Artist: Southern Gentlemen
     Album: Exotic Dancer Blues
     Year: rec. 2000/Rel.Mar 7, 2000
     Label: Leviathan
     Format: MP3@320 Kb/s
     Time: 62:47
     Size: 140 Mb

     Artist: Molly Johnson
     Album: Lucky
     Style: Vocal Jazz
     Label: A440 Entertainment
     Year: 2008
     Format: Mp3 192 kbps app.
     Size: 82 Mb
     Time: 59:40 min

     The first album of jazz standards from Canada’s great lady of song. 14 interpretations of jazz classics and contemporary songs, performed like only Molly can including standards like "Lush Life" and "I Loves You, Porgy", and all time hits like "Ode to Billie Joe" and many more.

     Канадская певица Молли Джонсон долго искала свой путь в музыке. Начиная с 70-х годов прошлого века, она выступала с диско-группой Chocolate Affair, затем с арт-рок группой Alta Moda, а потом с хард-роковой командой Infidels. Но все как-то не очень складывалось - группы распадались, лейблы теряли к ним интерес и так далее. Но в начале 90-х годов Молли параллельно начала всерьез интересоваться джазом, причем джазом старым – ее привлекали классические хиты Гершвина, Эллингтона, Портера. Поворотным моментом в творческой судьбе Джонсон стало знакомство с композитором и продюсером из Торонто Стивом МакКинноном. Они стали вместе писать песни, и в 2000 году Молли дебютировала с сольным альбомом и с джазовым репертуаром. С тех пор она окончательно выбрала джазовую стезю.

     Artist: The Ray Brown Trio
     Album: Three Dimensional
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1991
     Genre: jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 224kbs vbr
     Time: 1:01;40
     Size: 100 MB
     AMG Rating: ***

     

     Artist: Corey Harris
     Album: Between Midnight and Day
     Label: Alligator
     Year: , release 1995
     Genre: Acoustic blues
     Format, bitrate: APE + MP3@320kbps
     Time: 49:25
     Size: 220Mb (APE+cue+covers), 121Mb (MP3+covers)

     Artist: Mary Stallings (with The Gene Harris Quartet)
     Album: I Waited For You
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1994
     Genre: vocal jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 192kbs
     Time: 1:00:42
     Size: 84,4 MB
     AMG Rating:

     Mary Stallings joined Concord Jazz's roster with I Waited for You, an outstanding CD that posited the question, "Where has this fine singer been all this time?" Indeed, it was most regrettable that an artist of Stallings' caliber had done so little recording over the years when she should have been documented extensively. Carl Jefferson, the late founder of Concord, obviously felt that way, and he did right when he produced her Concord debut. Jefferson united Stallings with the quartet of pianist Gene Harris, whose earthy soul-jazz style complements Stallings' robust, Carmen McRae-influenced vocals beautifully on everything from the fast, exhilarating "It's Crazy" to the intimate ballad singing of "Serenade in Blue," "Dedicated to You" and Ivan Lins' "Love Dance." Harris described I Waited for You as Stallings' "coming-out party" — it's too bad the party didn't take place until 1994. - by Alex Henderson at All Music Guide

     Artist: Monica Mancini
     Album: The Dreams Of Johnny Mercer
     Label: Concord
     Genre: Jazz vocals
     Year: 2000
     Format: MP3,VBR
     Time: 45 min.
     Size: 75 Mb.

     Artist: Gene Harris & Philip Morris Superband
     Album: World Tour (live)
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1990
     Genre: jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 192kbs
     Time: 1:01:14
     Size: 84,3 MB

     When listening to this CD (recorded in Sydney, Australia), it is best to forget about the all-star personnel in Gene Harris' big band since, except for guitarist Kenny Burrell (who has three short solos), none of the sidemen are heard from individually more than twice. There are no torrid tenor battles or trumpet tradeoffs and "Battle Royal" gives six soloists only two choruses apiece, missing the opportunity to generate some fireworks. What this CD does contain is a variety of swinging charts, blues-based material and ballads in the Count Basie style that mostly showcase the soulful and distinctive piano of Gene Harris. There is a strong uniformity to the set (despite using contributions from seven different arrangers), all of whom have a rather conservative approach. In addition to Harris, trumpeter James Morrison has a nice spot on "A Child Is Born," baritonist Gary Smulyan roars a bit on "Lover," ltoist Jerry Dodgion imitates Johnny Hodges during "Warm Valley" and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison is fine on his "Centerpiece." But in general this orchestra does not live up to the "Superband" title or the great potential of the personnel. ~ Scott Yanow at All Music Guide.

     Artist: Claude Williamson
     Album: Hallucinations
     Year: rec. February 26 and March 1, 1995
     Label: V.S.O.P.
     Format: MP3@320 Kb/s
     Time: 65:35
     Size:139 Mb

     

     Artist: Eva Cassidy
     Album: Somewhere
     Label: Blix Street
     Year: 2008
     Genre: adult alternative
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 192vrb kbs
     Time: 42:56
     Size: 105 MB


     by James Manheim
     Somewhere marks the eight posthumous recording by Eva Cassidy — none of her offerings were issued during her lifetime — and puts her in the company of Tupac Shakur for a post-life discography. This is a true odds and sods collection of material that includes two co-writes and the usual slew of covers. The late Cassidy's covers run the gamut from Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors," and Don Covay's "Chain of Fools," to Don Hecht's "Walkin' After Midnight," and Fred Rose's "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain."

