Rob Mullins

Rob Mullins - 2 of Hearts (2020)  Music

Posted by Domestos at Feb. 15, 2020
Rob Mullins - 2 of Hearts (2020)

Rob Mullins - 2 of Hearts (2020)
MP3 CBR 320kbps ~ 112.20 Mb | 00:48:37 | Cover
Mainstream Jazz | Label: Rob Mullins Entertainment

Rob Mullins (jazz piano) has built his musical reputation around the world with a solid string of releases in the contemporary jazz field over the past twenty years. His rise to international acclaim as a composer and performer began with his "Soulscape" project, which earned him a Grammy Nomination for composition. Since that time, Rob has gone on to record 20 CD's of his music, three of which went Billboard Top Ten. Starting out on drums at age 11, Rob became a touring professional with a California Big Band by age 12, doing his 6th grade homework on a tour bus.
The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman - Tourist In Paradise (1989)

The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman - Tourist In Paradise (1989)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 305 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 107 Mb
Full Scans ~ 68 Mb | 00:44:30 | RAR 5% Recovery
Fusion, Smooth Jazz | GRP Records #GRD-9588

The ultimate contemporary jazz hyphenate Russ Freeman (guitarist/arranger/producer/keyboardist/composer) became one of smooth jazz's most influential artists through magnificent projects like this one, chosen by Jazziz as the best contemporary jazz album of all time. This third Ripps release is a masterpiece of mouthwatering pop-jazz tunes, featuring strong hooks, gorgeous texturing, and styles ranging from tropical (the sunny "Aruba" featuring Rob Mullins on keys and Carl Anderson scatting away) and Brazilian ("One Summer Night in Brazil," Freeman's lush centerpiece) to soulful (a cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together") and rockin' (the locomotive "Earthbound," which shows Freeman's strings at their frenzied peak).

Wayne Henderson - Sketches Of Life (1993) {Charly}  Music

Posted by tiburon at March 16, 2017
Wayne Henderson - Sketches Of Life (1993) {Charly}

Wayne Henderson - Sketches Of Life (1993) {Charly}
EAC 1.3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3u | Full Scans 300dpi | 333MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion

Listening to Sketches of Life is something like finding a diamond midway through a box of Cracker Jack. It starts off with some typically easygoing midtempo quiet storm action that offers more cinders than real fire, but then it suddenly explodes with soul, jazz, and fusion – and some of the leader's finest performances this side of the old Crusaders. Henderson's trombone turbulence finds willing support from friends old (saxman Wilton Felder) and new (Rob Mullins, Dwight Sills), and these all-stars stretch the limits of the pop side of jazz. Especially impressive is Lee Oskar's bluesy, Toots Thielemans-styled harmonica playing. Henderson could do just fine without the rap and chant, but otherwise, he leads a fun-filled cruise through adventureland.

Wayne Henderson - Back To The Groove (1992) {Charly}  Music

Posted by tiburon at March 16, 2017
Wayne Henderson - Back To The Groove (1992) {Charly}

Wayne Henderson - Back To The Groove (1992) {Charly}
EAC 1.3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3u | Full Scans 300dpi | 378MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Hard-Bop, Smooth Jazz

Trombonist Wayne Henderson has had a surprisingly sporadic solo career. During his years with the Jazz Crusaders, he only led two record dates of his own, and it was not until a decade after he left the group that he led his third session. Henderson does take some fine solos on this generally rewarding disc, which also features tenor saxophonist Wilton Felder (his old section mate in the Crusaders), keyboardist Rob Mullins, and guitarist Dwight Sills. The release, which is subtitled "The Next Crusade," is an extension of Henderson's old band, and the selections range from straight-ahead (including "Joshua") to soul-jazz and some funkier sounds. Worth picking up, although this CD will probably be difficult to find.
Trần Mạnh Tuấn - Thằng Cuội (Legendary Shepherd on the Moon) (2016)

Tran Manh Tuan - Thang Cuoi (Legendary Shepherd on the Moon) (2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) ~ 470.57 Mb | 1:16:20 | Scans included
Post-Bop, Smooth Jazz | Country: Vietnam | Label: TMT Production

Trần Mạnh Tuấn is one of the two most prominent jazz saxophonists in Vietnam (the other being Quyền Văn Minh, also from Hanoi). In 2002, he moved from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and has taught at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory. He is also a composer, arranger and producer. He began playing the saxophone in 1979 and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. He has released many solo CDs and has performed and recorded with many Vietnamese singers. He is also known for his interpretations of the songs of Trịnh Công Sơn. In 2005 he opened the Sax'n'Art jazz club in Ho Chi Minh City.

