Monday, August 23, 2010

Mista Donut - Summer Jam ‘10


Tracklist:
01.L.A. Boppers / You Did It Good
02.Dancer
03.Nicole Wray Feat.Beanie Sigel / Can't Get Out Of The Game
04.Rupert Holmes / Answering Machine
05.O.C. Feat. Yvette Michelle / Far From Yours
06.Roy Ayers Ubiquity / Mystic Voyage
07.Cal Tjader / Cubano Chant
08.De La Soul / Watch Out
09.The Modern Jazz Quartet / Laurindo Almeida / One Note Samba
10.The Starving Artists Crew / Four Square
11.Stan Getz,Luiz Bonfa,Maria Toledo / Saudade Vem Correndo
12.The Pharcyde / Runnin'
13.Milton Nascimento / Catavento
14.Consequence / Don't Forget Em
15.Milton Nascimento / Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser
16.Mission / Contagious (Sconsin Rmx)
17.Astrud Gilberto / Berimbou
18.Cut Chemist / The Garden
19.Bill Evans / 55 Days At Peking
20.Mass Influence / All Out
21.DJ Alibi / Samba Internacional
22.Ugly Duckling / Rio De Janeiro
23.Dorothy Ashby / Canto De Ossanha
24.Ugly Duckling / Another Samba
25.Kenny Dope / Listen 2 This
26.Five Deez / Latitude (Side To Side)
27.Gato Barbieri / Fiesta
28.Jose Feliciano / Golden Lady
29.Steve Parks / Movin' In The Right Direction
30.Summer Samba




Mista Donut - Summer Jam '10 by mistadonut

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The Brothers Johnsons - Live Oakland (2003)


Artist: The Brothers Johnsons
Title Of Album: Live Oakland
Year Of Release: 2003
Genre: Soul
Quality: mp3 Stereo
Bitrate: 192 kbps 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 58 min 37 sec
Total Size: 88.6 mb

Tracklist

01. Opening Instrumental
02. Ain't We Funkin' Now
03. I'll Be Good To You
04. Thunder Thumbs & Lightnin' Licks
05. Land Of Ladies
06. 06. Family Affair
07. If You Want Me To Stay
08. Strawberry Letter
09. Get The Funk Out Ma Face
10. Instrumental
11. Word Up
12. Bass & Drums Solo
13. Stomp


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The Brothers Johnson - Right On Time (1996)


Artist: The Brothers Johnson
Title Of Album: Right On Time
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: A&M Records
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 31:53
Total Size: 45.08 MB

Tracklist

1. Runnin' For Your Lovin' (5:07)
2. Free Yourself, Be Yourself (4:12)
3. Q (3:25)
4. Right On Time (3:38)
5. Strawberry Letter 23 (4:59)
6. Brother Man (3:10)
7. Never Leave You Lonely (3:01)
8. Love Is (4:21)


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B.T. Express - Non-Stop (1990)


Artist: B.T. Express
Title Of Album: Non-Stop
Year Of Release: 1990
Label: Cleo
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 39:52
Total Size: 58.93 MB

Tracklist

1. Peace Pipe (6:06)
2. Give It What You Got (4:18)
3. Discotizer (3:28)
4. Still Good - Still Like It (4:22)
5. Close To You (5:38)
6. You Got It - You Want It (4:12)
7. Devil's Workshop (4:02)
8. Happiness (3:40)
9. Whatcha Think About That (4:06)


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Johnny Hammond Smith - Love Potion 9 (1966)


Artist: Johnny Hammond Smith
Title Of Album: Love Potion 9
Year Of Release: 1966
Genre: Funk, Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: 320kbps
Total Time: 29:50
Total Size: 70MB


Tracklist:

01. A Taste Of Honey
02. Blues On Sunday
03. Kimberly's Delight
04. Love Potion, No. 9
05. Sunny
06. The Impossible Dream
07. The Shadow Of Your Smile
08. Up Comes Monday


Afternoons In Stereo - Habitat '67 EP (2009)


Artist: Afternoons In Stereo
Title Of Album: Habitat '67 EP
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: Kraak Records
Genre: Nu-Jazz / Downtempo / Funk
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 5
Total Time: 24:54 min
Total Size: 52 MB
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

1. Ocean Floor (5:42)
2. Saarinen In Dub (5:11)
3. Tinto Brass (4:49)
4. Turtleneck (4:31)
5. Luna (4:39)

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About Afternoons In Stereo
Afternoons In Stereo is a music project based in Hamilton, Ontario -- Canada. The sound encompasses jazz, funk, latin, breakbeat, and downtempo.

