What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

Asimov · « **Reply #8580 on:** 29 Dec 2014, 05:46 pm »

Paquito D'Rivera - A Night In Englewood

Asimov · « **Reply #8581 on:** 29 Dec 2014, 06:39 pm »

Paquito D'Rivera — Este Camino Largo

brooklyn · « **Reply #8582 on:** 29 Dec 2014, 07:04 pm »

Paquito D' Rivera Celebration

Asimov · « **Reply #8583 on:** 29 Dec 2014, 07:11 pm »

Paquito D'Rivera — La Habana - Rio Conexion

Asimov · « **Reply #8584 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 01:51 am »

Sahib Shihab, Art Farmer, Clifford Jordan - Trio Concert Series

Asimov · « **Reply #8585 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 02:02 am »

Carl Allen & Manhattan Projects - The Dark Side Of Dewey

RIP Dwayne Burno .......

Asimov · « **Reply #8586 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 07:51 am »

David 'Fathead' Newman - Chillin'

Asimov · « **Reply #8587 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 08:56 am »

John Coltrane - The Believer

Asimov · « **Reply #8588 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 11:44 am »

Benny Carter - Cookin' At Carlos I

Asimov · « **Reply #8589 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 03:43 pm »

Ramsey Lewis - Another Voyage

brooklyn · « **Reply #8590 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 04:29 pm »

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8591 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 07:17 pm »

Mel Torme The London Sessions

Nice, if a little sappy, but hey, the Velvet Fog can definitely croon with the best of 'em..

All Music Review by Scott Yanow:
Mel Tormé had recorded relatively few rewarding albums in the decade before this set, originally put out by Gryphon before being reissued on CD by DCC Jazz. However, his voice had improved with time, his range had widened, and he had become an even stronger jazz singer than before. Since Tormé is joined here by the largely anonymous Chris Gunning Orchestra, with guest altoist Phil Woods, on a set of generally "contemporary" pop songs (including "All in Love Is Fair," "New York State of Mind," "Send in the Clowns" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"), this set is not too essential. However, Tormé's professionalism and ability to swing makes this an interesting outing anyway, and launched his "comeback."

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8592 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 07:20 pm »

Land of Giants
McCoy Tyner
Bobby Hutcherson
Charnell Moffett
Eric Harland

All Music Review by Matt Collar
Recorded on the heels of a spectacular live date at London's Barbican Hall on July 6, 2002, Land of Giants features an all-star quartet led by '60s icon pianist McCoy Tyner. Showcasing a solid mix of Tyner originals and jazz standards, the group also includes vibist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Charnett Moffett, and drummer Eric Harland. While the work here is by no means as provocative as the stuff Hutcherson and Tyner produced in their heydays, it nonetheless proves them to be utter masters of the straight-ahead modern jazz idiom and should appeal to longtime fans.

Jazz Times Article

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8593 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 11:29 pm »

Bags Meets Wes
Milt Jackson
Wes Montgomery

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8594 on:** 30 Dec 2014, 11:31 pm »

Ray Brown Trio
Some of my Best Friends are...The Trumpet Players

Terence Blanchard
Jon Faddis
Roy HargroveJames Morrison
Nicholas Payton
Clark Terry

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8595 on:** 31 Dec 2014, 01:12 am »

Benny Carter
Further Definitions

I haven't listened to this record in a very long time, and I'm really liking it. Sounds like it should be playing out of a tube Philco radio, but better. Nice recording quality and great performance in that 30s & 40s radio serenade style.

Review from Scott Yanow of All Music:
Altoist/arranger Benny Carter's classic Further Definitions is a revisiting, instrumentation-wise, to the famous 1937 session that Carter and tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins made in France with two top European saxophonists (Andre Ekyan and Alix Combelle) and guitarist Django Reinhardt. The all-star group (which also includes Hawkins, altoist Phil Woods, Charlie Rouse on second tenor, pianist Dick Katz, guitarist John Collins, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Jo Jones) performs a particularly inspired repertoire. Carter's charts, which allow Hawkins to stretch out on "Body and Soul," give everyone a chance to shine. "Honeysuckle Rose" and "Crazy Rhythm" hold their own with the 1937 versions, and "Blue Star" and "Doozy" prove to be two of Carter's finest originals. Although Benny Carter was not actively playing much at the time (this was his only small-group recording during 1963-1975), he is heard in typically prime form. Very highly recommended.

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8596 on:** 31 Dec 2014, 02:03 am »

Chet Baker
Chet

Really like this one...

David Nathan's review for All Music
Chet Baker's penultimate session for Riverside -- which was strictly instrumental -- produced an all-star lineup to support him, including jazz heavyweights Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell. Each of them makes important contributions to the session. Adams' baritone sax solo on "Alone Together" is one of the album's high points, while Herbie Mann and Bill Evans make their presence known on several cuts. Baker possessed one of the most melodious trumpets in jazz, compelling in its simplicity. Rarely extending his range above a single octave, he nonetheless had few peers when it came to slow, romantic ballads, which make up the playlist here. His characteristically soft approach is heard to good effect on "It Never Entered My Mind," where he works with the guitar of Kenny Burrell. Burrell and Baker also collaborate on a moving rendition of "September Song." Chet is a good place to hear Baker's special way with the horn, and is made even more attractive with the presence and contributions of top jazz artists.

Asimov · « **Reply #8597 on:** 31 Dec 2014, 02:13 am »

Max Roach — Jazz In 3/4 Time

ACHiPo · « **Reply #8598 on:** 31 Dec 2014, 03:09 am »

A li'l Ella singing show tunes...

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rogers and Hart Songbook
1956 UK Mono double LP

Ahhhhhh

A1   Have You Met Miss Jones?
A2   You Took Advantage Of Me
A3   A Ship Without A Sail
A4   To Keep My Love Alive
A5   Dancing On The Ceiling
A6   The Lady Is A Tramp
A7   With A Song In My Heart
A8   Manhattan
B1   Johnny One Note
B2   I Wish I Were In Love Again
B3   Spring Is Here
B4   It Never Entered My Mind
B5   This Can't Be Love
B6   Thou Swell
B7   My Romance
B8   Where Or When
B9   Little Girl Blue
C1   Give It Back To The Indians
C2   Ten Cents A Dance
C3   There's A Small Hotel
C4   I Didn't Know What Time It Was
C5   Everything I've Got
C6   I Could Write A Book
C7   Blue Room
C8   My Funny Valentine
D1   Bewitched
D2   Mountain Greenery
D3   Wait Til You See Her
D4   Lover
D5   Isn't It Romantic
D6   Here In My Arms
D7   Blue Moon
D8   My Heart Stood Still
D9   I've Got Five Dollars

Scott Yanow review on AllMusic
The second of Ella Fitzgerald's famed Songbook series features her singing 34 of the best songs co-written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The arrangements by Buddy Bregman for the string orchestra and big band only border on jazz but she manages to swing the medium-tempo numbers and give sensitivity to the ballads. With such songs as "You Took Advantage of Me," "The Lady Is a Tramp," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Where or When," "My Funny Valentine," and "Blue Moon," it is not too surprising that these recordings (originally released on a two-LP set) were so popular.

Asimov · « **Reply #8599 on:** 31 Dec 2014, 03:12 am »

Kenny Burrell — Blues - The Common Ground