Grover Washington, Jr. – Skylarkin' (1980, Jazz) 320

Easy Loving You 7:17
Bright Moments 6:25
Snake Eyes 4:25
I Can't Help It 6:26
Love 5:18
Open Up Your Mind (Wide) 6:06

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Chετ Bαkεr – Bяokεи Wιиg (1978,RE 2000)

Number 08 of the Jazz in Paris series, although for some reason 

excluded from the series box set. 

Reissue of LP 16 685, recorded Paris, December 28,1978. 

Digital 24-bit remaster at Art et Son Studio, Paris.

1 Broken Wing
Written-By – Richard Beirach 7:08
2 Black Eyes
Written-By – Wayne Shorter 8:47
3 Oh You Crazy Moon
Written By – Burke Van Heusen
Written-By – Van Heusen, Burke* 7:03
4 How Deep Is The Ocean
Written-By – Irving Berlin 8:32
5 Blue Gilles
Written-By – Chet Baker 11:12
6 Black Eyes (Alternative Take) 8:46
7 How Deep Is The Ocean (Alternative Take) 8:33

Bass – Jean-François Jenny-Clark
Drums – Jeff Brillinger
Piano – Phil Markowitz
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker

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Chet Baker, nació en el ambiente de una granja rural típica de la región de Oklahoma. Hacía 1940, su familia se traslado a California, y allí su padre, aficionado a la guitarra, le inculcó la afición por el jazz a través de los discos de Jack Teagarden, un trombonista de la época del swing. Su primer instrumento fue lógicamente un trombón, pero su futuro no estaba escrito para deslizar varas, sino para presionar pistones. En el conservatorio de su ciudad, el "Glendale High Shool", aprendió nociones básicas de trompeta y enseguida empezó a tocar en las bandas juveniles imitando a los grandes trompetistas blancos de la época, Bix Beiderbecke y Harry James.

Con 16 años se alistó en el ejercito y cuando se licenció, estudio teoría musical en el "Camino College", de Los Ángeles. Allí entró en contacto con los mejores trompetistas del bebop: Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, Red Roney, etc. Como el trabajo no abundaba, se reenganchó en el ejercito en 1950 aunque un destino nada cómodo en el desierto de Arizona le separó definitivamente de la vida militar. Vuelve a California y tuvo la fortuna de que Charlie Parker, que estaba de gira por la zona, necesitaba un trompetista para su grupo. Chet Baker, se puso a la cola de los mas de cincuenta aspirantes al puesto que esperaban turno de audición en el "Tiffany's Club". Después de escucharle, "Bird" tuvo bastante, suspendió la audición y lo contrató para varios conciertos en su gira californiana y también en Canadá. Tan impresionado quedo Charlie Parker de aquel joven, que a la vuelta a New York, advirtió a Dizzy Gillespie y a Miles Davis, que anduvieran con cuidado con aquel joven trompetista blanco.

Conoció a Gerry Mulligan, en 1952 y formaron un peculiar cuarteto, el magnifico, "Gerry Mulligan Quartet" en el que por primera vez, desaparecía el piano para dejar paso a una línea de vientos ágil y contundente al mismo tiempo. Aquél sonido se hizo tan popular que fue tomado como insignia del jazz que se hacía en la Costa Oeste de los Estados Unidos, a pesar de que Mulligan procedía de New York y Baker tenía todos sus admiradores en la Costa Este. Cuando Baker y Mulligan se separaron, el trompetista encontró a su siguiente socio, el magnifico pianista, Russ Freeman, con el que graba discos importantísimos. Viaja  a Europa en 1955, y lleva al piano a Dick Twardzik, sustituyendo a Freeman  que prefirió no viajar. Tiene problemas por asuntos de droga, y es detenido en Italia y posteriormente en Alemania, acusado de traficar con heroína. Graba unas excepcionales grabaciones en Paris y vuelve a New York donde con motivo de una brutal paliza, pierde los dientes y la facultad de embocar bien la trompeta. Se recuperó lenta y dolorosamente y en la última etapa de su carrera grabó numerosos y magníficos discos especialmente para sellos europeos. Su muerte se produjo en extrañas circunstancias - dicen que alguien lo arrojó por una ventana, el 13 de mayo de 1988. Con su muerte, el jazz perdió a un músico excepcional. 

