CARDEILHAC — Cardeilhac (1973-1993) Three Version | Mp3 + APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Taking their name from a French commune in Haute-Garonne, this Swiss five-piece, heavy progressive band comprised of Rinaldo Häusier (guitars), Denis Angelini (vocals), J-C. Balsinger (bass), Andrö Locher (organ/keyboards) and Gaston Balmer (drums).
Their brief early 70's existence resulted in only one studio album; their poorly produced 1971 eponymous debut, which clearly demonstrated a combined influence of heavy UK proto-prog bands such as Deep Purple with the typically Teutonic 70's hard rock sound, with progressive, and occasionally bluesy touches.
Locher's abilities in bringing the keyboards to the fore, will please fans of ELP, while the chunkier, heavy guitar will bring bands such as The Nice and even Uriah Heep to mind. Ultimately however, their music is considered to have produced little in the way of originality, and nothing is known of the musician's careers after the break up of the band. progarchives
Tracklist :
1. Pick Up Your Gun 5:05
Written-By – E. Nimmo-Smith, R. Häusler
2. Everybody 3:21
Written-By – D. Angelini, R. Häusler
3. Pushers Dwell 2:45
Written-By – E. Nimmo-Smith, R. Häusler
4. Sadness 6:12
Written-By – E. Nimmo-Smith, R. Häusler
5. She Don't Care 3:57
Written-By – A. Locher, D. Angelini
6. Neutral 6:14
Written-By – A. Locher
7. Nightmare 5:02
Written-By – D. Angelini, R. Häusler
8. Loch Ness 3:27
Written-By – R. Häusler
Line-up / Musicians
Rinaldo Häusier - Guitars
Denis Angelini - Vocals
J-C. Balsinger - Bass
Andrö Locher - Organ
Gaston Balmer - Drums
Design [Graphics] Chantal Rouge

HORSLIPS — Book of Invasions : A Celtic Symphony (1977-2008) Horslips Collection Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

"That which does not kill me will make me stronger" might well have been the motto that Horslips adopted after the release of The Unfortunate Cup of Tea, their 1975 release. That album, generally regarded as their weakest, somehow gave rise to this, perhaps their strongest. Returning to their original formula of rock & roll, folk, and prog rock, Book of Invasions rivals 1973's The Tain as their most consistent and creative, and established the band as that decade's preeminent purveyor of those three entwined genres. Neither Fairport Convention nor Steeleye Span rocked as convincingly or consistently as they did, and Jethro Tull's fleeting folk fancies didn't qualify them as a folk-rock outfit. Often compared to Ian Anderson's group, Horslips furthered that notion with the opening chord progression of "The Power and the Glory," which is quite reminiscent of Tull's "Locomotive Breath." John Fean's electric guitar playing (especially when in tandem with Barry Devlin's bass) frequently conjures up Martin Barre comparisons. But it would be unfair to infer that this album is anything less than an original. Along with the group's first two albums (Happy to Meet Sorry to Part and The Tain) Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony set the standard for how next-generation Celtic rock albums would be judged. The degree to which they incorporated fiddles, concertinas, accordions, mandolin, tin whistles, and uilleann pipes into a rock & roll band was unprecedented in the '70s. This record was and is their crowning achievement. Dave Sleger   
Tracklist :
First Movement - Geantraí
1 Daybreak 3:19
2 March Into Trouble 0:51
3 Trouble With A Capital 'T' 3:24
4 The Power And The Glory 3:56
5 The Rocks Remain 2:48
6 Dusk 0:39
7 Sword Of Light 4:54
8 Dark 1:37
2nd Movement - Goltraí
9 Warm Sweet Breath Of Love 3:26
10 Fantasia - My Lagan Love 3:17
11 King Of Morning, Queen Of Day 4:10
3rd Movement - Suantraí
12 Sideways To The Sun 4:46
13 Drive The Cold Winter Away 0:55
14 Ride To Hell 3:49
Credits :
Arranged Bass, Vocals – Barry Devlin
Drums, Percussion – Eamon Carr
Fiddle, Mandolin, Concertina, Vocals – Charles O'Connor
Guitar, Vocals – John Fean
Keyboards, Flute, Whistle – Jim Lockhart
Written-By – Devlin, O'Connor, Carr, Lockhart, Fean

CHERRY FIVE — Cherry Five (1975) RM | Italian Rock SHM-CD Series | Three Version | WV + FLAC (image+.trackcs+.cue), lossless

