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Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein - Viper's Drag (2014/2017) [Official Digital Download] Vinyl & HR

Posted by HDV at July 30, 2023

Henry Butler, Steven Bernstein - Viper's Drag (2014/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Time - 51:44 minutes | 588 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

Living legend of the classic New Orleans piano tradition Henry Butler and prolific arranger and composer Steven Bernstein join forces on "Viper's Drag", leading the Hot 9 in a timeless romp through NOLA jazz with tunes by Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and originals from Butler. Bernstein's unique arranging style shimmers on this record, bringing a contemporary approach to these historic jazz pieces and linking the past with the present - a gentle reminder that jazz is alive and kicking.

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Dave Harrington - Skull Dream (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/48] Vinyl & HR

Posted by delpotro at Aug. 10, 2024

Dave Harrington - Skull Dream (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 38:32 minutes | 418 MB
Contemporary Jazz, Modern Creative | Label: Many Hats Distribution, Official Digital Download

On his first solo billing in six years, the guitarist—a member of Darkside and Taper’s Choice—bids farewell to NYC. These patient, wistful explorations are heavy on both melody and collaborative spirit.

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Henry Butler, Steven Bernstein and The Hot 9 - Viper's Drag (2014) Music

Posted by gribovar at Feb. 26, 2023

Henry Butler, Steven Bernstein and The Hot 9 - Viper's Drag (2014)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 303 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 122 MB | Covers - 21 MB
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Blues, Ragtime | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Impulse!/Universal Music France (0602537812837)

Who better to initiate the rebirth of Impulse! Records than Henry Butler? After all, the first time the label was given a new life in 1986, their first recording was Flyin' Around, his debut album as a leader. Viper's Drag is a collaboration between the pianist/composer with in-demand trumpeter and arranger Steven Bernstein (Sexmob, MTO Orchestra), surrounded by an all-star cast including drummer Herlin Riley, bassist Reggie Veal, saxophonists Michael Blake, Peter Apfelbaum, and Erik Lawrence, violinist Charlie Burnham, clarinetist Doug Wieselman, trombonist Curtis Fowlkes, and guitarist Matthew Munisteri. The set features readings of Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton tunes, three Butler originals, and two other classic pre-War numbers…

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