Mεδεѕki Mαя†ιи & Wooδ – Coмвusticαtiοи (1998)

01 Sugar Craft
Turntables – DJ Logic 3:22
02 Just Like I Pictured It 3:27
03 Start-Stop
Turntables – DJ Logic 6:39
04 Nocturne 4:02
05 Hey-Hee-Hi-Ho 3:15
06 Whatever Happened To Gus
Voice – Steve Cannon 4:26
07 Latin Shuffle 9:05
08 Everyday People 5:27
09 Coconut Boogaloo 3:57
10 Church Of Logic
Turntables – DJ Logic 6:38
11 No Ke Ano Ahiahi 4:48
12 Hypnotized 5:34

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Bass, Bass Drum – Chris Wood
Drums, Percussion – Billy Martin
Keyboards – John Medeski
Producer – David Baker, MMW, Scott Harding

Jοни Kοlτяαиε - Α Lovε Suряεмε (1965)

Esta es la obra maestra de John Coltrane, considerado como uno de los discos de jazz mas importantes de la historia

 Acknowledgement 

 Resolution 

 Pursuance 

 Psalm 

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John Coltrane – Saxo tenor, director

McCoy Tyner – piano

Jimmy Garrison – Contrabajo

Elvin Jones – Batería

Bob Thiele – Producción

Cнιcк Cοяεα – My Spαиιsн Hεαяt (1976,RE 2000)

Arranged ByPiano [Acoustic, Fender] Synthesizer [Moog 15, Mini-moog, Arp Odessy, Polymoog] Organ [Yamaha] Handclaps Producer Chick Corea
Bass [Acoustic] Stanley Clarke (tracks: 2, 6, 8, 13)
Composed By Chick Corea (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 19)
Drums Steve Gadd (tracks: 1, 5, 7-8, 10, 12 - 14, 16)
Engineer Bernie Kirsh
Mastered By Bob Ludwig
Percussion Don Alias (tracks: 1, 5, 7-8, 10, 12 - 14, 16)
Strings Arriaga Quartet (tracks: 3, 13 ,16)
Trombone Ron Moss (tracks: 1, 5 13, 16)
Trumpet John Rosenberg (tracks: 1, 5 13, 16) Stuart Blumberg (tracks: 1, 5 13, 16)
Trumpet [Lead] – John Thomas (tracks: 1, 5 13, 16)
Vocals, Choir Gayle Moran (tracks: 1, 4, 7)

High-resolution 96 kHz 24-Bit digital transfer.

TRACKLIST

1 Love Castle 4:46
2 The Gardens 3:12
3 Day Danse 4:27
4 My Spanish Heart 1:38
5 Night Streets 6:02
6 The Hilltop 6:16
7 The Sky 4:58
8 Wind Danse 4:55
9 Armando's Rhumba 5:19
10 Prelude To El Bozo 1:34
11 El Bozo, Part I 2:52
12 El Bozo, Part II 2:04
13 El Bozo, Part III 4:59
14 Spanish Fantasy, Part I 6:06
15 Spanish Fantasy, Part II 5:15
16 Spanish Fantasy, Part III 3:06
17 Spanish Fantasy, Part IV 5:06
bonus track:
18 The Clouds 4:33 


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Chick Corea, es un pianista singular dada su formación musical simultanea entre el jazz y la música clásica. Se introdujo en los ambientes profesionales a mediados de los años sesenta de la mano de los percusionistas, Mongo Santamaría o Willie Bobo y guiado por su pasión por la música latina, acompañó a numerosas figuras del momento como Cal Tjader, Stan Getz o Woody Show. Su participación en el disco conceptual del "jazz rock" de Miles Davis: "Bitches Brew" le reportó enormes beneficios en el aspecto musical y de popularidad y ello le animó a emprender una carrera en solitario que le llevaría a terrenos musicalmente insospechados.

