Late Night Devil

“Jobim has been described as the Gershwin of Brazilian music, which is an apt title for a man who contributed so many original songs to the jazz repertoire, adding a few standards along the way. Those who were inspired to follow his work after 'The Girl From Ipanema' may have picked up Wave, his most well-known solo record, but may have overlooked Stone Flower, a markedly better effort. The drippy strings on the former record brought out the quiet romanticism of the melodies, but makes the album sound dated today. Stone Flower marks a fresher approach, using musicians from the CTI stable, but don't be misled by the personnel into thinking that Jobim has wandered into soul jazz. The quietly sensual melodies and beguiling bossa nova rhythms are as bewitching as ever, with Laws, Carter, and Green added sensual textures in the background. The title track says it all: Jobim on electric piano, heavily reverbed as if it was recorded underwater, with violin and trombone providing a warm tropical breeze overhead. No one could write bossa nova tunes as well as Jobim, and the songs on Stone Flower easily rank with his best work. Stone Flower is a fantastic record of quiet intensity.” – David Rickert, allaboutjazz.com

Новый альбом театральных металлистов. Для записи “Третьего Акта” были приглашены David Rosenthal (Rainbow) и Richard Andersson (Majestic)! Добро пожаловать на шоу!

The best Rock album since the Supersuckers last rock album, "La Mana Cornuda". Eddie Spaghetti and his mates are filling a gaping void in the Rock n' Roll music scene with their evil-inspired lyrics, crunchy guitars, and gritty singing. Although "Cornuda" is often labelled their "break-thru" release - "Sacrilicious" exceeds its predecessor with improved harmonies and risky-er guitar work. The pace of the album is as in-your-face as any rollercoaster ride - it's nice to know that a Rock n' Roll band can still thrive in a market saturated by punk and hip hop. There's something authentic going on here…

Take a late-night stroll through downtown New Orleans and you'll hear a thousand flavours of music spill from the clubs. Spin the new album by the Crescent City's new favourite sons, meanwhile, and you'll hear a band who embody that eclectic spirit. "There are songs here for every mood, occasion or playlist," explains Honey Island Swamp Band's Aaron Wilkinson of Demolition Day, "so hopefully it will appeal to a lot of musical tastes. Just make sure you turn it up loud…"

Known as “the Lion” of the Harlem piano style, Willi Smith was one of the fathers of stride, and a member in good standing of a coterie of certified jazz legends. Throughout the album Smith reminisces about the pianists who congregated in New York and proceeded to revolutionize jazz. His recollections about the music of “my good friends and my pals” as he plays their music are priceless glimpses into the Jazz Age of the ‘20s and ‘30s.