Gerry Mulligan, Ben Webster – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Gerry Mulligan, Ben Webster - Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Gerry Mulligan, Ben Webster – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}
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Total Size: 926 MB (Hi-Res) + 261 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-234 | Genre: Bop, Swing
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Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster, also simply called Meets Ben Webster, is a 1959 album featuring the November 3 – December 2 studio sessions of American jazz musicians Gerry Mulligan and Ben Webster. In a 2003 review, All That Jazz described this album as the most notable example of Gerry Mulligan’s work partnering other legendary figures of jazz. The album, as a “classic album from two giants”, is featured in NPR’s “Basic Jazz Record Library”. Continue reading “Gerry Mulligan, Ben Webster – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}”

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Anatomy Of A Murder (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Anatomy Of A Murder (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)
{1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

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Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-214 | Genre: Soundtrack, Big Band, Swing
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This was Duke Ellington’s first film score, undertaken at the urging of Anatomy of a Murder’s director, Otto Preminger. The full range of the composer’s previous work was brought to bear on this 1959 work. Ellington was a natural choice to convey the rich and varied emotional moods of this drama. Tension and release, danger and safety, movement and stillness, darkness and light; the textural palette that was Ellington’s signature was always compellingly cinematic. Continue reading “Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Anatomy Of A Murder (1959) {1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}”

Bing Crosby / Buddy Bregman – Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956) [1992, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Bing Crosby / Buddy Bregman - Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956) [1992, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Bing Crosby / Buddy Bregman – Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956) [1992, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-260 | Genre: Swing, Vocal Jazz
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In early 1956, Bing Crosby ended the two long-term company affiliations that had defined his career for more than 20 years, leaving his exclusive associations with Paramount Pictures and Decca Records. Thereafter, he made movies and records on a freelance basis. The immediate results were more felicitous for his film work than his recording, as he went to MGM for the successful movie High Society. As a recording artist, in rapid succession he cut the movie soundtrack for Capitol (January-February); a new album for Decca, Songs I Wish I Had Sung (The First Time Around) (April); and a new album for Verve, Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (June). Continue reading “Bing Crosby / Buddy Bregman – Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956) [1992, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Dave Brubeck – We’re All Together Again For The First Time (1973) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Dave Brubeck - We're All Together Again For The First Time (1973) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Dave Brubeck – We’re All Together Again For The First Time (1973)
[1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

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Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-216 | Genre: Jazz, Bop
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During 1968-72, Brubeck’s Quartet usually featured baritonist Gerry Mulligan, bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson. For this very logical record, altoist Paul Desmond (who was with Brubeck from 1951-67) makes the group a quintet and his interplay with Mulligan is consistently delightful. Continue reading “Dave Brubeck – We’re All Together Again For The First Time (1973) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Concord On A Summer Night (1982) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Concord On A Summer Night (1982) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Concord On A Summer Night (1982) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Total Size: 205 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.39 GB (SACD ISO) + 1.93 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 745 MB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Jazz | US | Cat#: SACD-1025-6 | Genre: Cool Jazz

In 1982 pianist Dave Brubeck welcomed clarinetist Bill Smith (who he had played with back in his octet days in the late ’40s) as a permanent member of his Quartet along with drummer Randy Jones and Chris Brubeck on electric bass and occasional bass trombone. This album features the new Quartet at the Concord Jazz Festival playing what would become their typical mixture of songs: three Brubeck compositions (“Benjamin,” “Koto Song” and “Softly, William, Softly”), a standard (“Black and Blue”) and yet another remake of “Take Five.” These are fine performances. Continue reading “The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Concord On A Summer Night (1982) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet – At Last (1990) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet - At Last (1990) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet – At Last (1990) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Label: Concord Jazz | E.C | Cat#: SACD-1036-6 | Genre: Jazz