CHERRY FIVE were a one-time spinoff from Italian band GOBLIN who managed to release this gem back in 1975. Vocals are well done, full of harmonies and are convincingly sung in English. The sound of CHERRY FIVE is hard to really peg down, but I draw allusions to many of the classic 70's Ital-Prog contemporaries with a dash of YES and ELP thrown in for good measure. CHERRY FIVE offer some great drum and keyboard interplay... (hammond, moog, electric piano and mellotron). Songs are nicely varied with some softer influences, some jazz Canterbury interludes and some fattier 70's classic Ital -Prog moments. Why not add this album to your gift registry for your wedding... progarchives
Tracklist :
1. Country Grave Yard (8:18)

2. The Picture of Dorian Gray (8:28)
3. The Swan is a Murderer Part 1 (3:53)
4. The Swan is a Murderer Part 2 (5:07)
5. Oliver (9:30)
6. My Little Cloud Land (7:43)
Total Time: 43:19
Line-up / Musicians
Claudio Simonetti - Keyboards
Massimo Morante - Guitars
Fabio Pignatelli - Bass
Tony Tartarini - Lead Voice
Carlo Bordini - Drums, Percussion

GOBLIN — Roller (1976) RM | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Goblin followed up the impressive Italian success of Profondo Rosso with one of the few non-soundtrack items in their catalog. Despite this fact, Roller finds the group's trademark mixture of prog rock complexity and horror movie atmospherics very much intact: The title track builds from staccato piano passages into an epic riff powered by electric guitar and cathedral-style organ, while "Goblin" is an epic of prog fireworks that works in an array of complex solos from each of the group's members. The album also introduces a surprisingly gentle side to the group's sound through "Aquaman" and "Il Risveglio Del Serpente," two cuts that exchange the electric guitars and synthesizer excursions that dominate much of the album for quiet, delicate interplay between acoustic guitar and electric piano. However, the most surprising cut on the album is "Snip Snap," which temporarily puts aside the rest of the album's overt prog rock style to create a funky excursion that starts with an infectious clavinet riff and builds into a spacey slice of funk drenched in synthesizer effect. The end result is a strong album that consolidates the jazzy prog rock theatrics that made Profondo Rosso so impressive while also working in unexpected elements that flesh their sound out in new and interesting ways. In short, Roller is a necessity for Goblin fans and is an album that's also likely to appeal to fans of European prog rock. Donald A. Guarisco  
Tracklist :
1. Roller (4:38)
2. Aquaman (5:22)
3. Snip Snap (3:37)
4. The Snake Awakens (3:27)
5. Goblin (11:10)
6. Dr. Frankenstein (6:00)
Total Time: 34:14
Line-up / Musicians
Massimo Morante - Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Claudio Simonetti - Organ, Pipe Organ (Basilica Sacro Cuore,Roma), Piano, Hohner Clavinet, MiniMoog, Logan & Elka String Synthesizers
Maurizio Guarini - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Hohner Pianet, Moog, Clarinet
Fabio Pignatelli - Basses
Agostino Marangolo - Drums, Percussion
Artwork: Gian Franco Marignani with Carlo Bixio (Art director)

GYGAFO — Legend Of The Kingfisher (1973-1993) MONO | Background Series | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Gygafo's early-'70s album only made it to the acetate stage at the time, though it was eventually resuscitated for CD release in the early '90s. Though it's competent British progressive rock, and adequately recorded, there's nothing about the band that demanded a wide audience or a place of its own in the art rock pantheon. It's fair prog rock with some folk and hard rock influences, including some sinuous ebb-and-flow guitar lines, well worked-out vocal harmonies, haunting melodic figures, and classically flavored keyboard passages. The songwriting is neither terrible nor noteworthy, and in the fashion of the time, the tracks can meander on a bit too long, though it's not grossly self-indulgent. The CD finishes with a couple of tracks recorded in 1974, at a later date than the rest of the material. Richie Unterberger
Tracklist :
1. Solid Man Song - 3:54
2. A Room with a View - 5:35
3. Waiting for the Rain/Entertaining Winds of Long Ago/Season's Weather (Comning Home) - 12:07
4. And a Timne Tot Hink (Box 1) - 4:43
5. Today I Am - 5:44
6. The Legend of the Kingfisher - 9:56
7. What You Don't Know (Won't Hurt You) - 8:49
8. Nineteen Eighty Four - 5:18
All songs by Gygafo.
Credits :
John Atkinson - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Flute, Glockenspiel
Paul Kent - Bass
Pete Nickson - Drums, Percussion
Charlie Speed - Guitar, Vocals
Eddie Stringer - Keyboards, Piano, Vocals
Mike Levon - Saxophone, Air Guitar, Producer

