Lee Morgan – Tom Cat
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1964, Jazz
Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean star on this 6-piece ensemble session. Blue Note assembled a band for this session which looked like a reunion of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Lee Morgan, Jackie McLean, Curtis Fuller, and of course Art Blakey all star on this CD. Only McCoy Tyner on piano somehow missed playing with Art’s group. I like the writing on this session. The group’s unity suggests rehearsal and mutual interest in achieving great results. Lee hit a groove in the mid-60′s, recording several great sessions. Hearing him play with McCoy is a special treat.
Tracklist
01. Tom Cat
02. Exocique
03. Twice Around
04. Twilight Mist
05. Riggarmortes
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Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Les Stances A Sophie
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1970, Jazz
Soundtrack of “Les Stances A Sophie”. Filmed in Paris in 1970, this fully-subtitled film features killer music, groovy clothes and post-1968 revolutionary ideals. This super-rare film is now perhaps best known for its soundtrack from the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago (who also feature in the film). The album features the epic ‘Theme de Yoyo’, the Art Ensemble of Chicago’s finest ever moment featuring the soaring vocals of Fontella Bass and the super=heavy Funk drums of then current newcomer to the Art Ensemble Don Moye. The Art Ensemble of Chicago were living in Europe in 1970 when the film was made along with a host of other U.S. Jazz ‚migr‚s such as Archie Shepp, Ornette Coleman and more.
Tracklist
01. Theme De Yoyo
02. Theme De Celine
03. Variations Sur Un Theme De Monteverdi I
04. Variations Sur Un Theme De Monteverdi II
05. Proverbes I
06. Theme Amour Universel
07. Theme Libre
08. Proverbes II
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Stanley Turrentine – More Than a Mood
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1992, Jazz
Recorded near the end of a career that spanned over 40 years, Stanley shines as a jazz legend. Sure, his unique sound and emotion are here, but he’s also reflective and even more communicative. He’s joined by Ron Carter on bass, Cedar Walton on piano, Billy Higgins on drums and Freddie Hubbard on a couple of the cuts, playing primarily standards.
Tracklist
01. Thomasville
02. They Can’t Take That Away From Me
03. In A Sentimental Mood
04. Easy Walker
05. Triste
06. Pieces Of Dreams
07. Spirit Up Above
08. More Than a Mood
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Chick Corea – Friends
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1978, Jazz
After his days as the leader of the highly successful fusion group Return To Forever, Chick Corea turned to a more traditional style in his solo career. Friends from 1978 features elements of swing, Latin music and the sensitive intimacy inherent in a small acoustic ensemble. And what an ensemble it is; no less than Joe Farrell (reeds, flute), Eddie Gomez (bass) and Steve Gadd (drums) are on hand to masterfully interpret Corea’s dynamic compositions. The results are nothing less than magnificent.
It takes little time to hear why these four virtuosos were the most in-demand musicians of their era. The opening “The One Step” offers a caressing melody by Corea on the Fender Rhodes piano, opening up into a tight, swinging solo section driven by the inimitable Gadd. The flowing “Waltz for Dave,” a tribute to Dave Brubeck, swings lightly as Farrell turns in a spectacular flute performance. Things really start to burn on “Samba Song,” a muscular Latin piece that each member executes impressively. Likewise, the fast-paced “Sicily” is a fiery samba that displays Corea’s knack for the genre. The session closes with the stunning “Cappucino,” a modern bebop tune that could only have been performed by this sensational group of Friends.
Tracklist
01. The One Step
02. Waltse For Dave
03. Children’s Song No. 5
04. Samba Song
05. Friends
06. Sicily
07. Children’s Song No. 15
08. Cappucino
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Roscoe Mitchell Sextet – Sound
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1966, Jazz
With Sound, saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell unloosed blazing glory in 1967. Expressing an emphasis on music as, of course, “sound” rather than “tune,” Mitchell’s sextet starts with an immediately fast gait. The quickness is undergirded by Malachi Favors’s bass and Lester Lashley’s cello on “Ornette,” of which an alternate take opens the CD. Here Lester Bowie’s trumpet is early in the cycle of exploration that gave the Art Ensemble of Chicago–of which both Bowie and Mitchell are charter members–such a slurry brass force. Tenor saxophonist Maurice McIntyre develops his twisty solo logic from chunks mulled over, shredded, and unpacked. Mitchell’s alto cuts quickly and incisively, as well as providing eerie and lengthy sheets of notes in “Sound 1,” where Lashley takes up trombone and provides a slippery brass skyline, with Alvin Fielder’s malletted cymbals providing the blustering clouds.
