ELVIN JONES — The Ultimate (1968-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of Joe Farrell's finest recordings. Switching between tenor, soprano and flute, Farrell had to be good because he was joined in the pianoless trio by bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. The group performs two standards, three Garrison originals and one by Farrell; it is a tossup as to who takes honors. Farrell is in consistently creative form but Garrison's occasional solos and Jones's polyrhythmic accompaniment are also noteworthy. This LP is long overdue to reappear on CD. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    In The Truth 5:04
Written-By – Joe Farrell
2    What Is This? 7:07
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
3    Ascendant 5:13
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
4    Yesterdays (From The Musical Production "Roberta") 5:37
Written-By – Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach
5    Sometimes Joie 10:37
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
6    We'll Be Together Again 3:05
Written-By – Carl T. Fischer, Frankie Laine
Credits :
Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 6)
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
Soprano Saxophone – Joe Farrell (tracks: 2, 3)
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Farrell (tracks: 1, 4, 5)

THE NEW ELVIN JONES TRIO — Puttin' It Together (1968-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Limited Edition | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe Farrell (heard on tenor, soprano, and flute) did some of his finest playing while with drummer Elvin Jones' trio during 1968-1969. Joined by bassist Jimmy Garrison (in one of his first post-Coltrane recordings), Farrell really digs into group originals, obscurities, "For Heaven's Sake," and Jimmy Heath's "Gingerbread Boy." With Jones pushing him and Garrison sounding quite advanced, Farrell was consistently inspired to play at the peak of his creativity. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Reza 7:12
Written-By – Edu Lobo, Ruy Guerra
2    Sweet Little Maia 7:47
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
3    Keiko's Birthday March 6:50
Written-By – Elvin Jones
4    Village Greene 5:08
Written-By – William Greene
5    Jay-Ree 3:48
Written-By – Joe Farrell
6    For Heaven's Sake 5:04
Written-By – Don Meyer, Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards
7    Ginger Bread Boy 5:10
Written-By – Jimmy Heath
Credits :
Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Flute – Joe Farrell

ELVIN JONES — Poly-Currents (1969-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Poly-Currents features drummer Elvin Jones leading a sextet full of notables, who include the underrated tenor great George Coleman; Joe Farrell on tenor, flute, and English horn; baritonist Pepper Adams; bassist Wilbur Little, and Candido on congas. They stretch out on group originals highlighted by "Mr. Jones" and "Whew." In addition, flutist Fred Tompkins teams up with Farrell's flute, Little, and Jones on his own "Yes." Advanced modal hard bop with all of the musicians playing in top form. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Agenda 13:50
Written-By – E. Jones
2    Agappe Love 5:52
Written-By – J. Farrell
3    Mr. Jones 7:35
Written-By – K. Jones
4    Yes 2:22
Written-By – F. Tompkins
5    Whew 9:33
Written-By – W. Little
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 1 to 3)
Bass – Wilbur Little
Bass Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 4)
Congas – Candido Camero (tracks: 1 to 3)
Drums – Elvin Jones
English Horn – Joe Farrell (tracks: 1)
Flute – Fred Tompkins (tracks: 4), Joe Farrell (tracks: 2)
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 3, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Merry Go Round (1972-2010) RM | Limited Edition | Serie Blue Note Best & More 1100 Encore – 178 | 24bits-192Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Inexcusably, there are no date or personnel listings on this LP from Blue Note's declining years, but the music is generally quite worthwhile, if a bit eclectic. The personnel changes throughout the session, despite all the performances being apparently recorded on the same day. The great drummer Elvin Jones is joined by the reeds of David Liebman, Steve Grossman and Joe Farrell; baritonist Pepper Adams is also on two numbers, keyboardists Chick Corea and Jan Hammer generally alternate (although they both appear on a few tunes together), guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo has guest appearances on two songs, and most selections include bassist Gene Perla and percussionist Don Alias. The group mostly plays concise versions of band originals, including Corea's classic "La Fiesta." An interesting set, but Elvin Jones has recorded many more rewarding albums. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    'Round Town 3:25
Composed By – Gene Perla
Soloist – David Liebman, Steve Grossman
2    Brite Piece 4:46
Composed By – David Liebman
Soloist – David Liebman, Jan Hammer
3    Lungs 2:22
Composed By – Jan Hammer
Soloist – Jan Hammer
4    A Time For Love 4:48
Composed By – Joe Farrell
Soloist – Chick Corea, Joe Farrell
5    Tergiversation 3:26
Composed By – Art Wiggens, Gene Perla
Soloist – Chick Corea, Jan Hammer
6    La Fiesta 6:05
Composed By – Chick Corea
Soloist – Chick Corea, Joe Farrell
7    The Children's Merry-Go-Round March 2:47
Composed By – Keiko Jones
Soloist – Elvin Jones
8    Who's Afraid... 4:21
Composed By – Frank Foster
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass [Fender] – Gene Perla
Alto Clarinet – Frank Foster (tracks: 8)
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 7)
Congas – Don Alias (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 4, 7)
Guitar – Yoshiaki Masuo (tracks: 1, 4)
Piano, Electric Piano – Chick Corea (tracks: 4, 5, 6)
Piano, Electric Piano, Glockenspiel – Jan Hammer (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 1, 2, 6 to 8), Joe Farrell (tracks: 2, 6, 8)
Tenor Saxophone – Steve Grossman (tracks: 1, 2, 6, 7)

