MICHEL CAMILO & TOMATITO — Spain Forever (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :

1 Água E Vinho 5:57 

Egberto Gismonti 

2 Our Spanish Love Song 4:37 

Charlie Haden 

3 Oblivion 6:12 

Astor Piazzolla 

4 Gnossiennes No.1 5:59 

Erik Satie 

5 Cinema Paradiso 3:11 

Ennio Morricone 

6 Love Theme Cinema Paradiso 4:24 

Ennio Morricone 

7 Nuages 6:17 

Django Reinhardt 

8 Carnival (Manha De Carnaval) 5:55 

Luiz Bonfá 

9 About You 2:36 

Michel Camilo 

10 Armando's Rhumba 3:41 

Chick Corea 

Credits :

Flamenco Guitar – Tomatito

Piano – Michel Camilo 

CARMEN CUESTA-LOEB — Dreams (2002) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Dreams 5:46
Written-By – C. Cuesta
2    Invitation 5:23
Written-By – B. Kaper, P. F. Webster
3    Vuelvo A Ti 5:33
Written-By – C. Cuesta
4    No Te Olvidare 4:35
Written-By – C. Cuesta
5    Blue Kiss 4:12
Written-By – C. Cuesta, C. Loeb
6    Corcovado 4:45
Written-By – A. C. Jobim
7    Estrana 4:50
Written-By – C. Cuesta
8    The Shadow Of Your Smile 5:06
Written-By – J. Mandel, P. F. Webster
9    Something 4:00
Written-By – G. Harrison
10    Until 5:17
Written-By – C. Cuesta
11    The Garden 5:01
Written-By – C. Cuesta
12    My Romance 5:05
Written-By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers
Credits :
Arranged By, Producer [Produced By] – Carmen Cuesta-Loeb, Chuck Loeb
Backing Vocals – Lizzy Loeb (tracks: 6)
Bass – John Patitucci, Kevin Katz, Will Lee
Drums – Brian Dunne, Wolfgang Haffner
Flugelhorn – Till Brönner (tracks: 6)
Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming – Chuck Loeb
Keyboards, Piano – Mike Ricchiuti (tracks: 11)
Percussion – David Charles
Piano – Bob James (tracks: 4)
Tenor Saxophone – Andy Snitzer (tracks: 7), Michael Brecker (tracks: 1)
Vocals – Carmen Cuesta-Loeb 

ITZHAK PERLMAN · ANDRÉ PREVIN — A Different Kind of Blues + It's a Breeze (1995) 2CD | Serie : Perlman Complete Warner Recordings – Vol. 24 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This looked like a debacle in the making on first glance -- Andre Previn, out of jazz for nearly two decades as of this session, indulging classical violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who had never played jazz before in his life -- but the two classical partners actually made a really charming album the first time around. Of course, Perlman had a lot of expert help as he waded into the jazz pool, for Previn wrote out all of the tunes and solos for him and populated the rhythm section with can't-miss stalwarts Shelly Manne on drums, Red Mitchell on bass, and Jim Hall on guitar. That wouldn't guarantee a great record all by itself (see the It's a Breeze review) but in this case, the results are swinging, musical, lyrical and inordinately entertaining. Like the proverbial bicyclist who took a long sabbatical but never forgot how to ride, Previn still had plenty of keyboard invention in his fingers, and his tunes are consistently witty. The catchiest tune of the lot also has the funniest title, "Who Reads Reviews" -- aimed no doubt at the anticipated pack of jackals who were expected to eat this album for breakfast. But Perlman gives an attractive account of himself, not quite swinging but creating an alluring illusion of jazz feeling; in the ballads, he sounds as if he had been definitely listening to a lot of Stephane Grappelli. A historical note: this record, now on CD, actually anticipated the rash of "crossover" albums by classical artists that didn't take hold until late in the 1980s. And it remains more enjoyable than the vast majority of its successors. Different Kind of Blues Review by Richard S. Ginell

