Live in Stuttgart (1997)
Jazz Open, Beethovensaal(in Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum Liederhalle),
Stuttgart, Germany, 26th July 1997
01. Hamahamada
02. Erdapfelblues
03. Bimoya
04. Eyala
05. Carnavalito
Personnel:
Joe Zawinul: Keyboards, Vocals
Gay Poulson: Guitar
Richard Bona: Bass, Vocals
Manolo Badrena: Percussion, Vocals
David Haynes: Drums
Here's a re-post by request for Pedro. I always dug Marc's playing. He's spontaneous, playful, full of soul, and clearly has a sound of his own and is instantly identifiable. It just seems he was a mismatch for the Yellowjackets in the years he was on board. Some of the more forgetful years from the Yellowjackets were when Marc was there. Sorry, Marc, I still love you man!
Here's for Ziggy, by request!
Some of you may recall when David toured with Elements and provided some nice improvisational saxophone work alongside Danny and Mark. A Bill Evans (saxophone) improviser he is not, but the man can play. Good stuff from a great label in Antilles. This CD was released a few years after David toured with Larry Carlton.
Hey, Smooth, this is for you. I never did get my hands on Jeff's first release digitally, however, this is a compilation which includes the best tracks from his self-titled 'Jeff Lorber Fusion' and the follow-up, 'Soft Space'. So you have the juice of the two if you wanna look at it like that. Sorry, no scans, this is ripped from a clone!
Here's a CD I recently picked up in Italy. Steve Grossman sounds great as usual, and he's playing with a wonderful rhythm section. For the last few yrs Steve has consistently recorded jazz standards and songs from the American songbook. He doesn't deviate from that formula here. 
I do believe all credit for this show must go to Fred over at Dr. Fusion. Surely, this show came from his blog before the hacker fiasco altered the landscape. This is a very good quality audience recording which marks a strong 'A'.
This one is for the Michael Brecker completist. This rare and hard to find recording captures a young Brecker who's starting to find his voice. A lot of his sound and mannerisms are already in place. You also get a chance to hear some of Michael's under recorded soprano sax playing. 
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More of the same great live material from the killer cast. What reminded me of this was a comment made about how another post reminded someone of the Zoot Sims/Al Cohn sound.
I'm headed to Italy tomorrow to perform at a couple of festival, one being the Umbria Jazz Fest. I couldn't leave without posting one from the last of the 3-Bobs. This is an early Bob Mintzer quartet recording. 
Here's one from another one of the 3 Bobs. This is Bob Berg's long OOP debut recording (sorry I only have the 320 kbps MP3). There's some GREAT post-bop playing from Bob, Tom Harrell and Cedar Walton. Don't pass this one up!
A lot of you may not know of Chris Hunter, but if you dig David Sanborn you'll dig Chris. Chris sound just like 70's, early 80's era Sanborn. In fact, of the 3 popular Sanborn clones (the other 2 being Nelson Rangell and Andy Snitzer) Chris Hunter comes the closest in my opinion. None of this is a slight on Chris' playing, he's a world class player who's played with everyone. I think currently he's holding down the sax chair in Michael Franks' band. 
I guess I'll continue the Jack Wilkins post with one of my favorite Michael Brecker sideman CDs. This is 2 CDs in 1 (so I did actually continue the 3-peat tradition of the last few post) "Merge" and "You Can't Live without it." This is a highly sought after recording with GREAT playing by all involved!!! 
This is for Difficult Balance to satisfy his Jones, so he doesn't have a canary. Therefore, I'll throw everything I can at him.
OK, let's get something straight....since you've noticed Michael Landau's name, this is NOT what you think. This release on WEA has a very early Toto sound to it. Throw in the mid 80's Santana 'Marathon' sound, then for some added pop, stir in the Marc Russo-era 'Yellowjackets' R&B flash and you have a very west coast LA session that is AOR all the way. No heavy leads from Landau like with Karizma, Raging Honkies, Burning Water, etc. This is for the Michael Landau aficionado and completest crowd. You have been forewarned!
I brought this forward from the blog's rear to further extend this Gary Burton flood.
This is a real classic with a veteran cast. I picked this up years ago when the Triloka label was rising with names like Jeff Beal and Andy Laverne. Although short-lived, Triloka produced a number of superb outings, namely this piece.
Here's some early David Sanborn, way before smooth jazz took over. Sanborn along with Michael Brecker were the artist that introduced me to Fusion Jazz.
Chezmateo's Joey Calderazzo post got me thinking about this out of print CD from Jerry Bergonzi. It's hard to believe that this is Jerry's only major label (Blue Note) CD.
Somebody asked for something obscure with Jerry Bergonzi and this this is what I came up with. Outside of Jerry's solo stuff, and his work on Fast Company, I don't know of much else. Nevertheless, Joey C. busts out his awesome piano led band with a stellar cast as follows:
This is by request for 'Edgar'. This was the very last piece of vinyl that I laid to rest during the digital proliferation period of the last 20 years or so. Enjoy. A great classic. Sorry to be unable to provide scans or other info.
