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David Matthews - Dune (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz] Vinyl & HR

Posted by HDV at Feb. 1, 2024

David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger. Matthews has composed television soundtracks as well as albums with the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. In 1970, he began working as both an arranger and bandleader for James Brown. Matthews has worked with many musicians, including Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Rich, Idris Muhammad, and the Starland Vocal Band. He was staff arranger for Creed Taylor's CTI Records label in the mid-1970s, working on albums for artists such as George Benson, Esther Phillips, Grover Washington Jr., Hank Crawford, and Idris Muhammad. "Dune" is based on the Hugo award-winning novel, Dune, by Frank Herbert. Matthews has already had plenty of CTI arranging experience by the time of this set – but he really moves into some unusual space with the record – open, evocative tunes that really live up to their inspiration, but also have some of Dave's funky touches too. Matthews gets help from an all-star lineup of CTI players – including Grover Washington on reeds and Eric Gale on guitar.

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David Sanborn - Albums Collection 1976-1982 (6CD) [Japanese Remastered 2013-2014] Music

Posted by Designol at Dec. 17, 2024

David William Sanborn (born July 30, 1945) is an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school. One of the most commercially successful American saxophonists to earn prominence since the 1980s, Sanborn is described by critic Scott Yannow as "the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years." He is often identified with radio-friendly smooth jazz, but he has expressed a disinclination for the genre and his association with it. Collection includes: Sanborn (1976); Promise Me The Moon (1977); Heart To Heart (1978); Hideaway (1980); Voyeur (1981); As We Speak (1982).

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David Benoit - Jazz For Peanuts: A Retrospective Of The Charlie Brown TV Theme (2008) Music

Posted by popsakov at July 20, 2023

2008's Jazz For Peanuts is the brainchild of five-time Grammy nominated musician, composer and arranger David Benoit,who has been composing music for Peanuts TV specials for over 15 years Features Vince Guaraldi's 'Linus & Lucy', which has become popularly known as the Peanuts franchise theme. Most of the tracks from various Peanuts specials were re-recorded by Benoit while a few, most notably 'Linus and Lucy', were remastered from the original tapes. Featuring: David Benoit, Dave Brubeck, Taylor Eigsti, Kenny G, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Grusin, Wynton Marsalis, Christian Scott.

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Martin Taylor - Change of Heart (1991) Vinyl & HR

Posted by v3122 at Jan. 7, 2022

Martin Taylor - Change of Heart (1991)
FLAC (Tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Official Digital Download | Time: 00:48:39
Jazz | Label: Linn Records | ~ 980 Mb

Martin Taylor's star rose considerably during the 1990s with a flurry of recording activity as a leader, especially dates such this one from the series he did for the Scottish label Linn. With a rhythm section of pianist David Newton, bassist Brian Shiels, and drummer John Rae, the guitarist's program is wide-ranging and has some surprises…

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Koko Taylor - Albums Collection 1969-1990 (7CD) Music

Posted by Designol at May 19, 2024

Koko Taylor - Albums Collection 1969-1990 (7CD)
EAC | FLAC | Image/Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 1.84 Gb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 777 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Rhythm & Blues

Accurately dubbed "the Queen of Chicago blues" (and sometimes just the blues in general), Koko Taylor helped keep the tradition of big-voiced, brassy female blues belters alive, recasting the spirits of early legends like Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Big Mama Thornton, and Memphis Minnie for the modern age. Taylor's rough, raw vocals were perfect for the swaggering new electrified era of the blues, and her massive hit "Wang Dang Doodle" served notice that male dominance in the blues wasn't as exclusive as it seemed. After a productive initial stint on Chess, Taylor spent several decades on the prominent contemporary blues label Alligator, going on to win more W.C. Handy Awards than any other female performer in history, and establishing herself as far and away the greatest female blues singer of her time. Collection includes: Koko Taylor (1969); South Side Lady (1973); I Got What It Takes (1975); The Earthshaker (1978); From The Heart Of A Woman (1981); Queen of the Blues (1985); Jump For Joy (1990).

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Livingston Taylor - Safe Home {Binaural+} (2017) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz] Vinyl & HR

Posted by HDV at Sept. 21, 2024

"Safe Home" is the 2017 album from the venerated songwriter, Livingston Taylor, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary of making music. Featuring a world class band of Shelly Berg (piano), David Finck (bass), Bashiri Johnson (percussion), and Chelsea Berry (vocals), the album gives playful bend to musical classics like "Anything You Can Do", and also presents Livingston originals such as "I Must Be Doing Something Right". Livingston Taylor's career as a professional musician has spanned 50 years.

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Livingston Taylor - Safe Home {Binaural+} (2017) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz] Vinyl & HR

Posted by HDV at Sept. 21, 2024

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James Taylor - In The Pocket (1976/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz] Vinyl & HR

Posted by HDV at Jan. 16, 2023

"In The Pocket" is one of James Taylor’s most acclaimed recordings. His final release for Warner Bros. Records features appearances by Art Garfunkel, Carly Simon, Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Leland Sklar, Graham Nash, Milt Holland, David Grisman, among others. Reaching the Billboard Top Twenty, the album includes the chart-topping hit, “Shower The People”. This Gold-certified masterpiece is essential for any music lover’s library.

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Roger Taylor - The Outsider Tour Live (2022) Music

Posted by Fizzpop at Sept. 29, 2022

Roger Taylor has announced a new album, The Outsider Tour Live, for release on Sept. 30.

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Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary (Live Return Concert at the Town Hall n.Y.C. November 4, 1973) (2022) Music

Posted by delpotro at Jan. 15, 2022

Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary (Live Return Concert at the Town Hall n.Y.C. November 4, 1973) (2022)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 160 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 71 Mb | 00:30:52
Avant-Garde Jazz | Label: Oblivion Records

Oblivion Records is delighted to announce the February 15, 2022 release of Cecil Taylor – The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert, marking the first chance for listeners to hear the legendary pianist’s 1973 return to live performance in full. The concert saw Taylor reunite with Cecil Taylor Unit members Jimmy Lyons (alto saxophone) and Andrew Cyrille (percussion), with the addition of Sirone on bass. This project, assembled by the original producer and recording engineer Fred Seibert, is a much-anticipated opportunity to hear the missing piece of a puzzle long-thought lost, that adds another chapter to the story of Taylor’s search for artistic freedom.

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