Su primera grabación "Piano Improvisación" para el sello ECM ya dejó mostradas sus cartas y su capacidad para tocar jazz moderno. Formo el grupo "Return to Forever" con el que se situó en la estela de la fusión del jazz con la bossa nova ya explorada con éxito por el saxofonista Stan Getz. Sus dúos con los pianistas, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett o Friedrick Gulda; sus incursiones esporádicas en la música europea de la mano de Roy Haynes, Gary Peacock o Michael Brecker, hasta llegar a las actuales experiencias eléctricas con su "Electrick Band" o la más actual "Akoustic Band" son muestras del camino recorrido por este extraordinario pianista, referencia indiscutible del jazz moderno y con una capacidad indiscutible para atraerse a un publico heterogéneo mas allá de las fronteras del jazz. En 1968, grabó para Blue Note su trabajo mas logrado en las orillas del jazz con su álbum: "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs" y en el se resume la carrera de este gran pianista. Un disco y una carrera caleidoscópica

Donald Byrd – The Creeper (1981, Jazz) 320

A1 Samba Yantra
A2 I Will Wait For You
A3 Blues Medium Rare
B1 The Creeper
B2 Chico-San
B3 Early Sunday Morning
B4 Blues Well Done

Recorded October 5 1967.
Released 1981.

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Donald Byrd – Places And Spaces (1975, Jazz) 320

1 Change (Makes You Want To Hustle) 5:06

2 Wind Parade 6:06
3 (Fallin' Like) Dominoes 4:31
4 Places And Spaces 6:17
5 You And The Music 5:19
6 Night Whistler 3:39
7 Just My Imagination 4:36

Arranged By – Larry Mizell
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Wade Marcus
Bass [Fender] – Chuck Rainey
Clavinet, Trumpet – Fonce Mizell
Congas – King Errisson
Congas, Percussion – Mayuto Correa
Drums – Harvey Mason
Guitar – Craig McMullen, John Rowin
Keyboards [Fender Rhodes] – Skip Scarborough
Piano [Acoustic] – Larry Mizell
Producer – Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell
Saxophone [Tenor] – Tyree Glenn*
Trombone – George Bohanon
Trumpet – Raymond Brown
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Donald Byrd

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AAALRIIIGHT!!!

Donald Byrd – Kofi (1995, Jazz) 320

1 Kofi 9:30
2 Fufu 9:45
3 Perpetual Love 8:00
4 Elmina 8:30
5 The Loud Minority 10:00

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Recorded on December 16, 1969 and December 4, 1970 at A&R Studios, New York City
First issue of these sessions, they remained in a vault for 25 years.

Grover Washington, Jr. – Reed Seed (1978, Jazz) 320

Do Dat 4:25
Step 'N' Thru 6:13
Reed Seed (Trio Tune) 4:52
Maracas Beach 4:47
Santa Cruzin 6:50
Just The Way You Are 4:43
Loran's Dance 7:38

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Reed Seed was Grover Washington, Jr.'s final album for Kudu/Motown. It was also one of two recordings his issued in 1978 -- the other is the stone-killer live set Live at the Bijou. While the saxophonist had been experimenting with funk since 1971's Inner City Blues, by 1975's breakthrough recordings Mister Magic and Feels So Good, he'd perfected his groove. His appeal to fans of more radio-friendly material was ready: he had stellar grooves, very polished production, and accessible arrangements -- not too mention his stellar emotive attack on any saxophone he chose to play. Many straight-ahead jazz fans dug Washington's sound as well because of his technical facility on his instruments.

Ibrahim Maalouf - Diagnostic (2011) FLAC

01 - Lily (is 2)
02 - Will Soon Be a Woman
03 - intro
04 - Maeva in the Wonderland
05 - Your Soul
06 - Everything or Nothing
07 - Never Serious
08 - We'll Allways Care About You
09 - Douce (ft. Oxmo Puccimo)
10 - All The Beautiful Things
11 - DIAGNOSTIC
12 - Beirut

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Ibrahim Maalouf - Diasporas (2007) FLAC

01 - Intro

02 - Diaspora

03 - Improvisation kanoun

04 - Hashish

05 - MISSIN'YA (Night in Tunisia)

06 - Improvisation oud

07 - Shadows

08 - Verdict

09 - Last Wishes

10 - Improvisation trumpet

11 - 1925

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Richard "Groove" Holmes – Welcome Home (1968, Jazz) 320

Groovin' Time 7:20
Oklahoma Toad 2:11
Upward Bound 4:56
The Madison Time 5:35
The Odd Couple (From The Motion Picture "The Odd Couple") 2:45
I'm In The Mood For Love 2:46
98.6 - Lazy Day 2:26
Sunday Mornin' 2:27

Classic Jazz viruoso Richard Groove Holmes with his 1968 album this time. DONT SLEEP, CRATEDIGGAZ!

