Wednesday, November 27, 2024

VA - Rare Groove Story [2005] (5 x CDs)

JAZZ, FUNK, SOUL

VA - Rare Groove Story [2005] (5 x CDs)

Step into the world of “Rare Groove Story,” a mesmerizing 5-CD box set released by Classic Cuts Music Inc in 2005. This collection is an absolute gem for anyone who loves the vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul. It’s like taking a delightful journey through the golden era of rare groove, with each track offering a timeless and influential sound.

From the first note, you’ll find yourself immersed in a universe where every beat, rhythm, and melody weave a unique tale. The carefully chosen tracks highlight the genre’s incredible depth and diversity, making this box set a fantastic addition to any music lover’s collection. Whether you’re a seasoned rare groove enthusiast or just starting to explore, this compilation promises a truly rewarding experience.

What makes the “Rare Groove Story” so special is that it’s more than just a collection of songs. It’s a heartfelt celebration of a genre that has left a lasting impact on the music world. This box set stands as a reflection of the enduring charm of rare groove, showcasing its influence on modern music and its ability to transcend time and trends.

In essence, the “Rare Groove Story” is brimming with musical treasures that will undoubtedly enhance your listening pleasure. It’s a lovingly curated compilation that pays tribute to the legends of rare groove, making it an essential piece for your music library.

This is the ultimate rare groove collection, and you are unlikely to find a better set anywhere. These classics tracks truly come to life when listened to with a discerning ear. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get this set and embark on a sonic adventure that will leave you craving more. (B)