ELVIN JONES — Genesis (1971-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The graphics are kind of dull on this late-period Blue Note LP, but the music is anything but boring. Elvin Jones' band had expanded during 1969-1971 from a pianoless trio to a three-horn quintet. With Dave Liebman and the returning Joe Farrell on tenor and soprano and Frank Foster contributing some tenor, alto flute, and bass clarinet (bassist Gene Perla completes the group), it would not be an overstatement to call this a powerful unit. On five originals by bandmembers (best known is Jones' "Three Card Molly"), the musicians take long, heated solos that straddle the boundary between hard bop and the avant-garde. Their album has plenty of invigorating music. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :
1    P.P. Phoenix 5:01
Written-By – Gene Perla
2    For All The Other Times 10:06
Written-By – Gene Perla
3    Slumber 5:32
Written-By – Dave Liebman
4    Three Card Molly 8:27
Written-By – Elvin Jones
5    Cecilia Is Love 10:09
Written-By – Frank Foster
Credits :
Alto Flute – Frank Foster (tracks: 1)
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Soprano Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 4)
Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 1 to 4), Frank Foster (tracks: 2, 4, 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Mr. Jones (1973-2013) RM | Serie BNLA 999 Encore | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    One's Native Place 6:17
Written-By – Keiko Jones
2    Gee Gee 5:45
Written-By – Gene Perla
3    Mr. Jones 7:35
Written-By – Keiko Jones
4    What's Up-That's It 5:40
Written-By – Gene Perla
5    Soultrane 6:12
Written-By – Tadd Dameron
6    New Breed 6:55
Written-By – David Liebman
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Gene Perla (tracks: 1, 4 to 6)
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 3)
Bass – Wilbur Little (tracks: 3)
Congas – Carlos "Patato" Valdes (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Electric Bass – Gene Perla (tracks: 2)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flugelhorn – Thad Jones (tracks: 1, 2)
Flute – David Liebman (tracks: 1)
Percussion – Candido Camero* (tracks: 3), Frank Ippolito (tracks: 1, 4, 5)
Piano – Jan Hammer (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
Soprano Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 4), Steve Grossman (tracks: 1)
Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 2, 6), George Coleman (tracks: 3), Joe Farrell (tracks: 3), Steve Grossman (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
Timpani – Albert Duffy (tracks: 1, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Elvin Jones Live at the Town Hall : John Coltrane Memorial Concert (1975) Vinyl, LP | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Elvin Jones Live was taken from a John Coltrane Memorial Concert performed at New York's Town Hall, Sept. 12, 1971, and featured his group at that time, Frank Foster on soprano and tenor saxes, Chick Corea's piano, Joe Farrell's sax and flute and Gene Perla's bass on two extended compositions...This was five strong individual artists giving exceptionally of themselves, bringing forth a record where the dynamics of the whole were equal to the sum of the parts, making for an exceptional and truly beautiful record. Bob Rusch
Tracklist :
A    Shinjitu 22:00
Composed By – Keiko Jones
B    Simone 23:53
Composed By – Frank Foster
Credits :
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Chick Corea
Producer – Gene Perla
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Joe Farrell
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Frank Foster