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Grover Washington Jr. - Feels So Good (1975)

The Sea Lion 5:59
Moonstreams 5:58
Knucklehead 7:51
It Feels So Good 8:50
Hydra 9:07

The aptly titled and much-sampled Feels So Good represents the creative apex of Grover Washington, Jr.'s sublime electric funk sound. Its shimmering, soulful grooves refute the argument that smooth jazz is little more than mere ambience, combining expert playing and intricate songwriting to create music
that is both compelling and comforting. Arranger Bob James is in top form here, creating the spacious, rich milieus that are his trademark, but regardless of the name above the title, bassist Louis Johnson is the real star of the show. His supple rhythms percolate like coffee, adding oomph to the bottom of
highlights "Hydra" and "Knucklehead" while Washington's cream-and-sugar soprano sax solos soar over the top.
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THIS IS MY MOST FAVE GROVER'S TRACK... WHEN U GET STARTED LISTNIN TO IT,U CAN ALREADY CAN FEEL HOW YOU GET PLAYED LIKE A PIANO.

Ibrahim Maalouf - Diachronism (2009) FLAC

Ibrahim Maalouf is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and trumpet instructor. He was born 5 December 1980 in Beirut and now lives in France. He is currently the only trumpet player in the world to play Arabic music with the trumpet in quarter tones, which his father invented in the 1960s.Launched on October the 26th, 2009, DIACHRONISM is a double album. I.DISORIENTAL & II.PARADOXIDENTAL FEATURING : Adnan Jubran, -M-, Jacky Terrasson, and Lollibob (a US West Coast rapper invented by Ibrahim and played by him with a certain dose of sarcasm)

-- excerpt from Wikipedia --

CD1 - Disoriental

01 - Pouh Hia

02 - NAGA (Feat. Adnan Jubran)

03 - Ya Ha La

04 - Trumpet - Saz Improvisation (Feat. Bijan Chemirani)

05 - Hyu Man

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CD2 - Paradoxidental

01 - Intro (old radio of a Lebanese mountain)

02 - Esse Emme

03 - Intro (winners of 2007-2009 tour)

04 - BIZARRE (Feat. Matthieu Chedid)

05 - MAKE CE (Feat. Lollibob)

06 - Trumpet - Piano Improvisation (Feat. Jacky Terrasson)

07 - SOUMA HIA (Feat. Jacky Terrasson)

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Fat Freddy's Drop - Dr Boondigga And The Big BW (2009)

Kiwi talent, Fat Freddys Drop seem to be doing no wrong, and with the release of their second studio album, they’re beginning to prove it to the rest of the world. Having already gifted us with many a fine concert along with a live album, an EP and their DVD - named Fantastic Voyages Vol. 1, the lads have gathered up a variety of fans more than eager to lay ears on their latest masterpiece to hit the shelves.
The release of the album titled Dr Boondigga And The Big BW came with a mass of hype and features the unique cover art of the much admired Otis Frizzell. This art work alone has captured the attention of many including popular music magazine Rip It Up where it took prime position on the face of the June/July issue.

As the saying goes – ‘you should never judge a book by its cover’. But I believe this is a case where it’s completely acceptable to do so. With such exceptional effort put into the inlay, it’s pretty much a give in that this is going to be an album of only the highest quality. If you’ve admired their work in the past, then it’s sure to capture your heart all over again with tracks that flow as perfectly as the ones on their debut album.