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CD1

01 Star Vue     - Body Fusion 3:48

02 2 Trons     - Never Like This 4:00

03 Arnold Blair - Trying To Get Next To You 2:48

04 Side Effects - S. O. S. 3:40

05 Vibrations - Shake It Up 3:09

06 Milton Wright - Keep It Up 3:46

07 Foster Sylvers - Misdemeanor 2:33

08 Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff 2:49

09 Foxy - Madamoseille 4:43

10 Carl Anderson - Buttercup 3:50

11 Maze & Frankie Beverley - While I'm Alone 4:33

12 Dynasty     - Adventures In The Land Of Music 3:44

13 Archie Bell & The Drells - Don't Let Love Get You Down 3:53

14 Jean Terrell - How Can You Live Without Love 3:11

15 Sweet Charles - Yes It's You 3:13

16 Benny Golson - I'm Always Dancing To The Music 6:14

17 Vernon Burch - Lovely Lady 2:57

18 Barkays     - Open Your Heart 3:48

19 80's Ladies - Turned Onto You 3:47

20 L.A. Boppers - You Did It Good 3:43


CD2

01 Odyssey - Don't Tell Me, Tell Her 3:45

02 Hi Rhythm - On The Loose 4:35

03 Dazz Band - Laughing At You 3:40

04 Rita Wright - Touch Me 2:53

05 Barry White - Early Years 6:30

06 Bar Kays - Feels Like I'm Falling In Love 3:52

07 Latimore - Sweet Vibrations 3:35

08 Karin Jones - Ready, Ready Love 3:46

09 Walter Jackson - It's Cool 4:26

10 Don Blackman - Holding On 3:48

11 Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love 3:35

12 Haywoode Tucker - Never Drive You Crazy 2:47

13 Lowrell - Mellow Mellow 7:03

14 Maxi - Lover To Lover 3:45

15 Side Effects - Midnight Lover 4:03

16 Geraldine Hunt - Undercover Lover 3:50

17 Carolyn Franklin - Sunshine Holiday 2:07

18 Wille Bobbo - Coming Over Me 3:40

19 Jean Carne - Early Morning Love 2:50

20 Esther Phillips - I'll Hope You Will Be Very Unhappy Without Me 3:41


CD3

01 Jeff Lorber - Think Back & Remember 4:00

02 Sylvia Striplin - Yor Can't Turn Love Away 5:29

03 Father's Children - Hollywood Dreaming 3:48

04 Jeanie Reynolds - The Fruit Song 6:04

05 Willie Beaver Hall - Groove On 3:53

06 LJj. Reynolds - Key To The World 3:38

07 Michael Cooper - Over & Over 5:57

08 Passion - Midnight Lovers 3:40

09 Barbara Streisand & Barry Gibb - Guilty 3:48

10 Randy Crawford - Endlessly 3:45

11 Gwen Mcrae - 90% Of Me 2:55

12 Ashford & Simpson - Love Or Physical 3:48

13 Sergio Mendes - That's Enough For Me 3:41

14 L.T.D. - Lovers Everywhere 3:45

15 Peabo Bryson - I've Been Down 3:44

16 Jackson 5 - Blues Away 3:09

17 Cymande - The Message 3:21

18 Barbara Lynn - You Make Me So Hot 3:37

19 Leyroy Hutson - So In Love 2:55

20 Black Ice - Postcard Love Affair 3:31


CD4

01 Futures     - Ain't No Time For Nothing 5:28

02 Bennie Johnson - I've Got To Know 2:34

03 Staple Singers - Do It Again 4:39

04 Chuck Mangione - Do You Ever Think About Me 3:44

05 Love Unlimited - If You Want Me 3:46

06 Melvin Hudson - Life In The City 3:51

07 Yvonne Elleman - Love Me 3:18

08 Lou Raglin - Making Love 4:50

09 Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love 5:39

10 Jean Carne - Don't Let It Go To Your Head 4:51

11 Brenda & Herb - What Goes Around 3:46

12 Emotions - Feeling Is 3:31

13 Bobby Womack - How Could You Break My Heart 3:46

14 Natalie Cole - Annie Mae 3:31

15 Latoya Jackson - Camp Kutchi Kaia 3:33

16 Dee Edwards - Deal With That 3:32

17 James Brown - Someone To Talk To 3:31

18 Soul Survivors - City Of Brotherly Love 3:24

19 Edee - Make It Last 3:31

20 Rupert Holmes - Pina Colada 3:51


CD5

01 Leon Ware - Rocking You Eternally 4:00

02 Tracy Spurlin - If You Could Read My Mind 3:48

03 George Howard - Shower You With Love 3:51

04 Guinn - Give Everything 3:45

05 Tyrone Davis - In The Mood 3:51

06 Joshie Jo Armstead - In The Right Place 3:46

07 Earth Wind & Fire - Reasons 5:03

08 Club Nouveau - Share Your Love 3:48

09 Nayobe - Who Do I Call 4:07

10 Debra Laws - Very Special 3:47

11 Carl Carlton - Feeling Rated X 4:10

12 Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming 3:58

13 Black Ice - Blind Over You 3:35

14 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Your Number One 3:44

15 Whispers - I'm The One For You 4:07

16 Cloe Martin - It Comes To My Attention 3:29

17 Paris - I Choose You 3:49

18 Cameo - I Never Knew 3:42

19 Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait 3:45

20 Skool Boys - Your Love 3:56

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

REUPLOADS # 52

REUPLOADS # 52

NEW LINKS for reuploads can be found here:

Click on the links and it will take you to the requested page.

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Link Wray - Guitar Preacher the Polydor Years (1971-74) [1974] + The Rumbling Guitar Sound of Link Wray 1958-1962 [2013] (4 x CD's)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2020/02/link-wray-guitar-preacher-polydor-years.html


VA - Big Box Of Link Wray And More Kings Of Distortion [2014] (6 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2023/06/va-big-box-of-link-wray-and-more-kings.html


VA - Magic in the Air, 1965-1971 The Birth Of Cool Britannia Vol. 01+Vol. 02+Vol. 03 [2019-2022] (9 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/11/va-magic-in-air-1965-1971-birth-of-cool.html


VA - Diggin' for Gold (A Collection of Demented 60's R&B Punk & Mesmerizing 60's Pop) Vol. 01 - 12 [1994-2021] (12 x CD's)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/02/va-diggin-for-gold-collection-of.html


K's PSYCHEDELIC 60's SPECIAL - VA - Psychedelic 60's: 160 Iconic Tracks that Defined the Psychedelic Era (Super Deluxe Edition) [2023] (8 x CD's) UPDATED

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/11/ks-psychedelic-60s-special-va.html

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Don Shirly - A BOX of Don Shirly [1956-1972] (14 x CDs)

DON SHIRLEY

Don Shirly - A BOX of Don Shirly [1956-1972] (14 x CDs)

Donald Walbridge Shirley, born on January 29, 1927, in Pensacola, Florida, to Stella Gertrude (1903–1936), a teacher, and Edwin S. Shirley (1885–1982), an Episcopal priest, was a remarkable classical and jazz pianist and composer whose musical journey was truly unique. As the son of Jamaican immigrants, Shirley’s exceptional talent was evident from a very young age. By the age of three, he was already playing the organ, and his early musical education laid the foundation for an extraordinary career.

Shirley’s musical education was both extensive and diverse. He studied at Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and the Catholic University of America, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music in 1953. Despite facing significant racial barriers, Shirley’s immense talent and determination led him to perform with prestigious orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, at a young age.

Donald Shirley’s music style is a fascinating blend of classical, jazz, and popular music, resulting in a seamless fusion of American and European musical traditions, creating a sound that is both unique and revolutionary. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Shirley recorded numerous albums for Cadence Records, creating a unique and sophisticated sound.  This innovative approach not only showcased his technical prowess but also his deep understanding of various musical forms. His compositions ranged from organ symphonies and piano concerti to a symphonic poem based on James Joyce’s “Finnegans Wake.” Shirley’s ability to transcend musical genres made him a standout figure in the world of music. By blending different genres, Shirley’s music challenges listeners to appreciate the beauty and complexity of diverse musical traditions.

One of the most notable chapters in Shirley’s life was his collaboration with Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, a New York nightclub bouncer who became his driver and bodyguard during concert tours in the Deep South. Their story was later dramatized in the 2018 film “Green Book,” which brought renewed attention to Shirley’s legacy.

Shirley’s contributions to music were recognized with numerous accolades, including two honorary doctorates. He was also a resident of Carnegie Hall, where he performed solo concerts and collaborated with other renowned artists. Despite the challenges he faced, Shirley’s resilience and passion for music left an indelible mark on the world.

