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Donald Byrd - Kofi



1. Kofi
2. Fufu
3. Perpetual Love
4. Elmina
5. The Loud Minority

MP3 | 320kbps
Kofi

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The John Scofield Band - Up All Night (2003)

JAZZ | MP3 | 320 KBPS | 141 MBS


Amazon.com
Already a part of two great jazz records in 2003--by Roy Haynes and the group ScoLoHoFo--guitarist John Scofield is back to his genre-bending self with 11 tracks of adventurous grooves that should attract contemporary jazz fans as well as lovers of jam bands, instrumental hip-hop, and dance music. Although the quartet collaborated on nearly half the tunes, Up All Night is more structured than Uberjam, the Scofield band's 2002 effort. It's less a jam session, more a rhythmic showcase for the group and the special dirty effects, memorable riffs, and long darting lines of the leader. The head-bopping, finger-snapping quotient is high on many numbers, especially the first two tracks and "Four on the Floor." "Thikhahali," his tribute to Fela Kuti's Afrobeat style, is priceless. There are go-go riffs on "Philopiety," industrial beats on "Freakin' Disco" and "Every Night Is Ladies Night" and through it all a musician at the very top of his game. --Mark Ruffin

1. Philiopiety The John Scofield Band 6:18
2. Watch Out For Po-Po The John Scofield Band 6:05
3. Creeper The John Scofield Band 7:28
4. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get The John Scofield Band 5:53
5. I'm Listening The John Scofield Band 2:57
6. Thikhathali The John Scofield Band 6:57
7. Four On The Floor The John Scofield Band 6:04
8. Like The Moon The John Scofield Band 6:38
9. Freakin' Disco The John Scofield Band 8:20
10. Born In Troubled Times The John Scofield Band 4:55
11. Every Night Is Ladies Night The John Scofield Band 5:16

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From The Blogs



Artist: Bliss
Album: Quiet Letters
Label: Music for Dreams
Genre: Electronic
Styles: Electronic, Ambient, Lounge, Chill-Out
Original Release Date: February 26, 2004
Quality/Bitrate: FLAC / Mode: 8, Best Compression / 44.1 Khz / Stereo
Total Time: 68:56 Min

It has been nearly 2 years since Music for Dreams and Bliss released their debut album "Afterlife" in Denmark. It was a huge success in Denmark, But the album was never released internationaly. However the track 2 Kissing" was compiled on more than 30 compilations and the two singles "Dunia and "The Suns Of Afterlife" as limited 10 inches was released international. So the international appeal is out there, and Bliss has become one of the true chill-out undergrounds classics. From Mixmaster Morris to Buddah Bars Ravin, from Chris Coco to lenny Ibizarre, they have all enjoyed the blissful soundscapes of one of Denmarks bestselling chill-out acts. And even lovers of the American TV series CSI will no doubt remember the beats of this fantastic band. Now, Marc-george, Steffen, Tchando, Alexandra are ready to meet the world with the lastest international release entitled " Quiet letters", which include some of the finest moments from "Afterlife" plus recordings from the past 2 years, which they just couldn`t keep to themselves anymore. During those long sessions and recording time, they managed to get hold of one their favorite voices: Sophie barker from Zero 7. Today you will find a highly internatinal album, which makes you think of Massive Attack meets Sade. With the vibes of Morricone opening track "Sleep Will Come" from "Quiet letters" is an open space created with musical flair for tradition, and beautiful sense of beauty ambience. Calm, Quietly it folds into dreamy and peaceful piece of music, that makes you far beyond the beaches of Ibiza, on a travel into african soul, Scandinavian coolness and love. Balearic, Classically and mysterious...... it is from here Bliss invited you to enjoy the very experienced in Scandinavian sound, Bliss as well has this melancholic performance on the album, when you hear Sophie Barkerґs voice on the track "Breathe" ... it honestly, takes you away. In Both "Right here" and "Don`t look back" you find two new classics with Sophie sounding stronger than ever. ~ Music for Dreams