Boasting nine brilliant songs no shorter than five minutes each, the Fat Freddys boys are certain to take you on a journey filled with passion and soul with all the rhythm they’re so well loved for. The first track titled Big BW is slow with soft lyrics to pull you into the groove before one of my absolute favourites, Shiverman.

It’s a danceable number with just over ten minutes of hot beats and low bass lines to get you on your feet. With no room for boredom, this is one song that I’d love to see the lads perform live in a hot sweaty underground bar in the middle of summer. Wild Wind is much the same differing slightly to their ‘usual’ sound – so obviously it’s another standout on this disc which clearly shows off the band’s more sophisticated side.

The Camel features vocals of popular young lady, Alice Russell who has also leant her magic in the past to Andrew Spraggon of Sola Rosa in his latest release. This time round she’s teamed up with Joe Dukie, and together they’ve produced a relaxing piece that is sure to become a well played hit in any café in town.

They’ve certainly left no leaf unturned and from this album you will instantly realise that the band are obviously looking to grow with their music – taking it to levels that were previously unexplored. There is a touch of dance accompanied with their signature grooves which is both inspiring and exciting leaving you proud to be a kiwi.
Source Review: undertheradar

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The Bop (Strobocomp) (2011)

01 …    Beastie Boys - Auntie Jackie Poom Poom Delicious

02 …    O Rappa - Take Easy My Brother Charles

03 …    Roots Manuva Vs Wrongtom - Duppy Writer (Skit)

04 …    Stereotyp - Take The Weight (Peter Kruder Dub Mix)

05 …    Stereotyp - Keepin Me (Haaksman & Haaksman Remix)

06 …    Tremendo - Vibraciones

07 …    Roty340 - Homme Esclave Feat. Loko & Malinche

08 …    EZ3kiel - Balles Perdues

09 …    Jhelisa - Friendly Pressure (Beaumont Hannant Beautifully Bare Mix)

10 …    Goapele - Closer

11 …    The Roots - There's A Riot Goin On

12 …    Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - They Reminisce Over You

13 …    Roc Raida - Funky Piano

14 …    Lee Fields - Do You Love Me

15 …    Sly & The Family Stone - There's A Riot Goin' On

16 …    Ice T  - Superfly 1990 (Lenny Kravitz Remix)

17 …    Donal Byrd - Stepping Into Tomorrow

18 …    Jazzmatazz - No Time To Play

19 …    Jazzmatazz - Loungin' (Jazz Not Jazz Mix)

20 …    Chaka Khan - Disrespectful  (Featuring Mary J. Blige)

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Sonny Rollins - Jazz Anthology (2008)

Couldnt find much info about this release on the net. All i know is that i had this in collection and wanted to share because im a big fan of jazz and Sonny Rollins. To those that dont know, tracks got released in dates from 1953-1956. Good listning. CD is ripped thru EAC.

St. Thomas
Moritat (Mack The Knife)
Strobe Rode
I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
Airegin
Oleo
Doxy
In A Sentimental Mood
The Way You Look Tonight
Valse hot
Tenor Madness

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Gene McDaniels - Outlaw (1970, Funk/Jazz/Rock)

Maybe some of you havent noticed but a very very sad news this world got last week - songwriter and singer Gene McDaniels passed away at 76. So i will drop Outlaw rip here so you can check it.

1 Outlaw ?, 4:48
2 Sagittarius Red 3:08
3 Welfare City 2:56
4 Silent Majority 4:23
5 Love Letter to America 3:59
6 Unspoken Dreams of Light 6:45
7 Cherrystones 3:12
8 Reverend 6:35
9 Black Boy 2:59

R.I.P. Gene

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The Cinematic Orchestra – Ma Fleur Live At The Barbican 2007 06.05 (2007)

TRACKLIST

1.01 The Awakening Of A Woman (Burnout) 12:21
1.02 Child Song 9:57
1.03 As The Stars Fall 12:58
1.04 Familiar Ground 7:51
1.05 Ode To The Big Sea 10:30 

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2.01 Breathe 6:50
2.02 Man With A Movie Camera 16:23
2.03 To Build A Home 6:43
2.04 Channel 1 Suite 5:37
2.05 Rites Of Spring 7:33

CD1 FLAC

CD2 FLAC