Someone asked for some solo Terry Trotter material and since it is still available - surprisingly - it will not be posted here. However, I thought I would post some of Terry's better known work as a sideman for one of L.C.'s better releases.
At first glance this recording may not impress you, but when you check out the supporting players, how could you go wrong.| 1. | My One And Only Love (5:00) |
| 2. | Trav'lin' Light (3:00) |
| 3. | 'S Wonderful (2:43) |
| 4. | All The Way (5:02) |
| 5. | Stella By Starlight (3:47) |
| 6. | Lover Come Back To Me (4:27) |
| 7. | My Romance (4:36) |
| 8. | It Could Happen To You (3:49) |
| 9. | 'Round Midnight (6:17) |
Here's an early Kenny Garrett CD that only had a limited release in Japan.
This is being reposted by an anonymous requester. This is one of the better trio-based recordings in contemporary music.
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Just to complete the ARU flood.
Here's a post to replace my last (which was still available for purchase). Randy and Bob don't play on as many cuts but when they do get a chance to blow...they kill it!
Here's for Charles, by request!
Imagine this phenomenal guitarist, on a phenomenal label, going out of print.
Marceloooooooo! I do believe this has your name written all over it. Go get it!
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I am sure most of us recall the early Ponty days when Joaquin tore things up on guitar. This isn't the same sort of material however, it's very well constructed and features some veteran cats:
This sounds more like an extravagant ECM release from Jack. This is for 'Anonymous'.
These sessions have a Latino, smoothish sound that may remind you of the Victor Feldman sessions in L.A. from a decade earlier.
There was an anonymous request for something off the beaten path featuring Otmaro Ruiz from an earlier post. The first thing that came to mind was this solo effort from a Mother of Invention and genesis touring drummer. Brandon Fields being on board certainly helped sway me in this direction. The other big names on this gig are those of Walt & Tom Fowler.
It would be safe to say that this cover art about says it all. Miss you, Don!
This one fits right in there with the Rick Margitza post. It's like adding needed laces to a good pair of shoes.
This is by request, for 'Chay Jazz'. 'Music Is Life' may also be interested in this piece since this is a very obscure appearance for Mr. Jim Beard.
I first really started to dig his playing when I listened to Frank Gambale's 'Thinking Out Loud.' My favorite of Frank's, deleted from JVC, hugely underrated, but by far the most gorgeous tone ever cranked from his Ibanez, Otmaro's melodies perfectly paired with Frank to form great energy. Here on this release the energy is evident, only no Ibanez!
Here's to you, Marcelo!
This is for our friend, Music Is Life, by request. This was actually a Blue Note release that came after the GRP years. I have no information or scans since this was ripped from a clone. Enjoy!
Someone asked for this back in December; my apologies, I can't recall whom!
The last DMP post from a few days ago recorded 500 downloads in the first 24 hours so I thought that maybe, just maybe, the DMP label is what the draw has been, like so many other posts of that very obscure label. This is real tight stuff. It's not the same flavor as 'Pleasure Seekers' on the Triloka label with Weckl & Patitucci however, it is a superb listen nonetheless particularly since it's been 25 years since release.
This is for 'Perpetrator', by request. Sorry, but this is all I can provide for you.
First time I saw and heard of Kevin Eubanks was on the Jay Leno’s Tonight Show in the Mid-90’s (via my satellite dish): a healthy good looking guy with a large smile …and one hell of a technique on guitar ! I’ve never been disappointed by the man’s releases since then. In order to bring you another side of this very talented musician after the CHEZ previous post, here is one who is far from being any smooth. This album has got soul, I advise you listen to the whole of it as one single track.
This one is hard to describe. I thought I was really into his 'Cloud About Mercury' with Bruford, Levin & Isham backing him, but here without any buddies, Torn puts together an adventure of incredulous sonic bliss. You be the judge. I remember finding this CD in filing box of a small record store in either Belleville or O'Fallon, Illinois in late 1995. There was no jewel box or any info since the disc was wedged behind the alphabetizer card. When I brought it to the desk the man said he's been sitting on the misplaced front artwork for some time and didn't even know if the CD was around in the store. He give it to me for nothing since I was buying about 3 other discs with David on it. The tray art is not among the scans here.
A little drift back to those Southern California days. Does anyone have Grant's "Drinkin' From The Money River"? I'd settle for a lowly cassette> 128kbps rip if that's all that can be scrounged up! Come on guys, I don't ask for much!
This my personal favorite from Patrick's lengthy discography. Don't let the band lineup lead you to believe this is going to sound like Frank Zappa, minus Frank Zappa!
Here's the entire band from the Red Rodney post a few days ago. Solid, solid work! Moody, orchestral-like, intense, and very nicely arranged. This is a very digitally rich, live to 2-track recording. Please don't miss this one!
