Ada Lee — Ada Lee Comes On! (1961) Vinyl LP | FLAC (tracks), lossless

US singer from Springfield, Ohio, born circa 1928. She has performed jazz, blues, gospel and soul music on stage and record in the United States and Canada since the late 1950s.
Lee continued to perform after moving to Canada in the 1960s, but her appearances on record after this time are few.
For several decades she lived in the community of Peterborough, Ontario, northeast of Toronto, where she had served countless charities in the area and founded the Voices for Life Gospel Choir. For her work on stage and television and with the Peterborough Centennial Choir, Lee was honoured with the Governor General’s Award and a plaque on the Pathway of Fame at Peterborough’s Del Crary Park. WEB
Tracklist :
1 - Something Missing 2:32
Written-By – Gilbert Bécaud, Jack Fishman, Louis Amade
2 - Night In Tunisia 2:32
Written-By – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli, Jon Hendricks
3 - Romance In The Dark 3:08
Written-By – Lil Green
4 - G'wan Train 2:41
Written-By – Ada Lee, Patti Bowen
5 - I'll Never Smile Again 3:10
Written-By – Ruth Lowe
6 - It's A Pity To Say Goodnight 2:20
Written-By – Billy Reid 
7 - I Wish You Love 2:49
Written-By – Albert A. Beach, Charles Trenet
8 - If You Go 2:16
Written-By – Geoffrey Parsons, Michel Emer
9 - Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall 2:49
Written-By – Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher
10 - Rain Is Such A Lonesome Sound 2:46
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon, Rachel Witherspoon
11- Heartaches 2:26
Written-By – Al Hoffman, John Klenner
12 - Domino 2:36
Written-By – Don Raye, Louis Ferrari
Credits : 

Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Dick Hyman
Vocals - Ada Lee
Jerome Richardson - Flute
Joe Puma - Guitar
Milt Hinton - Bass
Bobby Donaldson - Drums
along with unidentified 11 strings.

NANCY HARROW — You Never Know (1963) Vinyl LP | MONO | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Nancy Harrow's You Never Know is as notable for the name above the title as it is the accompanists credited on its sleeve. Boasting contributions from modern icons including pianist John Lewis, altoist Phil Woods, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Connie Kay, this unusually dark, poignant album is as challenging as any vocal jazz session ever issued on a major label, its exquisite melancholy the product of both uncommon sensitivity and consummate skill. Lewis also wrote much of the material, and his nuanced, economical approach yields performances that balance complexity with clarity. The austere settings offer the perfect context for Harrow's imaginative vocals, which exhibit the kind of restraint rare for a stylist with such abundant talent. A great if supremely overlooked LP. Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1.    You Never Know 3:15
 John Lewis / Judy Spencer 
2.    Confessin' The Blues    2:28
 Walter Brown / Jay McShann 
3.    Song For The Dreamer    3:10
 Margo Guryan / John Lewis 
4.    Autumn    2:32
 Margo Guryan / John Lewis 
5.    No One Knows Me    2:27
 Bruce Phillpe 
6.    Just For The Thrill    3:43
 Lil Armstrong / Don Raye 
7.    Lover Come Back To Me    2:50
 Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg 
8.    My Last Man    2:51
 Margo Guryan 
9.    No One Knows Just What Love Holds In Store    2:34
 John Lewis / Judy Spencer 
10.    Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do    4:15
 Porter Grainger / Everett Robbins 
11.    Why Are You Blue    2:48
 Gary McFarland 
12.    If I Were Eve    2:44
 Margo Guryan / John Lewis 
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods (1, 4, 7, 8)
Arranged By, Conductor – Gary McFarland (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 11)
Baritone Saxophone – Sol Schlinger (3, 5, 9, 11)
Bass – Richard Davis (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12), Tommy Williams (3, 5, 9, 11)
Drums – Connie Kay
Guitar – Jim Hall
Piano – Dick Katz (3, 5, 9, 11), John Lewis (1, 2, 4, 6,8, 10, 12)
Trombone – Willie Dennis (3, 5, 9, 11)
Vocals - Nancy Harrow

ELISABETH KONTOMANOU — Siren Song -Live at Arsenal (2009) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