PENTACLE — La clef des songes (1975-1995) APE (image+.cue), lossless

After listening to "La Clef Des Songes" a few times, I rated it as one of the best albums from the seventies French prog scene. PENTACLE were a 4-piece band influenced by bands like early KING CRIMSON, and the MOODY BLUES. Their music tends to lean on the mellow symphonic sound, where beautifully colorful themes are led by acoustic/eletric guitar and analog keyboards. Every once in a while, the band starts to explore more aggressive territory (faster tempos, time-signatures, etc), and the guitarist bursts into passionate soloing. All of the tracks feature French vocals, which add to the beauty of the music. Fans of melodic bands like CARPE DIEM are in for a treat with this little gem. Progarchives
Tracklist :
1. La Clef Des Songes
2. Naufrage
3. L'âme Du Guerrier
4. Les Pauvres
5. Complot
6. Le Raconteur
– BONUS TRACKS –
7. La Clef Des Songes (Live Bonus) 
8. Complot (Live Bonus) 
9. Le Raconteur (Live Bonus)
Musicians :
Claude Menetrier - Organ, Moog, Elka String Ensemble, Piano
Michel Roy - Drums, Backing Vocals
Gerald Reuz - Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Lead Vocals
Richard Treiber - Bass, Acoustic Guitar

BILL FRISELL — Bill Frisell with Dave Holland and Elvin Jones (2001) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Ever prolific avant-Americana guitarist Bill Frisell continues his Nonesuch odyssey with this trio that includes two jazz heavyweights: bassist Dave Holland (former Miles Davis band member and current ECM recording artist) and drum legend Elvin Jones (one-quarter of the classic John Coltrane Quartet of the '60s and still an indefatigable rhythmist). Frisell leads the threesome through a book of his own highly individual, atmospherically compelling tunes, including such recent favorites as "Strange Meeting" and "Blues Dream"; the trio also essays two vintage numbers that do a good job of bookending Frisell's own brand of rootsy lyricism - Henry Mancini's "Moon River" and Stephen Foster's "Hard Times." Hardly obvious candidates as Frisell collaborators, Holland and Jones warm well to the folk-inflected material, complementing the guitarist's offbeat charm and unerring taste with their muscular authority. Frisell fans will rejoice once again, and newcomers might find this an ideal introduction.
Tracklist :
1. Outlaws 7:55
 Bill Frisell
2. Twenty Years 3:15
 Bill Frisell
3. Coffaro's Theme 4:51
 Bill Frisell
4. Blues Dream 4:48
 Bill Frisell
5. Moon River 6:26
 Bill Frisell / Henry Mancini
6. Tell Your Ma, Tell Your Pa 9:07
 Bill Frisell
7. Strange Meeting 5:26
 Bill Frisell
8. Convict 13 3:56
 Bill Frisell
9. Again 7:33
 Bill Frisell
10. Hard Times 3:41
 Stephen Foster / Bill Frisell
11. Justice And Honor 4:49
 Bill Frisell
12. Smilin' Jones 5:02
 Bill Frisell
Credits :
Bill Frisell - Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Loops
Dave Holland - Bass
Elvin Jones - Drums

