Marion Brown - Geechee Recollections & Sweet Earth Flying (1973-74) {2011 Impulse! 2-on-1 Remaster}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 468 MB | Scans JPG - 21 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 190 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Impulse! / Verve | CAT # 06025 2780943 | 2011

Amazing work from Marion Brown – two albums we'd never be without! Geechee Recollections is quite possibly our favorite record ever from reedman Brown – and very different than both his seminal 60s recordings, and his European sides from later years! There's a really earthy feel to this record – one that really lives up to the title, and which comes from the use of lots of percussion, played by just about every group member, ala AACM – but handled in a style that's warmly spiritual, and very organic too – right in line with the best Impulse Records vibe of the time, yet completely its own thing too! Brown plays alto and soprano sax, and is working with players who include Leo Smith on trumpet, William Malone on mbira and autoharp, James Jefferson on bass, and Steve McCall, Jumma Santos, Bill Hasson, and A Kobena Adzenyah on percussion – in addition to percussion plays by other group members too.

John Coltrane - The Impulse! Albums: Volume Two (2007) [5CD] {Verve Originals Series Remaster}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,19 GB | Scans TIFF - 492 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 429 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Verve / Impulse! | 2008 Verve Originals

This second volume in Universal/Impulse's reissuing of the albums of John Coltrane contains some choice titles. For those who love the early Impulse Trane, there is certainly something here for you in the John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman collection of ballads. There's also the excellent quartet era with Live at Birdland, Crescent, and the seminal A Love Supreme, the record that changed everything ever after for him. In addition, there is the 1963 album Impressions, a compilation of sorts. There is a long quartet selection called "Up 'Gainst the Wall" (1962), a beautiful but brief "After the Rain" with drummer Roy Haynes sitting in for Elvin Jones from 1963, the title cut, and opening number "India," recorded with Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet and Reggie Workman as an additional bassist.

Miles Davis - Chronicle. The Complete Prestige Recordings 1951-1956 {1987 Fantasy/ZYX, 8PCD 012-2}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 3,04 GB | Scans JPG - 44 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 1,28 GB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Prestige / Fantasy / ZYX | CAT #8PCD 012-2 | 1987

This CD compilation presents, on 8 discs, 17 recording sessions made between 1951 and late 1956 by the extraordinary trumpeter, leader, composer, and perpetual catalyst–Miles Davis. Featured in this collection are such major artists as Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and the original Davis Quintet: John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. The expanse of Miles Davis's recordings for Prestige Records, the California analogue to New York's Blue Note, is huge. In terms of artistic development, the eight CDs in this box span Davis's development from tentative searching through the full bloom of his first great quintet, whose frontline boasted Davis and a young John Coltrane.

Chase - 3 Albums Mini LP Blu-spec CD Collection (1971-74) [3CD] {2012 Epic / Sony Music Japan}
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 781 MB | Scans PNG - 504 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 249 MB
Genre: jazz, jazz-rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Epic / Sony Japan | CAT # EICP-20086~8 | 2012

Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Chase featuring the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and the latest remastering. Comes with an obi reprint, a new description, and lyrics. Part of a three-album Chase Blu-spec CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Chase," "Ennea," and "Pure Music."

Tubby Hayes - Jazz Genius: The Flamingo Era (1956-1961) [3CD] {2010 Fantastic Voyage}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 795 MB | Scans PNG - 227 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 412 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Fantastic Voyage | CAT # FVTD050 | 2010

Released in 2010, Jazz Genius: The Flamingo Era is the ideal sequel to Proper's Little Giant, which examined saxophonist Tubby Hayes' recording activity as sideman and leader during the years 1954-1956. Jazz Genius follows his progress from 1956 through 1961, an exciting period during which he enlarged upon the Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie/James Moody influences by continuing to absorb what was in the air while tapping into his own intuitive gifts, branching out from tenor and baritone saxes to demonstrate a developing facility on both vibraphone and flute. Drawn from six different albums, these 41 selections were originally recorded for the Ember label which was operated by Jeff Kruger, owner of the Flamingo Club in Soho.