Donald Walbridge Shirley passed away on April 6, 2013, in Manhattan, New York, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical innovation and cultural impact. His life and work continue to inspire musicians and audiences alike, reminding us of the power of music to bridge divides and elevate the human spirit. 

Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky, who was an admirer of Shirley's, said of him, "His virtuosity is worthy of Gods." (B)


Collected here are the following albums:

Don Shirley - An Improvisation Based On The Story Of 'Orpheus In The Underworld' [1956]

Don Shirley - Improvisations By The Don Shirley Duo [1957]

Don Shirley - Plays Love Songs [1960]

Don Shirley - Plays Gershwin [1960]

Don Shirley - Don Shirley Trio [1961]

Don Shirley - Piano Arrangements Of Famous Spirituals [1962]

Don Shirley - Pianist Extraordinary [1962]

Don Shirley - Presents Martha Flowers [1962]

Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears [1962]

Don Shirley - Water Boy [1965]

Don Shirley - The Gospel According To Don Shirley [1969]

Don Shirley - The Don Shirley Point of View [1972]

Don Shirley - Golden Classics [1997]

VA - Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2018]


Additionally, I have included the movie, Green Book for your enjoyment.

Green Book [2018] 720p Blu-ray x264

https://pixeldrain.com/u/JrjLfHZr

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PDF of The Negro Motorist Green Book 1941 Edition (NMAAHC) (Aka) the Green Book

Details can be found here:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Negro_Motorist_Green_Book_1941_(NMAAHC).pdf

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Track lists

Don Shirley - An Improvisation Based On The Story Of 'Orpheus In The Underworld' [1956]

01 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 1 2:55

02 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 2 1:29

03 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 3 5:27

04 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 4 1:17

05 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 5 2:25

06 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 6 1:49

07 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 7 1:12

08 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 8 1:58

09 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 9 1:08

10 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 10 & 11 4


Don Shirley - Improvisations By The Don Shirley Duo [1957]

01 Don Shirley Duo - Sometimes I'm Happy 7:36

02 Don Shirley Duo - But Not For Me 3:44

03 Don Shirley Duo - Tenderly 2:59

04 Don Shirley Duo - What Is There To Say 4:06

05 Don Shirley Duo - Autumn Leaves 3:18

06 Don Shirley Duo - Atonal Ostinato Blues In B Flat 4:44

07 Don Shirley Duo - When I Fall In Love 3:20

08 Don Shirley Duo - Over The Rainbow 5:30

09 Don Shirley Duo - Let's Fall In Love 4:03

10 Don Shirley Duo - Walkin' By The River 4:57


Don Shirley - Plays Love Songs [1960]

01 Don Shirley - Tenderly 3:00

02 Don Shirley - Something To Remember You By 3:31

03 Don Shirley - What Is There To Say 4:06

04 Don Shirley - Answer Me My Love 3:36

05 Don Shirley - I'm In The Mood For Love 4:35

06 Don Shirley - These Foolish Things 2:26

07 Don Shirley - I'll Be Around 4:40

08 Don Shirley - I Can't Get Started With You 4:11

09 Don Shirley - Secret Love 4:08

10 Don Shirley - It Could Happen To You 4:33


Don Shirley - Plays Gershwin [1960]

01 Don Shirley - Porgy & Bess Suite 11:29

02 Don Shirley - Love Is Here To Stay 4:12

03 Don Shirley - But Not For Me 3:47

04 Don Shirley - The Man I Love 9:21

05 Don Shirley - Someone To Watch Over Me 4:32

06 Don Shirley - They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:14


Don Shirley - Don Shirley Trio [1961]

01 Don Shirley - Water Boy 4:54

02 Don Shirley - Where's My Bess 2:51

03 Don Shirley - In A Moorish Market Place 3:28

04 Don Shirley - The Man I Love 10:06

05 Don Shirley - This Nearly Was Mine 5:13

06 Don Shirley - Blue Skies 4:23

07 Don Shirley - Adieu Madraz 3:36

08 Don Shirley - Tribute To Billie Holiday 7:53

09 Don Shirley - By Myself/I Know Where I'm Going 3:56

10 Don Shirley - Freedom/I'm On My Way 3:08

11 Don Shirley - When Your Lover Has Gone 4:07


Don Shirley - Piano Arrangements Of Famous Spirituals [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child 4:11

02 Don Shirley - Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen 2:25

03 Don Shirley - Heaven 1:11

04 Don Shirley - Were You There 4:50

05 Don Shirley - Swing Low Sweet Chariot 1:36

06 Don Shirley - My Lord It's So High 1:32

07 Don Shirley - Take My Hand Precious Lord 3:17

08 Don Shirley - In-A My Soul 1:55

09 Don Shirley - Go Down Moses 4:00

10 Don Shirley - Even Me 2:04

11 Don Shirley - Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho 1:49

12 Don Shirley - When The Saints Go Marching In 3:29

13 Don Shirley - God Be With You 2:48

14 Don Shirley - It's Me Standing In The Need Of Prayer 1:04

15 Don Shirley - Let Us Break Bread Together 3:51

16 Don Shirley - Every Time I Feel The Spirit 2:58


Don Shirley - Pianist Extraordinary [1962]