BILL EVANS — California Here I Come (1967-2004) RM | LP Reproduction Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Philly Joe Jones was a member of the Bill Evans Trio for a short time in 1967 but none of his recordings with the pianist were released at the time. This two-LP set from 1982 features the pair (along with bassist Eddie Gomez who had recently started his own longtime association with Evans) in superb form. Jones consistently lit a fire under the pianist and, even though Bill Evans was never just an introspective ballad pianist (which became his stereotype), he does play with some unaccustomed ferocity on several of these selections. The 71 minutes of music feature strong versions of three of Evans' originals (including "Turn Out the Stars") plus a dozen standards, highlighted by "You're Gonna Hear From Me," "Gone With the Wind" and the unlikely "California Here I Come." Well worth searching for. In September 2004, Verve reissued the album in a limited edition, 24-bit remastered CD. Where the original disc sounded thin in places -- as it is a live recording -- the remastered version sounds consistently full and warm throughout.   Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1- California, Here I Come – 5:32
 (Buddy DeSylva, Al Jolson, Joseph Meyer)
2- Polka Dots and Moonbeams  – 3:22
(Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke)
3- Turn Out the Stars  – 5:52
(Bill Evans)
4- Stella by Starlight – 4:06
(Ned Washington, Victor Young)
5- You're Gonna Hear From Me  – 4:57
(André Previn, Dory Previn)
6- In a Sentimental Mood – 3:53
 (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz)
7- G Waltz  – 4:35
(Bill Evans)
8- On Green Dolphin Street  – 4:53
(Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington)
9- Gone With the Wind  – 5:35
(Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel)
10- If You Could See Me Now  – 3:39
(Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman)
11- Alfie  – 5:12
(Burt Bacharach, Hal David)
12- Very Early  – 4:44
(Bill Evans)
13- 'Round Midnight - 6:07
(Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams)
14- Emily – 5:18
 (Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer)
15- Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) – 6:49
(Harry Barris, Ted Koehler, Billy Moll)
Credits :
Bill Evans - Piano
Eddie Gómez - Bass
Philly Joe Jones - Drums

THE GARY BURTON QUINTET with EBERHARD WEBER — Ring (1974) Three Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Burton plays the vibroharp with superb delicacy which tops off the spirals of harmonic sound. Each track shifts in mood seamlessly from the one before - with writing credits to Goodrick, Mike Gibbs and Carla Bley before an interpretation of Weber's Colours of Chloe rounds off the record.An all time favourite jazz record, for a quieter mood. A classic ECM release.

Tracklist :

1. Mevlevia 6:00
 Mick Goodrick
2. Unfinished Sympathy 3:04
 Michael Gibbs
3. Tunnel Of Love 5:33
 Michael Gibbs
4. Intrude 4:52
 Michael Gibbs
5. Silent Spring 10:35
 Carla Bley
6. The Colours Of Chloe 7:12
 Eberhard Weber 

Credits :

Gary Burton - Vibraharp

Mick Gooddrick (1 to 3, 5, 6) - Guitar

Pat Metheny - Guitar, Electric 12-String Guitar

Eberhard Weber (1 to 3, 5, 6), Steve Swallow - Bass

Bob Moses - Percussion

Produced by Manfred Eicher

OMARA PORTUONDO — Flor de Amor (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Flor de Amor is the second World Circuit outing for Cuban diva Omara Portuondo, whose debut for the label topped the world music charts in 2000. This time out, Portuondo and producers Nick Gold, Jerry Boys, and Alé Siqueira assemble a sultry, steamy, and extremely elegant collection of love songs that are steeped in the popular Cuban bolero, rhumba, ritmo, guajira, and mambo traditions, but there is also the airiness of Brazilian pop music in the tunes produced by Siqueira. The players are from three generations of Cuban studio musicians, and include Barbarito Torres, Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, Manuel Galbán, Roberto Fonseca, Carlos Emilio, and dozens of others, with a few Anglo players and singers as well. This is one of the most elegant recordings to come from the Buena Vista Social Club set. The album opens with the ethereal "Tabú." It is a song of longing for Africa with a gorgeous clarinet line played by Javier Zalba and a wispy backing chorus that winds around Portuondo; she blends in a Yoruban spiritual chant without breaking stride or upsetting the nocturnal balance of the tune. Jorge Chicoy's trademark electric guitar sound graces many of these tunes, with none so beautiful as "Amor de Mis Amores" ("Love of my life/Lifeblood of my veins/Give me the bloom of hope/Let me tell you the bittersweet truth/Of my suffering..."), with its chorus and entwining guitars and percussion. The classic "Amorosa Guajira" is haunting and tender; it features the singer accompanied only by Papi Oviedo's 12-string. The closing cut is written in Portuguese by Brazilian pop star Carlinhos Brown along with Junior Costa. Portuondo rises to the occasion, and sings this samba-inspired ballad with aplomb -- there is even a subtle theremin line by producer Siqueira! Flor de Amor is a wonderfully seamless, sensually charged, slow burn of an album that is nothing short of a work of art.
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Tracklist :
1 Tabú 4:19
Margarita Lecuona
2 Amor de Mis Amores 3:23
María Teresa Lara
3 Alma de Roca 3:35
Lily Batet
4 Mueve la Cintura Mulato 3:35
Alejandro Enis Almenares
5 Junto a un Cañaveral 3:30
Omara Portuondo
6 Hermosa Habana 3:48
Rolando Vergara
7 El Madrugador 3:33
Omara Portuondo
8 Amorosa Guajira 2:23   
Omara Portuondo
9 Habanera Ven 3:28
Omara Portuondo
10 Si Llego a Besarte 3:19
Luis Casas Romero
11 Flor de Amor 3:06
Omara Portuondo
12 Juramento 3:22
Miguel Matamoros
13 He Venido a Decirte 3:48
María Teresa Lara / Rolando Vergara
14 Casa Calor 4:08
Carlinhos Brown
Credits :
Accordion – Toninho Ferragutti
Acoustic Guitar – Swami Jr.
Bass – Orlando "Cachaíto" López
Congas – Miguel "Angá" Díaz
Electric Guitar – Jorge Chicoy
Keyboards, Piano – Roberto Fonseca
Percussion – Carlinhos Brown
Shaker, Pandeiro, Tabla – Marcos Suzano
Surdo, Percussion – Boghan Costa, Léo Bit Bit
Tres – Papi Oviedo