ELVIN JONES — The Prime Element (1976) 2 x Vinyl, LP | The Blue Note Re-Issue Series | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This two-LP set consists of a pair of unrelated Elvin Jones Blue Note sessions that had not been previously released. The earlier date features Jones in a septet with the tenors of George Coleman and Joe Farrell along with trumpeter Lee Morgan, while the 1973 album has an 11-piece group that includes a large rhythm section, baritonist Pepper Adams and the tenors of Steve Grossman and Frank Foster. The challenging modal material (an extension of John Coltrane's music of the early '60s) and diverse soloists make this two-fer into a rather stimulating listen. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
A1    At This Point In Time 7:30
Written-By – F. Foster
A2    Currents / Pollen 11:06
Written-By – D. Garcia, G. Perla
B1    The Prime Element 6:14
Written-By – O. Clay
B2    Whims Of Bal 12:22
Written-By – O. Clay
C1    Inner Space 6:28
Written-By – C. Corea
C2    Once I Loved (O Amor E Paz) 6:18
Lyrics By – V. De Moraes
Translated By – R. Gilbert
Written-By – A. C. Jobim
C3    Raynay 7:54
Written-By – E. Jones
D1    Champagne Baby 10:20
Written-By – J. Farrell
D2    Dido Afrique 11:14
Written-By – E. Jones
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: A1 to B2)
Bass – Wilbur Little (tracks: C1 to D2)
Congas [Conga] – Candido Camero
Drums – Elvin Jones
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Gene Perla (tracks: A1 to B2)
Electric Guitar – Cornell Dupree (tracks: A1 to B2)
Percussion – Miovelito Valles (tracks: C1 to D2), Omar Clay (tracks: A1 to B2), Richie "Pablo" Landrum (tracks: A1 to B2)
Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano [Acoustic] – Jan Hammer (tracks: A1 to B2)
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman (tracks: C1 to D2)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: A1 to B2), Steve Grossman (tracks: A1 to B2)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: C1 to D2)
Timpani – Warren Smith (tracks: A1 to B2)
Trumpet – Lee Morgan (tracks: C1 to D2)

ELVIN JONES — Revival : Live at Pookie's Pub (2022) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Recorded live at a small New York City venue, Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub captures drummer Elvin Jones and his quartet in several sweaty, intensely delivered performances recorded over a three-day period in 1967. This was a year after Jones had left John Coltrane's storied quartet and launched his own influential group with tenor saxophonist/flutist Joe Farrell, who is featured prominently here. Joining them are pianist Billy Greene and bassist Wilbur Little, both regular members of Jones' ensembles in the late '60s. With his roiling, tidal wave-like drum style, Jones was easily one of the most distinctive and immediately recognizable players of his era. His playing was as much a defining aspect of the sound of '60s modal jazz and post-bop as Coltrane's. It's that vibe he carried forward with his own group, bringing along the advanced harmonic devices and kinetic group interplay he championed with Coltrane, as well as a passion for lyrical jazz standards, and originals that prefigured the funk and blues explorations of the '70s. Farrell is an absolute monster here, tearing his way through a 16-minute version of his angular blues "13 Avenue B." The band throw more fire on their off-the-cuff rendition of Jimmy Heath's "Gingerbread Boy" featuring Larry Young; the organist clearly showed up at the gig and it's fascinating to hear him apply his ringing organ chords to the piano. We also get a crackling takes on the Jones original "Keiko's Birthday March" (dedicated to his wife), composer Ferde Grofé's Western-themed "On the Trail" (the bar owner's favorite as Jones says), and a delicately rendered "My Funny Valentine" (marked by Farrell's luminous flute). While the late-'60s post-bop aesthetic was often deeply intellectual, Jones could groove as he does on Frank Foster's "Raunchy Rita," a song he recorded a year prior with bassist Richard Davis on Heavy Sounds and which he pushes with a raw, dance club swagger here. Matt Collar
Tracklist :
1-1    Keiko's Birthday March 21:11
Written-By – Elvin Jones
1-2    Gingerbread Boy 8:32
Written-By – Jimmy Heath
1-3    13 Avenue B 16:39
Written-By – Joe Farrell
1-4    My Funny Valentine 8:24
Written-By – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
1-5    M.E. 20:06
Written-By – Billy Greene
2-1    On The Trail 19:46
Written-By – Ferde Grofé, Harold Adamson
2-2    Softly As In A Morning Sunrise 18:23
Written-By – Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg
2-3    Raunchy Rita 3:55
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2-4    Oleo 16:14
Written-By – Sonny Rollins
Credits :
Bass – Wilbur Little
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Billy Greene, Larry Young (tracks: 1-2)
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Joe Farrell

JOE FARRELL — Canned Funk (1974-2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe Farrell's final of six CTI dates has fairly lengthy versions of four of his originals. Farrell, who adds baritone to his usual trio of instruments (tenor, soprano and flute), once again welcomes guitarist Joe Beck as his co-star, along with bassist Herb Bushler, drummer Jim Madison and percussionist Ray Mantilla. The music is melodic, sometimes funky, and enjoyable if not essential, but all of Joe Farrell's CTI sets are worth acquiring. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Canned Funk (Joe Farrell) – 7:20
2.    Animal (Farrell) – 9:55
3.    Suite Martinique (Farrell) – 9:03
4.    Spoken Silence (Farrell) – 7:43
Credits :
Joe Farrell – Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute
Herb Bushler – Bass
Joe Beck – Guitar
Jim Madison – Drums
Ray Mantilla – Conga, Percussion

