DUSKO GOYKOVICH — Bebop City (1995) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

This is another excellent album from Duško Gojković that has a lot more to offer than the simple ‘bebop’ promise of the title. Of course, there is something of a bop approach to a few of the tunes, but overall, the album is full of colours, tones, and pulsating rhythms, handled in the best mode of Gojković’s classics from earlier years. The players on Bebop City are of the same calibre as the giants that made Soul Connection so brilliant. Pianist Kenny Barron, like a fine wine, gets even better as time passes and offers expressive solos in addition to his dynamic support. The two saxophonists offer an intriguing contrast in how to approach an improvisation. Abraham Burton has learned from his master Jackie McLean how to come in tonally and rhythmically at an angle and hear the cry in jazz. Tenor Ralph Moore has a muscular and distinctive sound that more quietly but no less passionately rings out that cry. Gojković here strongly makes evident his propensity for the romantic as his trumpet and flugelhorn tell beautiful stories on four deep and individual ballads. Each has a melancholy darkness which Gojković traverses in the manner of Miles Davis—open or muted—as if walking on eggshells. Bebop and its colours make up the other part of Gojković’s personality here: his originals such as “Bebop City,” “Bop Town” and “One For Klook” are no-nonsense lines that Gojković and the saxophonists tackle with appropriate abandon. What is always present, however, is Gojković’s passionate link to his roots both geographic and musical. Bebop City renews and revitalizes the promises made on Soul Connection and surely is another considerable success for Gojković’s universal artistry. Slobodan Mihajlović 
Tracklist :
1.    Sunrise In St. Petersburg    7:39
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
2.    In The Sign Of Libra    6:58
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
3.    Bebop City    7:03
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
4.    Lament 6:26
Written-By – J.J. Johnson
5.    Bop Town    7:39
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
6.    No Love Without Tears    6:46
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
7.    One For Klook    6:12
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
8.    Day By Day 8:38
Written-By – Stordahl, Weston, Cahn
9.    Brooklyn Blues    8:49
Written-By – Dusko Goykovich
Credits : 
Alto Saxophone – Abraham Burton (tracks: 2, 7, 9)
Bass – Ray Drummond
Drums – Alvin Queen
Piano – Kenny Barron
Tenor Saxophone – Ralph Moore (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dusko Goykovich

AKI TAKASE · DANIEL ERDMANN — Ellington (2024) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    In A Sentimental Moon 5:22
Composed By – Aki Takase
2.    Perdido 3:32
Arranged By [Arr;] – Aki Takase
Composed By – Juan Tizol
3.    Prelude To A Kiss 4:54
Composed By – Duke Ellington
4.    Caravan / An Jeder Kreuzung Liegt Eine Erinnerung Begraben -Medley
Composed By – Daniel Erdmann, Juan Tizol
5.    In A Mellow Tone / Don't Get Around Much Anymore 2:49
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase
Composed By – Duke Ellington
6.    I'm Beginning To See A Strange Light 5:06
Composed By – Daniel Erdmann
7.    African Flower 6:55
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase
Composed By – Duke Ellington
8.    It's Bad To Be Forgotten 2:52
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase
Composed By – Duke Ellington
9.    Come Sunday 6:28
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase
Composed By – Duke Ellington
10.    Cotton Tail 3:16
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase, Daniel Erdmann
Composed By – Duke Ellington
11.    I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart 2:24
Arranged By [Arr] – Aki Takase, Daniel Erdmann
Composed By – Duke Ellington
12.    Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love 2:58
Composed By – Charles Mingus
Credits :
Piano – Aki Takase
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Daniel Erdmann

MARTY EHRLICH — Pliant Plaint (1988) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