JEAN THIELEMANS — Man Bites Harmonica! (1958-1995) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | Two Version | Mp3 + FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although he plays guitar exclusively on two of the eight selections included on this CD reissue, it is Toots Thielemans' harmonica playing that is most unique. He holds his own on a hard bop blowing date with baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Art Taylor, jamming on such songs as "East of the Sun," "Struttin' with Some Barbeque" and "Isn't It Romantic." Even four decades later, no jazz harmonica player has dethroned the great Toots. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    East Of The Sun 7:14
Written-By – Brooks Bowman
2    Don't Blame Me 2:27
Written-By – Fields - McHugh
3    18th Century Ballroom 3:46
Written-By – Ray Bryant
4    Soul Station 6:58
Written-By – Jean Thielemans
5    Fundamental Frequency 4:54
Written-By – Jean Thielemans
6    Strutting With Some Barbecue 4:30
Written-By – Lil Arrmstrong
7    Imagination 4:27
Written-By – Burke - Van Heusen
8    Isn't It Romantic 5:16
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 8)
Bass – Wilbur Ware
Drums – Art Taylor
Guitar, (tracks: 3, 4, 7), Harmonica, (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6, 8) – Jean Thielemans
Piano – Kenny Drew

THE KENNY DREW TRIO — Pal Joey (1957-1992) RM | MONO | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | Two Version | Mp3 + FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

It seems strange that (with the exception of a 1960 session for Blue Note) this would be pianist Kenny Drew's last session as a leader until 1973. With bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Philly Joe Jones, Drew interprets eight Rodgers and Hart tunes, five written for the play Pal Joey and three of their earlier hits that were included in the film version. Drew contributes swing and subtle bop-based improvising to these superior melodies (which are highlighted by "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," "I Could Write a Book," and "The Lady Is a Tramp"), and the results are quite memorable. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
 1. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered (4:08)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
2. Do It The Hard Way (5:47)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
3. I Didn't Know What Time It Was (3:58)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
4. Happy Hunting Horn (4:15)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
5. I Could Write A Book (4:38)  
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
6. What Is A Man? (5:04)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
7. My Funny Valentine (4:05)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
8. The Lady Is A Tramp (5:40)
  Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
Credits :
Kenny Drew - Piano
Wilbur Ware - Bass
Philly Joe Jones - Drums

SHOSTAKOVICH : 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87 (Keith Jarrett) (1992) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Dmitri Shostakovich's epic series of preludes and fugues for solo piano was inspired by the very composer whom you would immediately suspect -- Johann Sebastian Bach. Indeed, the Russian composer was motivated to write this huge work after a visit to Bach's home city Leipzig in 1950; and, in fact, it resurrects the premise behind Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier," providing one prelude and fugue for every major and minor key. So having conquered the Bach work on recordings, Keith Jarrett decided to tackle its 20th century sequel in this two-CD set. Looking at it from one angle, this is Jarrett's most impressive technical achievement in the classical repertoire so far. Generally speaking, the Shostakovich is more difficult to play than the other classical works that he had recorded previously, and he is clearly up to all of its sometimes fearsome demands. From an interpretive angle, though, Jarrett doesn't get as much out of this music as, say, the late Russian pianist Tatiana Nikolaeva, who gave the first performances of the work. With Nikolaeva, each note is captured and spotlighted in ever-changing lights. Jarrett is on the hunt for detail, too -- the "No. 11," "15," and "17" fugues are particularly invigorating in that respect -- yet much of the time, he tends to color things in one way. Part of this impression may be due to the sound of his piano, which is treated with ECM's usual soft-focused cloud of reverb. For Jarrett fans who are following his classical adventures, this could be a most intriguing left turn, but those seeking the definitive recording of the pieces would find Nikolaeva more stimulating. Richard S. Ginell
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
CD1. Preludes And Fugues Op.87, 1-12
CD2. Preludes And Fugues Op.87, 12-24
Piano – Keith Jarrett