HEBIE HANCOCK — Fat Albert Rotunda (1969-2001) RM | Warner Bros. Masters Series | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Centered around some soundtrack music that Herbie Hancock wrote for Bill Cosby's Fat Albert cartoon show, Fat Albert Rotunda was Hancock's first full-fledged venture into jazz-funk -- and his last until Head Hunters -- making it a prophetic release. At the same time, it was far different in sound from his later funk ventures, concentrating on a romping, late-'60s-vintage R&B-oriented sound. with frequent horn riffs and great rhythmic comping and complex solos from Hancock's Fender Rhodes electric piano. The syllables of the titles alone -- "Wiggle Waggle," "Fat Mama," "Oh! Oh! Here He Comes" -- have a rhythm and feeling that tell you exactly how this music saunters and swaggers along -- just like the jolly cartoon character. But there is more to this record than fatback funk. There is the haunting, harmonically sophisticated "Tell Me a Bedtime Story" (which ought to become a jazz standard), and the similarly relaxed "Jessica." The sextet on hand is a star-studded bunch, with Joe Henderson in funky and free moods on tenor sax, Johnny Coles on trumpet, Garnett Brown on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, and Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums. Only Williams would remain for Hancock's 1977 electric V.S.O.P.: The Quintet album to come. In addition, trumpeter Joe Newman, saxophonist Joe Farrell, guitarist Eric Gale, and drummer Bernard Purdie make guest appearances on two tracks. Richard S. Ginell  

Tracklist :

1 Wiggle-Waggle 5:51

Alto Saxophone [Uncredited], Tenor Saxophone [Uncredited] – Joe Farrell

Baritone Saxophone [Uncredited] – Arthur Clarke

Drums [Uncredited] – Bernard Purdie

Electric Bass [Uncredited] – Jerry Jemmott

French Horn [Uncredited] – Ray Alonge

Guitar [Uncredited] – Billy Butler, Eric Gale

Percussion [Uncredited] – George Devens

Trombone [Uncredited] – Benny Powell

Trumpet [Uncredited] – Ernie Royal, Joe Newman

2 Fat Mama 3:49

3 Tell Me A Bedtime Story 5:03

4 Oh! Oh! Here He Comes 4:08

5 Jessica 4:12

6 Fat Albert Rotunda 6:28

7 Lil' Brother 4:25

Alto Saxophone [Uncredited], Tenor Saxophone [Uncredited] – Joe Farrell

Baritone Saxophone [Uncredited] – Arthur Clarke

Drums [Uncredited] – Bernard Purdie

Electric Bass [Uncredited] – Jerry Jemmott

French Horn [Uncredited] – Ray Alonge

Guitar [Uncredited] – Billy Butler (3), Eric Gale

Percussion [Uncredited] – George Devens

Trombone [Uncredited] – Benny Powell

Trumpet [Uncredited] – Ernie Royal, Joe Newman

Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Soloist – Buster Williams (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Drums, Soloist – Tootie Heath (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute [Alto], Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Joe Henderson
Piano, Electric Piano, Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Conductor, Soloist – Herbie Hancock
Trombone, Soloist – Garnet Brown
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Fluegel Horn], Soloist – Johnny Coles

JOE FARRELL— Penny Arcade (1974-2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe Farrell gained his greatest fame with his popular string of CTI recordings. For this set, he performs three of his originals (none of which caught on), guitarist Joe Beck's "Penny Arcade," and a 13-minute version of Stevie Wonder's "Too High." Farrell (heard on tenor, soprano, flute and piccolo) is in excellent form, as are keyboardist Herbie Hancock, Beck, bassist Herb Bushler, drummer Steve Gadd and Don Alias on conga. As is true of his other CTI sets, this Joe Farrell effort expertly mixes together some slightly commercial elements and superior recording quality with strong solos. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Penny Arcade (Joe Beck) – 4:45
2. Too High (Stevie Wonder) – 13:15
3. Hurricane Jane (Joe Farrell) – 4:25
4. Cloud Cream (Joe Farrell) – 6:15
5. Geo Blue (Joe Farrell) – 7:30
Credits :
Joe Farrell – Tenor and Soprano Sax, Flute, Piccolo
Herbie Hancock – Piano
Joe Beck – Guitar
Steve Gadd- Drums
Herb Bushler – Bass
Don Alias – Conga