Greg Vickers, the man behind Afternoons In Stereo, hails from Hamilton -- a city about an hour outside of Toronto. "My interest and passion for music can be traced way back to my childhood and adolescence -- I have had an unquenchable passion for music for as long as I can rememember".

In a time when the record industry is in flux, when the p2p revolution is changing the way we access music, and the electronic music scene thrives in pockets of small but dedicated followers, isn't it refreshing then that Vickers has created Afternoons In Stereo without the aid of a record label or distributor? "I do it because I love it and it is a way for me to express myself. I'm not just looking to make money.". A refreshing perspective, and an all-too-rare one.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Bom Fim de Semana


Ahmad Jamal – Outertimeinnerspace (1972)


Artist: Ahmad Jamal
Title Of Album: Outertimeinnerspace
Year Of Release: 1972
Label: Impulse
Genre: Jazz
Quality: 320kbs
Total Time: 00:36:11
Total Size: 83mb

Tracks :

01. Intro, Bogota 17:00
02. Extensions 19:35

Personnel:

Ahmad Jamal- Piano
Jamil Sulieman- Bass
Frank Gant- Drums

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Ahmad Jamal’s final Impulse! date documents his appearance at the 1971 Montreux Jazz Festival. Comprising two epic improvisations, each occupying an entire side of the LP, Outertimeinnerspace is a challenging but deeply rewarding effort that captures the pianist at his most profoundly spiritual, exploring otherworldly dimensions of space and sound. Jamal, bassist Jamil Nasser, and drummer Frank Gant all deliver performances of uncommon intensity, channeling the energy of the audience into music that pulses with life and crackles with inspiration. Both “Bogota” and “Extensions” demand listeners’ full immersion, and reward their efforts with music of uncommon daring.
By Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide.

Signor Wolf - Funk Exp (2006)




Artist: Signor Wolf
Title Of Album: Funk Exp
Label: Cinedelic Records
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Funky Breaks / Nu Jazz / Latin
Format: mp3, CBR 192 Kbit
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 55:37 min
Total Size: 77.19 Mb
http://www.myspace.com/signorwolffunkexp

Tracklist:

1. Mr. Wolf (4 the Funk Stuff) (3:50)
2. Tony Murgida's Theme (Don't Take the Flow) (4:07)
3. Il Cerchio Si Chiude (I'll Be Around) (3:55)
4. Funky Trouble (Henry Hill vs Tommy de Vito) (3:41)
5. Open Race (Up & Down in Your Town) (4:33)
6. Escape (Turn Back in Old Europe) (3:39)
7. Il Colpo (Crime Pays) (4:47)
8. Affari di Famiglia (9:39)
9. Guilty's Trip (A Great Motherfucker) (3:57)
10. Ultima Bossa (Estrangeiro) (5:33)
11. 7 Years After (3:46)
12. Rio70 (4:12)


70s action film-styled funk from the Italian scene from Signor Wolf - one that certainly lives up the experience promised by the title! The Signor Wolf approach is much more styled after the pulpy funk era soundtracks of the 70s than many of the JBs-born funk revival projects out there today - with tight, freaky guitars, persistently rollicking beats and spunky bass, organ, vibes and some subtle programmed elements.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Diplomats Of Solid Sound - What Goes Around Comes Around (2010)


Artist: Diplomats Of Solid Sound
Title Of Album: What Goes Around Comes Around
Release Date: 11 October, 2010
Label: Record Kicks
Genre: Funk / Jazz / Soul
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 42:02 min
Total Size: 96 MB
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. B-o-o-g-a-l-o-o (02:59)
02. Back Off (03:59)
03. Promise Of A Brand New Day (03:17)
04. Gimme One More Chance (03:28)
05. No Man (04:33)
06. Fascination (04:41)
07. Bailout! (03:24)
08. Jealous (03:01)
09. What Goes Around Comes Around (04:14)
10. I Can't Wait For Your Love (Pistol Allen) (04:19)
11. Get Out Of The Way (So I Can Get Back To My Life) (04:02)

