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Anat Fort Trio - The Berlin Sessions (2023)

Posted By: ciklon5
Anat Fort Trio - The Berlin Sessions (2023)

Anat Fort Trio - The Berlin Sessions (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 1:24:39 | 416 Mb
Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Post-Bop / Label:Sunnyside Records

The world’s pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic created rifts in regular patterns and collaborations. Pianist Anat Fort found herself effectively separated from her regular trio of bassist Gary Wang and Roland Schneider for the first time in the trio’s 20 years of existence. When an opportunity arose to bring the trio together to perform in Germany, Fort seized on the chance to regroup and record an album that goes against the group’s typical formula on The Berlin Sessions.

Christine Correa - Just You Stand and Listen With Me (2023)

Posted By: ciklon5
Christine Correa - Just You Stand and Listen With Me (2023)

Christine Correa - Just You Stand and Listen With Me (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 58:16 | 296 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside Records

The Civil Rights Movement was a principal fight during the turbulent 1960s. In turn, many artists took up the mantle of progress and/or revolution. Three of the most righteous voices in jazz music were vocalist Abbey Lincoln, drummer/composer Max Roach, and composer/lyricist Oscar Brown, Jr. Their defiant music on We Insist!: The Freedom Now Suite and Percussion Bitter Sweet remains as poignant and topical today as it was upon release.
Vocalist Christine Correa was introduced to the music of these three icons by her mentor Ran Blake upon her arrival from Mumbai, India. The music had visceral effect on her that has remained to this day, especially as the parallels of the Civil Rights and the Black Lives Matter movements have become more and more focused. Correa’s new recording, Just You Stand and Listen with Me, revisits the powerful music of Lincoln, Roach, and Brown to remind listeners that their struggles are still very much alive.

Roberta Piket, Harvie S & Billy Mintz - You've Been Warned (2022)

Posted By: ciklon5
Roberta Piket, Harvie S & Billy Mintz - You've Been Warned (2022)

Roberta Piket, Harvie S & Billy Mintz - You've Been Warned (2022)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 51:40 | 349 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside Records

The efforts put forth by ensembles comprised of friends always seem to have a special spark. When such a group comes together under ideal circumstances, the results can be spellbinding. Take note: This is exactly the case with the collaborative group of pianist Roberta Piket, bassist Harvie S, and drummer Billy Mintz on their new recording, You’ve Been Warned.

Michael Leonhart Orchestra - The Normyn Suites (2022)

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Michael Leonhart Orchestra - The Normyn Suites (2022)

Michael Leonhart Orchestra - The Normyn Suites (2022)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 68:29 | 320 / 157 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside

The Normyn Suites is both a requiem and celebration, inspired by the life and death of the bandleader’s 15-year-old dog, a female mini dachshund named Normyn. The third album by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra features a pair of suites - the first of which is an exploration of the stages of grieving, while the second is a reflection on love and loss. In keeping with the MLO’s eclectic musical palette, the album features several collaborations with Elvis Costello, with contributions by Bill Frisell, Nels Cline, and JSWISS as well as two bonus offerings with Donny McCaslin.

Denny Zeitlin & George Marsh - Telepathy (2021)

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Denny Zeitlin & George Marsh - Telepathy (2021)

Denny Zeitlin & George Marsh - Telepathy (2021)
FLAC tracks / MP3 320 kbps | 1:16:29 | 434 / 175 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside Records

True improvisers always seek new avenues and vehicles to inspire themselves in their art. Keyboard master Denny Zeitlin and percussion guru George Marsh have continued to push their musical dialogs to near telepathic levels utilizing their long-honed rapport and technological advancements to propel their music into new, enlivening places. Their new recording, Telepathy, continues their journey into the endless world of improvisation.The Bay Area based Zeitlin and Marsh have worked alongside of each other since the 1960s. Together, they have explored the farthest reaches of numerous musical styles, from jazz and classical to rock, electronics and free improvisation. These decades of working together have cemented a bond and musical language that is unbreakable, but also one that continues to evolve.

Diego Barber - Drago (2021)

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Diego Barber - Drago (2021)

Diego Barber - Drago (2021)
FLAC tracks | 48:08 | 250 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside Records

There is only one way to enhance one’s performance and that is to practice until there is a level of confidence in act, and pride in the outcomes. Guitarist and composer Diego Barber seeks new challenges relentlessly. His pursuit of excellence in all his endeavors has led him to the extreme heights of classical guitar technique, contemporary composition and long-distance running, all of these requiring grueling regimens of focused study.For his new recording, Drago, Barber departs from his recent focus on blending contemporary classical music and jazz to focus on electronic music, utilizing elements from both the classical and dancefloor models. A two-year long study of Logic music programming has led the fleet fingered string specialist to eschew the guitar for the most part to focus on composing pieces in a new and highly personal way.

Gui Duvignau - 3, 5, 8 (2021)

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Gui Duvignau - 3, 5, 8 (2021)

Gui Duvignau - 3, 5, 8 (2021)
FLAC tracks | 42:39 | 222 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Sunnyside Records

It was his move to New York City that led to the development of the music on 3, 5, 8. While completing his master's degree in jazz studies at New York University, Duvignau was able to meet a number of musicians who would help shape his sound and approach to composing. Duvignau was introduced to Argentinean pianist Santiago Leibson at a recording session and they hit it off immediately. Leibson called the great drummer, Jeff Hirshfield, for one of their initial meetings and the three found a quick rapport as they began to play regular sessions and a handful of gigs.

Jay Clayton & Jerry Granelli - Alone Together (2020)

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Jay Clayton & Jerry Granelli - Alone Together (2020)

Jay Clayton & Jerry Granelli - Alone Together (2020)
WEB FLAC (Tracks) - 168 MB | Cover | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 90 MB | 00:36:16
Jazz | Label: Sunnyside Records

There are relationships that always remain fruitful. Maybe it is because the discourse never lags or there is unflagging affection. Vocalist Jay Clayton and percussionist Jerry Granelli have been making music together for forty years and their musical connection continues to surprise as their affinity deepens. Their new recording, Alone Together, shows how the spark of creativity has only brightened over the duo’s long affiliation.