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Sadao Watanabe - Wheel of Life
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 349MB | 51:48
Universal 2003
Цитата:| This second project teaming bassist Richard Bona with Japanese saxophone great Sadao Watanabe is a clear improvement on their first effort. The production is much cleaner and more energetic, and a change of drummers allows for a more aggressive approach. There is more of Bona's bouncing bass on these songs, and Watanabe sounds invigorated througout. Guitarist Mike Stern guests on two songs and the addition of a fifth instrument really elevates the group sound. Fans of Watanabe and Bona (and Stern) owe it to themselves to seek this one out, even at the higher Japanese import price |
PERSONNEL:
Sadao Watanabe - Saxophone, Flute
Richard Bona - Bass, Percussion
George Whitty - Piano, Keyboards
Nathaniel Townsley - Drums
Mike Stern - Guitar (Electric)
Romero Lubambo - Guitar (Acoustic)
TRACKLISTING:
01. One for You
02. Tembea
03. Basie's at Night
04. Requiem for Love
05. Wind & Trees
06. Koulamanite
07. Waiting Song
08. Isabelle
09. Jindungo
10. Wheel of Life
11. Spring - All Beautiful Days
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Javon Jackson - Pleasant Valley
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 355MB | 55:19
Blue Note 1999
Цитата:| Javon Jackson worked steadily throughout the '90s, developing his own style as a soloist and a leader. In the process, he made a series of remarkably consistent albums, each one finding him exploring another aspect of his hard bop-derived sound and each one being more ambitious than the last. Pleasant Valley, his fifth effort for Blue Note, is on the surface a bit of a retreat from that pattern, since it largely concentrates on groove and soul-jazz. Dig a little a deeper, and it becomes apparent that Pleasant Valley is every bit as rewarding and skilled as Jackson's other efforts for Blue Note. Jackson has turned into a tremendous player, riding the groove, but spinning out interesting solos that always push a little harder than they initially appear to. He may be steeped in hard-bop tradition, but he never uses that as an excuse to be lazy; he's unpredictable and always engaging. The same applies for his supporting band here. Guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Larry Goldins and drummer Billy Drummond all manage to update soul-jazz and bop conventions, creating a sound that's familiar but fresh. Credit should also be given to producer Craig Street, who avoids the pitfalls of contemporary jazz production (namely, clean, septic sound) by keeping things organic and natural. He finds the perfect note for this music, which helps elevate Pleasant Valley to the status of another exceptional Jackson record and one of the more pleasing mainstream jazz albums of 1999. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
PERSONNEL:
Javon Jackson - Saxophone
Dave Stryker - Guitar
Billy Drummond - Drums
Larry Goldings - Organ
TRACKLISTING:
1. Sunswept Sunday
2. Pleasant Valley
3. Hippodelphia
4. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
5. Jim Jam
6. In the Pocket
7. Brother "G"
8. Love and Happiness
9. For One Who Knows
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Jonathan Butler - Jonathan
JAZZ | APE | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 284MB | 45:10
Rendezvous 2005
Цитата:| For close to two decades, the vibrant South African singer/songwriter Jonathan Butler has become so well known for his impassioned vocals that it's easy to take his formidable guitar talents for granted. Most of his recordings include a few light acoustic guitar instrumentals amid a gathering of more memorable vocals, but on the Jonathan collection -- his debut for Rendezvous, an indie label co-owned by saxman Dave Koz -- Butler reverses the trend, to pleasing effect. It's hardly surprising that, despite the likeable instrumentals, smooth jazz radio gravitated first to his robust cover of James Taylor's "Fire and Rain," one of two songs featuring lead vocals. But fans eager to see his melodic, romantic acoustic guitar side will be pleased with the memorable pieces that dominate the set -- which compare favorably to the kind of smooth jazz tunes popularized by guitarist Peter White. Most of these are of a festive nature, from the coolly exotic opener, "Rio," to the joyful, bouncy ode to his homeland, which rings very authentic to his optimistic indigenous spirit. "Spirit of Our Nation," featuring daughter Jodie Butler on backing vocals, perhaps most beautifully blends Butler's spiritual and smooth sides. This disc won't make fans forget that he's a great vocalist, first and foremost, but it's good to see him try some new things that listeners can have fun with. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide |
PERSONNEL:
Jonathan Butler - Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Gerald Albright - Saxophone
Rick Braun - Trumpet
Eric Valentine - Drums
Gregory Wachter - Keyboards
Dave Koz - Saxophone
Jonny Lang - Guitar
Jody Butler - Vocals
TRACKLISTING:
01. Rio
02. Mandela Bay
03. 10 Degrees South
04. Randy's Song
05. Fire and Rain
06. Precious Things
07. Sweet Island Love
08. Baby Love
09. For a Friend
10. Spirit of Our Nation
11. Move Me
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