In a project that is much more than merely subtle or understated, the talented vocalist Elisabeth Kontomanou teams with the Orchestre National de Lorraine conducted by Jacques Mercier for this live performance appropriately dedicated to the winsome call of lovers far away and tempting to all. The supporting ensemble is gargantuan in size, but quite restrained in conceptual and executed charts, holding up foglike urban landscapes for the vocalist to unobtrusively pass through. Alongside her regular working quartet, Kontomanou's deeply soulful and resonant singing wafts, drifts, and serenely floats on pathways not unlike the great Sarah Vaughan, and in many ways goes beyond what the Divine One did in a similar setting. Not at all soupy or soppy, Kontomanou and her helpers sift through some exquisite standards, Ellingtonia, a pop or blues motif, and one of her originals. With a winsome but firm posture, Kontomanou breezes through "A Time for Love," "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing," and the gospel-flavored "Come Sunday" with the orchestra buoying her on the horizon with pillow-soft clouds of strings and horns. Her lone original, "Summer," is a bit more upbeat, driven by bassist Thomas Bramerie and pianist Laurent Courthaliac, with the band playing in the bridge of the song only. Fond of waltz tempos throughout, Kontomanou plays her part in the title track as vixen and temptress in delightful counterpoint with the strings, and gets into a New York City blues mood for "Dreams of Gold." Several of these arrangements come from the vaunted jazz trumpeter Tom Harrell or lesser-known Gustav Karlström, all with peace and tranquility in mind. Special audiences who appreciate the romantic side of jazz will find this CD refreshing and alluring, perfect for late-night mingling, as Elisabeth Kontomanou presents her shining hour in an already formative and blossoming career. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1.     Siren Song    5:34
    Composed By, Arranged By – Gustav Karlström
2.     A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing    3:25
    Arranged By – Tom Harrell
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn
3 .    Come Sunday    3:54
    Arranged By – Tom Harrell
Composed By – Duke Ellington
4.     At Last    6:24
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
     Arranged By – Ann-Sofi Söderqvist
5.     Summer    5:50
    Arranged By – Gustav Karlström
Composed By – Elisabeth Kontomanou
6.     A Time for Love    6:13
    Arranged By – Tom HarrellComposed By – Johnny Mandel
7.     Dreams of Gold (Are Dreams for You)    4:25
    Composed By, Arranged By – Gustav Karlström
8.     Farewell    5:02
 Composed By, Arranged By – Gustav Karlström
9.     I Put a Spell on You    6:09
    Arranged By – Ann-Sofi Söderqvist
Composed By – Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Credits :
Conductor – Jacques Mercier 
Double Bass – Thomas Bramerie
Drums – Donald Kontomanou
Orchestra – Orchestre National De Lorraine
Piano – Laurent Courthaliac
Vocals – Elisabeth Kontomanou 

REBECCA FERGUSON – Lady Sings The Blues (2015) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Get Happy    2:49
 Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler 
2.    Fine And Mellow    2:36
 Billie Holiday 
3.    Embraceable You    3:36
 George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 
4.    That Ole Devil Called Love    3:06
 Doris Fisher / Allan Roberts 
5.    Blue Moon    2:50
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers 
6.    I Thought About You    3:03
 James Van Heusen / Johnny Mercer 
7.    Summertime    2:50
 George Gershwin / DuBose Heyward / Cefin Roberts 
8.    I'll Never Smile Again    3:21
 Ruth Lowe 
9.    Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)    3:18
 Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman 
10.    All Of Me    2:39
 Gerald Marks / Seymour Simons 
11.    God Bless The Child    3:33
 Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr. 
12.    What Is This Thing Called Love    2:38
 Cole Porter 
13.    Stormy Weather    3:12
 Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler 
14.    Lady Sings The Blues    3:36
 Billie Holiday / Herbie Nichols / Roswell Rudd 
15.    Willow Weep For Me    2:38
 Ann Ronell 
16.    Don't Explain    3:52
 Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr. 
17.    My Man    3:34
 Jacques Charles / Channing Pollack / Albert Willemetz / Maurice Yvain 
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Flute, Bass Clarinet – Bob Sheperd 
Arranged By – Femi Temowo (tracks: 1), Stephen Large (tracks: 14, 15), Troy Miller (tracks: 2 to 14, 16, 17)
Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Stephen Large (tracks: 14)
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Conductor – Troy Miller
Backing Vocals – Brandon Winbush (tracks: 1, 4, 16, 17), Donavan Henry (tracks: 1, 4, 16, 17), Rebecca Ferguson (tracks: 12), Vernon Burris (tracks: 1, 4, 16, 17), Yvie Burnett (tracks: 12)
Bass – Chuck Berghofer
Cello – Andrew Shulman, Rudy Stein, Stephanie Fife, Vanessa Freebairn-Smith
Concertmaster – Darius Campo
Contractor [String Contractor] – Ross DeRoche
Drums – Clayton Cameron
Drums, Percussion, Tambourine, Crotales, Organ [Hammond] – Troy Miller
Guitar – Femi Temowo
Harp – Amy Wilkens
Piano – Jason Rebello
Piano, Celesta – Stephen Large
Piano, Tambourine – Tamir Hendelman
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Ricky Woodard
Trumpet – Graeme Flowers
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flugal] – Scotty Barnhart
Viola – Andrew Duccles, Brian Dembow, Darrin McCann, Karen Elaine
Violin – Amy Wickman, Carolyn Osbourn, Darius Campo, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Kirsten Fife, Mark Robertson, Becky Bunnell, Roger Wilkie, Sharon Jackson 
Vocals – Rebecca Ferguson

SUE RANEY — All by Myself (1963-2006) The Great Jazz Vocal Collection Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In 1963, Capitol Records producer Lee Gillette was looking for a way to amp up the singing career of young crooner Sue Raney. Impossibly young when she entered the music business, Raney nevertheless had the talent, looks, and delivery of a star -- she just needed to shake that "little girl" aspect and tap into a more "adult" vein. Gillette tried to secure Stan Kenton as her backing arranger (for the album that would become All by Myself), but when that fell through, Capitol house arranger Ralph Carmichael was brought on board, and he channeled that stabbing, boisterous Kenton vibe to a T. In fact, the arrangements proved so volatile that Raney wondered how she was going to compete. Well, she mostly succeeded. Some tracks (like the explosive opener, "Some of These Days") find Raney struggling to overcome the blasting brass, which all but bury her vocal line. She was not as forceful as Anita O'Day, nor did she have the shrewd phrasing talents of, say, June Christy, but Raney did have a sweet, sweet voice -- maybe not powerful enough to blast through the more bombastic numbers, but on slow burners (like the über-sensual "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" or the appropriately melancholy "Here's That Rainy Day") her breathy delivery is stunning. The album's title track is without a doubt the most successful venture here. By peeling away the flash and getting down to an intimate purr, "All By Myself"'s comely arrangement allows Raney to whisper in your ear, which is ultimately the best way she comes across on record. J. Scott McClintock 
Tracklist :
1.     Some Of These Days   2:10
    Written-By – Shelton Brooks
2.     Truoble Is A Man    3:55
    Written-By – Alec Wilder
3.     Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying    2:25
    Written-By – Joe Greene
4.     I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life    3:06
    Written-By – C. Coleman, John McCarthy
5.     Here's The Rainy Day    4:09
    Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke
6.     What Is This Thing Called Love    2:42
    Written-By – Cole Porter
7     All By Myself    2:53
    Written-By – Irving Berlin
8     No Place To Go    2:44
    Written-By – Edward Yelin, Sue Raney
9     Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'    2:37
    Written-By – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Jim Gaines
10     How About Me    3:27
    Written-By – Irving Berlin
11     Maybe You'll Be There    2:21
    Written-By – R. Blume, Sammy Gallop
12     Burnt Sugar    3:03
    Written-By – Edward Yelin, Sue Raney
Credits :
Orchestrated By, Conductor – Ralph Carmichael
Vocals – Sue Raney 

MONICA LEWIS — But Beautiful (1958-2000) FLAC (tracks), lossless

As the voice of Chiquita Banana for more than 14 years, a guest on Ed Sullivan's first TV variety show, appearances in more than ten motion pictures, active in entertaining troops during the Korean War, Monica Lewis attained a degree of popularity in the late 40s and early 50s. Beginning her career as a vocalist and co-host on such shows as The Chesterfield Hour and Beat the Band she had an active career until her marriage in 1956. Her comeback in 1987 resulted in renewed interest in her earlier recordings and several of them have been reissued. On this Fresh Sound reissue of the Jubilee label's But Beautiful Lewis is backed by Jack Kelly's guitar and ensemble, the members of which remain a mystery. They do an admirable job in setting an attractive musical framework for Lewis' voice. Most of the tunes are romantic ballads with a mid-tempo piece now and then, like "Isn't This a Lovely Day." Sounding a lot like Dinah Shore with a dash of Julie London, Lewis shows a nice clear contralto with excellent diction and good phrasing. She can also be "girl next door" cute as on "Do It Again."
While she was no threat to supplant other top jazz/pop singers of the day, she was pleasant to listen to. The one downside to the release is that there's only 33 minutes of music, a parsimonious allotment for a CD. Dave Nathan  
Tracklist :
1. But Beautiful 2:46 
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
2. Isn't This a Lovely Day? 2:30 
Irving Berlin
3. You Don't Know What Love Is 3:25  
Gene DePaul / Don Raye
4. You Make Me Feel So Young 2:19  
Mack Gordon / Josef Myrow
5. You'd Better Go Now 2:18  
Robert Graham
6. What'll I Do? 3:18  
Irving Berlin
7. Do It Again 2:27 
Buddy DeSylva / George Gershwin
8. But Not for Me 3:06  
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
9. Fools Rush In 2:17  
Rube Bloom / Johnny Mercer
10. Am I Blue 2:26 
Harry Akst / Grant Clarke
11. I'll Do Anything for You 2:46 
Cliff Friend / Lew Pollack
12. People Will Say We're in Love 3:53
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
Credits :
Orchestra - Jack Kelly And His Ensemble
Monica Lewis - Vocals

JUDITH OWEN — Lost And Found (2005) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

You'll probably find this album in the jazz section, but don't be fooled. Singer/songwriter/pianist Judith Owen is to jazz what Richard Thompson is to rock & roll -- a member of the loyal opposition, someone whose roots are both centuries deeper and more broadly contemporary than any easy genre designation can account for. On her fifth album, she opens with a brooding voice-and-piano arrangement of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," and although her generally jazzy originals fill up most of the remainder of the program, she also takes excursions into both the jazz standard repertoire (a great version of "Night and Day," featuring Richard Thompson on guitar) and more pop-oriented fare (a slightly less revelatory take on the Police's "Walking on the Moon"). Her singing style is a sort of sultry cabaret croon, and almost always adds a slightly mysterious and subtly unexpected element to her interpretations -- whether it's the strangely separated scat vowels on "Train Out of Hollywood" or (less felicitously) her unnecessarily intense delivery on "These Foolish Things." Her own songs are some of the best things on this album, though her version of "Night and Day" is another clear highlight. Recommended. Rick Anderson 
Tracklist :
1.    Judith Owen–    Smoke On The Water 3:43
Composed By – Deep Purple
2.    Judith Owen–    Emily    4:05
3.    Judith Owen–    Sky High 5:52
Saxophone – Tom Scott
4.    Judith Owen–    Moonlight    3:26
5.    Judith Owen featuring Keb' Mo'–    Train Out Of Hollywood    4:36
6.    Judith Owen–    These Foolish Things    3:36
7.    Judith Owen featuring Cassandra Wilson–    Enough 3:39
Backing Vocals – Cassandra Wilson
8.    Judith Owen–    Famous Friends 3:48
Backing Vocals – Harry Shearer
9.    Judith Owen–    Down 4:38
10.    Judith Owen featuring Richard Thompson–    Night And Day 5:53
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson
Composed By – Cole Porter
11.    Judith Owen–    Walking On The Moon 3:37
Composed By – Sting
12.    Judith Owen–    Bridges    4:08
– BONUS TRACKS –
13.    Judith Owen–    Dreaming    3:09
Credits :
Accordion – Amasi Miller
Acoustic Bass – Sean Hurley
Cello – Larry Corbett
Drums, Percussion – Debra Dobkin (tracks: 5, 7)
Drums, Percussion, Bass Guitar – Jimmy Branly
Electric Organ – Robert Walter (tracks: 6)
Harmonica – Tollak Ollestad (tracks: 10)
Pedal Steel Guitar – Greg Leisz
Percussion – Quinn 
Producer, Solo Vocal, Composed By, Piano, Electric Organ, Design – Judith Owen
Steel Guitar – Keb' Mo' (tracks: 5)

SILJE NERGAARD — Nightwatch (2003) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    How Am I Supposed To See The Stars 5:36
Arranged By [String Arr.] – Magnus Lindgren
2    Once I Held A Moon 3:19
Arranged By [String Quartet Arr.] – Martin Östergren
Guitar – Tom Lund
Music By – Tom Lund
Saxophone – Magnus Lindgren
Voice – Georg Wadenius, Tom Lund
3    Dance Me Love 4:58
Arranged By [String Quartet Arrangment] – Martin Östergren
Trumpet – Peter Asplund
4    You Send Me Flowers 4:20
Backing Vocals [Additional] – Heine Totland
Guitar – Georg Wadenius
Percussion – Kenneth Ekornes
Vibraphone – Rob Waring
5    I Don't Want To See You Cry 4:41
Arranged By [String Quartet Arrangement] – Martin Östergren
Saxophone – Bendik Hofseth
Vocals [2nd] – Heine Totland
6    In A Sentence    4:32
7    Take A Long Long Walk 3:49
Arranged By [Horn Arr.], Saxophone – Magnus Lindgren
Music By – Nils Einar Vinjor
Trumpet – Peter Asplund
8    This Is Not América 4:39
Arranged By [Horn Arr.], Flute [Alto] – Magnus Lindgren
Flugelhorn – Peter Asplund
Guitar – Nils-Einar Vinjor
Written-By – David Bowie, Lyle Mays, Pat Metheney
9    Be Gone 3:57
Arranged By [Horn Arr.], Saxophone – Magnus Lindgren
Trumpet – Peter Asplund
10    Borrowing Moons 3:55
Guitar – Georg Wadenius, Hallgrim Bratberg
Trumpet – Arve Henriksen
11    Unbreakable Heart    3:33
12    On And On 5:24
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Magnus Lindgren
Lyrics By – Silje Nergaard
Saxophone – Tore Brunborg
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Harald Johnsen
Bass – BackaHans Eriksson
Cello – Christina Wirdegren Alin
Cello [String Quartet] – Anna Wallgren
Drums – Jarle Vespestad
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Tord Gustavsen
Viola – Mikael Rydh
Viola [String Quartet] – Jakob Ruthberg
Violin – Christian Bergqvist, Elisabeth Lagergren, Josef Cabrales-Alin, Per Hammarström
Violin [String Quartet] – David Björkman, Roland Kress
Vocals – Silje Nergaard

BRENDA LEE — Reflections in Blue (1967-1999) ユニバーサル女性ヴォーカル・コレクション～エレガンスへの誘い – 34 Series | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Reflections in Blue heralds a significant musical and tonal shift for Brenda Lee. A mature, potently melancholy collection of classic ballads both past and present, the album proved both a creative success and a commercial pitfall, failing to even chart in the U.S. Lee's signature energy and enthusiasm are absent here, replaced by a more adult intensity that burrows deep under the listener's skin. Songs like "I Will Wait for You," "Close to You," and "You'll Never Know" capture the singer at her most moving, transcending the pop and country trappings of her biggest hits to evoke the nocturnal poignancy of Frank Sinatra's landmark sessions with arranger Nelson Riddle. Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1 Here's That Rainy Day 3:27 
Composed By – Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics By – Johnny Burke
2 You'll Never Know 3:11 
Composed By – Harry Warren 
Lyrics By – Mack Gordon
3 Baby Won't You Please Come Home 3:38 
Songwriter – Charles Warfield, Clarence Williams
4 Can't Help Falling in Love 2:30 
Songwriter – George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
5 I'll Only Miss Him When I Think of Him 3:42 
Composed By – Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics By – Sammy Cahn
6 Am I Blue 4:30 
Composed By – Harry Akst
Lyrics By – Grant Clarke
7 If I Had You 4:25 
Songwriter – James Campbell, Reginald Connelly, Ted Shapiro
8 Close to You 3:07 
Songwriter – Al Hoffman, Carl Lampl, Jerry Livingston
9 Little Girl Blue 3:41 
Composed By – Richard Rodgers
Lyrics By – Lorenz Hart
10 I Will Wait for You 3:30
Composed By – Michel Legrand
Lyrics By – Jacques Demy
Translated By – Norman Gimbel
Credits :
Vocals - Brenda Lee  
Directed By, Producer – Charles Bud Dant 

ANNE DUCROS — Piano, Piano (2006) Two Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

There is little information about European jazz singer Anne Ducros within the liner notes to Piano, Piano, but she clearly endeared herself to each of the four guest pianists with whom she worked on her CD. She soars in the lush setting of "Never Let Me Go," where she packs an emotional punch, though her tripping over a few words slightly handicaps her interpretation of Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child." One of Europe's greatest jazz pianists, Enrico Pieranunzi, joins her for the powerful rendition of "You Go to My Head" and a graceful take of "Moon and Sand." She came to the United States in order to work with Chick Corea, singing "Les Feuilles Mortes" (Autumn Leaves) in its original language in a terrific duet and adding some humorous horn-like scatting reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald on-stage. Both her lyrical "My Foolish Heart" and explosive "Body and Soul" are just as effective. Another veteran European pianist, René Urtreger, is paired with Ducros for a gently loping duet of "I Thought About You" and anchoring the rhythm section for another Ella-like scat exhibition in the swinging "Just in Time." Benoît de Mesnay, who doubles on piano and Fender Rhodes in "Four" (where she once again scats up a storm) and joins her for the swinging interpretation of "Naima," is evidently her regular accompanist. All in all, this is a very enjoyable effort. Ken Dryden 

Tracklist :
1. Four (Miles Davis) 4:26
2. God Bless The Child (Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog Jr.) 4:45
3. You Go To My Head (Haven Gillespie / J. Fred Coots) 6:25
4. Les Feuilles Mortes (Jacques Prevert / Joseph Kosma) 4:49
5. Never Let Me Go (Evans Jr. / Livingstone) 5:20
6. Gnossienne N°1 (Erik Satie) 6:56
7. I Thought Abut You (Jonny  Mercer / James van Heusen) 4:21
8. My Foolish Heart (Ned Washington / Victor Young) 5:35
9. Moon And Sand (Wilder / Palitz / Engvich) 5:14
10. Just In Time (Comden / Green / Styne) 3:59
11. Body And Soul (Sour / Heyman / Hollingworth) 4:40
12. Naima (John Coltrane) 5:15
Credits :
Chick Corea (4, 8, 11), Jacky Terrasson (2, 5), Enrico Pieranunzi (3, 9), René Urtreger (7, 10), Benoit de Mesmay (1, 6, 12) - Piano
Anne Ducros - Vocals
Bob Franceschini (1, 12) - Saxophone
Karl Jannuska (1, 3, 5, 12) Manhu Roche (2, 6, 9, 10) - Drums
Sal La Rocca - Double Bass

AL JARREAU — Accentuate The Positive (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although centered around songs from the 1940s, Al Jarreau's Accentuate the Positive is another stellar modern jazz album that continues the winning streak he began with his 2000 comeback, Tomorrow Today. Similar to his previous effort, the R&B-infused All I Got, the album features classy production from Tommy LiPuma and a natty cast of backing musicians, including bassist Christian McBride and guitarist Anthony Wilson, among others. Centered around Jarreau's still limber and evocative vocals, Accentuate moves from uptempo bluesy numbers like Eddie Henderson's "Cold Duck" to lush ballads, including "My Foolish Heart" and reworked standards, most notably "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," turned here into a funky and expansive toe-tapper. This is a solid, poignant, and straight-ahead album that showcases Jarreau's unique gift in the best light possible and should appeal to longtime fans and contemporary jazz listeners alike.  Matt Collar
Tracklist :
1. Cold Duck 3:46
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Mark Simmons
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Percussion – Luis Conte
Tenor Saxophone – Keith Anderson
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Eddie Harris
2. The Nearness Of You 3:43
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Williams
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington
3. I'm Beginning To See The Light 4:04
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Organ [Hammond B-3] – Larry Goldings
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Don George, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Johnny Hodges
4. My Foolish Heart 5:32
Bass – David Carpenter
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Percussion – Luis Conte
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Ned Washington, Victor Young
5. Midnight Sun 6:01
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Mark Simmons
Guitar – Anthony Williams
Harmonica – Tollak Ollestad
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Lionel Hampton, Sonny Burke
6. Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive 4:03
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Mark Simmons
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Percussion – Luis Conte
Tenor Saxophone – Keith Anderson
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
7. Betty Beop's Song 4:16
Bass – David Carpenter
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Freddie Ravel
8. Waltz For Debby 4:44
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Bill Evans, Gene Lees
9. Groovin' High 4:11
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Dizzy Gillespie
10. Lotus 5:11
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Keyboards, Arranged By – Larry Williams
Percussion – Luis Conte
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Don Grolnick
11. Scootcha-Booty 4:26
Bass – David Carpenter
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Anthony Wilson
Piano – Russell Ferrante
Vocals – Al Jarreau
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Russell Ferrante 

JOE HENDERSON QUARTETS — Tetragon (1968-1995) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe Henderson's second Milestone recording (which, as with all the others, is currently available on his massive "complete" eight-CD box set) features the great tenor with two separate rhythm sections: Kenny Barron or Don Friedman on piano, bassist Ron Carter and either Louis Hayes or Jack DeJohnette on drums. Highlights of this album include the title track, "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Invitation." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Invitation    6:13
 Bronislaw Kaper / Paul Francis Webster 
2.    R. J.    5:33
 Ron Carter 
3.    The Bead Game    8:36
 Joe Henderson / Lee Konitz 
4.    Tetragon    5:37
 Joe Henderson 
5.    Waltz For Zweetie    4:25
 Walter Bishop, Sr. 
6.    First Trip    5:12
 Ron Carter 
7.    I've Got You Under My Skin    4:57
 Cole Porter 
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Jack DeJohnette (tracks: 1 to 3, 5), Louis Hayes (tracks: 4, 6, 7)
Piano – Don Friedman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5), Kenny Barron (tracks: 4, 6, 7)
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Henderson

YELLOWJACKETS — Politics (1988) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A nearly complete departure from smooth jazz, Politics is arguably the Yellowjackets' strongest effort to date. True, there is the pure pop of the single "Local Hero" (which features a rhythm section more rock than jazz) and the accessible "Evening Dance" to be considered, but they're the exceptions rather than the rule. Like Four Corners before it, Politics engages in exotic, dreamy textures, the new wrinkle here being the joining of Russell Ferrante's keyboards and Marc Russo's saxophones to create intoxicating, complex themes (the opening pair of "Oz" and "Tortoise & the Hare" are the best examples of this technique). The disc also finds the Yellowjackets incorporating elements of post-bop ("Downtown," "Foreign Correspondent") and more traditional jazz ("Helix," which affords a rare opportunity to compare Ferrante's piano technique to those of artists like Chick Corea and Bill Evans). The biggest difference in sound comes from Russo, who downplays his typically smooth soloing for more cerebral fare. Jimmy Haslip's bass has grown steadily more subtle over time, though he does showcase his fretless skills on "Galileo (For Jaco)" and provides a perfect complement to Russo's sax on the romantic "Avance." The rhythms of William Kennedy have moved higher in the mix, which partially accounts for Haslip's diminished presence, with guest Alex Acuña again providing occasional percussion. It's a pleasure to hear the Yellowjackets move beyond smooth jazz to bring their talents to bear on more substantive music. Despite the variety of styles -- from giddy, Ponty-like patterns to thoughtful, unfolding ballads -- the Yellowjackets treat every song with care and craftsmanship. The band returned to self-producing after this, so some of the softness in tone that co-producer David Hentschel brought to the sessions was lost on The Spin. Of the four albums that the band made for MCA, Politics is the one to own. Dave Connolly  
Tracklist :
1     Oz 4:44
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy / Marc Russo
2     Tortoise & The Hare 5:32
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / Marc Russo
3     Local Hero 4:38
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / Marc Russo
4     Galileo (For Jaco) 5:05
Jimmy Haslip
5     Foreign Correspondent 5:43
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy / Marc Russo
6     Downtown 4:02
Russell Ferrante
7     Helix 4:57
Russell Ferrante / William Kennedy
8     Avance 5:17
Russell Ferrante
9     One Voice 3:58
Russell Ferrante
10     Evening Dance 5:10
Russell Ferrante
Credits :
Guest, Musician, Percussion – Alex Acuna
Guest, Musician, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Steve Croes
Performer [Yellowjackets Are:], Bass [5 String Bass] – Jimmy Haslip
Performer [Yellowjackets Are:], Drums – William Kennedy
Performer [Yellowjackets Are:], Keyboards [All Keyboards] – Russell Ferrante
Performer [Yellowjackets Are:], Saxophone [Saxophones] – Marc Russo

EAST OF EDEN – Snafu (1970-2004) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

East of Eden's second album had to be one of the least commercial albums ever to enter the British Top 30, as well as one of the most stylistically diverse (or inconsistent, depending upon your mindset). The term "progressive rock" fit as well as any, yet much of it was rather along the lines of early jazz-rock fusion, with lengthy hard-to-hum instrumental passages. But there was a lot of Eastern influence as well, especially on those pieces that highlighted Dave Arbus' violin and flute. Some of the absurdist humor along the lines of Frank Zappa and the Soft Machine makes itself known too, though East of Eden were more serious than Zappa and less whimsical than the Softs. Indeed, it's a rather sober affair that sometimes approaches gloominess, and like the late '60s/early '70s Soft Machine, it's more oriented toward virtuosic instrumental sections than vocals and lyrics. Then there's some out and out weirdness, like the squiggly tape manipulations/musique concrète of "Uno Transito Clapori" and the eerie backwards-sounding effects that run through some of "Habibi Baby Beast of Sweden." The surreal touches sometimes seem self-conscious, not least in the song titles, i.e. "Traditional: Arranged by East of Eden" (which is not traditional, but an East of Eden original). It all leaves the impression of an intellectual band who can play well and play in lots of different styles, but don't quite excel at anything as far as raw compositional ability. Richie Unterberger  
Tracklist :
1.    Have To Whack It Up 2:20
Alto Saxophone [Electric], Vocals – Ron Caines
Violin – Dave Arbus
2a    Leaping Beauties For Rudy 
Alto Saxophone – Ron Caines
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Arbus
2b        Marcus Junior 7:02
Soprano Saxophone – Ron Caines
Tenor Saxophone, Electric Violin – Dave Arbus
3a        Xhorkom
Harmonica [Harp] – Geoff Nicholson
Piano, Vocals – Ron Caines
3b        Ramadhan
Claves, Drum [African Hand Drum] – Geoff Britton
Flute – Dave Arbus
Soprano Saxophone, Vocals – Ron Caines
3c        In The Snow For A Blow 8:07
Alto Saxophone [Electric And Acoustic] – Ron Caines
Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone – Dave Arbus
Vocals [Everyone] – East Of Eden 
4.    Uno Transito Clapori 2:53
Tape – Peter, Robin
5a        Gum Arabic
Flute, Bells [Indian], Bagpipes [Bagpipe Chanter] – Dave Arbus
Synthesizer [Stylophone] – Ron Caines
5b        Confucius 8:18
Flute, Electric Violin – Dave Arbus
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ron Caines
6.    Nymphenburger 5:46
Alto Saxophone [Electric] – Ron Caines
Guitar [Both], Vocals – Geoff Nicholson
Violin [Six Violins] – Dave Arbus
7a        Habibi Baby
Flute – Dave Arbus
Soprano Saxophone – Ron Caines
Vocals – Geoff Nicholson
7b        Beast Of Sweden
Electric Violin – Dave Arbus
7c        Boehm Constrictor 6:22
Flute, Violin – Dave Arbus
Percussion – Geoff Britton
Strings – Andy, Geoff Nicholson
8.    Traditional : Arranged By East Of Eden 1:33
Piano, Strings – Geoff Nicholson
Piano, Vocals – Ron Caines
– BONUS TRACKS –
9.        Jig-A-Jig    3:43
10.        Petite Fille (Previously Unreleased)    3:52
11.        Biffin Bridge (Previously Unreleased)    5:50
12.        Blue Boar Blues (Previously Unreleased)    7:06
13.        Nymphenburger (First Take)    5:10
14.        Marcus Junior (Single Edit)    3:56
15.        Jig-A-Jig (Take Nine)    4:10

EAST OF EDEN — Jig-A-Jig (1971-1997) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Jig-A-Jig is a nine-track compilation from this wonderfully enthusiastic British band, spotlighting their jovial blend of folk-rock and jazz elements. With most of the material emerging from 1970's Snafu album, East of Eden's flighty, progressive atmosphere comes to life through the mixture of flute, saxophone, and, especially, electric violin. One of their most energetic numbers entitled "Nymphenburger" uses six violin tracks and four guitar tracks with some electric alto sax piled on top, entirely overdubbed with the result sounding beautifully clean, mainly because of the familiar "Rondo" theme, which was later made famous by the Nice. It's Ron Gaines' saxophone that gives "Ramadahn" its mesmerizing flow and tribal-like sound, while the fully instrumental "Jig-A-Jig" went to number seven on the U.K. charts in 1971, thanks to the cordial nature of the song's pop sound. The eight-plus minutes of "Gum Arabic" contrasts the airiness of the flute with the resonant chant of bagpipes, emerging as a truly eccentric piece of music, and "Confucius" focuses mainly on the guitar, causing the rhythms to stand out with a rockier tempo. East of Eden may not have gained the attention that the band was hoping for, even within the progressive rock ranks, but some of the members did go on to greener pastures. Drummer Geoff Britton went on to play in Paul McCartney's Wings for almost a year in 1974, and violin player Dave Arbus became a renowned session man, lending his craft to the Who's Who's Next album. Because East of Eden's material may be hard to come by, Jig-A-Jig stands as a brief but fit example of the band's progressive/folk collage. Mike DeGagne  
Tracklist :
1.    Jig-A-Jig 3:35
 -Traditional
Arranged By – East Of Eden 
2.    Nymphenberger 6:12
Written-By – East Of Eden 
3.    Ramadhan 6:14
 – Unknown
In The Snow For A Blow (Medley)    
3b    Part I
Written-By – East Of Eden 
3c    Better Git It In Your Soul
Written-By – Mingus
3d    Part Ill
Written-By – East Of Eden 
4.    Northern Hemisphere 4:31
Written-By – Caines
5a    Gum Arabic 8:17
Written-By – East Of Eden 
5b    Confucius
Written-By – Drummond
6.    Isadora 4:17
Written-By – Nicholson, Caines, York
7a    Leaping Beauties For Rudy 7:01
Written-By – East Of Eden 
7b    Marcus Junior
8.    Jig-A-Jig (7" Version)    3:42
9.    Marcus Junior (7" Version) 3:56
Written-By – Drummond
Credits :
Bass Guitar – Andy Sneddon
Drums – Geoff Britton
Electric Guitar – Geoff Nicholson
Electric Violin, Flute – Dave Arbus
Keyboards – Ron Caines
Saxophone – Dave Arbus, Ron Caines
Vocals – Geoff Nicholson, Ron Caines