Perhaps Previn and Perlman figured that it would be a breeze to turn out a sequel to the surprisingly successful A Different Kind of Blues, but the bloom was definitely off the rose the second time around. The same ingredients are in place -- eight new Previn compositions with written-out solos for Perlman, and the rhythm section of Jim Hall, Red Mitchell and Shelly Manne. But the freshness of the earlier album is largely missing; the tunes aren't as good, the tempos often drag, the playing in general sounds routine and even arch. Even Perlman himself seems bored at times with his lines, his holiday drawing to a close and perhaps anxious to get back to playing concertos and encores. This would be, in any case, the final roundup for the Previn/Perlman jazz act and also, sadly, the last time that Previn would play with his old buddies Mitchell and Manne.  It's a Breeze Review by Richard S. Ginell
A Different Kind of Blues (1980)
1.  Look at Him Go 3:54 
André Previn
2.  Little Face 4:16
André Previn
3.  Who Reads Reviews 4:15
André Previn
4.  Night Thoughts 6:22
André Previn
5. A Different Kind of Blues 6:24
André Previn
6. Chocolate Apricot 5:04
André Previn
7. The Five of Us 2:55
André Previn
8. Make up Your Mind 3:51
André Previn
It's A Breeze (1981)    
1.    It's A Breeze    3:32
André Previn
2.    Rain In My Head    6:34
André Previn
3.    Catgut Your Tongue    6:10
André Previn
4.    It's About Time 3:12
André Previn
5.    Quiet Diddling    5:04
André Previn
6.    A Tune For Heather    7:40
André Previn
7.    Bowing And Scraping    5:00
André Previn
8.    The Red Bar    5:23
André Previn
Credits :
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Shelly Manne
Guitar – Jim Hall
Piano – André Previn
Violin – Itzhak Perlman

VINCE GUARALDI — Vince Guaraldi Trio (1956-2001) RM | 24 Bit Remastered Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue) lossless

This CD reissue under the OJC imprint brings back the first full session led by pianist Vince Guaraldi. Teamed up with the fine guitarist Eddie Duran and bassist Dean Reilly, Guaraldi swings lightly and with subtle creativity on two group originals and eight standards, including "Django," "Chelsea Bridge," "Fascinating Rhythm," and "The Lady's in Love with You." Tasteful music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Django 4:55
Written-By – John Lewis 
2. Fenwyck's Farfel 4:07
Written-By – Vince Guaraldi
3. Never Never Land 4:15
Written-By – Comden-Green, Stein
4. Chelsea Bridge 3:39
Written-By – Strayhorn
5. Fascinating Rhythm 2:45
Written-By – Geo. Gershwin
6. The Lady's In Love With You 3:52
Written-By – Lane, Loesser
7. Sweet And Lovely 3:42
Written-By – Gus Arnheim, Tobias, Lemare
8. Ossobucco 2:55
Written-By – Eddie Duran
9. Three Coins In A Fountain 4:06
Written-By – Stein, Cahn
10. It's De-Lovely 3:23
Written-By – Cole Porter
Credits :
Bass – Dean Reilly
Guitar – Eddie Duran
Piano – Vince Guaraldi 

GEORGE BENSON & AL JARREAU — Givin' It Up (2006) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Givin' It Up finds crossover jazz icons guitarist George Benson and vocalist Al Jarreau teaming up for a breezy, enjoyably melodic session that highlights both artists' long careers. Technically a duo album, it is Benson's first since signing with Concord Records. As such, it works as a nice reintroduction to both artists and even finds them reworking the Bobby Womack classic "Breezin'," which Benson originally covered on his 1976 album of the same name. Here listeners get Jarreau adding lyrics and vocals on a version that really evokes the classic '70s jazz-meets-R&B sound that was an original hallmark of smooth jazz. In that sense, Givin' It Up is a true joy for fans of that more organic, song-oriented approach to crossover music, with Benson and Jarreau digging in to such great songs as Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," John Legend's "Ordinary People," and Darryl Hall's "Every Time You Go Away." Also adding some unexpected fun and celebrity sheen to the proceedings is an impromptu appearance by Paul McCartney, who joins in on Sam Cooke's gospel-inflected "Bring It on Home to Me." Throw in appearances by trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalist Patti Austin, pianist Herbie Hancock, and bassist Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, and Givin' It Up proves music is always fun with a little help from your friends. Matt Collar 
Tracklist :
1 – Breezin' 5:40