The first of two Enja sets matching Marty Ehrlich (on clarinet, bass clarinet, alto, flute and alto flute) with Stan Strickland (tenor, soprano and flute), this inside/outside music also features bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Bobby Previte. The complex yet consistently colorful repertoire has plenty of variety, including one piece ("After After All") that is totally composed by and has Ehrlich as the only musician, overdubbing on several of his horns. The many tone colors provided by the two horn players and the strong originals make this a set worth searching for by listeners into the more adventurous side of jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Celebration In Capetown    7:26
2.    The All Told Alto Blues    3:53
3.    After After All    2:25
4.    Pliant Plaint    7:50
5.    After All    10:26
6.    Willie Whipporwill's Back Slidin' Heart Throb Two-Step    6:29
7.    What I Know Now    4:00
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute, composed by – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Anthony Cox
Drums – Robert Previte
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Stan Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — The Traveller's Tale (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Solid, energized solos by Marty Ehrlich on a variety of saxophones and flute, plus equally animated playing from co-saxophonist Stan Strickland on tenor, soprano, and flute. The two-sax frontline, plus tasteful, probing bass/drum help from Lindsey Horner and Robert Previte, not only fills the spaces open due to the absence of a pianist, but periodically shift the mood, focus, and tempo. Ron Wynn

Tracklist :
1.    The Short Circle In The Long Line    6:46
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    The Reconsidered Blues    4:52
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    The Traveller's Tale    8:58
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
4.    March  5:33
Composed By – Robin Holcomb
5.    Alice's Wonderland 6:32
Composed By – Charles Mingus

6.    Melody For Madeleine    7:43
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    Plowshare People    7:40
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
8    Lonnie's Lament 5:55
Composed By – John Coltrane
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – Marty Ehrlich
Artwork [Cover Painting] – Oliver Jackson 
Double Bass – Lindsey Horner
Drums – Bobby Previte
Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Marty Ehrlich (tracks: 4, 8), Stan Strickland (tracks: 1)
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Voice – Stan Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — Side By Side (1991) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Side By Side  7:24
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    The Adding Song  5:09
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    Hadrian's Wall  7:53
Composed By – Mike Nock
4.    Sugar Water  6:57
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
5.    Stride  2:51
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
6.    Silent Refrain  5:32
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    Johnny Come Lately  5:53
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn
Time's Counsel / The Far West Woman    (13:06)
8.1    Time's Counsel  9:00
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
8.2    The Far West Woman  4:06
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
Credits :
Bass – Anthony Cox
Drums – Andrew Cyrille
Piano – Wayne Horvitz
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Liner Notes – Marty Ehrlich
Trombone – Frank Lacy

MARTY EHRLICH — Can You Hear A Motion? (1994) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

