AL HAIG / JIMMY RANEY - Strings Attached (1975-2007) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Pianist Al Haig, a veteran of the bebop era, plays pretty modern on this quartet date which is co-led by guitarist Jimmy Raney. With backing by bassist Jamil Nasser and drummer Frank Gant, Haig and Raney interpret two bop standards and such later material as Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance" and Eddie Harris' "Freedom Jazz Dance." Haig and Raney inspire each other to stretch out, including on an 11-minute version of "'Round Midnight." Thought-provoking music well worth hearing several times. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Dolphin Dance 7:27
Herbie Hancock
2 Enigma 4:48
J.J. Johnson
3 Invitation 9:17
Bronislaw Kaper
4 Out of Nowhere 6:35
Johnny Green / Edward Heyman
5 Freedom Jazz Dance 4:40
Eddie Harris
6 'Round Midnight 11:00
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
Credits:
Bass – Jamil Nasser
Drums – Frank Gant
Guitar – Jimmy Raney
Piano – Al Haig

THE AHMAD JAMAL TRIO — The Awakening (1970-1997) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

By 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's style had changed a bit since the 1950s, becoming denser and more adventurous while still retaining his musical identity. With bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double-timing lines are sometimes furious) and drummer Frank Gant, Jamal performs two originals (playing over a vamp on "Patterns"), the obscure "I Love Music," and four jazz standards. These are intriguing performances showing that Ahmad Jamal was continuing to evolve. Scott Yanow 
Tracklist :
1   The Awakening  6:19
Ahmad Jamal

2   I Love Music  7:19

Emil Boyd, Hale Smith

3   Patterns 6:19
Ahmad Jamal
 4   Dolphin Dance  5:05
Herbie Hancock
5   You're My Everything  4:40
Mort Dixon / Harry Warren / Joe Young
6   Stolen Moments  6:27
Oliver Nelson
7   Wave  4:25
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits :
Ahmad Jamal, piano
Jamil Nasser, bass
Frank Grant, drums

ERNESTINE ANDERSON - Never Make Your Move Too Soon [1980] FLAC

The title cut of this near-classic album became a sort of theme song for Ernestine Anderson, but it is not the only high point. The singer sounds in top form on such fine material as "As Long As I Live," a touching "Old Folks," "My Shining Hour," and "Poor Butterfly." With fine assistance from pianist Monty Alexander, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Frank Gant, Ernestine Anderson is heard throughout in prime form, sounding quite enthusiastic and powerful. Highly recommended.  by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1 Never Make Your Move Too Soon 3:31  

Stix Hooper / Will Jennings

2 What a Diff'rence a Day Made 4:47

Stanley Adams / María Mendez Grever

3 As Long as I Live 4:40

Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler

4 Old Folks 7:17

Dedette Lee Hill / Willard Robison

5 Just One More Chance 5:30

Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston

6 My Shining Hour 3:34

Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer

7 Why Did I Choose You? 4:22

Michael Leonard / Herbert Martin

8 Poor Butterfly 5:35

John Golden / Raymond Hubbell

Credits

Bass – Ray Brown

Drums – Frank Gant

Piano – Monty Alexander

Vocals – Ernestine Anderson

ERNESTINE ANDERSON - Never Make Your Move Too Soon

 [1980] CONCORD / FLAC / scans

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