King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic (1973) [CD+DVD-A] {2012, 40th Anniversary Series}
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 375 MB | Scans PNG - 96 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 156 MB
DVD-A | ISO+MDS - 7,39 GB | Audio: MLP: 5.1 / 2.0 (24/96) | DTS: 5.1 (24/48) | LPCM: 2.0 (24/48)
Genre: rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: DGM / Panegyric | CAT # KCSP5 | 2012

Two-disc CD/DVD-A package. Remixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and fully approved by Crimson founder Robert Fripp. CD features a completely new 2012 stereo album mix by Robert Fripp & Steven Wilson, as well as three extra, previously unreleased, alt takes/mixes by Steven Wilson. DVD A (compatible will all DVD players and DVD Rom players) features a 5.1 DTS Mix and High Resolution Stereo mix (24bit/48khz). DVD A players, and some Blu Ray players can, additionally access a 5.1 Advanced Resolution (Lossless Audio) mix. DVD A features both the original album mix, new album mix and an album's worth of alternate mixes by Steven Wilson in High Resolution stereo.

John Coltrane - The Impulse! Albums: Volume One (2007) [5CD] {Verve Originals Series Remaster}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,20 GB | Scans TIFF - 471 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 422 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Verve / Impulse! | 2007 Verve Originals

Each album newly remastered from the original master tapes. The set containing these five classic, influential John Coltrane albums: Africa/Brass (1961), Live At The Village Vanguard (1961), Coltrane (1962), Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1962), Ballads (1962). If you like jazz and you don't own this then your a mug. Coltrane plays like a nutcase on this record. Coltrane is undoubtedly the scariest pair of lungs to ever touch a Sax. The whole album drags every emotion from your soul and creates something which will either make musicians hesitant to pick up their instruments or forever play with an unimaginable, inexplicable love for this insane thing called music.

Madness - Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da (2012) {Cooking Vinyl}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 362 MB | Scans JPG - 83 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 113 MB
Genre: ska | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Cooking Vinyl | CAT # 5053105503322 | 2012

Fresh off their triumphant performances on the roof of Buckingham Palace, a number of high profile Music Festivals and the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony. Madness returns with their 10th Studio Album. In addition to a great Album Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da offers up legendary Artwork from Sir Peter Blake who was responsible for the Artwork for Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. With their constant Madstocks and concerts, Madness never went away, but their 2009 album The Liberty of Norton Folgate – their first album original material in ten years – felt like a full-fledged comeback, a return to the brilliant form of 1982's The Rise & Fall, the album that firmly positioned the band in the grand tradition of British pop.

The Harlem Art Ensemble - Live In New York (2007) {Explore} (ft. Dr. Lonnie Smith)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 301 MB | Scans PNG - 130 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 116 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Explore Records / The Cheetah | CAT # EXP0027 | 2007

A hot, swinging soul-jazz date featuring some of the unsung heroes of the genre! Lead by drummer Bruno Carr, a veteran of Herbie Mann’s group (also those of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and David “Fathead” Newman), the Harlem Art Ensemble also features top soul-jazz players Jimmy Ponder (guitar), Dr Lonnie Smith (organ) and Harold Ousley (sax). The players groove and shine on this previously unreleased recording, that features great versions of Miles Davis’ “Four”, and Stevie Wonder’s “All in Love is Fair”.

John Coltrane - The 1961 Newport Set (2012) {Solar}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 301 MB | Scans PNG - 32 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Solar Records | CAT # 4569918 | 2012

1961 Newport Set album by John Coltrane was released May 15, 2012 on the Solar label. EU-only release containing John Coltrane's never before released 1961 performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. 1961 Newport Set songs At the time, his group consisted of a quintet with Trane as the only horn, plus piano, two basses, and drums. 1961 Newport Set album As a bonus, we have added another complete performance from the same year, recorded in Helsinki, Finland, during the tour on which Eric Dolphy joined the group. This is the first time this set is presented in the correct pitch. 1961 Newport Set CD music Includes 8-page booklet.