Arranged By – Larry Williams

Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Electric Bass – Abraham Laboriel
Guitar – Dean Parks, George Benson, A. Ray "The Weeper" Fuller
Keyboards – Larry Williams
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Vocal Percussion – Al Jarreau
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Bobby Womack
2 – Mornin' 5:02
Arranged By – Michael Broening
Backing Vocals, Vocal Percussion – Al Jarreau
Bass – Mel Brown
Drums – Michael White
Guitar – Freddie Fox, George Benson
Keyboards, Piano, Programmed By [Programming] – Michael Broening
Producer – John Burk, Michael Broening
Saxophone – Marion Meadows
Written-By – Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Graydon
3 – 'Long Come Tutu 6:37
Arranged By – Marcus Miller
Bass – Marcus Miller
Co-producer – Marcus Miller
Drums – Michael White
Guitar – George Benson
Keyboards – Patrice Rushen
Piano – Herbie Hancock
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller
4 – God Bless The Child 3:40
Featuring Jill Scott
Arranged By – George Benson, John Burk, Patrice Rushen
Bass – Marcus Miller
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Electric Piano – Patrice Rushen
Guitar – George Benson
Vocal Percussion – Al Jarreau
Vocals – George Benson, Jill Scott
Written-By – Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday
5 – Summer Breeze 5:01
Arranged By – Larry Williams
Bass – Marcus Miller
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Guitar – Dean Parks, George Benson, A. Ray "The Weeper" Fuller
Keyboards, Piano – Larry Williams
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals
6 – All I Am 3:23
Arranged By – Rex Rideout
Drums – Gregg Field, Ricky Lawson
Electric Bass – Abraham Laboriel
Electric Piano – Patrice Rushen
Guitar, Vocals – George Benson
Piano – Rex Rideout
Written-By – Phillip "Taj" Jackson, Rex Rideout
7 – Ordinary People 5:18
Arranged By – Michael Broening
Backing Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Bass – Mel Brown
Drums – Michael White
Guitar – Freddie Fox, George Benson
Keyboards, Piano, Programmed By [Programming] – Michael Broening
Producer – John Burk, Michael Broening
Written-By – John Legend, will.i.am
8 – Let It Rain 4:54
Featuring Patti Austin
Arranged By – Al Jarreau, Barry Eastmond
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Patti Austin
Backing Vocals – Darlene Perry, Lorraine Perry, Maxi Anderson, Patti Austin, Sandra Simmons Williams, Sharon Perry, Valerie Pinkston
Bass – Marcus Miller
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Electric Piano – Patrice Rushen
Guitar – George Benson
Keyboards – Barry Eastmond
Percussion – Bashiri Johnson, Paulinho Da Costa
Producer – Patti Austin
Producer [Additional Production] – Barry Eastmond, Gregg Field
Rhythm Guitar – Dean Parks
Trumpet – Chris Botti
Vocals – Al Jarreau, Patti Austin
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Barry Eastmond
9 – Givin' It Up For Love 3:57
Arranged By – Freddie Ravel
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Fred Martin, Freddie Ravel
Backing Vocals – Alethea Mills, Chavonne Morris, De'Ante Duckett
Clavinet, Drums, Electric Piano, Organ, Programmed By [Percussion], Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Synthesizer – Freddie Ravel
Guitar – George Benson
Producer – Freddie Ravel, John Burk
Rhythm Guitar – Michael O'Neill
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Freddie Ravel
10 – Every Time You Go Away 4:30
Arranged By – Larry Williams
Bass – Marcus Miller
Co-producer – Larry Williams
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Guitar – Dean Parks, George Benson, Michael Thompson
Keyboards – Patrice Rushen
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Piano – Larry Williams
Vocal Percussion – Al Jarreau
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Darryl Hall
11 – Four 5:15
Bass – Stanley Clarke
Co-producer – Chris Dunn
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Guitar – George Benson
Piano – Patrice Rushen
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Jon Hendricks, Miles Davis
12 – Don't Start No Schtuff 4:44
Arranged By – Joe Turano
Bass – Stanley Clarke
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Electric Piano, Organ – Joe Turano
Guitar – George Benson
Keyboards – Patrice Rushen
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson
Written-By – Al Jarreau, Joe Turano
13 – Bring It On Home To Me 4:25
Featuring Paul McCartney
Arranged By – Randy Waldman
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Fred Martin
Backing Vocals – Alethea Mills, Chavonne Morris, De'Ante Duckett
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta
Electric Bass – Abraham Laboriel
Electric Piano – Patrice Rushen
Guitar – Dean Parks, George Benson
Organ – Michael Broening
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Piano – Randy Waldman
Vocals – Al Jarreau, George Benson, Paul McCartney
Written-By – Sam Cooke