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The Diplomats of Solid Sound are back with their 5th full-length, and if the last album was their senior effort, with "What Goes Around Comes Around" the band has officially graduated! Once again mixed and edited by Freestyle's boy wonder Adam Gibbons aka Lack Of Afro and featuring The Diplomettes on vocals, the cuts included here are a strong showcase of the growing maturity and sophistication of the group. From the sing-along chorus of opening track "B-O-O-G-A-L-O-O", to the smooth soul number that gives the album its title, the uptempo "Back Off", or the instrumental groover "Bailout", "What Goes Around Comes Around" draws on a variety of styles but always keeping things soulful and funky!

The vintage sound of The Diplomats has been fine-tuned by almost a decade of releases, and ever since their first album in 2001 the band has been making a name for itself by firmly establishing it's credentials as one of the tightest contemporary soul outfits out there. The group can already count on the support of names such as Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz), Mark Lamarr (BBC 2), Craig Charles (BBC 6), Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts), and Michael Ruetten (Compost Records), just to name a few, but with "What Goes Around Comes Around" The Diplomats Of Solid Sound raise the stakes up a notch. Though the formula remains unchanged, there's an added depth to the music, making this album a heavyweight must-have no matter how you listen to it!

Diplomats Of Solid Sound ft The Diplomettes - Plenty Nasty (2008)


Artist: Diplomats Of Solid Sound Feat The Diplomettes
Title Of Album: Plenty Nasty
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Pravda Records
Genre: Funk / Soul
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 36:20 min
Total Size: 83.3 Mb
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. Plenty Nasty (3:50)
02. Come In My Kitchen (3:23)
03. Hurt Me So (3:37)
04. Budget Fro (3:29)
05. Trouble Me (2:13)
06. Soul Connection (2:33)
07. Smokey Places (3:16)
08. Lights Out! (3:57)
09. B-A-B-Y (2:58)
10. If You're Wrong... (I Don't Want To Be Right) (3:11)
11. Hurt Me So (Lack Of Afro Remix) (3:50)

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Produced by Freestyle Records hottest property LACK OF AFRO aka Adam Gibbons, Pravda Records (in association w/Record Kicks UK) proudly presents the new album from Iowa City s ambassadors of funk and soul, The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring for the first time, The Diplomettes. Having already cut 3 full-length albums, "Instrumental Action Soul" (Prescription Records - 2001), "Let´s Cool One"(Estrus Records - 2003) and "Destination Get Down!" (Estrus Records - 2005), you can hear the band growing stronger in sophistication and depth as they further ingested the sounds of 60s soul, R&B and deep funk. Cut to 2006 and The Diplomats became backing band to RnB/Soul legend Andre Williams & recorded "Aphrodisiac" with ´Mr. Rhythm´ released in 2006 on both Pravda and Spanish label Vampisoul. That same year they asked 3 gifted soul sirens (Sarah Cram, Katherine Ruestow & Abigail Sawyer) aka the Diplomettes to join the group and the rest as they say is soul history. This self-titled album is chocked full of irresistible funk and soul bombs ready to melt your heart or make you shake it on the dance-floor. As an added bonus, Lack Of Afro put in a bit of overtime in the studio to sprinkle his magic on "Hurt Me So", giving it a skanking reggae feel whilst retaining the silky smooth vocals.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Gerardo Frisina - The Latin Kick (2006)



Artist: Gerardo Frisina
Title Of Album: The Latin Kick
Year Of Release: February 6, 2006
Label: Schema
Genre: Bossanova, Future Jazz, Latin Jazz
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: Lossless/320kbps
Total Time: 69:46min
Total Size: 500Mb/142Mb
WebSite: MySpace

Tracklist:

1 The Gods Of The Yoruba (Belem)
2 Bite The Nite
3 Cortante
4 Gosto De Que E Bom
5 Jazz Ally
6 Cohete
7 African Sleeds
8 The 7th Day
9 Hush
10 Latin Sleeds
11 Batucafro
12 Senior Rico
Gerardo Frisina's one of the primary artists with Idizione-Ishtar and Schema. He's collaborated with and worked with loads of the other artists and musicians on that label as well as tremendous musicians on others, most striking to me is Frank Hernandez and Deja-Vu. Other members of the Schema side though are Nicola Conte, The Dining Rooms, S-Tone Inc., Rosalia De Souza, Gianluca Patrella, Five Corners Quintet and Soulstance. Speaking of Soulstance, the majority of the trakcs on this cd were written by Frisina and Vincenzo Lo Greco while this was recorded in Lo Greco Studios in Milan.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

VA - The Best of Blaxploitation (2006)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: The Best of Blaxploitation (3CD box set)
Label: Metro Music
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Funk / Soul / Oldies
Format: mp3, CBR 320 Kbps
Tracks: 45
Total Time: 1:36:21 min
Total Size: 220+208 Mb

Tracklist:
CD1
1. James Brown - The Boss (3:11)
2. Cymande - Brothers On The Slide (4:09)
3. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie (3:02)
4. Marvin Gaye - "T" Plays It Cool (4:26)
5. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (5:23)
6. Syl Johnson - Different Strokes (2:19)
7. Lightnin' Rod - Sport (2:33)
8. The Last Poets - It's A Trip (4:44)
9. The Politcians (Feat. McKinley Jackson) - The World We Live In (4:19)
10. Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm - Funky Mule (3:20)
11. Joe Tex - I Gotcha (2:12)
12. Mavis Staples - Chocolate City (5:15)
13. Pee Wee Ellis - Moon Walk (2:43)
14. The Meters - Tippi Toes (2:25)
15. Gil Scott-Heron With Brian Jackson - Back Home (2:52)

CD2
1. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly (3:53)
2. Eddie Kendricks - My People... Hold On (5:36)
3. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (5:08)
4. Aaron Neville - Hercules (4:11)
5. Cymande - Bra (5:04)
6. The Notations - Superpeople (3:45)
7. Maceo & All The King's Men - Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again (6:17)
8. Johnny Pate - Brother On The Run (1:56)
9. Syl Johnson - Concrete Reservation (2:25)
10. Ohio Players - It's A Cryin' Shame (2:21)
11. The Rimshots - Neighbour! Get Your Own (2:52)
12. Maceo & All The Kings Men - (I Remember) Mr. Banks (5:26)
13. Ripple - Get Off (3:17)
14. The Meters - Funky Miracle (2:26)
15. Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can Can (4:49)

CD3
1. The Last Poets - When The Revolution Comes (2:27)
2. Gil Scott Heron with Brian Jackson - The Bottle (5:11)
3. Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up (Live) (3:00)
4. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - (I've Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind (6:15)
5. The Watnauts - Why Can't People Be Colors Too ? (4:49)
6. Ripple - A Funky Song (3:18)
7. Mickey Murray - Mama's Got The Wagon (2:41)
8. Alvin Cash - Doin' The Ali Shuffle (2:58)
9. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - Give Me Back My Freedom (3:30)
10. Ike & Tina Turner - Livin' For The City (3:31)
11. Ohio Players - Cold, Cold World (3:43)
12. Pee Wee Ellis - That Thang (2:44)
13. Moody Scott - (We Gotta) Bust Out of the Ghetto (6:12)
14. Backyard Heavies - Soul Junction (3:01)
15. Leroy Hutson - Cool Out (2:57)

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Numerous compilations of '70s soul, funk, and fusion have been compiled in the name of blaxploitation throughout the years, whether or not all the inclusions were actually used in blaxploitation films (granted, just about everything from this ... Full Descriptionera was fit for soundtrack use). Union Square's The Best of Blaxploitation retraces a lot of familiar steps, but it's not as if most of the similar preceding compilations have remained easy to find. It's three discs in length, so it's bound to plug some significant gaps for beginners and moderate fans, and it contains some concise and informative track-by-track notes. It plays it straight, for the most part, with no revelations made for the hardcore collector. Highlights include James Brown's "The Boss," Marvin Gaye's "'T' Plays It Cool," Syl Johnson's "Different Strokes," Cymande's "Bra," and, naturally, Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly."

