ALDO ROMANO - ORIGINE The music of Aldo Romano, re-scored by saxophonist Lionel Belmondo -- in a wonderful set that offers up an expansive vision of two of the best contemporary talents on the European jazz scene! The compositions have the warmth that we love in some of Romano's other records, but Belmondo also brings in a bit of his own spaciousness too -- stretching things out, and leaving a nice degree of pause at points that furthers a sense of suspense in the music. Romano plays drums, plus a bit of guitar and vocals at one point -- and other players include Belmondo on tenor and soprano sax, Stephane Belmondo on trumpet, and Eric Legnini on piano. Titles include "Pasolini", "Silenzio", "Celestina", "Dreams & Waters", "For Michel", "Elis", "Touch Of A Woman", and "Il Camino (parts 1 & 2)".
JAMES BROWN - THE SOUL BROTHER'S JAZZ
The jazz side of James Brown -- a totally cool collection of cuts from his 60s years on King and Smash -- with a definite focus on more jazz-based bits than usual! Most of the numbers here are vocals, but the set also features a few instrumentals with James on organ -- and the package often mixes up 60s mod and soul jazz modes with the deeper styles that you'll hear on Brown's hits, a wonderful blend that really makes the set a great way to uncover this side of The Godfather's music! Titles include a jazz version of "Cold Sweat", plus "Cottage For Sale (alt mix)", "It's Magic", "There", "Willow Weep For Me", "That's Life", "All The Way", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "What Do You Like", "Strangers In The Night", "Sunny (with Marva Whitney)", and "The Thing In G".
MILES BONNY - INCENSE AND WINE
Slow rolling moody soul sounds from Miles Bonny -- a mix of relaxed beatcraft that's rich in hypnotic atmosphere! Beats, bass and keys flavor the sound, with Miles' vocals laid down as part of the overall atmosphere as much as the driving force of the tunes, and makes for an interesting blend of danceable keys & synth soul to more of a headphones head nodding experience. Titles include "Spiritual Nutrition", "Do You", "Blue And Green", "Satisfy", "Never Be The Same", "Joy", "Shouts Out", "Aggressively Calm."
Slow rolling moody soul sounds from Miles Bonny -- a mix of relaxed beatcraft that's rich in hypnotic atmosphere! Beats, bass and keys flavor the sound, with Miles' vocals laid down as part of the overall atmosphere as much as the driving force of the tunes, and makes for an interesting blend of danceable keys & synth soul to more of a headphones head nodding experience. Titles include "Spiritual Nutrition", "Do You", "Blue And Green", "Satisfy", "Never Be The Same", "Joy", "Shouts Out", "Aggressively Calm."
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