Artist: Cannonball Adderley
Album: The Best. To Listen Black Saxophonist
Release: 2005
Label: Somewax
Format, bitrate: MP3@320 kb/s
Time: 0:78:29
Size: 185.16 MB (5% Recovery)

Знаменитый саксофонист-виртуоз Кэннонбол Эддерли не был в джазе новатором и первооткрывателем новых направлений. Однако он является одним из тех непревзойдённых гигантов, чьи записи сегодня составляют золотой фонд мировой музыки. Великий Майлз Дэвис как-то сказал о нём: "Эддерли играл прямо от сердца и мог передать любые эмоции". Его манера игры на саксе является самой яркой из всех саксофонистов и самой узнаваемой. Если хотите послушать джаз в исполнении чёрного саксофониста, то лучшее, что можно посоветовать, это послушать Эддерли.

Artist: Big John Patton
Album: Let 'em Roll
Label: Blue Note
Recording Date:1965
Genre: Jazz
Format:Flac
Size:190+56,5Mb
AMG Rating:

Органист Биг Джон Пэттон (Big John Patton) с альбомом "Let 'em Roll". В записи принимали участие гитарист Грант Грин (Grant Green), вибрафонист Бобби Хатчисон (Bobby Hutcherson) и барабанщик Otis Finch.

In an unusual setting for a groove/soul jazz setting, B3 organist extraordinaire big John Patton creates a band around himself that includes Grant Green, drummer Otis Finch, and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. It's truly weird to think of vibes on a groove date, but the way Patton's understated playing works, and the way Green is literally all things to all players, Hutcherson's role is not only a clearly defined one, but adds immeasurably to both depth and texture on this date. What also makes this possible is the symbiotic relationship between Patton and Green. There is a double groove conscious swing happening on every track here, from the bluesed-out slip and slide of the title track which opens the record to a killer version of Hank Mobley's "The Turnaround," which expands the blues vibe into solid soul territory because of Hutcherson's ability to play pianistically and slip into the funk groove whenever necessary. Green's deadly in his solo on the track, shimmering arpeggios through Patton's big fat chords and chunky hammering runs. Also notable are Patton's own tunes, the most beautiful of which is "Latona," a floating Latin number with a killer salsa rhythm in 6/8. As Patton vamps through the chorus, Green slips in one of his gnarliest solos ever. It begins with a groove like run in the hard bop blues and then shoves itself into overdrive, capturing the cold sweat of a Bola Sete or Wes Montgomery in his groove years. But when Green goes for the harmonic edges, all bets are off: Hutcherson lays out, and he and Patton go running to the bridge and bring the melody back just in time to take it out. This is one of the least appreciated of Patton's records, and there's no reason for it; it is great. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

     Album: Monterey Jazz Festival: 40 Legendary Years
     Label: Malapaso/Warner Bros.
     Years: 1958 - 1996, release 1997
     Format, bitrate: MP3@320 kbit/s
     Time: 3.22:51
     Size: 164 + 153 + 147 MB


     Недавно в швейцарском городе Монтре завершился 50-й джазовый фестиваль. Записи с него когда-нибудь появятся в нашем Клубе. А пока я предлагаю вспомнить первые 40 лет этого представительного музыкального праздника.
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     Artist: Phineas Newborn Trio
     Album: Look Out : Phineas Is Back !
     Label: Pablo
     Release Date: 1976
     Format/Bitrate: MP3/320
     Size: 71.5+30 MB
     Time: 45:43
     AMG Rating:

     Artist: Toumani Diabate
     Album: Djelika
     Label: Hannibal
     Year: 1995
     Format: APE & MP3@320 Kbps
     Size: 260 & 118 MB (scans)
     Total playing: 51:50
     Genre: world fusion, ethno jazz, african jazz

     The African kora, which is like a cross between a lute and a harp, is one of the world's most beautiful instruments. It isn't as sweet as a harp and, with some of the quick action of a lute or guitar, it is as much a "classical" instrument as it is a "folk" one. On Djelika, Diabate is accompanied by Keletigui Diabate on balafon, an instrument like the xylophone which usually acts as a rhythm section, and Basekou Kouyate on the ngoni, a small instrument thought to be the ancestor of the banjo whose sharp timbre provides a contrast with the kora. The songs are simply beautiful. The title cut is a jazzy piece that slyly quotes the soundtrack "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Keletogui sits out on "Cheick Oumar Bah," a traditional song in honor of one of Mali's spiritual leaders. It is thoughtful and dignified. "Kandjoura," on the other hand, is just fun, fast, and whimsical. It sounds like it's based on an Afro-pop song. The three musicians, each a virtuoso on his instrument, do a wonderful job providing sonic variety to keep the ear intrigued. Djelika is true African art music and should be sought out not only by fans of "world music," but also by aficionados of jazz and Western classical music. -- by Kurt Keefner, AMG