YUSEF LATEEF — Before Dawn (1958-1998) RM | Verve Elite Edition Series | Two Version | WV + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of the most obscure of all Yusef Lateef recordings, one that has even been left out of some discographies. Lateef mostly sticks to tenor (playing only flute on one song and making one appearance on the double-reed arghul) and is featured with his Detroit All-Stars, a quintet also including the up-and-coming trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist Hugh Lawson, bassist Ernie Farrow and drummer Louis Hayes. Overall, the set is more bop-oriented than normal, with versions of "Pike's Peak" (based on "What Is This Thing Called Love"), Charlie Parker's "Constellation" and the blues "Chang, Chang, Chang" showing how strong and original Lateef could be even playing conventional straight-ahead material. Some of the other pieces look toward the future and/or the East, and all eight selections have their memorable moments, with the passionate yet thoughtful ballad "Love Is Eternal" being among the high points. Recommended. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Passion 4:04
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
2.    Love Is Eternal 6:30
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
3.    Pike's Peak 5:30
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
4.    Open Strings 6:15
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
Celesta [Celeste] – Hugh Lawson
Flute – Yusef Lateef
5.    Before Dawn 5:27
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
Performer [Arghul] – Yusef Lateef
Performer [Rabab] – Ernest Farrow
6.    Twenty-Five Minute Blues    5:27
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
7.    Chang, Chang, Chang 2:57
    Composed By – Yusef Lateef
Percussion – Yusef Lateef
8.    Constellation 4:47
Composed By – Charles Parker, Jr.
Credits :
Bass – Ernie Farrow (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8)
Drums – Louis Hayes
Piano – Hugh Lawson
Tenor Saxophone – Yusef Lateef (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 8)
Trombone – Curtis Fuller

BOBBI HUMPHREY — Flute-In (1971) RM | Two Version | SHM-CD | Blue Note, The Masterworks Series | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

A landmark signing, Bobbi Humphrey was the first female ever signed by Blue Note Records. Her debut pays homage to songs popularized by others, no original material made it pass the drawing board. The petite flautist from Texas sticks to tradition on covers of "Ain't No Sunshine," and "It's Too Late," her flute conveying the songs' sentiment, and sadness as convincingly as any voice in music. Jazz roots spar with funk and soul influences on Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder," and Eddie Harris' "Set Me Free." The fight continues on Ben E. King's "Spanish Harlem," and which has more bounce and rhythm than the original. Bobbi displays dexterity and power throughout her coming out, mainstream LP. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1. Ain't No Sunshine 2:30
 Bill Withers
2. It's Too Late 3:05
 Carole. King / Tony Stern

3. Sidewinder 6:13
 Lee Morgan
4. Sad Bag 5:05
 Dick Griffin
5. Spanish Harlem 3:45
 Jerry Leiber / Phil Spector
6. Don't Knock My Funk 4:36
 W. Marcus Bey
7. Set Us Free 5:48
 W. Marcus Bey
Credits :
Bobbi Humphrey - Flute
Billy Harper - Sax Tenor
Lee Morgan - Trumpet
Gene Bertoncini - Guitar
Hank Jones, Frank Owens - Piano
Gordon Edwards, George Duvivier - Bass
Idris Muhammad, Jimmy Johnson Jr. - Drums
George Devens - Marimba, Percussion, Vibraphone
Ray Armando - Conga