01 Don Shirley - How Deep Is The Ocean (How Deep Is The Sky) 3:35

02 Don Shirley - I Understand 3:00

03 Don Shirley - My Ship 3:18

04 Don Shirley - Time After Time 3:51

05 Don Shirley - Love Walked In 4:25

06 Don Shirley - It's The Talk Of The Town 3:48

07 Don Shirley - Lady Be Good 3:26

08 Don Shirley - I Cried For You 4:41

09 Don Shirley - Russian Folk Song 2:08

10 Don Shirley - Mack The Knife 3:11

11 Don Shirley - Trust In Me 3:00

12 Don Shirley - In Other Words 2:48


Don Shirley - Presents Martha Flowers [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere 2:45

02 Don Shirley - Dancing On The Ceiling 4:54

03 Don Shirley - I Had Myself A True Love 3:59

04 Don Shirley - Fools Rush In 3:54

05 Don Shirley - Love Walked In 4:02

06 Don Shirley - Porgy And Bess Suite 19:10



Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears 2:57

02 Don Shirley - Margie 3:56

03 Don Shirley - Stand By Me 2:18

04 Don Shirley - Willow Weep For Me 5:16

05 Don Shirley - I Got Rhythm 2:17

06 Don Shirley - Georgia On My Mind 7:44

07 Don Shirley - The Lonesome Road 2:29

08 Don Shirley - At Last 4:14

09 Don Shirley - Amen 4:06

10 Don Shirley - Happiness Is A Thing Called Love 3:59

11 Don Shirley - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) 5:21

12 Don Shirley - Just For A Thrill 4:56


Don Shirley - Water Boy [1965]

01 Don Shirley Trio - Water Boy 4:54

02 Don Shirley Trio - Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess (From 'porgy And Bess') 2:51

03 Don Shirley Trio - In A Moorish Marketplace 3:28

04 Don Shirley Trio - The Man I Love 4:27

05 Don Shirley Trio - This Nearly Was Mine (From 'south Pacific') 5:12

06 Don Shirley Trio - Blue Skies 4:23

07 Don Shirley Trio - Adieu Madraz 0:12

08 Don Shirley Trio - By Myself 4:00

09 Don Shirley Trio - Freedom 3:07

10 Don Shirley Trio - When Your Lover Has Gone 4:13


Don Shirley - The Gospel According To Don Shirley [1969]

01 Don Shirley - I'll Drown In My Tears 2:06

02 Don Shirley - Climb Every Mountain (From 'the Sound Of Music') 3:28

03 Don Shirley - Trilogy 2:04

04 Don Shirley - Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross 2:25

05 Don Shirley - Glory Burdens Down Lord 1:54

06 Don Shirley - When The Saints Go Marching In 3:20

07 Don Shirley - I've Been 'buked 4:08

08 Don Shirley - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands 2:54

09 Don Shirley - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free 3:08

10 Don Shirley - Blowin' In The Wind 2:43

11 Don Shirley - Dream Of A Time 3:38


Don Shirley - The Don Shirley Point of View [1972]

01 Don Shirley - The Warning 6:00

02 Don Shirley - Carry Me Back To Old Virginny 4:44

03 Don Shirley - Bridge Over Troubled Water 6:50

04 Don Shirley - The Shadow Of Your Smile 5:17

05 Don Shirley - Alfie 3:29

06 Don Shirley - Gershwin Medley 15:15

07 Don Shirley - By The Time I Get To Phoenix 3:16


Don Shirley - Golden Classics [1997]

01 Don Shirley - Waterboy 4:47

02 Don Shirley - Freedom 2:40

03 Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears 2:18

04 Don Shirley - Margie 4:11

05 Don Shirley - Stand By Me 2:16

06 Don Shirley - Willow Weep For Me 5:13

07 Don Shirley - I've Got Rhythm 2:16

08 Don Shirley - Georgia On My Mind 7:38

09 Don Shirley - Lonesome Road 2:24

10 Don Shirley - At Last 4:06

11 Don Shirley - Amen 4:04

12 Don Shirley - Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe 3:55

13 Don Shirley - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) 5:17

14 Don Shirley - Just For A Thrill 5:00

15 Don Shirley - Dancing On The Ceiling 4:52

16 Don Shirley - The Hammer Song 3:36

17 Don Shirley - Old Man River 4:22

18 Don Shirley - My Funny Valentine 3:20


VA - Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2018]