     Artist: Dresch Dudas Mihaly Quartet
     Album: ...Folyondar... (Live recording)
     Label: Adyton
     Year: 1995
     Format: APE & MP3@320Kbps
     Size: 375 & 147 MB (scans)
     Total playing 73:15

     One of the most individual, definitive and exemplary representatives of the Hungarian jazz world. As Garbarek with the Eastern European, and Coltrane with the African music traditions, thus Dresch has taken elements of the authentic traditional music of Transylvania into jazz. His music doesn't work with, it lives on the traditional culture, and consciously speaks for the heritage hidden there. The folk posture which is built into his music gives him a foundation, which offers a secure basis from which he takes flight in jazz and improvisation. His recordings which are primarily instrumental in character, do not simply paraphrase traditional melodies, but the texts can also be heard. His music is enveloping, personal and intimate; strength and faith radiate from it. His work is known the world over. On an international level, he is placed amongst the finest musicians. His musical career began in the seventies. He was the founder and for years a definitve member of the Binder Quintet. His now totally matured, individual taste, can be distinguished upon hearing the first note. From early on, his distinguished playing style and fantastic inprovisational technique, won the attention of the professionals as well as the audience. Later he formed his own quartet, in which all the major figures in Hungarian free and improvisational jazz have done a turn (Istvan Balo, Robert Benko, Istvan Grencso, Felix Lajko and many others). He is a permanent member of Gyorgy Szabados' the leading Hungarian leader of free music, band; of the MAKUZ Ensemble; as well as of the well known Csik (folk music) Ensemble. He regularly takes part in countless international festivals, concerts and jam sessions.' -- Record company press release

     Artist: Buddy DeFranco & Oscar Peterson
     Album:Hark - Buddy DeFranco meets the Oscar Peterson Quartet
     Label:Pablo/OJC
     Release Date: April 30, 1985
     Format/bitrate:MP3/320
     Size:114MB
     Time:49:41

     Artist: Eddie Higgins
     Album: A Fine Romance, A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (2CD)
     Label:Venus Records/24k Gold disc
     Year: 2007
     Format: APE+cover, MP3+cover (320 kb/s)
     Time: 62:33, 61:34
     Size: 366 Mb + 356 Mb, MP3 (95.37 + 39.23)

     Artist - Eric Bibb
     Album - Painting Signs
     Release Date - 2001
     Label - Rhino
     Source - Flac
     Cue - Yes
     Cover - Yes
     Genre - Blues
     Size - 220+100 Mb

Эрик Бибб (Eric Bibb) с альбомом "Painting Signs".

   Artist: Carmen Lundy
   Album: Good Morning Kiss
   Label: Justin time
   Year: 1985
   Quality: mp3 @320
   Size: 66 + 62 mb

   Carmen Lundy's debut album was so strong that it's surprising a follow-up was not released domestically for another six years. This excellent effort for the soon-defunct Black Hawk label uses a variety of personnel, including several horn players (trumpeters Jon Faddis, Cecil Bridgewater and/or Earl Gardner, trombonist Steve Turre and altoist Bobby Watson, who provided the arrangements) on four of the eight selections; the other numbers showcase Lundy with a rhythm section including keyboardist Harry Whitaker. Lundy (who puts the right amount of feeling into "Love for Sale") has both a flexible range and the ability to sing beautiful low notes. She is also a talented composer, as she shows by contributing five of the eight songs. Well worth searching for.
      ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

   Artist: Carmen Lundy
   Album: Something To Believe In
   Year: 2003
   Label Justin time
   Quality: mp3 @320
   Size: 55+51 mb

   The message here is one of love. Love for all the good things that we believe in. Love for what makes us happy, and love for what keeps us on track.
   Carmen Lundy’s rich alto voice brings jazz to her audience with clarity and balance. Her seamless phrasing gives the listener assurance that each lyric’s message rings true. As an artist dedicated to interpreting creative works, Lundy doesn’t dabble in superficial vocal acrobatics. That kind of stunt can be left for those singers, usually found in pop and R&B circles, who only want to show their wares. Lundy’s concern is for the message. She sings these love poems from the heart.
   Regina Carter and Mark Shim add colorful interludes, while complementing Lundy’s purpose. She and Shim appear as long-lost lovers on “Vu Ja De” with freely interspersed phrases that produce an enchanted conversation. Lundy and Carter exchange glad tidings on “A Gift of Love” to reflect the miracle of birth and how much it means to us all year long.
   Carmen Lundy is equally at home interpreting golden standards as she is creating new adventures. The common denominator is her high regard for genuineness of spirit. Her love message shines though like a beacon.
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