Tracklist
01. Ornette (Alternate)
02. Sound 1
03. The Little Suite
04. Ornette
05. Sound 2
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Sandro Brugnolini – Overground
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1970, Funk, Jazz
A nice instrumental record not far from the style of Blue Phantom and The Psycheground Group. Brugnolini released this LP on his own label and composed it along with Luigi Malatesta. It was recorded at Dirmaphon Studio (Rome) in March 1970. Among the musicians playing on the album were Silvano Chimenti (guitar), Giorgio Carnini (piano and organ) and future Perigeo bass player Giovanni Tommaso.
Tracklist
01. Cellulin
02. Adire’s Dream
03. Cirotil
04. Amofen
05. Simanite
06. Roxy
07. Alipid
08. Brain
09. Cromaton (Bonus Track)
10. Cortex (Bonus Track)
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The Paul Horn Quintet with Voices – Here’s That Rainy Day
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1966, Jazz
One of the great gifts of music its capacity to create a mood-or to perfectly relflect a mood alreay present in the mind and heart of the listener. In this album, Paul is backed by his quintet, augmented by two harps and a chorus. The Voices are used differently than they have been in the past. They sing only the most important line in each song. The rest of the time the chours becomes an instrumental section, with Paul’s Horn taking over as the lyricist. Whether telling the story on clarinet, bass flute or alto flute, Paul’s message is a bittersweet sound, so sensuous, so touching, that it is impossible to hear it without being moved to a new level of mood…a mood that haunts you on “That Rainy Day”.
Tracklist
01. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
02. Here’s That Rainy Day
03. How Sensitive (Insensatez)
04. The Shadows Of Your Smile (Love Theme From The Sandpiper)
05. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
06. Girl Talk
07. Moment To Moment
08. Ecstasy
09. Laura
10. On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
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Jackie McLean – Let Freedom Ring
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1962, Jazz
This classic quartet session from 1962 is a quintessential Jackie Mclean disc. Without having to share the front line with another horn, McLean is free to unleash his signature wail in the spotlight with ample support from Walter Davis, Herbie Lewis, and Billy Higgins. Like other McLean sessions of the period, Let Freedom Ring features first-rate compositions whose melodies give way to stirring solos that cover the full range of creative expression.
McLean is in his stride on the opening burner “Melody for Melonae,” which, after a very programmatic beginning, allows the saxophonist plenty of room to cut loose. Davis’s superb piano work on the ballad “I’ll Keep Loving You” provides a delightful backdrop to McLean’s expressive testimonial with wailing screams of emotion. “Rene,” named for McLean’s son, is a quirky tune that offers angular interaction between all members of the quartet and a driving performance by Higgins. Finally, the swinging “Omega” is one of McLean’s most dynamic compositions and closes the session on a stellar high.
Tracklist
01. Melody For Melonae
02. I’ll Keep Loving You
03. Rene
04. Omega
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Eric Dolphy Quintet feat. Herbie Hancock – Complete Recordings
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1962, Jazz
This rare session marks the sole recording of the collaboration between two of the most innovative composers and musicians in jazz. The quality of this live recordings are poor but i suggest to listen anyway because they are two great musicians.
Tracklist
01. Miss Ann
02. Left Alone
03. G.W.
04. I Got Rhythm
05. 245
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Erik L – On Display (Mixed By Devastate)
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010
Apart from on Supersci/Flyphonic‘s productions, you might have heard Erik L’s (Erik Lidén) melodic music played by tastemaking radio DJ’s like Gilles Peterson and Benji B, both from BBC Radio. Erik L has worked with artists such as Frank n Dank, Kissey Asplund, Dynamite MC and Hezekiah to name a few, creating a buzz in the underground scene and on sites like 2dopeboyz and Okayplayer etc. His song Soul Symphony was ranked as one of the best beats of 2009 by Benji B of BBC Radio, who has been playing Erik’s stuff frequently in his shows.