Frank Zappa - Road Tapes, Venue #1 (2012) [2CD] {Vaulternative}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 300 MB | Scans | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 194 MB
Genre: rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Vaulternative Records | CAT # VR20122-1/2 | 2012

In September we told you about a new series of live archival releases from the Zappa Family Trust called Road Tapes. Today, we’ve found out about the first installment of what looks to be an exciting series. It appears instead of labeling Road Tapes as volumes, the installments will be labeled as “venues.” Road Tapes Venue #1 features a Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention performance recorded at Kerrisdale Arena in Vancouver on August 25, 1968 and is expected to ship this week.

Tete Montoliu Trio - Catalonian Nights Vol. 1-3 (1980) [3CD] {Steeplechase}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,08 GB | Scans PNG - 44 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 463 MB
Genre: jazz, piano jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Steeplechase | 1994, 1998, 2006

An outstanding veteran pianist from Spain, Tete Montoliu was born blind. He learned to read music in Braille when he was seven and developed impressive technique on piano. He recorded with Lionel Hampton in 1956, had his first session as a leader in 1958, and played with the touring Roland Kirk in 1963. Through the years, he also worked with such visiting Americans as Kenny Dorham, Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Lucky Thompson, and even Anthony Braxton. Tete Montoliu's visits to the U.S. were very infrequent, but his SteepleChase albums (starting in 1971) are generally available; he also cut one date for Contemporary (1979) and recorded for Enja and Soul Note.

Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana Revisited & Freeflight (1969, 1971) {2011 Impulse! 2-on-1 Remaster}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 490 MB | Scans JPG - 239 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 193 MB
Genre: jazz | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Impulse! / Verve | CAT # 06007 5334730 | 2011

This collection is evidence that there really are bargains on the compact disc market. Both albums presented here, Ahmad Jamal at the Top: Poinciana Revisited and Freeflight, offer excellent portraits of the great pianist in transition at the end of the '60s and beginning of the '70s. Both feature Jamal's great rhythm section of bassist Jamil Sulieman Nasser and drummer Frank Grant. The first date was recorded in in 1969 at the Top of the Village Gate in New York City. Its reveals Jamal playing in a more driving, percussive style, though he keeps his utterly elegant chord voicings intact.

Pete Townshend - Live: La Jolla Playhouse, June 22-23 (2001) [4CD] {Eel Pie}
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 792 MB | Scans PNG - 19 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 446 MB
Genre: rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Eel Pie | CAT # EPR014~15 | 2001

The first of two fundraising concerts that Townshend played at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse, and an enchantingly intimate look at the veteran Who man as he chats, jokes, and, of course, plays through a solid set of acoustified classics. The venue itself has some fond attachments to Townshend – it was here that he premiered the Tommy musical before launching it on Broadway and, hardly surprisingly, the deaf, dumb and blind kid opens the show via a rousing "Pinball Wizard." From there, Townshend swoops into an affecting "Let My Love Open the Door," setting the pace for the remainder of the show.

Lou Reed - 9 Album Collection (1972-76) [9CD] {2006 Japan Mini LP Remaster}
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 2,84 GB | Scans | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.98) - 980 MB
Genre: rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: RCA / BMG Japan | CAT # BVCM-37725~33 | Mini LP 2006

Nearly 30 years after it came out, Lou Reed's solo debut suggests that neither Reed nor his new record company were quite sure about what to do with him in 1972. It would be years before the cult of the Velvet Underground became big enough to mean anything commercially, leaving Lou pretty much back where he started from in the public eye after five years of hard work, and he seemed to be searching for a different musical direction on this set without quite deciding what it would be; while the best tunes are admirably lean, no-frills rock & roll, there are also several featuring tricked-up arrangements that don't suit the material terribly well (at no other time in history would anyone believe that Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman would be a good choice as backing musicians for the guy who wrote "Sister Ray").