     Artist: Pauline Croze
     Album: Pauline Croze
     Label: Wagram
     Year: 2005
     Genre: Acoustic Pop, Nouvelle Musique Francaise, Indie Pop
     Quality: mp3;192kbps
     Size: 52Mb (rar + 3% recovery)



     Pauline Croze is the first album by Pauline Croze, recorded in 2004 and released in February 2005, containing songs by Doriand and by Mickaлl Furnon of the group Mickey 3D.

     Artist & Band: Chris Botti
     Title Of Album: Italia
     Year Of Release: September, 2007
     Label: Sony BMG
     Studio/Live: Studio
     Genre, Style: jazz, smooth jazz, Classical
     Type, Quality: mp3, 320 kbps
     Total Time: 52:12
     Total Size: mp3 - 119.62 MB
     AMG raiting:

     American trumpeter Chris Botti has kept his music fresh with small evolutions in his sound. Starting out in middle-of-the-road pop, he began to fit his smooth, often muted trumpet into classic jazz arrangements and to take on a greater variety of vocalists as collaborators. Now, with Italia, he takes a small step into crossover classical territory -- not a full-fledged one, and one partly presaged by his use of full orchestras on earlier releases and by a Mozart disc of a sort. With a dose of movie music, a rather phoned-in (or perhaps emailed in) vocal by Andrea Bocelli, an "Ave Maria" that soars high enough for anybody's wedding day, and a "Nessun dorma" that is nicely under control, he has tried something just slightly new. And he pulls it off. His tone is lovely, and his technique using mutes is impeccable. The arrangements of pop songs like "The Way You Look Tonight" rest easily under Botti's fingers, and for the most part he manages the trick of being relaxed without being cloying. The vocals are the weak point; the album features a necro-duet with Dean Martin on "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," but Bocelli and Paula Cole sound scarcely more present on their vocal contributions -- whether or not they were physically present in the studio, Botti doesn't interact with them much. Aside from these tracks, however, those looking for trumpet music that goes down as easily as a glass of water will find it here. by James Manheim

     Artist: Gene Harris
     Album: Funky Gene's
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1994
     Genre: jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 320kbs
     Time: 57:21
     Size: 131 MB

     AMG Raiting:


     All of Gene Harris' recordings for the Concord label in the 1990s are easily recommended, and this one is no exception. The Harris quartet (with the fine guitarist Ron Eschete, bassist Luther Hughes, and drummer Paul Humphrey) digs into such material as "The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye," "Everything Happens to Me," "Nice 'n' Easy," "Bye Bye Blues," and Chuck Mangione's "Children of Sanchez," turning everything into a blues-oriented groove. Harris was always in his prime on piano (mixing together Oscar Peterson and the boogie-woogie greats with his own brand of soul) and this quartet was a perfect setting for him. Another fine effort. ~ Scott Yanow at All Music Guide.

     Artist: Chris Botti
     Album: Night Sessions
     Year Of Release: 2001
     Label: Columbia
     Genre: Jazz
     Type: MP3
     Quality: 320 Kbps
     Size: 120 MB

     AMG rating:

     

     Artist: Gene Harris
     Album: Nexus
     Label: Blue Note
     Year: 1976
     Genre: funky jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 320kbs
     Time: 43:27
     Size: 100 MB
     AMG Raiting:

     One of the greatest career moves Gene Harris ever did was to leave behind his 3 Sounds combo and go solo on Blue Note. By doing so, he got into a funkier bag, experimented with lots of modern keyboards, and achieved a tight spacey funk groove that drove some of the label's best output of the mid 70s. This tasty session from 1976 features production by soulster Jerry Peters, and a lively batch of funky fusion tracks with Harris on electric piano, moog, and other 70s heavyweight keys. Funky titles include "Koko & Lee Rose", "Funky Business", "Rushin Roulette", "HRD (Boogie)", "Gettin Down Country", and a mellow moody soul track called "Prayer 76", with a nice Roy Ayers feel to it. (Cover has a cutout hole.) ~ Dustygroove.com

     Artist: Gene Harris
     Album: The Gene Harris Trio Plus One (live)
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1985
     Genre: Jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 224kbs vbr
     Time: 48:03
     Size: 67,02 MB
     AMG Rating: ***

     This superb album (reissued on CD) solidified pianist Gene Harris' return to the jazz major leagues. Teamed up with bassist Ray Brown, drummer Mickey Roker, and tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, Harris stretches out on such songs as Ray Brown's blues "Gene's Lament," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Yours Is My Heart Alone," and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Harris and Turrentine work together so well on this soulful blues/bop date that one wishes they had teamed up much more often. - All Music Guide

     Artist: Gene Harris
     Album: Live at Maybeck (Maybeck Recital Hall Series vol. 23)
     Label: Concord Records
     Year: 1992
     Genre: piano jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 320kbs
     Time: 1:03:39
     Size: 145 MB
     AMG Rating:

     

     Artist: Gene Harris
     Album: Astral Signal
     Label: Blue Note
     Year: 1974
     Genre: funky jazz
     Format, bitrate: Mp3 320 kbps
     Time: 40:24
     Size: 94,7 MB
     AMG Rating:


     This is an uneven, strange and very blended Gene Harris recording, which is struggling to sound according to the 70s.
     Although the shabby funky-electronic-soul-disco-pop-esoteric-vocal sound, Gene's piano & moog skill and inspiration, succeedes not only to save the album but to make a strong work out of it. - Bubu

     Artists: Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson
     Album: Ella and Oscar
     Label: Pablo Records
     Years: 1975
     Quality: MP3@320 kb/s
     Size: 81,6 MB
     Time: 44:42

     Отличный состав (звездный), producer Norman Granz,... а мне данная запись несколько скучноватой показалась, может у кого-то будет другое мнение...

     Биографии: Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown.