BERNARD PURDIE — Bernard Purdie's Soul To Jazz (1996) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Moanin' 2:05
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Written-By – Bobby Timmons
2    Superstition 6:08
Arranged By – Tom Malone
Backing Vocals – Jane Comerford, Sharlie Pryce
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
Vocals, Soloist – Martin Moss
Written-By – Stevie Wonder
3    Iko Iko 5:45
Accordion, Soloist – Gil Goldstein
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Guitar, Soloist – Dean Brown
Written-By – James Crawford
4    Señor Blues 6:51
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris, Michael Brecker
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
Written-By – Horace Silver
5    When A Man Loves A Woman 4:35
Arranged By – Tom Malone
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris
Vocals, Soloist – Martin Moss
Written-By – Andrew Wright, Calvin Lewis
6    Freedom Jazz Dance 4:29
Arranged By – Arif Mardin
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
Written-By – Eddie Harris
7    SideWinder 7:15
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Flugelhorn, Soloist – Randy Brecker
Piano, Soloist – Frank Chastenier
Written-By – Lee Morgan
8    Brother Where Are You? 4:14
Arranged By – Tom Malone
Guitar, Soloist – Dean Brown
Vocals, Soloist – Martin Moss
Written-By – Oscar Brown Jr.
9    Wade In The Water 4:42
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
 – Traditional
10    Work Song 3:51
Bass Guitar – Dave King
Drums – Bernard Purdie
Guitar – Dean Brown
Piano – Gil Goldstein
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris
Trombone – Nils Landgren
Written-By – Nat Adderley
11    Land Of 1.000 Dancers 3:09
Arranged By – Tom Malone
Backing Vocals – Jane Comerford, Sharlie Pryce
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
Vocals, Soloist – Martin Moss
Written-By – Chris Kenner
12    Gimme Some Lovin' 3:44
Arranged By – Tom Malone
Backing Vocals – Jane Comerford, Sharlie Pryce
Guitar, Soloist – Dean Brown
Vocals, Soloist – Martin Moss
Written-By – Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood
13    Moanin' 7:40
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Eddie Harris
Trombone, Soloist – Nils Landgren
Trumpet, Soloist – John Marshall
Written-By – Bobby Timmons
Credits :
Band – WDR Big Band
Bass – John Goldsby
Design – Petra Horn
Directed By – Gil Goldstein
Piano, Keyboards – Frank Chastenier
Saxophone – Harald Rosenstein, Heiner Wiberny, Jens Neufang, Olivier Peters, Rolf Römer
Trombone – Bernt Laukamp, Dave Horler, Henning Berg, Roy Deuvall
Trumpet – Andy Haderer, John Marshall, Klaus Osterloh, Rob Bruynen, Rüdiger Baldauf

TERRI LYNE CRRINGTON — Jazz is a Spirit (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In the male-dominated jazz genre, this veteran drummer has been happily accepted as one of the guys and has forged a strong touring career (Al Jarreau, David Sanborn) as she has, on her solo projects, pushed the improvisational and conceptual boundaries. This free-spirited recording emerges from the fun of bebop and traditional jazz balladry into the more challenging realm of tribal rhythms and global-mindedness -- a wacky journey to be sure, but true to her heart of wanderlust and her contention that, indeed, jazz can only be defined as a spirit. She opens with a weird, mystical ambience behind Cosby Show kid Malcolm Jamal Warner's spoken-word definition, then jams in a live setting with longtime associates like Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, and Paul Bollenback (guitar) on tunes that range from the avant-garde ("Little Jump") to the smoky and romantic ("Samsara," a thoughtful tribute to Wayne Shorter). Throwing off the shackles, she does a long tribal drum roll piece and opens the door for a "Journey East From West" with Kevin Eubanks. "Journey of Now" combines the best of all worlds, with Wallace Roney's traditional trumpet, Jeff Richman's fusion guitar edges, and an irrepressible percussive tribalism. The remaining tracks are a balance between measured craziness and gentle tradition, with a bit of advice offered to Terri Lyne Carrington as she plays before the spoken words of Papa Jo Jones on "Mr Jo Jones." Innovative yet sometimes maddening, this is above all else her truest heart. Jonathan Widran
Tracklist :
1    Jazz Is    2:28
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
2    Little Jump 7:30
Performer [Introduction] – Wren T. Brown
Written-By – Lars Danielsson
3    The Corner    7:02
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
4    Lost Star    4:11
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
5    Samsara (For Wayne)    7:23
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
6    Journey Agent    1:31
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
7    Journey East From West    0:49
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
8    Journey Of Now 4:13
Written-By – Bob Hurst, Terri Lyne Carrington
9    Giggles    6:12
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
10    Middle Way    6:55
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
11    Princess 5:30
Written-By – Niels Lan Doky, Terri Lyne Carrington
12    Witch Hunt 3:09
Written-By – Wayne Shorter
13    Mr. Jo Jones 2:25
Speech [Speaking To Terri Lyne In 1984] – Papa Jo Jones
14    Jazz Is A Spirit    3:47
Written-By – Terri Lyne Carrington
Credits :
Bass – Bob Hurst (tracks: 2 to 5, 7 to 12)
Bass, Speech [Spoken Word] – Malcolm-Jamal Warner (tracks: 1, 14)
Drums – Terri Lyne Carrington
Flute – Gary Thomas (tracks: 3)
Guitar – Danny Robinson (tracks: 1, 14), Jeff Richman (tracks: 8, 12), Kevin Eubanks (tracks: 5, 7), Paul Bollenback (tracks: 2 to 4, 9, 11)
Keyboards – Greg Kurstin (tracks: 1, 3, 7, 12, 14)
Percussion – Ed Barguiarena (tracks: 1, 7, 14), Darryl "Munyungo”"Jackson (tracks: 3, 8, 14)
Piano – Greg Kurstin (tracks: 3, 4, 7 to 9), Herbie Hancock (tracks: 2, 5, 10)
Soprano Saxophone – Katisse Buckingham (tracks: 3)
Tenor Saxophone – Gary Thomas (tracks: 2 to 5, 9 to 12)
Trumpet – Terence Blanchard (tracks: 10), Wallace Roney (tracks: 2, 7, 8, 14)

HEINZ SAUER | MICHAEL WOLLNY — Certain Beauty (2006) APE (image+.cue), lossless

"Certain Beauty" is simply a masterpiece. Jazz CD of the Year 2006 - "CHOC de l'année 2006," JAZZMAN, F. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Stay On "C"    2:40
2    Where Is The Line? 3:05
Music By – Björk
3    I Loves You Porgy    4:30
4    Evidence    2:33
5    Kieser's Exchange    3:10
6    Nothing Compares 2 U    2:38
7    Ruby My Dear    4:05
8    Blues For Pablo    4:25
9    Certain Beauty    3:19
10    Laughing At Dinosaurs    1:35
11    Lover Man    3:52
12    Believe Beleft Below    3:32
13    Chelsea Bridge    3:00
14    Tangent A    2:10
15    Lush Life    4:10
Credits :
Artwork [Cover Artwork Inspired By] – Estelle Thompson
Piano, Keyboards – Michael Wollny
Tenor Saxophone – Heinz Sauer

PETE YORK & YOUNG FRIENDS — Basiecally Speaking (2013) Serie : Good Time Jazz | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

With "Good Time Jazz", ACT revisits the All American Music of the 1920s/30s. Not out of nostalgia, but to recall the (often forgotten) roots. Because if you don't know the past, you can't understand the present and shape the future. Yesterday's good in a new guise. Not replayed, but innovatively interpreted. Jazz that speaks to the heart, that makes your fingers snap and your feet tap. With the joy of playing. Entertainment in the best sense. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Groovin' For Basie 3:36
Written-By – Kissenbeck, Bolla, York, Goods, Schmid
2    Tickle Toe 3:24
Written-By – Lester Young
3    Splanky 5:01
Written-By – Neal Hefti
4    Jumpin At The Woodside 4:11
Written-By – Count Basie
5    Moten Swing 4:30
Written-By – Benny Moten, Buster Moten
6    Flip Flop & Fly 3:32
Written-By – Charles Calhoun, Lou Turner
7    Lil Darling 5:31
Written-By – Neal Hefti
8    Shiny Stockings 5:41
Written-By – Frank Foster, Jon Hendricks
9    Cute 4:02
Written-By – Neal Hefti
10    Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You 3:21
Written-By – Andy Razaf, Don Redman
11    Lester Leaps In 3:48
Written-By – Lester Young
12    Broadway 3:53
Written-By – Bill Bird, William Woode, Terry McRae
13    Roll 'Em Pete 2:14
Written-By – Joe Turner, Pete Johnson
Credits :
Artwork [Cover Art By] – Gert & Uwe Tobias
Bass, Guest [Special Guest] – Wolfgang Schmid (tracks: 1)
Drums, Vocals – Pete York
Electric Organ [Hammond Organ] – Andi Kissenbeck
Guitar, Vocals – Torsten Goods
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Gábor Bolla

ESBJÖRN SVENSSON TRIO — 301 (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A couple of months after pianist Esbjörn Svensson passed away in 2008 after a freak diving accident, what was thought to be the band's final album, Leucocyte, was released. It was considered final because the pianist had been involved in its mixing and sequencing as he had each of their previous 11 albums. The release of 301 comes as a surprise. The material included here was chosen from nine hours of tape recorded during the Leucocyte sessions -- which was, interestingly, originally conceived as a double album. The band fully expected another album would be culled from the remaining material. E.S.T. cut Leucocyte while on tour, having no compositions; what emerged came came out of individual ideas or group jams, making this set feel very much like an extension of the previous recording. The band's surviving members, bassist Dan Berglund and drummer Magnus Öström, along with regular sound engineer Åke Linton, all participated in 301's assemblage (named for the 301 Studios in Sydney). While it may have been sequenced or even mixed a bit differently had Svensson lived, everything here comes together as a compelling whole. Svensson was always keen to embrace more electronic sounds alongside his explorations of post-bop, and they are present here in tracks such as the formlessly experimental noise of "Houston, The 5th," the spacious electronic ambience that constantly yet hesitantly adorns the the backdrop (and even Svensson's piano occasionally) on the gorgeous, sinister "Inner City, City Lights," and in Berglund's blasting, fuzzed-out, phase-shifting basslines on the lengthy "Three Falling Free Part II." But the trio's jazz chops are abundant throughout. Opener "Behind the Stars" is a lovely, lilting, solo piano ballad. Another highlight is the stretched, swinging, balancing act of harmonic engagement in the nearly 14 minute "The Left Lane," while there's yet another shimmering blues in closer "The Childhood Dream." Ultimately, 301 proves that E.S.T. ended the way they came in, as a committed jazz group constantly seeking new ways of expanding the piano trio format as well the parameters of the music itself. This is not only a fine addition to their catalog, it is one of the finest entries in it.
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The Legacy - Part II: More original recordings by the legendary Esbjörn Svensson Trio from their last session at Studio 301 in Sydney, Australia. A triumphant echo of an unforgotten band and homage to the jazz innovator who died in 2008. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Behind The Stars    3:44
2    Inner City, City Lights    11:48
3    The Left Lane    13:37
4    Houston, The 5th    3:34
5    Three Falling Free Part I    5:49
6    Three Falling Free Part II    14:30
7    The Childhood Dream    8:02
Credits :
Composed By – Dan Berglund, Esbjörn Svensson, Magnus Öström
Cover – Björn Kusoffsky
Double Bass, Electronics – Dan Berglund
Drums, Voice [Voices], Electronics – Magnus Öström
Grand Piano, Electronics, Electronics [Transistor Radio] – Esbjörn Svensson
Performer [Performed By], Producer [Produced By] – E.S.T.