Monday, November 30, 2009

Frank Wess - Flute Of The Loom



Flautist Frank Wess released this LP in 1973 on the Enterprise/Stax label, the players are not listed, but arrangers are Chico O'Farrill, Jimmy Roach and Rudy Robinson.

1. Get On Board (The Train Is Coming)
2. Red Roses
3. Trezia
4. Arundelle
5. When I Fall In Love
6. Wade In The Water
7. You Are Everything
8. Flowers
9. I Know What's On Your Mind
10. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Mongo Santamaria - Hey! Let's Party



Percussionist Mongo Santamaria released this LP sometimes during the 60ies on Columbia Records, it was produced by Robert Mersey and arranged by Marty Sheller, among the players are Marty Sheller on trumpet, Hubert Laws on sax, Bobby Capers on sax & flutes, Carmello Garcia on timbales & drums, Rodger Grant on piano and Victor Venegas on bass.

1. Walk On By
2. I Got You (I Feel Good)
3. In The Mood
4. Baila Dance
5. Louie, Louie
6. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
7. Hey!
8. Call Me
9. El Bikini
10. Shotgun

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Toots Thielemans - Guitar And Strings... And Things



Toots Thielemans released this LP probably in the 60ies on Command Records, personnel is Toots Thielemans on guitar, Al Casamenti and Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Phil Bodner on flute, Phil Kraus on vibes & marimba, Bill Lavorgna and Grady Tate on drums, George Duvivier on bass, Mike Mainieri on vibes, Dave Carey on xylophone, a girl vocal trio and a string orchestra.

1. The Continental
2. Autumn Leaves
3. I Wonder Why
4. Sunny
5. A Man And A Woman
6. Quarter To Five
7. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
8. Wave
9. Stuck Up
10. Thoroughly Modern Millie
11. What Kind Of Fool Am I?
12. So What's New?

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Richard "Groove" Holmes - Soul Mist!



Organist Richard "Groove" Holmes released this LP in 1970 on the Prestige label, additional players are Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Harold Vick on sax, Gene Edwards on guitar and George Randle and Freddie Waits on drums.

1. Autumn Leaves
2. There Is No Greater Love
3. Denise
4. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
5. Up Jumped Spring

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Jimmy McGriff - The Great Jimmy McGriff



This is a best-of compilation on the Sunset label by organist Jimmy McGriff, there is no information on the year of release ("60ies") or the players.

1. There'll Never Be Another You
2. Turn Blue
3. One Of Mine
4. Hello Betty
5. M.G. Blues
6. Kiko
7. Broadway
8. Bump De Bump
9. Sho' Nuff
10. All About My Girl

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Shooting pictures in Scotland



I am away shooting pictures in Scotland for a few days, so the next update will be later next week. In the meantime, catch up with your previous downloads, post your comments, check out my smooth pictures and have fun with music!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Ray Nance - Body And Soul



This LP by violinist Ray Nance was released in 1970 on the Solid State label, personnel is Ray Nance on violin & vocals, Brew Moore on sax, Tiny Grimes and Tommy Lucas on guitar, Jaki Byard and Roland Hanna on piano, Carl Pruitt on bass and Steve Little on drums. Production by Duke Pearson.

1. Take The A Train
2. Get Happy
3. Sunny
4. Body And Soul
5. Mimi
6. A Hard Day's Night
7. Oh Happy Day
8. Stardust
9. She's Funny That Way
10. Jolie Janice
11. Guitar Amour
12. Tranquility

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Dizzy Gillespie - Cornucopia



Trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie did this LP in 1970 on the Solid State label, it was arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky, personnel includes Lou Soloff, Sol Schlinger, Jerome Richardson, Stan Webb, Wayne Andre, Paul Faulise, Don Corrado, Tony Mirando, Earl Chapin, Ed Shaughnessy, Jack Jennings, Paul Griffin, Richard Tee, Mike Abene, Billy Butler, Carl Lynch, Bucky Pizzarelli, Chuck Rainey, Richard Davis, Pretty Purdie and Bill LaVorgna. Production by Richard Carpenter.

1. The Windmills Of Your Mind
2. My Cherie Amour
3. Get Back
4. Yesterday's Dream
5. Lorraine
6. Ann, Wonderful One
7. Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
8. Oh Happy Day
9. Tango-Rine
10. Both Sides Now

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Carioca (Kitty Fusion Boutique Series)



Japanese latin-jazz band Carioca released this best of compilation as part of the "Kitty Fusion Boutique" series, year of release has not been stated.

1. Sunrise Smilin'
2. We And The Sea
3. Dream Away
4. Coconuts Samba
5. Quero De Volta O Meu Pandeiro
6. Quick Step Motion
7. Samba In The Morning ~ Sunny Place Carnival
8. Little Train Of The Caipira

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