GORDON GOODWIN´S BIG PHAT BAND — Swingin' for the Fences (2000) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Saxophonist Gordon Goodwin (heard on this CD on alto and soprano) has loved big bands since he was a child. He arranged all of the music for his 18-piece big band's release, contributing nine of the ten compositions (all but Bach's "Two Part Invention in D Minor") and getting several notable guest soloists to make appearances. The music is mostly modern mainstream, swinging while utilizing some advanced harmonies. There are a few departures including "Sing Sang Sung" (a number based a bit on "Sing Sing Sing"), the Bach selection, a couple Latin jazz pieces, and the funky "There's the Rub" and "A Few Good Men." Among the main soloists from the orchestra are Goodwin, trombonist Andy Martin, pianist Tom Ranier, and tenorman Dan Higgins. The guests (on two songs apiece) are trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, clarinetist Eddie Daniels, and altoists Eric Marienthal and Brandon Fields. Fans of contemporary big bands will find much to enjoy on this fun set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Sing Sang Sung 5:35
Soloist – Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Daniels
2    Count Bubba 7:33
Soloist – Dan Higgins, Gordon Goodwin
3    Samba Del Gringo 6:59
Soloist – Andy Martin, Brandon Fields
4    Bach 2 Part Invention In D Minor 7:51
Composed By – J.S. Bach
Soloist – Eddie Daniels
5    I Remember 5:50
Soloist – Dan Higgins, Gordon Goodwin
6    Swingin' For The Fences 5:09
Soloist – Andy Martin, Eric Marienthal, Tom Ranier
7    Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones) 4:52
Soloist – Arturo Sandoval, Eric Marienthal
8    Second Chances 5:05
Soloist – Gordon Goodwin
9    There's The Rub 5:46
Soloist – Brandon Fields
10    A Few Good Men 3:54
Soloist – Carl Verheyen, Gordon Goodwin
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Dave Stone (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6)
Composed By, Arranged By – Gordon Goodwin (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 10)
Drums – Bernie Dresel (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 8), Gregg Bissonette (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Electric Bass – John Peña (tracks: 3, 5, 7 to 10)
Guitar – Carl Verheyen (tracks: 10), Grant Geissman (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8), James Harrah (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 10)
Percussion – Bernie Dresel (tracks: 1, 4), Luis Conte
Piano – Gordon Goodwin (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 10), Jim Cox (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 8), Tom Ranier (tracks: 2, 6)
Trombone – Alex Iles, Andy Martin, Bill Reichenbach (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10), Craig Ware (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 8), Steve Holtman
Trumpet – Dan Savant, Dennis Farias (tracks: 1, 3 to5, 8), Gary Grant (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10), Jerry Hey (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10), Larry Hall, Wayne Bergeron
Woodwind – Bill Liston, Dan Higgins, Gordon Goodwin, Greg Huckins, Sal Lozano

EMILY REMLER - This Is Me (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Emily Remler's first -- and tragically, her last -- excursion into electric jazz-pop indicates that she could have become a strong force in that area had she not died. Though Remler's Concord recordings earned her a great deal of respect in hard bop circles, she felt limited creatively and was quite anxious to experiment in the electric realm. On her final session, This Is Me, the guitarist incorporates pop and rock elements on her own terms -- maintaining her musical integrity and avoiding radio-oriented smooth jazz drivel altogether. What remains constant is the warm and lyrical nature of her playing. While the influence of Wes Montgomery and Herb Ellis remains, some of these pieces indicate that she was paying close attention to Pat Metheny. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1     Deep in Tune 5:24
Written, Arranged By – David Benoit, Emily Remler
2     Majestic Dance 4:49
Arranged By – Bill O'Connell, Emily Remler
Written-By – Emily Remler
3     "E" Samba 6:15
Arranged By – Bill O'Connell, Emily Remler
Written-By – Emily Remler
4     Love Colors 4:50
Written, Arranged By – David Benoit
5     Dark Passage 4:46
Arranged By – Aydın Esen, Emily Remler
Written-By – Emily Remler
6     You Know What I'm Saying 4:51
Arranged By – Aydın Esen
Written-By – Emily Remler
7     Song for Maggie 5:37
Written, Arranged By – Emily Remler
8     Around the Bend 5:11
Arranged By – Emily Remler, Russ Freeman
Written-By – Emily Remler
9     Carenia 6:18
Arranged By – Bill O'Connell, Emily Remler
Written-By – Emily Remler
10     Simplicidaje 4:53
Arranged By – Bill O'Connell, Emily Remler
Mixed By – Paul Wickliffe
Written-By – Emily Remler
11     Second Childhood 3:24
Written, Arranged By – Emily Remler
Credits :
Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo (faixas: 9, 10)
Bass – Jimmy Johnson (faixas: 1, 4), Lincoln Goines (faixas: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10)
Drums – Daduka Fonseca (faixas: 9, 10), Jeff Porcaro (faixas: 1, 4), Ricky Sebastian (faixas: 2, 3, 5, 7)
Guitar – Emily Remler (faixas: 1-9, 11)
Guitar Synthesizer – Emily Remler (faixas: 10)
Keyboards – David Benoit (faixas: 1, 4)
Keyboards, Piano – Aydın Esen (faixas: 5)
Keyboards, Programmed By – Russ Freeman (faixas: 8)
Percussion – "Cafe" (faixas: 2, 3, 9, 10), Jay Ashby (faixas: 2), Jeffrey Weber (faixas: 1, 4), Luis Conte (faixas: 1, 4, 6, 8, 11)
Piano – Bill O'Connell (faixas: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10)
Trombone – Jay Ashby (faixas: 3, 5, 7, 9, 10)
Vocals – Maúcha Adnet (faixas: 10)