This quartet release matches the cool-toned reeds of Marty Ehrlich (heard on clarinet, alto, and soprano) and Stan Strickland (doubling on flute and tenor) with bassist Michael Formanek (who operates as an active partner) and the quietly supportive drummer Bobby Previte. Their unpredictable music ranges from free bop à la Ornette Coleman (including a tenor-alto duet rendition of Coleman's "Comme Il Faut"), a pair of John Carter tributes to Jaki Byard's "Ode to Charlie Parker" (which includes transcriptions of part of trumpeter Booker Little's solo from its original recording), and the modern classical harmonies of "Pictures in a Glass House." Throughout the improvisations are a logical outgrowth of the written sections and vice versa. The musicians constantly react to each other, making this stimulating and passionate but quiet music well worth acquiring. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    The Black Hat    10:28
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    The Welcome    8:08
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    Pictures In A Glass House    4:41
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
4.    North Star    8:38
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
5.    Ode To Charlie Parker    6:19
Written-By – Jaki Byard 
6.    Reading The River (For John Carter)    4:42
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    One For Robin    6:40
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
8.    Comme Il Faut    4:56
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
Credits :
Bass – Michael Formanek
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Marty Ehrlich
Drums – Bobby Previte
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Stanley Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — New York Child (1996) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Marty Ehrlich's music tends to be both melodic and exploratory, comfortable yet full of unexpected twists and turns. Switching between four reeds on his quintet set (which co-stars the complementary tenor of Stan Strickland in the frontline), Ehrlich emphasizes lyricism and strong themes, expertly setting up improvisations with well-conceived arrangements. The leader's nine originals flow together quite well, so one does not remember individual pieces as much as the friendly atmosphere and attractive colors on a whole. An underrated clarinetist who certainly ranks in the top ten of the 1990s, Ehrlich also displays a fresh musical personality on alto, soprano and bass clarinet, while his notable rhythm section (pianist Michael Cain, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Bill Stewart) is both tight and spontaneous. Together with the fine tenor of Strickland, they create an unclassifiable set of surprisingly accessible modern jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    New York Child    4:57
 Marty Ehrlich 
2.    Generosity    7:04
 Marty Ehrlich 
3.    Georgia Blue    4:46
 Julius Hemphill 
4.    Tell Me This    10:02
 Marty Ehrlich 
5.    Elvin's Exit    8:17
 Marty Ehrlich 
6.    Prelude    2:43
 Michael Cain / Marty Ehrlich 
7.    Time And The Wild Words    5:01
 Marty Ehrlich 
8.    Untitled    5:44
 Marty Ehrlich 
9.    Turn Again    9:09
 Jerome Harris 
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Bill Stewart
Piano – Michael Cain
Tenor Saxophone – Stan Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — Song (2001) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Long considered one of the finest and most distinctive soloists in progressive jazz, multi-woodwind expert Marty Ehrlich melds charm and eloquence with hard-edged inflections on this 2001 release. Supported by a notable rhythm section, Ehrlich's compositional wares come to the forefront on these often endearing and sometimes rambunctious arrangements. Trombonist extraordinaire Ray Anderson performs on the bluesy and often boisterous piece titled "Blue Boye's Blues," as the band also minces delicately performed interludes with power-packed choruses. Many of these works feature the quartet's fiery swing vamps and climactically engineered undercurrents, especially when pianist Uri Caine peppers the groove with well-placed block chords. The musicians also engage in mid-tempo bop-ish swing vamps, where Ehrlich and Caine expound upon sublime themes via soul-searching lines. When viewed upon as a whole, this effort leans a bit toward a mainstream-type approach. However, those familiar with the artist's impressive and altogether multifaceted body of work should welcome this outing with open arms. Recommended. Glenn Astarita
Tracklist :
1.    Waltz    5:00
Composed By – Robin Holcomb
2.    The Price Of The Ticket    9:54
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    Day Of The Dark Bright Light    5:24
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
4.    Blue Boye's Blues    8:16
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
5.    I Pity The Poor Immigrant    5:57
Composed By – Bob Dylan
6.    Fauve    10:20
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    The Falling Rains Of Life    5:15
Composed By – Jaki Byard
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax], Bass Clarinet, Producer [Produced By] – Marty Ehrlich
Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Billy Drummond
Piano – Uri Caine
Trombone, Guest [Special] – Ray Anderson (tracks: 4) 

MARTY EHRLICH · PETER ERSKINE · MICHAEL FORMANEK — Relativity (1999) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

You might justifiably expect sparks to fly on this collaborative effort, given the careers of Ehrlich and his compatriots, trio members Michael Formanek and Peter Erskine. Unfortunately, it rarely happens, and while all three are exquisite players individually, this disappointing, often tepid recording stands as an opportunity not fully realized. In part it might be the result of different styles: Ehrlich, of course, is the more adventurous of the group, but Erskine, whose heart is usually in more commercial ventures, seems comfortable with the music. The pieces are all originals by the trio members, but there are times when a certain boredom pervades the music. To be fair, there are some aggressive, exciting moments, too, but they are the exception. Ehrlich continues to show remarkable versatility on alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet, and flute (where he is particularly lyrical). Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1    Incident At Harpham Flat    6:42
 Michael Formanek
2    Eloi Lament    5:44
 Peter Erskine
3    Lucky Life    9:19
 Marty Ehrlich
4    The Pivot    6:52
 Marty Ehrlich
5    Holy Waters    5:52
 Michael Formanek
6    Round The Four Corners    6:41
 Marty Ehrlich
7    Jiggle The Handle    8:35
 Michael Formanek
8    Relativo    3:42
 Peter Erskine
9    Taglioni    6:04
 Don Grolnick
10    In A Child's Eyes    4:15
 Michael Formanek
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Peter Erskine