On Display is mixed by DJ Devastate, a talented Swedish DJ that released his debut album on the legendary English label BBE Records. This mix features a selection of hip hop and soul productions made by Erik L in the past few years along with some new and previously unreleased material. Lately he has been focusing on getting a new album ready with his group Favorite Flava that also consists of Stray (Mattias Axelsson) and Paul Mac Innes. Favorite Flava released their critically acclaimed debut album ”Different Phase” in 2009 on Ubeat Records. The music is a perfect blend of soul, RnB, pop and jazz with an approach to melodies that is unusual in the music busines these days.
Tracklist
01. Electric Dreamland Intro
02. Push It Up (Feat. Frank n Dank)
03. The Future Is Already Here (Feat. Supersci)
04. So Cruel (Feat. Favorite Flava)
05. Doh Ray Me (Feat. Dynamite MC)
06. Heaven (Feat. Favorite Flava)
07. Want U To Need Me (Feat. Favorite Flava)
08. Never Fall In Love (Feat. Cerebral Vortex & Stray)
09. Go Harder (Feat. Frank n Dank)
10. Pretty Lies Remix (Feat. Ernesto)
11. Big (Feat. Frank n Dank & Serious)
12. Nothing Under My Breath (Feat. Numb)
13. Clappintheyhands (Feat. Detroit CYDI & Stryfe)
14. Hey Cat (Feat. Cerebral Vortex & Kissey Asplund)
15. Angels
16. Somone To Hang On To (Feat. Hanna)
17. Allright Ok Remix (Feat. Stray & Hanna)
18. Higher (Feat. Frank n Dank & Illa J)
19. Make Her Dance (Feat. 7even Thirty)
20. Future Flow (Feat. Hezekiah & 7even Thirty)
21. The Truth (Love Of Music)
22. Musical Addiction
23. So What Now (Feat. Dynamite MC)
24. Soul Symphony Outro
Illa J – 4 Past Midnite
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010, Hip Hop
new ep by Illa J, for more info and buy check: myspace.com/illajmusic
Tracklist
01. Affair
02. Shots
03. Day 2 Nite
04. Nightmare
Herbie Hancock Albums!
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, Discography, Jazz
Herbert Jeffrey “Herbie” Hancock (born April 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American pianist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis’s “second great quintet”, Hancock helped redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section, and was one of the primary architects of the “post-bop” sound. He was one of the first jazz musicians to embrace synthesizers and funk. Hancock’s music is often melodic and accessible; he has had many songs “cross over” and achieved success among pop audiences. His music embraces elements of funk and soul while adopting freer stylistic elements from jazz. In his jazz improvisation, he possesses a unique creative blend of jazz, blues, and modern classical music, with harmonic stylings much like the styles of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
Hancock’s best-known solo works include “Cantaloupe Island”, “Watermelon Man” (later performed by dozens of musicians, including bandleader Mongo Santamaría), “Maiden Voyage”, “Chameleon”, and the singles “I Thought It Was You” and “Rockit”. His 2007 tribute album “River: The Joni Letters” won the 2008 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, only the second jazz album ever to win the award after Getz/Gilberto in 1965.