01. Sleep Will Come
02. Breathe
03. Right Here
04. Dunia
05. Song For Olabi
06. Wish U Were There
07. Kissing
08. Evening Sun
09. Manvantara
10. Wish U Were Here
11. Don't Look Back
12. Quiet Letter

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From The Blogs


Artist: Bliss
Album: Afterlife
Label: Music for Dreams
Genre: Electronic
Styles: Electronic, Ambient, Lounge, Chill-Out
Original Release Date: March 29, 2005
Quality/Bitrate: FLAC / Mode: 8, Best Compression / 44.1 Khz / Stereo
Total Time: 60:46 Min


01. Lento
02. If Heaven Closes
03. Lost Soul [Hew Mix]
04. The Suns of Afterlife
05. Long Life
06. The Whispering Sea
07. Moon of Langa
08. Blissful Moment
09. Remember My Name
10. Arapapa

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George Howard - When Summer Comes

SMOOTH JAZZ | MP3 | 320 KBPS | 98.5 MBS


1. When Summer Comes 4:36
2. Grazin' In The Grass 4:45
3. Just For Tonight 4:52
4. Hard Times 5:07
5. Three Minute Warning 4:11
6. Family 5:01
7. Only Human 4:53
8. When A Child Smiles 3:52
9. Reach 5:04
10. Out In The Cold 4:33

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Boney James - Sweet Thing 1998

SMOOTH JAZZ | WAV | 459 MBS


This column hereby nominates Boney James to replace Kenny G as the posterboy for smooth jazz. The multi-saxman is not only one of the genre's top sellers, but also most consistently captures the requisite balance of silky, urban-lite grooves, bright yet easygoing melodic horn licks and - most importantly as far as definition is concerned - improvises effectively enough for "jazz" to be an appropriate term for what he does.
Bluntly speaking, he's more diverse, more soulful and less grating and repetitive than the G man. James' fourth non-holiday disc, Sweet Thing finds him and co-producer Paul Brown up to their old irresistible tricks, texturing subtle hints of Earth, Wind & Fire flavored horns, David Torkanowsky's vibes, Peter White's accordian, even a Moog and Wurlitzer to capture a laid back classic soul feeling. The title track, in fact, is a tasteful cover of a classic Rufus hit from the era, featuring the song's co-writer, Tony Maiden, on guitar.
James's fluffy, happy jazz titles - "Nothin' but Love," "It's All Good," "Innocence" - seem, however, too superficial and simple to represent tunes that dig this deep emotionally and feature impressive solos which turn even the catchiest pop tune away from strict cliche.
They reflect James' lighthearted approach, yet tell little of the spiritual points beyond the smile. Al Jarreau voice adds a touch of class and sensuality to "I Still Dream." -- Review by Jonathan

~ TRACKLIST ~

01. East Bay [05:18]
02. Nothin' But Love [05:03]
03. Words (Unspoken) [04:36]
04. Sweet Thing [03:55]
05. It's All Good [05:16]
06. After The Rain [04:40]
07. Innocence [04:30]
08. I Still Dream (feat. Al Jarreau) [04:14]
09. Ivory Coast [04:27]
10. It's All Good (Remix) (feat. Eric Benet) [03:28]

Sweet Thing

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From The Blogs


Beatle Jazz - Another Bite Of The Apple 2001

JAZZ | MP3 | 320 KBPS | 116 MB


At a recent gig I was on, a jazz aficionado friend of mine told me about a band called Beatlejazz, and directed me to a site where I could find out more information. What a treat I was in for. As a professional musician and Beatles fan, I was delighted to hear the sound clips and then buy the new Beatlejazz album aptly named "Another Bite of The Apple." I was hooked immediately; it really taps into the essence of the Beatles adding a great jazz flavor to it. These all-star jazz greats really know how to combine the best of the Beatles and jazz on such classic tracks as "Magical Mystery Tour", "Let it Be", "Blackbird", and "I'll Follow The Sun". This album is one of the best I have heard for crossing-over two genres of musical styles and flavors. It is a must have if you are even remotely into the Beatles, and a must for jazz listeners.~~~Bob Biz, Customer Review

[Dirty's Note] - Although I essentially agree with Bob's review, this CD is not surprising nor very exciting. It's a good mellow, moody listen. If you're a jazz fan it's worth the download.