SONNY ROLLINS — Original Music from the Score "Alfie" (1966-1997) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins loaned his flair for the dramatic to the score for the film Alfie, accompanying the story of what the liner notes describe as "the involuntary education of a hipster." Arranged by Oliver Nelson, the soundtrack follows the character's evolution from the carefree, rakish Lothario of "Alfie's Theme" to the contemplative, somewhat broken man reflected in "Alfie's Theme Differently." Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. While "Alfie's Theme" and its variants make the most lasting impression, "He's Younger Than You Are" is touching, laced with regret. And the sensual, relaxed "On Impulse" has a nice sense of immediacy. Rovi Staff
Tracklist :
1. Alfie's Theme 10:25
 Sonny Rollins
2. He's Younger Than You 5:07
 Sonny Rollins
3. Street Runner With Child 4:00
 Sonny Rollins
4. Transition Theme For Minor Blues Or Little Malcolm Loves His Dad 5:50
 Sonny Rollins
5. On Impulse 5:07
 Sonny Rollins
6. Alfie's Theme Differently 3:44
 Sonny Rollins
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods
Arranged By, Conductor – Oliver Nelson
Baritone Saxophone – Danny Bank
Bass – Walter Booker
Drums – Frank Dunlop
Guitar – Kenny Burrell
Piano – Roger Kellaway
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Ashton, Sonny Rollins
Trombone – J.J. Johnson, Jimmy Cleveland

GENE AMMONS — Boss Tenor (1960) RM | Five Version | 20bit K2 | XRCD | SACD | RVG Remasters | The Prestige Stereo Series | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

The great tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons was of the generation of swing-era players that easily adapted to bop. But though he was a modernist, Ammons maintained that breathy, old-school romantic approach to the tenor. Boss Tenor, a quintet session from 1960, is one of Ammons' very best albums. Ray Barretto's congas subtly add a bit of Latin spice, but otherwise this is a collection of standards rendered with a gorgeous late-night bluesy feel. Accompaniment by Tommy Flanagan, one of the best mainstream pianists ever, certainly doesn't hurt, either. A gem. Mark Keresman
Tracklist :
1. Hittin' The Jug 8:29
 Gene Ammons
2. Close Your Eyes 3:46
 Bernice Petkere
3. My Romance 4:16
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
4. Canadian Sunset 5:24
 Norman Gimbel / Eddie Heywood
5. Blue Ammons 4:57
 Gene Ammons
6. Confirmation 5:24
 Charlie Parker
7. Stompin' At The Savoy 3:31
 Bill Doggett / Lucky Millinder
Credits :
Gene Ammons - Tenor Saxophone
Tommy Flanagan - Piano
Doug Watkins - Bass
Arthur Taylor - Drums
Ray Barretto - Conga

Schloß Vogelöd (The Haunted Castle) a.k.a. "O Castelo Vogelöd" (1921, Dir. F.W. Murnau) VIDEO (Mp4)

Synopsis :
In the castle Vogeloed, a few aristocrats are awaiting baroness Safferstätt. But first count Oetsch invites himself.. Everyone thinks he murdered his brother, baroness Safferstat's first husband, three years ago. So he is rather undesirable. But Oetsch stays; arguing he is not the murderer and will find the real one...
Title : The Haunted Castle
Original title : Schloss Vogelöd
Ano : 1921
Directed : F.W. Murnau
Duration : 75 min.
Country : Germany

The German The Haunted Castle (Schloss Vogelrod) has been described as director F.W. Murnau's "warm-up" for his subsequent Nosferatu. At this point in his career, Murnau was more interested in effects than in story or characterization, but those effects were among the best within the boundaries of Germany's "Caligari School." The cast included Paul Hartmann, Arnold Korff, Paul Bildt and Olga Tschenova. Hal Erickson

JOHN WRIGHT — Mr. Soul (1962-1995) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The flurry of interest in pianist John Wright in the early 1960s coincided with the soul movement in jazz.
The basic elements in his music may have qualified him for souldom in the minds of record marketers. But Wright had facets beyond his gospel and blues roots, and he 'soul' label attached to his recordings did him the disservice of suggesting a limited range. There's plenty soul in this collection, but Wright also had harmonic depth and a lyrical side that are on display here not only in the first three tracks, but in much of the blues-drenched original material that makes up the rest of the álbum. Wright's sensitive keyboard touch and crisp articulation impart a tripping lightness to even his churchiest expressions. He is accompanied by Wendel Marshall, na omnipresente bassist in the 1950s and '60s, and drummer Walter Perkinks, Jr. in the days before he worked with Art Farmer and Sonny Rollins. notes to CD. 
Tracklist :
1.    Our Waltz 5:21
David Rose
2.    Blue Prelude 3:25
Joe Bishop / Gordon Jenkins
3.    What's New? 5:29
Johnny Burke / Bob Haggart
4.    Everything's Gonna Work Out Fine 3:23
 (writer unknown)
5.    Mr. Soul 5:32
Esmond Edwards
6.    Shake 2:31
John Wright
7.    Strut 5:16
John Wright
8.    Now Hang in There 4:03
John Wright
Credits :
John Wright - Piano
Wendell Marshall - Bass
Walter Perkins, Jr. - Drums