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1962 – Takin’ Off
Tracklist
01. Watermelon Man
02. Three Bags Full
03. Empty Pockets
04. The Maze
05. Driftin’
06. Alone And I
07. Watermelon Man (Alternate Take)
08. Three Bags Full (Alternate Take)
09. Empty Pockets (Alternate Take)
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1963 – Inventions & Dimensions
Tracklist
01. Succotash
02. Triangle
03. Jack Rabbit
04. Mimosa
05. A Jump Ahead
06. Mimosa (Alternate Take)
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1963 – My Point Of View
Tracklist
01. Blind Man, Blind Man
02. A Tribute To Someone
03. King Cobra
04. The Pleasure Is Mine
05. And What If I Don’t
06. Blind Man, Blind Man (Alternate Take)
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1964 – Empyrean Isles
Tracklist
01. One Finger Snap
02. Oliloqui Valley
03. Cantaloupe Island
04. The Egg
05. One Finger Snap (Alternate Take)
06. Oliloqui Valley (Alternate Take)
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1965 – Maiden Voyage
Tracklist
01. Maiden Voyage
02. The Eye Of The Hurricane
03. Little One
04. Survival Of The Fittest
05. Dolphin Dance
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1966 – Blow Up (OST)
Tracklist
01. Maint Title Blow Up
02. Verushka (Part 1)
03. Verushka (Part 2)
04. The Naked Camera
05. Bring Down The Birds
06. Jane’s Theme
07. Stroll On (The Yardbirds)
08. The Thief
09. The Kiss
10. Curiosity
11. Thomas Studies Photos
12. The Bed
13. End Title Blow Up
14. Am I Glad To See You (Tomorrow)
15. Blow Up (Tomorrow)
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1969 – Speak Like A Child
Tracklist
01. Riot
02. Speak Like A Child
03. First Trip
04. Toys
05. Goodbye To Childhood
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1969 – Fat Albert Rotunda
Tracklist
01. Wiggle-Wiggle
02. Fat Mama
03. Tell Me A Bedtime Story
04. Oh! Oh! Here He Comes
05. Jessica
06. Fat Albert Rotunda
07. Lil’ Brother
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1969 – The Prisoner
Tracklist
01. I Have A Dream
02. The Prisoner
03. Firewater
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1970 – Jammin’ With Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
01. Jammin’ With Herbie
02. Herbie’s Soul
03. Rock Your Soul
04. T.C.B. With Herbie
05. Soul Power
06. Cat Call
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Grant Green – Idle Moments
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1963, Jazz
The alluring title track alone makes this CD a must-have. A 15-minute dreamscape laid down by pianist Duke Pearson, the song features enchanting solos by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Guitarist Grant Green’s single-note melody heightens the song’s suspense. Grant’s original “Jean de Fleur” finds the ensemble in brisker tempo, while their cover of John Lewis’s “Django” exudes the spine-tingling coolness of Lewis’s brand of bop.
Tracklist
01. Idle Moments
02. Jean De Fleur
03. Django
04. Nomad
05. Jean De Fleur (Alternate Version)
06. Django (Alternate Version)
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John Coltrane – Ascension
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1965, Jazz
The album Ascension played a profoundly important role in John Coltrane’s final period. Recorded in June 1965, almost exactly two years before his death, this session marks Coltrane’s final stepping off point into free jazz. The album also marks a division for Coltrane’s fans, as there are some that applaud his final escape from jazz tradition while others simply couldn’t follow him into the great unknown.
One way or another, Ascension refuses to be ignored. A stunning list of colleagues joins the legendary saxophonist on his final quest. Besides his famed regular quartet, avant-garde saxophonists Pharaoh Sanders and Archie Shepp, extra bassist Art Davis, and even trumpet star Freddie Hubbard, among others, produce an intense sonic assault. If you’re sensitive to dissonant noise and uncontrolled barrages of sound, ASCENSION will offer you no comfort. However, the unbridled emotional onslaught that Coltrane unleashes here dwarfs any other artist’s entire output. Love it or hate it, this is one disc that’s sure to stay on your mind long after its din has faded.
Personnel: John Coltrane (tenor saxophone); John Tchicai, Marion Brown (alto saxophone); Freddie Hubbard (tenor saxophone, trumpet); Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone); Dewey Johnson (trumpet); McCoy Tyner (piano); Elvin Jones (drums).
Tracklist
01. Ascension (Edition II)
02. Ascension (Edition I)
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Piero Umiliani – La Legge Dei Gangsters
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1969, Jazz
Piero Umiliani was an Italian composer of film scores, this is the Soundtrack from the movie “La Legge Dei Gangsters”, 1969 directed by Siro Marcellini, enjoy!