JOHNNY HODGES WITH LEON THOMAS AND OLIVER NELSON - Three Shades of Blue (1970) lp | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
A1    Empty Ballroom Blues    4:54
Duke Ellington / Cootie Williams
A2    Duke´s Place    3:35
Ellington / Thiele
A3    Echoes Of Harlem    4:20
Duke Ellington
A4    Disillusion Blues    3:56
Leon Thomas
A5    Yearning    5:20
Oliver Nelson
B1    Welcome To New York    4:10
Leon Thomas
B2    Black, Brown And Beautiful    3:50
Oliver Nelson
B3    Rockin´ In Rhythm    3:09
Ellington / Mills / Carney
B4    Creole Love Call    4:56
Duke Elligton
10    It´s Glory    2:55
Duke Ellington
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges
Arranged By, Conductor – Oliver Nelson
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – David Spinozza
Piano – Earl Hines, Hank Jones
Producer – Bob Thiele
Saxophone – Danny Bank, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Joe Farrell, Bob Ashton
Trombone – Al Grey, Garnett Brown, Quentin Jackson, Thomas Mitchell
Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Snooky Young
Notas.
Original first pressing.
This album was recorded in New York City, March 17 and 19, 1970 and the liner notes by Nat Hentoff were written before the untimely death of Johnny Hodges on May 11, 1970.

AIRTO MOREIRA - Free (1972-2003) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

The 1970s were banner years for Airto Moreira -- not only because of his association with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and his work on wife Flora Purim's Milestone dates, but also, because of the generally superb work he did under Creed Taylor's supervision at CTI from 1972-74. One of the five-star gems that the Brazilian percussionist recorded for CTI was Fingers, which employs Purim on percussion and vocals, David Amaro on guitar, Hugo Fattoruso on keyboards and harmonica, Jorge Fattoruso on drums and Ringo Thielmann on electric bass. Produced by Taylor and recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous New Jersey studio, this LP demonstrates just how exciting and creative 1970s fusion could be. When Moreira and his colleagues blend jazz with Brazilian music, rock and funk on such cuts as "Wind Chant," "Tombo in 7/4" and "Romance of Death," the results are consistently enriching. Fingers is an album to savor. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1  Return to Forever - 10:17
(Chick Corea)
2 Flora's Song - 8:30
(Flora Purim)
3 Free - 11:50
(Airto Moreira)
4 Lucky Southern - 2:36
(Keith Jarrett)
5 Creek (Arroio) - 6:12
(Victor Brazil)
- Bonus Track -
6 So Tender - 5:01
(Keith Jarrett)
7 Jequié - 2:57
(Moacir Santos)
8 Creek (Arroio) (Altenate Version) - 9:23  
Personnel :
Airto - Percussion, Vocals
Hubert Laws - Flute
Joe Farrell - Soprano Saxophone, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Piccolo
Chick Corea - Piano, Electric Piano
Keith Jarrett - Piano
Nelson Ayres - Electric Piano
George Benson - Guitar
Jay Berliner - Guitar
Ron Carter - Bass
Stanley Clarke - Electric Bass
Flora Purim - vocals
Burt Collins, Mel Davis, Alan Rubin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Wayne Andre, Garnett Brown, Joe Wallace - Trombone
Don Sebesky - Arranger

AIRTO MOREIRA - Samba de Flora (1989) 32bits-96Hz / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