01. I'll Follow The Sun
02. Here There And Everywhere
03. Let It Be
04. Give Me Love
05. Michelle
06. Magical Mystery Tour
07. It Won't Be Long
08. Blackbird
09. Julia
10. Blue Jay Way
11. Tomorrow Never Knows

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Maxwell - Urban Hang Suite


Format: FLAC
Size: 377 MB


1 The Urban Theme (2:42)
2 Welcome (5:17)
3 Sumthin' Sumthin' (4:17)
4 Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) (5:46)
5 Dancewitme (6:14)
6 Til The Cops Come Knockin' (6:56)
7 Whenever Wherever Whatever (3:45)
8 Lonely's the Only Company, Part 1 & 2 (6:21)
9 Reunion (4:53)
10 Suitelady (The Proposal Jam) (4:48)
11 The Suite Theme (13:47)

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Maxwell - Embrya


Format: FLAC
Size: 358 MB


0 Gestation : Mythos
1 Everwanting : To Want You To Want
2 I'm You : You Are Me And We Are You (pt me & you)
3 Luxury : Cococure
4 Drowndeep : Hula
5 Matrimony : Maybe You
6 Arroz Con Pollo
7 Know These Things : Shouldn't You
8 Submerge : Til We Become The Sun
9 Gravity : Pushing To Pull
10 EachHourEachSecondEachMinuteEachDay : Of My Life
11 Embrya

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Maxwell - MTV Unplugged EP


Format: FLAC
Size: 329 MB


1 The Suite Urban Theme (The Hush) (5:18)
2 Mello: Sumthin (The Hush) (3:05)
3 The Lady Suite (4:20)
4 This Woman's Work (4:26)
5 Whenever Wherever Whatever (4:45)
6 Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) (5:10)
7 Gotta Get: Closer (4:38)
8 Til The Cops Come Knockin' (3:05)

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Trane & Donald Byrd yall


John Coltrane - Black Pearls (XRCD)
JAZZ | WAV | CUE | LOG | SCANS | 418MB | 38:57
JVC 1997



As is often the case with an artist as prolific as John Coltrane, not every release can be considered as essential. Black Pearls seems a bit ambiguous when placed in a more historical context. It was only three days later that Coltrane participated not as a leader, but rather a member, of the Miles Davis Sextet that recorded "Stella By Starlight" and "On Green Dolphin Street." There is an obvious disparity between these three mostly improvised and lengthy jams and the Davis session. This is in no way to insinuate that Coltrane's performance is anything less than par. Black Pearls indeed captures Coltrane at the height of perfecting the intense volley that would garner the name "sheets of sound." Featuring Donald Byrd (trumpet) and the Red Garland Trio -- Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Art Taylor (drums) -- this is the same quintet that had mightily contributed to Lush Life and The Believers, as well as The Last Trane. This session would be their last together. The title track is a mid-tempo bop number that quite frankly fails to make a great melodic impact. It's not until Coltrane's indomitable solo that a direction is found and, for a short while, remains focused. Once the reins are passed to Byrd, Garland, Chambers, and to a lesser extent Taylor, the song meanders through some fairly vapid changes. Fortunately, the soloing from Byrd is more direct and is able to build and support Coltrane's equally impressive display. The difference is immeasurable as no holds are barred from Garland or Taylor -- who is arguably at his prime. All told, this performance is well worth the price of admission. At 18-plus minutes, "Sweet Sapphire Blues" (penned by Prestige Records owner Robert Weinstock) is the longest track on Black Pearls. It is in essence a 12-bar blues jam. Coltrane's double- and triple-time solo is primal within this setting. The overemphatic backbeat allows for more group interaction, yielding a full and well-rounded union among the musicians that was sadly absent from the opening track. ~ Lindsay Planner, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Black Pearls
2. Lover, Come Back to Me
3. Sweet Sapphire Blues


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Thanks for the drops Excel but R. Kelly does not fit in this category. Maxwell can get a pass, with head turned and one eye closed, but certainly not Kels.