01 The Green Book Copacabana Orchestra - That Old Black Magic 2:13

02 Kris Bowers - 881 7th Ave 0:47

03 The Blue Jays - So Long Lovers Island 2:21

04 Kris Bowers - Dr Shirley's Luggage 0:33

05 Kris Bowers - I Feel Fine 0:44

06 Timmy Shaw - A Letter From My Baby 2:50

07 The Blackwells - You Took Advantage Of Me 2:03

08 Kris Bowers - Blue Skies (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:05

09 Kris Bowers - Dear Dolores 1:04

10 Kris Bowers - Vacation Without Aggravation 2:35

11 Al Casey Combo - Cookin' 2:14

12 Bill Massey - Whatcha Gonna Do 2:17

13 Kris Bowers - Water Boy (The Don Shirley Trio) 4:53

14 Jack's Four - Dearest One 2:09

15 Kris Bowers - Field Workers 0:50

16 Kris Bowers - I Got A Call / The Exception 1:16

17 Kris Bowers - Makeup For Wounds / It's A Complicated 1:22

18 Kris Bowers - Happy Talk (The Don Shirley Trio) 1:21

19 Bobby Page & The Riff-Raffs - I Love My Baby 2:03

20 Kris Bowers - Governor On The Line 1:09

21 Kris Bowers - Need Some Sleep 1:03

22 Kris Bowers - Make The First Move 1:20

23 Kris Bowers - Lullaby Of Birdland (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:40

24 The Orange Bird Blues Band - Let's Roll 1:54

25 The Orange Bird Blues Band - Backwoods Blues 1:44

26 Kris Bowers - The Lonesome Road (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:28

27 Bob Kelly - Mmm Love 2:31

28 Kris Bowers - Thanks Officer 0:58

29 Kris Bowers - If You Want Me To 1:42

30 Kris Bowers - Thank You For The Letters 2:12

31 Don Shirley - The Lonesome Road 2:23

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Monday, November 25, 2024

VA - Nordic Roots 3, Northside Sampler [2001]

FOLK

VA - Nordic Roots 3, Northside Sampler [2001]

This is excellent music from a surprising direction: Scandinavia. Who would have thought that Scandinavians, those cool, collected, post-modern Northerners, would produce such vibrant and exciting sounds? Fans of "the Blues", Bluegrass, and Celtic music will enjoy this Nordic "root" music, which comes from the same cultural impetus, the desire to connect with a simpler and more satisfying past. This nostalgic search is of course impossible of success - "you can't step into the same river twice", as Hericleitus says - but it produces great music.

The mix of the traditional with the modern varies from group to group, but all are very talented musicians, all are worth listening to. My favorites are Vartinna, Gjallerhorn, Vasen, Ranarim, Hoven Droven, Hedningarna, and Sorten Muld. The sound engineering is superb, as would be expected from Scandinavian sound engineers. (Amazon)

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01 Gjallarhorn - Suvetar (Goddess Of Spring) 5:14

02 Maria Kalaniemi & Aldargaz - Ahma 4:05

03 Wimme Saari - Bambumiehta (Bamboo Honey) 4:14

04 Väsen (With Harv) - Polska After Mats Berglund / Sold Or Sale  [Live] 5:05

05 Harv - Spaken (The Lever) 3:05

06 Aly Bain & Ale Möller - The Full Rigged Ship / The New Rigged Ship 3:07

07 Maria Kalaniemi & Sven Ahlbäck - Polska After Johan Erik Taklax 3:30

08 Hedningarna - Knarklåten (Bulldog)[Live] 5:01

09 Värttinä - Laiksa 4:04

10 Swåp - Seagull (Live) 4:01

11 Ranarim - Höga Berg Och Djupa Dalar (High Mountains And Low Valleys) [Live] 4:28

12 Nyckelharpa Orchestra - Storpolskan (The Big Polska) 3:31

13 Karen Tweed And Timo Alakotila - Riverside Aby 5:18

14 Garmarna - Viridissima Virga (Greenest Branch) 4:41

15 Hoven Droven - Malört 3:34

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VA - Nordic Roots 2, Northside Sampler [1999]

FOLK

VA - Nordic Roots 2, Northside Sampler [1999]

This gorgeous CD has material both familiar and novel for lovers of contemporary folk music. The Finnish pieces are reminiscent of Native American chanting and Bulgarian choral music. Lovely melodies, transporting harmonies, eerie and powerful invocations.

Music from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland has magical qualities that are beyond word descriptions, as beautiful as the fjords and the night-time clear skies with falling stars, an Impressionistic painting as hard to describe as the Northern Lights. The female vocalists are enchanting like the Celts and Hungarians (& just as hard to describe, ancient languages with equally mysterious origins). There is violin music played on the hardanger fiddle which has sympathetic vibrating strings, that provide a drone, amazingly hypnotic and trance-like. The music is slightly familiar if you are acquainted with Appalachian fiddle music or bluegrass, add to it some Austrian waltzes, and an occasional Polish mazurka: then once-in-awhile give it a soft velvet feeling. The fact that much of it is over 100 years old, makes it true roots music, occasionally it is up-dated with an electrified sound amplifying the intensity and magical qualities ... sometimes flutes, other times a viola, the nyckelharpa, and other ancient Scandinavian instruments provide the intrigue and enchantment. Having heard "Nordic Roots" Volume 1 (& bought it), I looked forward to Volume 2. The best and most talented musical artists provide extraordinairy examples of this genre for an unbelievable price. Undoubtedly, the captivating musical sounds by these artists will hypnotize you into wanting a full CD by one or more of these musicians. Northside is truly providing us "food for the soul" and with gratitude!  (Amazon)