An effusively performed minor classic of Brazilian jazz fusion, percussionist Airto Moreira's 1988 album Samba de Flora found him diving into an organic mix of originals and covers alongside equally gifted collaborators including his wife vocalist Flora Purim, Argentine pianist Jorge Dalto, bassist Alphonso Johnson, percussionist Don Alias, Cuban conga player Cachete, and others. The album was originally released on the cult independent Montuno Records label, based out of the Record Mart record store located in the Times Square subway station. Founded by Latin music impresario Al Santiago in 1975, Montuno issued album after album documenting the exuberant music and musicians whom Latin fans -- and specifically Latin dance fans -- were digging in NYC in the '70s and '80s. The centerpiece of the album is the propulsive minor-key title track, which features Moreira on both percussion and vocals, leading his band through an absolutely infectious dancefloor banger. Following the songs' minute-long percussion intro, Moreira and his band erupt into a dynamic call-and-response verse that conjures images of stylish dancers coupled in a sweaty samba frenzy. Equally captivating is the group's buoyant reading of Hugo Fattoruso and Ruben Rada's "Dedos" featuring Purim's earthy, smiling vocals. Elsewhere, they offer a similarly sparkling rendition of George Duke's "Yanah Amina" and plunge into the electric guitar-tinged Tropicalia of "Latin Woman." Moreira also reveals a gift for elegiac balladry, showcasing his burnished baritone vocals on the yearning, spare piano numbers "Mulambo" and "La Puerta." As with many of the LPs released by Montuno, Samba de Flora is a warmly produced album with a vibrant live aesthetic that steams with the energy and passion of a concert given in the heat of a New York City summer. by Matt Collar  
Tracklist :
1     Parana 4:26
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Berimbau – Frank Colon
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Airto Moreira
Guitar – Roland Bautista
Keyboards – Jorge Dalto
Percussion – Don Alias, Giovanni "Mañenguito" Hidalgo
Synthesizer – Kei Akagi
2     Samba de Flora 6:16
Tite Curet Alonso / Jorge Dalto
Bass – Michael Shapiro
Drums, Vocals – Airto Moreira
Keyboards – Jorge Dalto
Percussion – Angel "Cachete" Maldonado, Donald Alias*, Frank Colon, Giovanni "Mañenguito" Hidalgo     
3     La Puerta 5:39
Luis Demetrio
Piano [Acoustic] – Jorge Dalto
Vocals – Airto Moreira
4     Dedos 5:22
Hugo Fattoruso / Ruben Rada
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Bongos – Giovanni "Mañenguito" Hidalgo
Congas – Angel "Cachete" Maldonado
Drums, Percussion – Airto Moreira
Keyboards – Jorge Dalto
Synthesizer – Kei Akagi
Trombone – Raul De Souza
Trumpet – Jeff Elliott
Vocals – Flora Purim, Rafael José
5     Yanah Amina 3:22
George Duke
Backing Vocals – Jill Avery
Bass – Randy Tico
Drums, Percussion, Congas – Airto Moreira
Saxophone, Flute, Soloist – David Tolegian
Trumpet – Rolando Gingras
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Soloist – Jeff Elliott
Vocals – Flora Purim
6     El Fiasco 5:56
Jeff Elliott
Bass – Randy Tico
Drums – Tony Moreno
Keyboards – Bruce Bigenho
Percussion – Luiz Muños
Percussion, Congas – Airto Moreira
Saxophone – David Tolegian
Trumpet – Jeff Elliott, Rolando Gingras
7     Mulambo 6:30
Public Domain / Jaime Florence / Augusto Mesquita
Piano [Acoustic] – Jorge Dalto
Vocals – Airto Moreira, Flora Purim
8     Latin Woman 5:24
Bass – Keith Jones
Drums – Tony Moreno
Guitar – Larry Nass
Horns – Jeff Elliott
Keyboards – Jorge Dalto
Percussion, Congas – Airto Moreira
Piccolo Flute – Joe Farrell
Vocals – Flora Purim
Larry Nass

FLORA PURIM - Carry On (1979-2002) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In 1979, jazz was no longer George Duke's primary focus; his albums were emphasizing soul/funk, and many of the R&B fans who knew him for late '70s hits, like "Dukey Stick," "I Want You for Myself," and "Reach for It," knew little or nothing about his work with Cannonball Adderley, Billy Cobham, or Jean-Luc Ponty. But Duke was still producing some jazz albums here and there, although they weren't necessarily straight ahead. Even though Flora Purim's Carry On, which Duke produced, is primarily a Brazilian jazz album, it isn't for jazz purists -- rather, Purim provides an eclectic blend of jazz, samba, R&B/funk, rock, and pop. Purim has many inspired moments on this LP and is joined by members of Duke's late '70s band -- bassist Byron Miller, drummers Ricky Lawson and Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, percussionist Sheila Escovedo (who became Sheila E after joining forces with Prince in 1984), keyboardist Bobby Lyle, trumpeter Jerry Hey, and saxman Joe Farrell. In addition to excelling on Duke's funky title song, Gilberto Gil's "Sarara," and Toninho Horta's "Beijo Partido," Purim really lets loose on Milton Nascimento's "From the Lonely Afternoon." Those who associate "From the Lonely Afternoon" with Wayne Shorter's superb Native Dancer album will find Purim's interpretation to be faster and more intense. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1     Sarara 4:06
Gilberto Gil
2     From the Lonely Afternoon 3:25
Milton Nascimento
3     Niura is Coming Back 2:54
Yana Purim
4     Once I Ran Away 3:38
Yana Purim
5     Carry On 5:15
George Duke
6     Love Lock 3:32
Reggie Lucas / James Mtume
7     Corine 4:52
George Duke / Airto Moreira / Flora Purim
8     Islands in the Sun [Interlude] 1:29
David Bateau / Michael Sembello
9     Beijo Partido (Broken Kiss) 4:40
Toninho Horta
10     Freeway Jam 4:36
Max Middleton
Credits :
David Amaro, David Myles, Michael Sembello - Guitar
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Ricky Lawson, Fred Fleck - Drums
Lynn Davis, Josie James - Vocals (Background)
George Duke - Composer, Piano
Joe Farrell - Sax (Soprano)
Hugo Fattoruso, Bobby Lyle, Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards, Synthesizer
Gary Gazaway - Flugelhorn
Jerry Hey - Trumpet
Al Jarreau - Guest Artist, Vocals
Keith Jones, Byron Miller - Bass
Airto Moreira - Composer, Tambourine, Trombone
Flora Purim -  Vocals
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr., Raul de Souza - Trombone
Larry Williams - Flute, Piccolo, Sax (Alto)