This matchup by pianist Gene Harris and tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, in a quintet that also includes guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Harold Jones, is fun although it does not reach the excitement level one might expect. The ballads work best, while the stomps never really catch fire or explode. Harris and Hamilton always play at a high level, but their collaboration falls short of being the expected classic despite some good moments. Continue reading “The Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet – At Last (1990) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Aaron Neville – Nature Boy: The Standards Album (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Aaron Neville - Nature Boy: The Standards Album (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Aaron Neville – Nature Boy: The Standards Album (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Total Size: 3.06 GB (ISO) + 2.44 GB (FLAC Mch) + 955 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Verve Records | EU | Cat#: 0044007606223 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Aaron Neville’s voice exists in that rarefied air occupied by only the most lyrical musicians, including Paul Desmond’s alto saxophone and Miles Davis’ muted trumpet. Sweet and throaty, reedy and always crying, it’s capable of bewitching anyone within hailing distance — including, in some cases, the singer himself. Nature Boy: The Standards Album, his first record for Verve, is naturally a jazz/vocal date; Neville tackled a dozen songs from the popular songbook, with accompaniment from a backing trio comprised of pianist (and arranger/conductor) Rob Mounsey, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate (plus one or two appearances each from Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Ry Cooder on guitar, and Ray Anderson on trombone). Continue reading “Aaron Neville – Nature Boy: The Standards Album (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Carol Kidd – Debut (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carol Kidd - Debut (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carol Kidd – Debut (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Label: Linn Records | UK | Cat#: AKD 228 | Genre: Vocal Jazz
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Count Basie – Basie Plays Hefti (1958) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Count Basie - Basie Plays Hefti (1958) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Count Basie – Basie Plays Hefti (1958) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-129 | Genre: Big Band
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The Count Basie Orchestra was in top form for this set of Neal Hefti arrangements. Hefti had been one of the main architects of the new Basie sound of the ’50s and on this memorable date he utilizes the flute of Frank Wess prominently. “Cute” (heard here in its initial recording) became a standard. Continue reading “Count Basie – Basie Plays Hefti (1958) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Various Artists – Total Music Immersion – Super Audio CD Sampler (2002) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Various Artists - Total Music Immersion - Super Audio CD Sampler (2002) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Various Artists – Total Music Immersion – Super Audio CD Sampler (2002) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}
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Total Size: 4.39 GB (ISO) + 3.62 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.38 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Philips | Netherlands | Cat#: PH-SACD 313 | Genre: Jazz, Pop, Classical

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Hiroshima – Hiroshima (1979) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Hiroshima - Hiroshima (1979) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Hiroshima – Hiroshima (1979) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 859 MB (Hi-Res) + 239 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL1-525 | Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Disco
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The debut album from the group, I felt like I stumbled upon something very special when finding this. All the elements here, jazz fusion, easy listening, and sophisti-pop, are all really well crafted. Continue reading “Hiroshima – Hiroshima (1979) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Sara K. – Play On Words (1994) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sara K. - Play On Words (1994) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sara K. – Play On Words (1994) {2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
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Total Size: 3.46 GB (ISO) + 1.77 GB (FLAC Mch) + 0.98 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chesky Records | US | Cat#: SACD278 | Genre: Jazz-Rock, Folk

Play On Words – a musical and lyrical masterpiece with Sara K. on vocals and four string guitar, makes its way through a number of styles, such as country and blues, and invigorates these rather staid genres with a new content and meaning. Continue reading “Sara K. – Play On Words (1994) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

VA – Master Female Audiophile (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

VA - Master Female Audiophile (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

VA – Master Female Audiophile (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Total Size: 1.10 GB (ISO) + 1.21 GB (FLAC)
Label: Master Music | Germany | Cat#: MASA 50572 | Genre: Jazz, Folk

This Master Music Female Audiophile SACD sampler includes the beautiful and timeless voices of Radka Toneff, Simone, Lisa Wahlandt, Katinka Wilson, Kari Bremnes, Inger Marie Gundersen, Kate Purcell, Chie Ayado and more! Continue reading “VA – Master Female Audiophile (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Mongo Santamaria – Live At Jazz Alley (1990) [2003, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mongo Santamaria - Live At Jazz Alley (1990) [2003, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mongo Santamaria – Live At Jazz Alley (1990) [2003, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Total Size: 486 MB (CD-Layer) + 4.09 GB (SACD ISO) + 3.32 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 1.32 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Picante | US | Cat#: SACD-1016-6 | Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz

This is as close to Latin purist Mongo as we have heard in recent years, an eight-piece salsa band — including several members of the 1997 Tito Puente ensemble, like trumpeter Ray Vega, altoist Bobby Porcelli and tenorman Mitch Frohman — playing a brace of Mongo classics and Latin jazz pieces live before a hushed crowd in Seattle’s Jazz Alley. Continue reading “Mongo Santamaria – Live At Jazz Alley (1990) [2003, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”