AKI TAKASE | RUDI MAHALL — Duet For Eric Dolphy (1997) FLAC (image + .cue) lossless

Tracklist :
1    17 West 3:47
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
2    245 3:21
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
3    Hat And Beard 3:13
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
4    I'm Confessin' 4:02
Composed By – A.J. Neiburg, D. Daugherty, E. Reynolds
5    Something Sweet, Something Tender 2:28
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
6    A Chotto Matte 2:40
Composed By – Aki Takase
7    Les 2:30
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
8    Gazzeloni 3:09
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
9    Serene 3:39
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
10    Misha's Slipper 2:29
Composed By – Aki Takase
11    Straight Up And Down 1:29
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
12    Rudi My Beer! 2:26
Composed By – Aki Takase
13    The Prophet 4:09
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
14    Miss Ann 2:35
Composed By – Eric Dolphy
Credits :
Bass Clarinet – Rudi Mahall
Piano – Aki Takase

MARIA SCHNEIDER JAZZ ORCHESTRA — Evanescence (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Maria Schneider's debut as a leader is quite impressive. Her complex arrangements of her nine originals are most influenced by Gil Evans and Bob Brookmeyer, although her own musical personality shines through. There are strong solos from tenors Rick Margitza and Rich Perry, trumpeter Tim Hagan, altoist Tim Ries, and particularly pianist Kenny Werner, but it is the moody ensembles that most stick in one's mind. Schneider's arrangements are often dense, a bit esoteric, and thought-provoking; this music may need several listens for one to grasp all that is going on. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Wyrgly 10:29
Soloist – Ben Monder, John Fedchock, Rick Margitza
2    Evanescence 11:21
Soloist – Rich Perry, Tim Hagans
3    Gumba Blue 8:59
Soloist – Greg Gisbert, Kenny Werner
4    Some Circles 5:50
Soloist – Rich Perry
5    Green Piece 8:08
Soloist – Kenny Werner, Rick Margitza
6    Gush 7:08
Idiophone [Flexatone] – Bill Hayes
Percussion – Emidin Rivera
Soloist – Tim Ries
7    My Lament 4:47
Soloist – Rick Margitza
8    Dance You Monster To My Soft Song 7:30
Soloist – Ben Monder, Tim Hagans
9    Last Season 8:24
Soloist – Tim Hagans, Tim Ries
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo Flute – Mark Vinci
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Tim Ries
Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet – Scott Robinson
Bass – Jay Anderson
Bass Trombone, Tuba – George Flynn
Composed By, Conductor, Producer, Liner Notes [English] – Maria Schneider
Drums – Dennis Mackrel
Guitar – Ben Monder
Piano – Kenny Werner
Tenor Saxophone – Rick Margitza
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Rich Perry
Trombone – Keith O'Quinn, Larry Farrell
Trombone, Producer [Assistant Production] – John Fedchock
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Greg Gisbert, Laurie Frink, Tim Hagans, Tony Kadleck