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Quote: Originally Posted by dadirtydj

Thanks for the drops Excel but R. Kelly does not fit in this category. Maxwell can get a pass, with head turned and one eye closed, but certainly not Kels.

Yeah Dirty.. I thought I was pushing the envelope with that one. But when I saw hip-hip dropped in here, I felt most of his songs in the 1st 2 albums were very smooth, laid-back or "Chill". So I put it in here. But if you want it out, it's out.

[dadirtydj]

Quote: Originally Posted by excel

Yeah Dirty.. I thought I was pushing the envelope with that one. But when I saw hip-hip dropped in here, I felt most of his songs in the 1st 2 albums were very smooth, laid-back or "Chill". So I put it in here. But if you want it out, it's out.

When you saw hip-hip? You mean Digable Planets? If so, I think DP gets a pass (head turned and both eyes closed) because many of their tracks are jazz based. Kels, without a doubt, is R&B, Hip-Hop.

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George Benson
Breezin'
[Direct Rip]



Tracklist

1. Breezin'
2. This Masquerade
3. Six to Four
4. Affirmation
5. So This Is Love?
6. Lady

WAV
393MB

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Review

All of a sudden, George Benson became a pop superstar with this album, thanks to its least representative track. Most of Breezin' is a softer-focused variation of Benson's R&B/jazz-flavored CTI work, his guitar as assured and fluid as ever with Claus Ogerman providing the suave orchestral backdrops and his crack then-working band (including Ronnie Foster on keyboards and sparkplug Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar) pumping up the funk element. Yet it is the sole vocal track (his first in many years), Leon Russell's "This Masquerade" — where George unveiled his new trademark, scatting along with a single-string guitar solo — that reached number ten on the pop singles chart and drove the album all the way to number one on the pop LP chart. The attractive title track also became a minor hit single, although Gabor Szabo's 1971 recording with composer Bobby Womack is even more fetching. In the greater scheme of Benson's career, Breezin' is really not so much a breakthrough as it is a transition album; the guitar is still the core of his identity.

All Music Guide, Richard S. Ginell



Biography by Richard S. Ginell

George Benson is simply one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history, but he is also an amazingly versatile musician, and that frustrates to no end critics who would paint him into a narrow bop box. He can play in just about any style — from swing to bop to R&B to pop — with supreme taste, a beautiful rounded tone, terrific speed, a marvelous sense of logic in building solos, and, always, an unquenchable urge to swing. His inspirations may have been Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery — and he can do dead-on impressions of both — but his style is completely his own. Not only can he play lead brilliantly, he is also one of the best rhythm guitarists around, supportive to soloists and a dangerous swinger, particularly in a soul-jazz format.

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Quote: Originally Posted by dadirtydj

When you saw hip-hip? You mean Digable Planets? If so, I think DP gets a pass (head turned and both eyes closed) because many of their tracks are jazz based. Kels, without a doubt, is R&B, Hip-Hop.

I checked before I posted to make sure. Specifically to see if Guru made the cut and figured you wouldn't mind them as well because of their jazz-influenced style.

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Maxwell - Now


Format: FLAC
Size: 301 MB


1 Untitled (0:04)
2 Get To Know Ya (4:18)
3 Lifetime (5:29)
4 W/As My Girl (3:11)
5 Changed (4:07)
6 Noone (4:41)
7 For Lovers Only (3:41)
8 Temporary Nite (4:22)
9 Silently (5:20)
10 Symptom Unknown (5:37)
11 This Woman's Work (4:00)
12 Now / At The Party (5:25)

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[RunawayTrane]

Already posted both these separately. But have done them over again in 1 track image file with Offset adjustments



Grover Washington Jr. - Inside Moves/Paradise
JAZZ | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 823MB | 79:46
Collectables 2004




In 2004, the Collectables label paired two of Grover Washington's albums -- 1979's Paradise and 1984's Inside Moves -- and reissued them on one disc. Choosing to combine these two releases makes little sense, mostly because Washington released a handful of dates (for Motown and Elektra) in between them. Neither album was particularly effective upon release, and they haven't held up particularly well. Paradise, his first for Elektra, is a straight-ahead crossover set that's very of its time. By the time of Inside Moves, Washington was riding on the fumes from the success of 1980s Winelight; although he's assisted by the great Jon Lucien, the material is tepid across the board. ~ Andy Kellman