JIMMY SMITH - Stay Loose (1968-2005) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

Jimmy Smith, of course, was known mostly for his Hammond B3 organ skills, where his fingers skittered over the keys with piano-like speed, and his bluesy, soulful approach to jazz, which bordered on light funk at times. There is plenty of all of that on Stay Loose...Jimmy Smith Sings Again, and yes, as advertised, he sings, which really wasn't all that unusual, just that he did it more here than he normally did. Smith had a wonderful voice, gruff and full of gravel, but also full of wry amusement and a whole lot of joy, and his vocal adaptation of "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town" which kicks off this set (backed by a trumpet and trombone horn section) may well be the definitive version of this old blues standard. He comes close to repeating the trick on "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," a pop hit from the 1940s. Elsewhere he mostly groans and hums in the background, which gives everything here a kind of gospel-blues feel. Other standout tracks include the title jam, "Stay Loose," which is wonderfully funky (a remix of "Stay Loose" by Lyrics Born, funked up even more, was the centerpiece for Verve Remixed 3), and a similarly loose and soulful take on Don Covay's "Chain of Fools," a hit in 1968 for Aretha Franklin. Grady Tate shines on drums throughout Stay Loose, and Stanley Turrentine's bluesy tenor sax gives two of the instrumentals, "One for Members" and "Grabbin' Hold" a nice lift. Stay Loose isn't a typical Jimmy Smith album, but it isn't radically different, either, and it belongs on a short list of the best he ever recorded. by Steve Leggett  
Tracklist :
1    I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town 4:44
Louis Jordan / Andy Razaf / Will Weldon
2    Stay Loose 3:55
Jimmy Smith
3    If You Ain't Got It 3:07
Tom McIntosh
4    One for Members 6:47
Jimmy Smith
5    Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? 3:32
Bill Austin / Louis Jordan
6    Chain of Fools 5:02
Don Covay
7    Grabbin' Hold 9:41
Jimmy Smith / Stanley Turrentine
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – Tom McIntosh (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
Bass – James Tyrell (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Jimmy Merritt (tracks: 4, 6, 7)
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Carl Lynch (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Phil Upchurch (tracks: 4, 6, 7)
Organ – Jimmy Smith
Percussion – Johnny Pacheco (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
Reeds – Hubert Laws (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Jerome Richardson (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Pepper Adams (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
Tenor Saxophone – Stanley Turrentine (tracks: 4, 6, 7)
Trombone – Alan Raph (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Garnet Brown (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Jimmy Cleveland (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
Trumpet – Ernie Royal (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Joe Newman (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Snookie Young (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
Vocals – Carline Ray (tracks: 2, 6), Eileen Gilbert (tracks: 2, 6), Jimmy Smith, (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Melba Moorman (tracks: 2, 6) 

MAYNARD FERGUSON - Primal Scream (1976-2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

An all-star cast assists Maynard Ferguson in this disco-tinged big-band outing. Ferguson's trademark trumpet playing is featured in all its screaming glory, and Mark Colby contributes a couple of high-energy sax solos. "Primal Scream" and "Invitation" sound as though they were lifted right off the mid-'70s disco dancefloor, complete with T.S.O.P.-type strings and pulsing rhythms. "Pagliacci," too, has the disco beat pounding underneath a Jay Chattaway adaptation of an operatic melody, with Bobby Militello featured on an energetic, overblown flute solo. Chick Corea's "The Cheshire Cat Walk" sounds like latter-day Return to Forever, as Corea's synth trades licks with Ferguson's horn over a familiar RTF rhythmic/chordal bassline sequence. The final cut, Eric Gale's "Swamp," stands out because of its reggae beat. This album was an obvious attempt to jump on the disco-funk bandwagon, and serves as a well-played, though dated, document of that era. by Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1     Primal Scream 7:09
Jay Chattaway / Maynard Ferguson
2     The Cheshire Cat Walk 10:09
Chick Corea
3     Invitation 5:32
Bronislaw Kaper
4     Pagliacci 5:55
Jay Chattaway / Ruggero Leoncavallo
5     Swamp 7:24
Eric Gale
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Dave Sanborn
Bass – Gary King
Bass Trombone – David Taylor, Paul Faulise
Cello – Alan Shulman, Charles McCracken
Drums – Steve Gadd
Flute, Baritone Saxophone – Bobby Militello
French Horn – Brooks Tillotson, Earl Chapin
Guitar – Eric Gale, Jeff Mirenov, Jerry Friedman
Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
Piano, Synthesizer [Arp], Clavinet – Bob James
Producer – Bob James
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Mark Colby
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Farrell
Trombone – Tony Studd
Trumpet – Marvin Stamm
Trumpet [All Solos] – Maynard Ferguson
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Bernie Glow, Jon Faddis, Stan Mark
Viola – Emanuel Vardi, Theodore Israel
Violin – Charles Libove, David Nadien, Emanuel Green, Frederick Buldivini, Harry Cykman, Joseph Malin, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman
Vocals – Hilda Harris, Lani Groves, Patti Austin 

