BILL CHARLAP · RENEE ROSNES – Double Portrait (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes married in 2007, so the had plenty of time to practice for this duo piano date, since they have twin grand pianos in their apartment and have played a few gigs together as well. Both of them have long résumés as leaders and in support of other musicians. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y in New York City (where Charlap took over the reins from Dick Hyman for Jazz in July series a few years earlier), the husband-and-wife team put together a wide-ranging set list. Their arrangement of fusion keyboardist Lyle Mays' "Chorinho" is a brilliant opener, crackling with its infectious Brazilian rhythm. The soft emotional setting of "My Man's Gone Now" proves haunting; the quiet interpretation of Gerry Mulligan's tender ballad "Little Glory" suggests parents watching a sleeping infant; their rendition of Wayne Shorter's "Ana Maria" shimmers with a subtle energy; and Rosnes' "The Saros Cycle" sounds as if it were written for film, suggesting a journey. Although some writers and musicians dismiss two piano meetings as a mere gimmick, this session by proves that two pianists who are in sync with one another's thoughts can produce timeless music. No time should be wasted in scheduling a follow-up Ken Dryden
Tracklist  :
1.    Chorinho    3:57
2.    Double Rainbow    5:04
3.    Ana Maria    8:56
4.    The Saros Cycle    4:27
5.    My Man's Gone Now    8:35
6.    Dancing In The Dark    5:03
7.    Inner Urge    5:15
8.    Little Glory    4:15
9.    Never Will I Marry    4:26
Credits :
Painting [Cover Painting] – Marc Chagall
Piano [Uncredited], Producer – Bill Charlap, Renee Rosnes

GERALD WILSON ORCHESTRA – In My Time (2005) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Veteran arranger Gerald Wilson utilized a New York band full of all-stars for this very rewarding and memorable project. Three of the selections ("Dorian," "Ray's Vision at the U," and "Blues for Manhattan") form a suite called "The Diminished Triangle," which is based upon diminished chords and utilizes Wilson's eight-part harmony. Guitarist Russell Malone is showcased on the ballad "Musette," a remake of "Lomelin" pays tribute to a bullfighter in dramatic fashion, and such players as tenor saxophonist Kazumi Washington (an impressive new voice), pianist Renee Rosnes, trumpeters Jon Faddis, Jimmy Owens, and Sean Jones, and tenor man Ron Blake are among the many colorful soloists. But it is the enthusiastic arranger/bandleader who takes honors with his consistently inventive writing and (one imagines) enthusiastic conducting. Highly recommended. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Sax Chase 10:21
Written-By – Miles Davis
The Diminished Triangle - Three Part Composition
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
2    Dorian 7:27
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
3    Ray's Vision At The U 4:25
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
4    Blues For Manhattan 8:47
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
5    Lomelin 7:41
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
6    A.E.N. 10:26
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
7    Musette 5:47
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
8    So What 11:08
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
9    Love For Sale 5:05
Written-By – Cole Porter
10    Jeri 3:55
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
Credits :
Gerald Wilson Orchestra:
Steve Wilson , Gary Smulyan, Kamasi Washington, Ron Blake , Dustin Cicero, Jerry Dodgian -Woodwinds
Russell Malone - Guitar
Eddie Henderson, Frank Green, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Owens, Jon Faddis, Sean Jones, Mike Rodriguez - Trumpet
Luis Bonilla, Benny Powell, Douglas Purviance, Dennis Wilson - Trombone
Renee Rosnes - Keyboards
Peter Washington - Double Bass
Lewis Nash - Drums