MARIA SCHNEIDER JAZZ ORCHESTRA — Coming About (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Composer/arranger Maria Schneider and her 18-piece orchestra perform a variety of advanced and difficult music on this CD. The centerpiece of the set is her three-part "Scenes from Childhood" which deals with fear, confusion and grudging acceptance; do not look here for any childlike melodies or playfulness. In addition the big band plays a reworked version of "Giant Steps," the "Love Theme from Spartacus," the Spanish-flavored "El Viento" (which is slightly reminiscent of Gil Evans's writing for Sketches of Spain) and "Waxwings." There are strong solos from trumpeters Greg Gisbert and Tim Hagans, Rich Perry and Rick Margitza on tenors and baritonist Scott Robinson among others but it is the sound of the full ensemble that is most memorable about this rather heavy and melancholy set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    El Viento 11:17
Composed By – Maria Schneider
Guitar, Soloist – Ben Monder
Trombone, Soloist – Larry Farrell
Trumpet, Soloist – Greg Gisbert
2    Love Theme From »Spartacus« 7:04
Composed By – Alex North
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Rich Perry
Scenes From Childhood    
3    Part 1: Bombshelter Beast 9:43
Composed By – Maria Schneider
Guitar, Soloist – Ben Monder
Baritone Saxophone, Theremin, Soloist – Scott Robinson
4    Part 2: Night Watchmen 11:26
Composed By – Maria Schneider
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Rich Perry
Trumpet, Soloist – Tim Hagans
5    Part 3: Coming About 12:48
Composed By – Maria Schneider
Piano, Soloist – Frank Kimbrough
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Rick Margitza
6    Giant Steps 7:44
Alto Saxophone, Soloist – Tim Ries
Composed By – John Coltrane
Trombone, Soloist – Rock Ciccarone
Trumpet, Soloist – Tim Hagans
7    Waxwing 7:43
Composed By – Maria Schneider
Flugelhorn, Soloist – Greg Gisbert
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Tony Scherr
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Tim Ries
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Flute [Alto] – Mark Vinci
Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Theremin – Scott Robinson
Bass Trombone – George Flynn
Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor, Producer – Maria Schneider
Drums – Tim Horner
Guitar – Ben Monder
Piano – Frank Kimbrough
Tenor Saxophone – Rich Perry, Rick Margitza
Trombone – Keith O'Quinn, Larry Farrell, Rock Ciccarone
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Greg Gisbert, Laurie Frink, Tim Hagans, Tony Kadleck

ELVIN JONES — Live At The Village Vanguard (1968-1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In what was probably the first recording by drummer Elvin Jones' working group (and one of his first after the death of John Coltrane), the focus is very much on tenor saxophonist George Coleman. The trio (which also includes bassist Wilbur Little) stretches out on Coleman's "By George," "Laura," and "You Don't Know What Love Is," and is joined by trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson for a 15-minute version of "Mister Jones." The music is very much in the late-'50s/early-'60s modal vein of Coltrane, and although rather brief, the playing here is excellent and reasonably exploratory. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    M.C.    0:31
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2    By George 7:06
Written-By – George Coleman
3    Laura 12:00
Written-By – David Raskin
4    Mister Jones 15:05
Written-By – Keiko Jones
5    You Don't Know What Love Is 6:57
Written-By – Don Raye, Gene DePaul
6    M.C. 0:37
Written-By – Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – Wilbur Little
Drums – Elvin Jones
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman
Trumpet – Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson (tracks: 4)

ELVIN JONES — In Europe (1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Recorded live at a jazz festival in Germany, In Europe represents a typical Jazz Machine live performance, three selections from the group's regular repertoire where the musicians get plenty of room to stretch out, fueled by Jones' propulsive polyrhythms. "Ray-El," written by Elvin's brother Thad Jones, is a medium tempo blues number featuring a fine flute solo by Sonny Fortune. The traditional Japanese folk song "Doll of the Bride" is a 32 minute tour-de-force beginning with Fortune's flute and a long Jones drum solo using mallets, then moving into a Latin-ish vamp with excellent solos from Fortune on tenor sax and Willie Pickens on piano. "Island Birdie," written by McCoy Tyner, is a happy calypso reminiscent of "St. Thomas" with a nice turn on soprano sax by Ravi Coltrane, the son of Elvin's former employer John Coltrane, and bassist Chip Jackson. This was Jones' return to recording after a seven year hiatus. Greg Turner
Tracklist :
1    Ray 17:25
Composed By – Thad Jones
2    Doll Of The Bride 32:28
Japanese Traditional
Arranged By – Keiko Jones
3    Island Birdie 13:02
Composed By – McCoy Tyner
Credits :
Bass – Chip Jackson
Drums – Elvin Jones
Ensemble – The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine
Piano – Willie Pickens
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Sonny Fortune
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ravi Coltrane