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Track lists

01 Boot - Vildhonung 2:52

02 Hedningarna - Mettsan Tytto 3:10

03 Swap - Schankheden-Terry Crehan's 3:03

04 Jpp - Antin Mikko 3:28

05 Rosenberg 7 - Min Brollopsdag 3:14

06 Troka - Kesaillan Tvist 2:21

07 Ale Moller - Jord Och Himmel 2:16

08 Vasen - Ploska 5:00

09 Garmarna - Vedergallningen 4:51

10 Sorten Muld - 2 Sostre 4:24

11 Annbjorg Lien - Loki 4:31

12 Sanna Kurki - Suonio 3:07

13 Wimme - Gierran 4:20

14 Loituma - Salaisia Kyyneleita 3:22

15 Varttina - Kyla Vuotti Uutta Kuuta 5:06

16 Bask - Polonaise From Sexdrega 2:25

17 Frifot - Jarven 3:50

18 Anon Egeland - Treskarens Vals 2:35

19 Sari & Mari Kaasinen - Me Kaymme Joulun Viettohon 3:07

20 Bukkene Bruse - Wedding March From Osterdalen 3:11

21 Groupa - Lavalek 4:11

22 Hoven Droven - Brekken 2:49

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VA - Nordic Roots, A Northside Collection [1998]

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VA - Nordic Roots, A Northside Collection [1998]

In recent years, Northside Records has carved a unique niche as the American home of some of Scandinavia's finest folk and folk-rock artists. This compilation gives you 20 tracks by 15 of the brightest Northern Lights, including the Gothic, almost grind core rock of Hedningarna, winners of a Swedish Grammy for previous efforts, virtuosic fiddling and world percussion from Väsen, culture-clashing Celtic music from Swåp, a British-Swedish quartet, mutant swamp funk from Hoven Droven and the strangely compelling music of Tapani Varis's jews harp. As might be expected from people who spend half the year in frozen darkness, some of the tracks have a deeply melancholy feel, but the playing is always energetic enough to cast off a few rays of sunshine. --j. poet (Amazon)

What a fine introduction to Scandinavian folk and rock music this turned out to be. 

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Track lists

01 Väsen - 30-Års Jiggen (Thirty-Year Jig) 2:16

02 Hedningarna - Grodan / Widergrenen (Toadeater) 4:53

03 Groupa - Imeland 3:57

04 Chateau Neuf - Den Store Paipolsen (The Great Pie Pols) 3:46

05 Swåp - Red Jacket 4:50

06 Loituma - Eriskummainen Kantele (My Kantele) 3:41

07 Garmarna - En Gång Ska Han Gråta (One Day He'll Cry) 2:57

08 Väsen - Brudmarsch... / Roddare I Bärsärk (Wedding March / Rowers Go Berserk) 3:51

09 Hege Rimestad - Skinfakse (Delivering The Light) 3:52

10 Hedningarna - Räven (Foxwoman) 4:43

11 Wimme - Bieggajorri (Weathervane) 3:59

12 Tapani Varis - Fanitullen 2:10

13 Olov Johansson - Sjöankans Vals (Sea Duck's Waltz) 3:54

14 Hoven Droven - Skvadern (The Skvader) 2:57

15 Hedningarna - Bierdna (The Bear) 5:04

16 Wimme - Texas 3:12

17 Den Fule - Den Blå Slåtten / Ormslå (The Blue Tune / The Legless Lizard) 4:58

18 Troka - Klockar Aleksanteri 3:09

19 Triakel - Alla Gossar (All The Young Men) 3:09

20 Väsen - Långt Ner I Småland / Slängpolska (Way Down In Småland / Swingpolska) 6:19

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Jimmy Giuffre – The Complete Capitol & Atlantic Recordings Of Jimmy Giuffre [1997] (6 x CDs)

SUNDAY JAZZ

JIMMY GIUFFRE

Jimmy Giuffre – The Complete Capitol & Atlantic Recordings Of Jimmy Giuffre [1997] (6 x CDs)

James Peter Giuffre: April 26, 1921 - April 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for developing forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation.

There is a kind of poetic imagination at work in the early solo recordings of Jimmy Giuffre. He knew what sound he was looking for; could hear it in all its breezy complexity; but had to experiment for a number of years before hitting upon it: a varied and rich tapestry that may be overlooked by mainstream jazz fans who are still goo-goo-eyed over all the '50s had to offer; but shouldn't be. Taken in part or as a whole, The Complete Capitol and Atlantic Recordings of Jimmy Giuffre, (six CDs-worth from the Four Brothers sessions), reveal truly original statements sung by a master of dynamic, harmonic, and timbral invention and counterpoint. Giuffre (and Dave Brubeck) studied counterpoint with French composer Darius Milhaud, and it shows. The music contained here is considered, even today, with its strange lineups and odd ghostly voicings, to be sometimes quirky or iconoclastic.