Joe Anderies - Resonance (2023)  Music

Posted by varrock at March 27, 2023
Joe Anderies - Resonance (2023)

Joe Anderies - Resonance (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 418 MB | Tracks: 8 | 61:05
Style: Jazz | Label: Joe Anderies Music

The Joe Anderies Quintet was formed from summer and fall yard concerts during 2020/21. From these sessions Joe pulled together a full on album project featuring the group and original compositions (influenced by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws and Lyle Mays). From hard driving swing to Latin and contemporary sounds, the Joe Anderies Quintet will deliver a joyful and revitalizing experience! Don’t miss out on this special night. Personnel includes: Gonzalo Teppa - bass, Alex Heffron - guitar, Eric Gunnison - piano, Joe Anderies - alto flute, saxophone.

Nils - Pacific Coast Highway (2005)  Music

Posted by popsakov at July 25, 2019
Nils - Pacific Coast Highway (2005)

Nils - Pacific Coast Highway (2005) [HDCD]
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 392 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 155 Mb
Full Scans | RAR 5% Recovery
Smooth Jazz, Guitar Jazz, Rhythm & Blues | Baja/TSR Records #BCD 545

Although the veteran composer/guitarist's website could use a major update – it is contemporary to 1998 – he's right in the pocket of modern smooth jazz with his 2005 release. He comes with a solid pedigree in the genre, having recorded a duet with George Benson (who also once covered "Keep Rollin'," given a trippy-moody makeover here), and working with Rick Braun, Marcus Johnson and Gabriela Anders. But his all-star associations aren't as important as his facility for melody and groove, and he does well on both counts here, beginning with the bright, vibrant Norman Brown-like title track, playing it snappy and funky on "Back Pocket" and showing a more intimate side with "Coming Home."

Keiko Matsui - Sapphire (1995) {Pony Canton}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Dec. 16, 2023
Keiko Matsui - Sapphire (1995) {Pony Canton}

Keiko Matsui - Sapphire (1995) {Pony Canton}
EAC 0.95b4 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 325MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 110MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Fusion, Smooth Jazz

Fusion/new age keyboard player Keiko Matsui grew up in Tokyo and took her first piano lesson at the age of five. Influenced by Stevie Wonder and Rachmaninov as well as early fusion masters Maurice Jarre and Chick Corea, Matsui began composing while in junior high but studied children's culture at the Japan Women's University (Nihon Joshidaigaku). She moved to the Yamaha Music Foundation in Tokyo after graduation and formed Cosmos, recording four albums with the new age group.

Wilton Felder - Forever, Always (1993) {PAR}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Feb. 10, 2018
Wilton Felder - Forever, Always (1993) {PAR}

Wilton Felder - Forever, Always (1993) {PAR}
EAC 1.0b3 | FLAC Image level 8 | Cue+Log | Full Scans 300dpi | 307MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 117MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz

Wilton been blowin since the days of the Crusaders. All of them are super stars. This joint is jazzy and smooth.

VA - Grammy Nominees (1995-2019)  Music

Posted by Fizzpop at Aug. 1, 2019
VA - Grammy Nominees (1995-2019)

VA - Grammy Nominees (1995-2019)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Cover | 01:05:49:47 | 4.09 GB
Pop, Dance, R&B, Hip Hop | Label: Sony BMG

1The Grammy Nominees is a series of various artists compilation albums celebrating the best of the music industry. Albums are released before the airing of the annual Grammy Awards. All of the songs on the albums are Grammy nominated in the year released. The first one of these albums was released in 1995 and has been released every year since to date. Each one through the 2007 edition has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while the 1996 and 2000 editions have also been certified Platinum.