Tracklist
01. Crepuscolo Sul Mare (Twilight On The Sea)
02. Genova P.zza De Ferrari Dalle 2 alle 7 (Genova, P.zza De Ferrari From 2 To 7)
03. Epilogo (Epilogue)
04. La Legge Dei Gangsters (Gangsters’ Law)
05. Episodio (Episode)
06. Very Fast
07. Alba Sul Mare( Dawn On The Sea)
08. Tema Dell’Addio (Farewell Theme)
09. Lui e Lei (He and She)
10. Epilogo (Epilogue)
11. Sei Ottavi In Blues (Six-Eights In Blues)
12. Apertura In Jazz (Jazz Overture)
13. Disgelo (Snow Melting)
14. Spiaggia Deserta (Empty Beach)
15. Sequenze Ritmiche (Rhythmical Sequences)
16. Swing Come Sempre (Swing As Usual)
17. Gangster’s Song)
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Dimlite – For Medals
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010, Electronic
«Three sweet songs as a present.. Few years ago we were up to record a whole album or at least an EP together. Then… a pletora of hindrances came along and the folder named ‘Elan + Dim’ remained untouched ever since. These songs are from 2007 / 08, they are and will forever be in demo state. But instead of trashing them…: it’s the season, and you might enjoy them.»
Tracklist
01. Lungs
02. Doze
03. Circadian
fLako – Mini Tollbooth
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010, Electronic
‘Mini Tollbooth’ is inspired by a novel called Phantom Tollbooth. The film adaptation from 1961 is so beautiful. I like to get lost in these childish worlds of freedom, where everything is possible. This modern fairy tale is about a young boy named Milo who is bored by the world around him. He feels everything is a waste of time. He comes home from school one day to find in his bedroom an anonymous package containing a miniature tollbooth and a map of the Lands Beyond. He takes the map, drives through in his toy car, and instantly finds himself driving on a road to Expectations. Enjoying the ride, he pays no attention to his route and soon becomes lost in the Doldrums, a colorless place where thinking and laughing are not allowed. He is having plenty more adventures like watching Chroma the Great conduct his orchestra in playing the colors of the sunset or meeting The Awful Dynne, a genie who collects noises for Dr. Dischord.
for more info and buy check: www.projectmooncircle.com
Tracklist
01. Chroma
02. The Awful Dynne
03. Doldrums
04. Love Opera featuring Shuanise
05. Gentle
06. Kelau
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Suff Daddy X Lefto – Come 2 U Live
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010
Suff Daddy (MPM, Berlin) and Lefto (Brownswood, Brussels) re-edit the Charles Earland classic “Coming To You Live” from 1980. Suff Daddy turns the song into a typical Suff jam with sick vocal samples, airhorns and micro korg licks. Skol! The Belgian beat ambassador Lefto takes a different route and re-rubs the song in classic Loft style.
Tracklist
01. Suff Daddy X Lefto – Come 2 U Live
02. Lefto & Charles – Come 2 U Live
Label Love Vol. 2
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010
Label Love is an eclectic yet unified bundle of unique sounds compiled simply for the love of sharing them with the universe – each track plucked and presented by label heads from Melting Pot, Ninja Tune, One-Handed , Plug Research, Tru Thoughts and Ubiquity.
Each label evokes its own signature swagger giving this collection a diversified and interesting flow of genres. Label Love consists of nostalgic classics, fresh unreleased gems and other dope, exclusive selections with the goal of expanding minds to new styles, vibrations and colors.
Tracklist
01. Hidden Orchestra – Wandering
02. Sonnymoon – Blast Off
03. Full Crate – Never Never
04. Paul White – Every Breath
05. Jed and Lucia – Painted Stars Refix
06. Bilal – Lost My Mind
07. Maddslinky – Ruled By Your Motions
08. Ahu – To:Love
09. Miles Bonny X The Ins – J Birly
10. Jono McCleery – Tomorrow
Freddie Joachim – Since You Came
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2010
here’s the unreleased track that was feature on the CONNECTING mix. enjoy. peace.
