MICHAEL BRECKER GROUP — The Cost Of Living (1989-1994) WV (image+.cue) lossless

Tracklist :
1    Istbynne Reel    9:35
2    Chime This    18:19
3    Choices    11:16
4    The Cost Of Living    16:25
5    Nothing Personal    18:15
Credits
Drums – Adam Nussbaum
Electric Bass [El. Bass] – Jay Anderson
Piano – Joey Calderazzo
Tenor Saxophone, Electronic Wind Instrument [EWI] – Michael Brecker

JACO PASTORIUS | PAT METHENY | PAUL BLEY | BRUCE DITMAS — Jaco (1974-1995) Unofficial Release | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although listeners often think of Jaco Pastorius' first solo album as 1976's Jaco on Epic, producer/keyboardist Paul Bley actually gave Pastorius his first official chance at professional recording two years earlier. Coincidentally titled Jaco (originally titled Pastorious/Metheny/Ditmas/Bley), this spontaneous set is also significant for being among guitarist Pat Metheny's first recordings; completing the quartet are Bley on electric piano and drummer Bruce Ditmas. The music consists of three songs by Bley, five from Carla Bley, and "Blood" by Annette Peacock. Pastorius sounds quite powerful, but Metheny's tone is kind of bizarre, very distorted, and not at all distinctive at this point. The recording quality is a bit shaky throughout the electronic set, and the group does not quite live up to its potential, but Pastorius shows that he was already an innovative player, making this an LP of historic interest. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Vashkar (Carla Bley) - 9:55
2 Poconos (Paul Bley) - 1:00
3 Donkey (Carla Bley) - 6:28
4 Vampira (Paul Bley) - 7:15
5 Overtoned (Carla Bley) - 1:04
6 Jaco (Paul Bley) - 3:45
7 Batterie (Carla Bley) - 5:12
8 King Korn (Carla Bley) - 0:29
9 Blood (Annette Peacock) - 1:28
Credits :
Jaco Pastorius - Bass Guitar
Pat Metheny - Guitar
Bruce Ditmas - Drums
Paul Bley - Electric Piano

THE ORNETTE COLEMAN QUARTET - The Belgrade Concert (1971-1995) FLAC (tracks), lossless

This valuable live import features Ornette Coleman (on alto with a touch of trumpet and violin) and his 1971 Quartet (which also includes tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Ed Blackwell) performing Haden's "Song for Che" and four obscure Coleman compositions. The recording quality is decent and Redman proves to be a perfect musical partner for Ornette. Superior and often exciting free bop music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Announcement     
2    Street Woman     
3    Who Do You Work For     
4    Written Word     
5    Song For Che     
6    Rock The Clock     
Credits :
Bass - Charlie Haden
Drums - Ed Blackwell
Saxophone [Tenor], Oboe [Musette] - Dewey Redman
Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin - Ornette Coleman