ELVIN JONES — Youngblood (1992-2000) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although this superior set features three of the top Young Lions (tenors Joshua Redman and Javon Jackson and trumpeter Nicholas Payton), along with the fine bassist George Mraz, drummer Elvin Jones, 64 at the time, sounds like the youngest member of the group. The well-rounded CD has individual features for Redman ("Angel Eyes"), Payton ("Body and Soul") and Mraz ("My Romance"), along with the leader (the unaccompanied drum solo "Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling"), and has consistently inspired playing from all of the musicians. An excellent effort. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Not Yet    3:52
 Javon Jackson
2    Have You Seen Elveen?    7:40
 Nicholas Payton
3    Angel Eyes    8:45
 Earl Brent / Matt Dennis
4    Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling    7:18
 Elvin Jones
5    Lady Luck    9:27
 Thad Jones / Frank Wess
6    The Biscuit Man    3:57
 Donald Brown
7    Body And Soul    6:12
 Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
8    Strange    4:12
 George Mraz
9    My Romance    6:13
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
10    Youngblood    5:52
 Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz (tracks: 1 to 3,5 to 10)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – Javon Jackson (tracks: 1,2,5,6,8,10), Joshua Redman (tracks: 1 to 3,5,6,8,10)
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton (tracks: 1,2,5 to 8,10)

ELVIN JONES INTRODUCES TAKEHISA TANAKA WITH SONNY FORTUNE, CECIL McBEE — When I Was At Aso-Mountain (1993) FLAC (tracks), lossless

This is basically a recording of the trio of Japanese pianist Takehisa Tanaka and the stellar rhythm team of bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Elvin Jones, with saxophonist/flautist Sonny Fortune performing on three of the eight selections, which include three Tanaka compositions and three standards. Ironically Fortune plays on all three Tanaka compositions, which are the recording's highlights: "I Was Too Young" is a ballad with the beautiful melody played by Fortune's tenor sax; "My Dream Come True, To E.J.," the only up-tempo selection on this recording, with the melody also played by Fortune's tenor sax; and the title track, a medium-tempo number that features Fortune's flute and Jones on mallets and brushes. The three standards, "Beautiful Love," "You Don't Know Where Love Is," and "Stella By Starlight" are given relatively straightforward readings here. The normally aggressive Jones is more restrained than usual throughout this recording, probably so he doesn't overpower Tanaka, a good pianist who seems out of place playing with musicians the caliber of Jones, McBee, and Fortune. Not an essential recording except for Jones completists. Greg Turner

Tracklist :
1    Beautiful Love    7:27
 Haven Gillespie / Wayne King / Egbert VanAlstyne / Victor Young
2    I Was Too Young    8:25
 Takehisa Tanaka
3    You Don't Know What Love Is    10:14
 Gene DePaul / Don Raye
4    My Dream Come True, To E.J.    5:23
 Takehisa Tanaka
5    Dream Gypsy    8:23
 Judith Veevers
6    When I Was At Aso-Mountain    8:12
 Takehisa Tanaka
7    Soultrane    8:51
 Tadd Dameron
8    Stella By Star Light    9:31
 Ned Washington / Victor Young
Credits :
Bass – Cecil McBee
Drums, Music Director – Elvin Jones
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Sonny Fortune
Piano – Takehisa Tanaka