DIANA KRALL — Turn Up the Quiet (2017) Three Version | SHM-CD | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Diana Krall spent the better part of the 2010s exploring byways of American song -- her 2012 set Glad Rag Doll drew heavily on obscure jazz from the 1920s and '30s, its 2015 sequel Wallflower concentrated on pop and rock tunes -- but 2017's Turn Up the Quiet finds the pianist/singer returning to well-known standards from the Great American Songbook. Reuniting with producer Tommy LiPuma for the first time since 2009's bossa nova-inspired Quiet Nights, Krall works with a trio of lineups on Turn Up the Quiet, alternating between a trio, quartet, and quintet. The album isn't divided into triads but rather gently shifts between these bands, a move that's sometimes imperceptible because the focus is firmly on Krall, the pianist. Her voice often operates at a hushed whisper -- a decision that suits this collection of romantic, dreamy material; it also underscores the importance of the record's title -- and that emphasizes her lithe piano along with the solo spotlights from her featured musicians. Krall gives her three bands plenty of space to shine -- fiddler Stuart Duncan, in particular, stuns with his solo on "I'll See You in My Dreams," but there are nice turns from guitarists Russell Malone, Anthony Wilson, and Marc Ribot, along with supple playing by bassists Christian McBride, Tony Garnier, and Anthony Wilson -- but what impresses is how these ensembles are all united in spirit and attitude, all thanks to their leader. Krall has a definite vision for Turn Up the Quiet -- she wants to keep things smoky and subdued, a record for the wee hours -- and the end result is so elegant, it seems effortless. Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Tracklist :
1. Like Someone In Love 3:16
 Acoustic Bass – Christian McBride
 Composed By – Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Electric Guitar – Russell Malone
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
2. Isn't It Romantic 4:29
 Acoustic Bass – John Clayton
 Composed By – Rodgers & Hart
 Concertmaster – Joel Derouin
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Jeff Hamilton
 Electric Guitar – Anthony Wilson
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
 Vibraphone – Stefan Harris
3. L-O-V-E 4:21
 Acoustic Bass – John Clayton
 Composed By – Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gabler
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Jeff Hamilton
 Electric Guitar – Anthony Wilson
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
4. Night and Day 4:39
 Acoustic Bass – John Clayton
 Acoustic Guitar – Anthony Wilson
 Composed By – Cole Porter
 Concertmaster – Joel Derouin
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Jeff Hamilton
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
5. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) 3:24
 Acoustic Bass – Tony Garnier
 Composed By – Al Neiburg, Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Karriem Riggins
 Electric Guitar – Marc Ribot
 Fiddle – Stuart Duncan
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
6. Moonglow 5:15
 Acoustic Bass – Tony Garnier
 Composed By – Eddie Delange, Irving Mills, Will Hudson
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Karriem Riggins
 Electric Guitar – Marc Ribot
 Fiddle – Stuart Duncan
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
7. Blue Skies 4:39
 Acoustic Bass – Christian McBride
 Composed By – Irving Berlin
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Electric Guitar – Russell Malone
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
8. Sway 6:13
 Acoustic Bass – John Clayton
 Acoustic Guitar – Anthony Wilson
 Composed By – Luis Demetrio, Norman Gimbel, Pablo Rosas Rodriguez
 Concertmaster – Joel Derouin
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Jeff Hamilton
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
9. No Moon At All 4:06
 Acoustic Bass – John Clayton
 Composed By – David Mann, Redd Evans
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
10. Dream 4:05
 Acoustic Bass – Christian McBride
 Composed By – John H. Mercer
 Concertmaster – Joel Derouin
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Electric Guitar – Russell Malone
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall
11. I'll See You In My Dreams 3:51
 Acoustic Bass – Tony Garnier
 Acoustic Guitar – Marc Ribot
 Composed By – Gus Kahn, Isham Jones
 Contractor – Shari Sutcliffe
 Drums – Karriem Riggins
 Fiddle – Stuart Duncan
 Solo Vocal, Piano – Diana Krall