OLIVER NELSON — More Blues and the Abstract Truth (1964-2015) RM | Serie Impulse! Classics 50 – 25 | APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

Unlike the original classic Blues and the Abstract Truth set from three years earlier, Oliver Nelson does not play on this album. He did contribute three of the eight originals and all of the arrangements but his decision not to play is disappointing. However there are some strong moments from such all-stars as trumpeter Thad Jones, altoist Phil Woods, baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Roger Kellaway and guest tenor Ben Webster (who is on two songs). The emphasis is on blues-based pieces and there are some strong moments even if the date falls short of its predecessor.  Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA — The Kennedy Dream : A Musical Tribute To John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1967-2006) RM | Serie Impulse! Originals | FLAC (tracks), lossless

When the late President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, the world lost not only a prominent politician, but one who truly championed the arts and civil rights. In February of 1967, Oliver Nelson recognized Kennedy's contributions and assembled a big band to play music in his honor, with taped segments of his speeches as preludes. The result is a heartfelt yet eerie combination, perhaps a bit off-putting, but absolutely relevant decades later. The music is reflective of the changing times as identified by Nelson, ranging from commercial movie score-type music, to soulful or straight-ahead jazz, bop, and the modern big-band sound that the leader, composer, and orchestrator owned. Kennedy's most famous speech about fellow Americans, asking what they can do for their country, is folded into the last track "John Kennedy Memory Waltz" with a string quartet and the regret-tinged alto sax of Phil Woods. The 34th President's oratorios on human rights act as prelude to the soft clarion horns, 7/8 beat, flutes, and vibes, giving way to the modal and serene passages of "Let the Word Go Forth," or the cinematic, military, harpsichord-shaded, plucked-guitar-and-streaming-oboe-accented "The Rights of All," which is also reflective of the immortal spiritual song "Wade in the Water." Where "Tolerance" has a similar verbal tone, the mood is much more ethereal between the flutes, oboe, and strings, while the two-minute etude for the first lady and widow, "Jacqueline," has a loping stride. "A Genuine Peace" is an anthem for all times in a soul-jazz mode that parallels Aaron Copland's Americana moods, while "Day in Dallas" is the expectant, ominous, foreboding calm before the chaos. Nelson's straight-ahead jazz exercise is "The Artists' Rightful Place," a spoken word tonic for musical troops in a bop framework that has the horn section jumping for joy. As always, Nelson surrounds himself with the very best musicians -- Woods and Phil Bodner in the reed section, tuba player Don Butterfield, bassist George Duvivier, and pianist Hank Jones -- and all produced by Bob Thiele. Michael G. Nastos   Tracklist & Credits :

ZOOT SIMS - New Beat Bossa Nova Means the Samba Swing Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 (1962-2013) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

New Beat Bossa Nova Vol. 1   
1    Recado Bossa Nova Part 1 2:38
Written-By – Djalma Ferreira, Luiz Antônio
2    Recado Bossa Nova Part 2 3:00
Written-By – Djalma Ferreira, Luiz Antônio
3    Cano Canoe 5:38
Written-By – Mick Micheyl
4    Cantando A Orquestra    4:10
Distel / Peze
5    Ciume    4:15
Carlos Lyra
6    Maria Ninguem    2:40
Carlos Lyra
7    Sem Saudades De Vocé    6:04
Carlos Lyra
8    Barquinho De Papel    2:55
New Beat Bossa Nova Vol. 2  
9    Bernie's Tune 3:02
Written-By – Bernie Miller
10    Poquito Cantando 2:34
Written-By – Don Costa
11    Tickle Toe 2:41
Written-By – Lester Young
12    Lonesome Road 4:24
Written-By – Gene Austin, Nathaniel Shilkret
13    Instant Samba 2:28
Written-By – Don Costa
14    They Call The Wind Maria 2:59
Written-By – Lerner & Loewe
15    Lover Come Back To Me 5:04
Written-By – Hammerstein, Romberg
16    Nature Boy 3:05
Written-By – Eden Ahbez
17    Reaching For The Moon 2:54
Written-By – Irving Berlin
18    Don't fool With Love 3:19
Written-By – Johnny Lehmann, Stan Lebowsky
- BONUS TRACKS -    
19    I Got Rhythm 4:10
Written-By – George & Ira Gershwin
20    Recado Bossa Nova [Vocal Version] 2:11
Written-By – Djalma Ferreira, Luiz Antônio
21    Don't Fool With Love 2:14
Written-By – Johnny Lehmann, Stan Lebowsky
Written-By – Meredith Willson
23    Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart 2:36
Written-By – James F. Hanley
Notas.
New Beat Bossa Nova Vol. 1: August 28 1962 New York City
New Beat Bossa Nova Vol. 2: November 1962 New York City
Bonus Tracks: October 1-2 1962 New York City
All Credits :

BARRY GALBRAITH - Guitar And The Wind [1958]

Guitarist Barry Galbraith played with Babe Russin, Art Tatum, Red Norvo, Hal McIntyre and Teddy Powell after moving to New York from Vermont in the early '40s. He was in Claude Thornhill's band from 1941 to 1942, and again from 1946 to 1949 following army service. Galbraith was a busy studio musician in the '50s and '60s, playing with Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Tal Farlow, and Gil Evans among others. He toured with Stan Kenton in 1953, and was prominently involved with the film "After Hours" in 1961. Galbraith became a teacher in the '70s, and devoted most of his time to that role. He published the "Barry Galbraith Guitar Study Series" in 1982."  by Ron Wynn
Tracklist:
1. Bull Market 2:47
2. Portrait of Jennie 3:12
3. Judy's Jaunt 2:31
4. Nina Never Knew 2:51
5. Walking 3:15
6. A Gal in Calico 3:13
7. I Like to Recognize the Tune 2:59
8. Any Place I Hang My Hat 3:10
9. Love is for the Very Young 2:51
10. Holiday 2:54
11. Ya Gotta Have Rhythm 3:14
12. What am I Here For 2:35
Credits
Bass – Milt Hinton (tracks: All)
Drums – Osie Johnson (tracks: All)
Flute – Bobby Jaspar (tracks: All)
Flute, Clarinet – Spencer Sinatra (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10)
Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Phil Bodner (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10)
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet – Romeo Penque (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 10)
Guitar – Barry Galbraith (tracks: All)
Piano – Eddie Costa (tracks: All)
Trombone – Chauncey Welsch (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 12),
Frank Rehak (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 12),
Richard Hixson (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 12),
Urbie Green (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 12)

BARRY GALBRAITH 

Guitar And The Wind [1958]

DECCA / CBR320 / scan

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