ELVIN JONES — Going Home (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On Elvin Jones' third Enja CD of the 1990s, the legendary drummer continues with the same formula used on his previous recording, Youngblood, with one exception. Jones adds the veteran Chicago pianist Willie Pickens to a group of younger players -- trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonists Javon Jackson and Ravi Coltrane, flutist Kent Jordan, and bassist Brad Jones -- as they perform a program of standards and originals powered by Jones' always dynamic drumming. Never known as a composer, Jones wrote three of the eight compositions on Going Home. "The Shell Game" sounds like a figure Jones would play on the drums; it's a brief melody that serves as a springboard for the soloists. "April 8th" begins with Jones playing a march that quickly develops into an up-tempo burner with a march-like bridge, while the title track is a down-home blues featuring Pickens' piano. "Truth," written by Jones' wife Keiko, begins with a drum solo that develops into a Japanese folk song-like melody, then develops into a finger-poppin' groove. Payton, 19 years old at the time of this recording, shows the promise here that makes him a player to watch in years to come. A welcome addition to Jones' extensive discography. Greg Turner
Tracklist :
1    The Shell Game 12:03
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2    Going Home 4:53
Written-By – Elvin Jones
3    Cross Purpose 3:35
Written-By – Thad Jones
4    You've Changed 8:37
Written-By – B. Carey, C. Fisher
5    Truth 11:52
Written-By – Keiko Jones
6    East Of The Sun 4:00
Written-By – Brooks Bowman
7    In 3/4 Thee 6:36
Written-By – Ravi Coltrane
8    April 8th 6:32
Written-By – Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – Brad Jones
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Kent Jordan
Piano – Willie Pickens
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Ravi Coltrane
Tenor Saxophone – Javon Jackson
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton

PHILIP CATHERINE | NIELS-HENNING ØRSTED-PEDERSEN — Spanish Nights (1989-1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Spanish Nights 3:46
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    Aranjuez 5:06
Written-By – J. Rodrigo
3    Django 6:23
Written-By – J. Lewis
4    My Favorite Things 5:34
Written-By – R. Rodgers
5    Leaving 6:56
Written-By – R. Beirach
6    Esmeralda 4:56
Written-By – N. Pedersen
7    Armando's Rhumba 4:10
Written-By – Chick Corea
8    Black Orpheus 5:51
Written-By – Jobim, Bonfa
9    Little Anna 3:28
Written-By – N. Pedersen
10    Qua Pasa 4:08
Written-By – K. Drew
11    René Thomas 4:52
Written-By – Philip Catherine
Credits
Arranged By – Ernie Wilkins, Kenny Drew, Ole Kock Hansen
Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted-Pedersen
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Orchestra – The Royal Copenhagen Chamber Orchestra

NIELS PEDERSEN | PHILIP CATHERINE – Art Of The Duo (1993) APE (image+.cue), lossless

»Un album sur lequel interaction rime avec concentration. Avec juste ce qu´il faut de chaleur et de lyrisme.« Compact Jazz
Tracklist :
1    Twice A Week 8:45
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    My Foolish Heart 4:27
Written-By – Victor Young
3    Stella By Starlight 7:35
Written-By – Victor Young
4    All The Things You Are 4:03
Written-By – Jeromy Kern
5    The Puzzle 7:50
Written-By – N.H. Ørsted Pedersen
6    I Should Care 4:04
Written-By – Stordahl, Weston, Kahn
7    Janet 11:41
Written-By – Philip Catherine
8    Air Power / Dancing Girls 5:13
Written-By – N.H.Ø. Pedersen, P. Catherine
Credits
Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
Guitar – Philip Catherine

PHILIP CATHERINE | PAULO MORELLO | SVEN FALLER — Pourquoi (2022) 24-44.1Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Pourquoi 6:24
Composed By – Philip Catherine
2    Robert's Waltz 4:01
Composed By – Paulo Morello
3    To Martine 4:39
Composed By – Philip Catherine
4    Chateau Plagne 4:47
Composed By – Paulo Morello
5    Frontera 4:07
Composed By – Nicola Andreoli
6    Inútil Paisagem 3:00
Composed By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
7    Ozone 6:14
Composed By – Philip Catherine
8    La Valse Du Flipper 5:41
Composed By – Philip Catherine
9    Méline 5:10
Composed By – Philip Catherine
10    First Waltz 3:21
Composed By – Frederik Devreese
11    Louisella 3:51
Composed By – Philip Catherine
Credits :
Bass – Sven Faller
Guitar – Paulo Morello, Philip Catherine