The evidence, of course, is in the recordings themselves, beginning with 1953's Four Brothers session. Giuffre alternates on clarinet, baritone, and tenor, with side men that include pianist Russ Freeman, trumpeter Jack Sheldon, bassist Curtis Counce, and drum king Shelly Manne, on half the session, and altoist Bud Shank, Shorty Rogers on flugelhorn (and subbing Ralph Pena on bass), and vibist Bob Enevoldsen. On Four Brothers, one can hear Giuffre's discontent with the idea of the piano carrying the body of the harmonic groove and the skittering of the drums during the solos.

The next step would be, of course, to jettison the piano for the scandalous (at that time) Tangents in Jazz. Featuring Giuffre and his army of horns with Sheldon, Pena, and drummer Artie Anton, Tangents in Jazz set the pens of critics to scrawling across the page. Here was a quartet set that decided the piano -- even before Chet Baker -- was dispensable, and that linear development and improvisation would be better served by accenting timbre and dynamic rather than an overabundance of harmonic considerations.

Right or wrong, and despite the controversy, the album has proven to be a classic. The reason is simple: Giuffre's insistence on subtle shades and textures in melodic improvisation made his music -- no matter how "odd" sounding -- palatable. The muted tones and nuances of Tangents in Jazz are balanced by the sheer melodic invention of the soloing of all players as they develop along contrapuntal lines, showcasing timbral shifts that would normally go unnoticed as key elements in the linear -- not horizontal -- erection of a series of melodic ideas in a composition; all joined by improvisation that added a block that harmony may or may not be considered as a stepping stone to another rung. And hell yes, Tangents in Jazz, like Four Bothers before it, swung smooth; but it swung tough.

The other albums included are not only Giuffre's recordings as a leader: The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet; Jimmy Giuffre 3/Music Man ; Trav'lin Light; The Four Brothers Sound; but also the Modern Jazz Quartet's Modern Jazz Quartet at the Music Inn; and Third Stream Music: albums on which Giuffre guested. Beginning with the Clarinet album, the shift in Giuffre's music became a hard left turn; the drummers on the session, Shelly Manne and Stan Levey, were instructed to play with brushes so as to be unobtrusive in keeping time; and to lay out during solos.

The final turn of the wheel occurred when Giuffre guested with the Modern Jazz Quartet on their MJQ at Music Inn set. When he heard the advanced notions of counterpoint and timbral dynamics between Milt Jackson and John Lewis, Giuffre knew exactly where he was heading. The album Jimmy Giuffre 3, with Ralph Pena and guitarist Jim Hall, proved to be the stepping stone to Thesis; Fusion; Free Fall; and the other 1960's dates for Columbia and other labels. The music developed among the trio of Pena, Hall, and Giuffre, would inform Giuffre's notions of harmony and counterpoint for the rest of his life. The quick, easy feel of his own sound was married to Hall's shimmering arpeggios and large chordal scales, with Pena opening up space between the pair for more improvisation to occur. Concentrating only on originals, Giuffre allowed the natural space in a band -- consisting of two strings and either a wind or reed instrument -- to breathe and open itself into the linear development of improvisation. The music swung, with a breezy, easy, slippery feel, but its compositional and improvisational complexities were plainly visible.

The other notable shift in the Giuffre canon for Atlantic occurred on his last album for them, as a leader, on Western Suite. With the replacement of Ralph Pena with Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Giuffre had completely changed the idea of harmonic linearity within a small-group setting; he had done this earlier on the Trav'lin Light album, but Western Suite was, at that point, Giuffre's masterpiece compositionally. Here were two lead instruments and one accompanying instrument that could become invisible. But Hall's contribution is far from slight. His elongated, suspended, and augmented chords were exactly what this music needed most -- based as it was on cowboy and folk songs; the latter a tradition in Giuffre's music-making, given how obsessed he was with folk culture. The long, muted, ringing tones of Brookmeyer and Hall, and the silky otherworldliness of Giuffre's blues-based riffing soloing, made for an exercise that would have made Aaron Copland proud. Giuffre not only celebrated the pioneers and the cowboys, he praised -- long before it was culturally fashionable -- the indigenous people as well with harmonic ideas and melodic fragments influenced by their chants and ceremonies. The entire album is created with a certain kind of timbral elegance that relies on embouchure and shading for its gorgeous dramatic appeal. Other tunes like "Blue Monk," "Topsy," and Tickle Toes" provided a more laid-back, whimsical atmosphere and allowed the band to stretch in front of their invited studio audience. Yep; the entire album was recorded live as a goodbye: Giuffre had decided to disband the trio shortly before the sessions. Western Suite is a sublime statement of a master composer who has finally realized the full range of his poetic powers.

