Note | Catalog# 50999-5-22386-2-8 | 39:12 min.

“"Elegant Soul (1968)" was the penultimate release by the Three Sounds, and sees them leaving behind the cool instrumental jazz that had typified most of their previous output, and moving more decisively in the direction of easy-listening pop. While the group had always had something of a light, accessible take on post-bop, "Elegant Soul", with its string arrangements and pop-oriented ambitions, finds them crossing over into easy listening. The 2008 reissue, part of a Blue Note reissue project targeting rare groove collectors and fans of soul-jazz, contextualizes the album for what it is: a unique jazz-soul-pop hybrid.”
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