WILLIE BOBO - Bobo's Beat (1964-2003) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Willie Bobo pulled an impressive lineup for his debut as a leader, due in part to a profile gained from his work with Cal Tjader and Herbie Mann. Leading the brass section in this midsized group is trumpeter Clark Terry, who lends the necessary grit and fire, while Joe Farrell's burring tenor gives the record dynamic range. Though Bobo's percussion kit is displayed on the front, it's occasionally difficult to appreciate his playing on the record; he sounds bored and in the background during a trio of Brazilian crossover numbers (this was the year of Jazz Samba, after all), leaving organist Frank Anderson to flare his way playfully through his own "Bossa Nova in Blue." Bobo does finally allow himself some solo space at the end of "Capers," after several minutes of brilliant interplay between brass and reeds. The highlight comes with the group's interpretation of Freddie Hubbard's "Crisis," a slow-burning hard bop number with Bobo's timbales shuffle framing more excellent sectioning, with Farrell's tenor and an unnamed trombone positioned in counterpoint to Terry's trumpet. With none of the Latin fire solo features or pop crossover material often found on "Stereo Spectacular" LPs of the day, Bobo's Beat is a jazz fan's delight: great work from all the principles, and a steady sense of inter-relational talents sounding off in close harmony with each other. by John Bush    
Tracklist :
1     Bon Sueno 2:30
Frank Colon
2     Naked City Theme 2:17
Billy May
3     Felicidade 3:28
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
4     Bossa Nova in Blue 2:44
Frank Anderson
5     Boroquinho 4:30
Christopher Boscole
6     Crisis 5:15
Freddie Hubbard
7     Mi Fas y Recordar 3:56
Bill Salter
8     Capers 3:47
Tom McIntosh
9     Let Your Hair Down Blues 5:13
Frank Anderson
10     Trinidad 2:59
Teacho Wiltshire
11     Timbale Groove 2:45
Teacho Wiltshire
Credits :
Drums, Timbales – Willie Bobo
Organ, Piano – Frank Anderson
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Farrell
Trumpet – Clark Terry 

ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM - Tilde (1970-2000) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

On Jobim's second A&M album, Eumir Deodato takes over the chart-making tasks, and the difference between him and Claus Ogerman is quite apparent in the remake of "The Girl From Ipanema": the charts are heavier, more dramatic, and structured. Sometimes the arrangements roll back so one can hear, say, the dancing multi-phonic flute of wildman Hermeto Pascoal on "Tema Jazz," and the rhythms often veer away from the familiar ticking of the bossa nova. Jobim is his usual understated self, adding very subtle electric piano to his arsenal of acoustic piano and guitar, but the material sometimes falls short of Jobim's tip-top level (dead giveaway: "Tide" is a clever rewrite on the chord changes of "Wave"). Still, it's beautifully made and very musical at all times. by Richard S. Ginell
Tracklist:
1    The Girl From Ipanema 4:50
Norman Gimbel / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
Antônio Carlos Jobim feat: Stan Getz           
2    Carinhoso 2:47
Joao Barro / João de Barro / Pedro Berrios / Carlos Braga / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Pixinguinha / Alfredo Vianna
3    Tema Jazz 4:34
Antônio Carlos Jobim
4    Sue Ann 3:02
Antônio Carlos Jobim
5    Remember 4:00
Irving Berlin / Antônio Carlos Jobim
6    Tide 4:03
Antônio Carlos Jobim
7    Takatanga 4:42
Antônio Carlos Jobim
8    Caribe 2:42
Antônio Carlos Jobim
9    Rockanalia 4:45
Antônio Carlos Jobim   
10    Tema Jazz 2:49
Antônio Carlos Jobim     
11    Tide 4:00
Antônio Carlos Jobim
12    Tema Jazz (alt. take) 5:43
Antônio Carlos Jobim
13    Tema Jazz [Master Take in Full] 8:11
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits:
Alto Saxophone, Soloist – Jerry Dodgion (faixas: 1)
Arranged By, Conductor – Eumir Deodato
Bass – Ron Carter
Bass Flute, Soloist – Joe Farrell (faixas: 2, 8)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute, Soloist – Hermeto Pascoal (faixa: 3)
Guitar, Electric Piano, Piano – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Soprano Saxophone, Soloist – Joe Farrell (faixa: 8)