EAST OF EDEN — New Leaf (1971-2002) Unofficial Release | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Bradshaw The Bison Hunter 6:10
2.    Ain't Gonna Do You No Harm 2:57
3.    Get Happy 4:18
4.    Don't Be Afraid 4:17
5.    Man Said 2:19
6.    Song For No One 3:45
7.    Joe 3:36
8.    Nothin' To Do 3:24
9.    Road Song 2:26
10.    Home Blues 3:46
– BONUS TRACKS –
11.    Jig A Jig
12.    Boogie Woogie Flu
13.    Last Dance Of The Cloun
14.    Sin City Girls
15.    All Our Yesterdays
Credits :
Dave Weller - Saxophone
Drums - Jeff Allen
Guitar – Jim Roche 
Violin, Wind -  Dave Arbus 
Bass – Davy Jack 

EAST OF EDEN — Another Eden (1975-2011) Unofficial Release | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Mandarin's Daughter    3:45
2.    Hey Zimmerman    4:01
3.    Kensington Cowboy    3:06
4.    Catalina Troubadour    3:55
5.    What's Happening    5:51
6.    Summer Days    3:32
7.    Hey Baby    5:00
8.    Fancy Nancy    3:43
– BONUS TRACKS –
9.    Sin City Girls (UK Single A-side, 1973)    3:37
10.    All Our Yesterdays (UK Single B-side, 1973)    2:47
11.    Kensington Cowboy (BBC Session, July 1973)    3:06
12.    To Mrs. V (BBC Session, May 1971)    4:39
13.    Wonderful Feeling (BBC Session, May 1971)    5:49
– Special Live Bonus Tracks (Germany 1972) –
14.    Brand New Day    4:49
15.    Wonderful Feeling    4:12
16.    Instrumental    4:04
17.    What Can I Do    2:57
18.    She Wants Your Love    4:46
19.    Instrumental Jig    2:04
Credits :
Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – Martin Fisher 
Guitar – Jim Roche (tracks: 12, 13)
Guitar, Vocals – Garth Watt-Roy
Violin – Dave Arbus (tracks: 14 to 19), Jo O'Donnell
Vocals, Bass Guitar – Davy Jack (tracks: 12, 13)

EAST OF EDEN — Here We Go Again … (1976) Vinyl LP | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Like A Plate 3:23
Written-By – Les Davidson
2.    When All Is Said And Done 5:05
Written-By – Davy Jack
3.    Jack Of Diamonds 4:46
Written-By – Davy Jack
4.    Fallin' Down 4:13
Written-By – Davy Jack
5.    Talkin' On The Telephone 2:28
Written-By – Pete Filleul
6.    Merci, Merci 1:23
Written-By – Les Davidson
7.    Here We Go Again 3:50
Written-By – Pete Filleul
8.    Spain 3:24
Written-By – Les Davidson
9.    Heaven Knows 2:58
Written-By – Pete Filleul
10.    You Can Find The Star 6:08
Written-By – Davy Jack
11.    Let's Find Some Time 2:34
Written-By – Davy Jack
Credits :
Bass, Vocals – Davy Jack
Guitar – Les Davidson
Keyboards, Vocals – Pete Filleul
Percussion – Jeff Allen 
Saxophone [Saxes] – Don Weller
Guest, Backing Vocals – Dean Ford (tracks: 2, 10)
Guest, Trombone, Flugelhorn – George Howden
Guest, Trumpet – John McNicol 

EAST OF EDEN — Silver Park (1978-2014) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Low Moan 3:53
2.    What Funn 3:54
3.    Calypso 3:31
4.    Silver Park 3:47
5.    Srawberry Pie 3:21
6.    Burnin' 2:34
7.    Look What You've Done 3:02
8.    Rock Raggae 3:00
9.    Bad Weather 3:29
10.    Road Work 5:43
Credits :
Bass Guitar – Dyl Katz
Drums, Percussion – Jeff Allen 
Guitar – Les Davidson
Keyboards, Vibraphone, Vocals – Ian Lynn
Saxophone – Don Weller
Vocals – Davy Jack

EAST OF EDEN — Kalipse (1998) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Kalipse    7:12
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson / Ron Caines
2.    5h Amendment    7:39
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson
3.    Uccello    4:27
Written-By – Ron Caines
4.    Cõn Fuoco 6:39
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson
Bass – Jan Lehne
5.    Eddie Mars    6:07
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson / Ron Caines
6.    Ballad X    5:03
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson / Ron Caines
7.    Light Source    5:09
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson
8.    Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 6:09
Written-By – Charles Mingus
9.    Nexus    1:47
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson / Ron Caines
10.    Slow Food    4:41
Written-By – Geoff Nicholson
Credits :
Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer [Guitar Synth], Programmed By [Drums], Producer, Recorded By, Arranged By, Design– Geoff Nicholson
Saxophone, Arranged By, Painting [Cover Painting] –  – Ron Caines
Violin, Flute  – Dave Arbus