In sum, Mosaic has done us a great service in issuing a wealth of material from the issued vaults as well as no less than nine never-before-issued takes or performances -- some of which were session rejects -- and only God and Giuffre know why. The mastering is top-notch -- far better than the Atlantic reissues of the same material -- and as usual, the presentation is top-notch with extensive liner notes by Francis Davis and photos by William Claxton. (AllMusic review by Thom Jurek)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Jimmy Giuffre - Do It! 3:17

02 Jimmy Giuffre - All For You 2:48

03 Jimmy Giuffre - I Only Have Eyes For You 6:16

04 Jimmy Giuffre - Nutty Pine 3:13

05 Jimmy Giuffre - Sultana 2:52

06 Jimmy Giuffre - Four Brothers 3:15

07 Jimmy Giuffre - Wrought Of Iron 2:50

08 Jimmy Giuffre - Iranic 4:49

09 Jimmy Giuffre - Someone To Watch Over Me 3:10

10 Jimmy Giuffre - A Ring-Tail Monkey 2:35

11 Jimmy Giuffre - Chirpin' Time 5:49

12 Jimmy Giuffre - Scintilla Ii 2:30

13 Jimmy Giuffre - This Is My Beloved 3:33

14 Jimmy Giuffre - Scintilla I 0:56

15 Jimmy Giuffre - Lazy Tones 4:13

16 Jimmy Giuffre - Scintilla Iv 2:55

17 Jimmy Giuffre - Scintilla Iii 1:40

18 Jimmy Giuffre - The Leprechaun 6:38

19 Jimmy Giuffre - Rhetoric 3:29

20 Jimmy Giuffre - Finger Snapper 2:35


CD2

01 Jimmy Giuffre - Down Home 5:45

02 Jimmy Giuffre - My Funny Valentine 5:05

03 Jimmy Giuffre - Quiet Cook 4:19

04 Jimmy Giuffre - So Low 2:50

05 Jimmy Giuffre - The Sheepherder 5:24

06 Jimmy Giuffre - The Side Pipers 5:08

07 Jimmy Giuffre - Fascinatin' Rhythm 4:05

08 Jimmy Giuffre - Deep Purple 4:40

09 Jimmy Giuffre - A Fugue For Music Inn 4:45

10 Jimmy Giuffre - Serenade 2:57

11 Jimmy Giuffre - Fun 5:34

12 Jimmy Giuffre - Da Capo! 3:41

13 Jimmy Giuffre - Fine 6:06


CD3

01 Jimmy Giuffre - The Quiet Time 7:02

02 Jimmy Giuffre - Blues In E Flat 11:13

03 Jimmy Giuffre - In A Mellow Tone 8:15

04 Jimmy Giuffre - Marian The Librarian 2:45

05 Jimmy Giuffre - Seventy-Six Trombones 3:05

06 Jimmy Giuffre - Goodnight, My Someone 2:47

07 Jimmy Giuffre - My White Knight 3:32

08 Jimmy Giuffre - Till There Was You 3:29

09 Jimmy Giuffre - It's You 3:35

10 Jimmy Giuffre - Shipoopi 2:52

11 Jimmy Giuffre - The Wells Fargo Wagon 4:05

12 Jimmy Giuffre - Iowa Stubborn 4:00

13 Jimmy Giuffre - Gary, Indiana 2:58

14 Jimmy Giuffre - Lida Rose (Will I Ever Tell You) 3:31


CD4

01 Jimmy Giuffre - Gotta Dance 2:33

02 Jimmy Giuffre - The Train And The River 3:35

03 Jimmy Giuffre - The Song Is You 3:56

04 Jimmy Giuffre - That's The Way It Is 3:49

05 Jimmy Giuffre - Two Kinds Of Blues 5:15

06 Jimmy Giuffre - Crazy She Calls Me 4:18

07 Jimmy Giuffre - My All 4:13

08 Jimmy Giuffre - Crawdad Suite 7:14

09 Jimmy Giuffre - Voodoo 2:53

10 Jimmy Giuffre - Travlin' Light 3:58

11 Jimmy Giuffre - The Lonely Time 3:47

12 Jimmy Giuffre - Pickin' 'em Up And Layin' 'em Down 5:27

13 Jimmy Giuffre - The Green Country 3:01

14 Jimmy Giuffre - The Swamp People 6:24

15 Jimmy Giuffre - Show Me The Way To Go Home 4:28

16 Jimmy Giuffre - Forty-Second Street 6:18

17 Jimmy Giuffre - California, Here I Come 2:53


CD5

01 Jimmy Giuffre - Pickin' 'em Up And Layin' 'em Down 5:46

02 Jimmy Giuffre - The Green Country 3:10

03 Jimmy Giuffre - The Lonely Time 3:57

04 Jimmy Giuffre - Trav'lin' Light 4:25

05 Jimmy Giuffre - Forty-Second Street 6:17

06 Jimmy Giuffre - Show Me The Way To Go Home 4:42

07 Jimmy Giuffre - The Swamp People 5:37

08 Jimmy Giuffre - California, Here I Come 2:42

09 Jimmy Giuffre - Blue Monk 8:24

10 Jimmy Giuffre - Topsy 11:28


CD6

01 Jimmy Giuffre - Western Suite 17:48

02 Jimmy Giuffre - Come Rain Or Come Shine 2:10

03 Jimmy Giuffre - Ode To Switzerland 4:46

04 Jimmy Giuffre - I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues 3:27

05 Jimmy Giuffre - Space 3:34

06 Jimmy Giuffre - Cabin In The Sky 2:56

07 Jimmy Giuffre - Memphis In June 3:33

08 Jimmy Giuffre - Four Brothers 3:25

09 Jimmy Giuffre - Old Folks 2:25

10 Jimmy Giuffre - Blues In The Barn 4:43

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