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Inside Moves
02. Dawn Song
03. Watching You, Watching Me
04. Secret Sounds
05. Jet Stream
06. When I Look at You
07. Sassy Stew
08. Paradise
09. Icey
10. The Answer Is in Your Eyes
11. Asia's Theme
12. Shana
13. Tell Me About It Now
14. Feel It Comin'



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[RunawayTrane]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blaq

I checked before I posted to make sure. Specifically to see if Guru made the cut and figured you wouldn't mind them as well because of their jazz-influenced style.

Guru by himself wouldn't get posted here, but when you consider that he had cats like Roy Hargrove, Ronny Jordan, Branford Marsalis and Ramsey Lewis on some many of those cuts plus so many others, PLUS potential jazz vocalists like Erykah Badu and N'Dea Davenport, that's why I'd call it "jazz".

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Best of Sade

Format: FLAC
Size: 434 MB

1 Your Love Is King (3:41)
2 Hang On To Your Love (4:32)
3 Smooth Operator (4:21)
4 Jezebel (5:30)
5 The Sweetest Taboo (4:38)
6 Is It A Crime (6:23)
7 Never As Good As The First Time (3:59)
8 Love Is Stronger Than Pride (4:20)
9 Paradise (3:39)
10 Nothing Can Come Between Us (3:56)
11 No Ordinary Love (7:22)
12 Like A Tattoo (3:41)
13 Kiss Of Life (4:12)
14 Please Send Me Someone To Love (3:43)
15 Cherish The Day (6:19)
16 Pearls (4:33)

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[Blaq]

Quote: Originally Posted by RunawayTrane

Guru by himself wouldn't get posted here, but when you consider that he had cats like Roy Hargrove, Ronny Jordan, Branford Marsalis and Ramsey Lewis on some many of those cuts plus so many others, PLUS potential jazz vocalists like Erykah Badu and N'Dea Davenport, that's why I'd call it "jazz".

Yep, yep. That's what I meant. I should've been more specific. I definitely wouldn't post Gangstarr in here. I have a Lionel Richie CD that has some jazz-sounding cuts but I wouldn't post that either. I don't really have any jazz, maybe 5 albums.

Did y'all grow up listening to jazz or did y'all get into it later?

[dadirtydj]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blaq

Yep, yep. That's what I meant. I should've been more specific. I definitely wouldn't post Gangstarr in here. I have a Lionel Richie CD that has some jazz-sounding cuts but I wouldn't post that either. I don't really have any jazz, maybe 5 albums.

Did y'all grow up listening to jazz or did y'all get into it later?

I didn't get into Jazz until I went to college. My roommate got me into it. I actually grew up listenting to pop and soft rock.

[RunawayTrane]

Sadao Watanabe - Viajando
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 353MB | 62:59
IMS 1999



Recorded in the winter of 1999 in New York City, Viajando finds Sadao Watanabe musically warming things up with a group of his friends from south of the border. Most notable are Cesar Mariano on keyboards, Paulo Braga on drums and Romero Lubambo on guitar. Add funky latin percussionist to the mix and you have an album that simmers no matter where you might find yourself listening to it. On occasion, Watanabe introduces a few vocalists who manage to further add smoke to this simmering smooth jazz stew. The best tracks are the ones where Watanabe plays sopranino, most notably "Afrozil", "On a Sunny Day" and the instrumental version of "Doco Seducao". Being around so many of his friends must have made for jam sessions that were great fun since they produced a more laid back sound that presents a more relaxed version of Sadao Watanabe. ~ RunawaySlave, BGOL.com



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Afrozil
02. Viajando
03. On Sunny Day
04. Butterfly
05. Boemia
06. Little Waltz For M
07. Fireplace
08. Doce Seducao (Instrumental)
09. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
10. Como Vai!
11. Sora No Chorus
12. Doce Seducao (Vocal)



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