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

E Você ja matou o seu " Gigante " hoje ?



1Sm 17: 49, lemos: “E Davi meteu a mão no alforje, e tomou dali uma pedra e com a funda lha atirou, e feriu o filisteu na testa, e a pedra se lhe cravou na testa, e caiu sobre seu rosto em terra”. 1Sm 17: 49, “E assim prevaleceu contra o filisteu, com uma funda e com uma pedra, e feriu o filisteu, e o matou sem que Davi tivesse uma espada na mão”. (V. 50).

“Pelo que correu Davi, e pôs-se em pé sobre o filisteu, e tomou a sua espada, e tirou-a da bainha; e o matou, e lhe cortou com ela a cabeça, vendo então os filisteus, que seu campeão era morto, fugiram”.

Monday, August 09, 2010

VA - La Douce Party Vol. 3 (2010)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: La Douce Party Vol. 3 (2010)
Label: Irma Records
Year Of Release: 2010
Genre: Nu Jazz / Funky Breaks / Lounge
Format: mp3, vbr ~224kbps
Tracks: 16
Total Time: 67:35 min
Total Size: 123 Mb


Tracklist:
1. Acusmatic group - The Fixer (Solo Moderna Remix) (5:47)
2. Bengi Jumping - Frisch Vom Friseur (3:44)
3. The Shiffers - Body Down (2:57)
4. Max Sedgley - Devil Inside (Aldo Vannucci Remix) (3:38)
5. Now and Then - Boogie Woogie Sister (feat. Rava) (3:48)
6. Low Fidelity Jet-Set Orchestra - Groovy Motion (4:15)
7. Italian Secret Service - Not the Same (4:28)
8. Sam Paglia, Robert Passera - Musicarello decamerotico (4:34)
9. Paolo "Apollo" Negri - Paparazzi (feat. Teresa Reeves-Gilmer) (4:10)
10. DJ Rodriguez - Mi fai sognar (feat. Maki) (4:38)
11. Blade, Masquenada Family - Puta(5:26)
12. Ohm Guru - Someday (feat. Agrado) (3:53)
13. Zerosospiro - C'e un tic (2:53)
14. Aaron Tesser, The New Jazz Affair - Everlasting Rose (Dave Masoch Re-Jazzed) (4:19)
15. Big Mojo - As I Feel Myself (5:04)
16. Modulo5 - Focus On Sight (4:07)


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The opening tune is the wonderful remix by Danish producer Solo Moderna of the song "The Fixer" by "Cinematic band of the moment" Acusmatic Group. Followed by a series of wild break beat productions, among which Aldo Vannucci`s remix of "Davil Inside" by Max Sedley stand out, together with the soundtrack of Sony PSP`s TV ad "Body Down" by The Shiffers. We could not ignore, of cource, Benji Jumping and Robert Passera (with a taster of his new album), but also Modulo 5 and Low Fidelity Jet Set Orchestra (both from minds of the duo Dave Masoch/Paolo Apollo Negri, the latter with track under his own name too).
Last but not least: one of the last productions from the late DJ Rodrigues, with special guest on vocals Maki from Pizzicato Five!

Friday, August 06, 2010

Chico Hamilton - Twelve Tones of Love


Artist: Chico Hamilton
Title Of Album: Twelve Tones of Love
Year Of Release: April 14, 2009
Label: Joyous Shout
Genre: Jazz
Quality: MP3 / Joint Stereo
Bitrate: VBR kbit/s / 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 01:15:40
Total Size: 102 mb

Whereas drum legends like Art Blakey, Gene Krupa, and Buddy Rich are known for their stunning solos, veteran Chico Hamilton is just the opposite--he is known for his subtlety, propelling an ensemble in a modest yet noteworthy manner. TWELVE TONES OF LOVE is something of a departure for Hamilton (and most jazz discs in general) as it consists of 18 short, super-concise tracks. Hamilton and company make every note count as they effortlessly dart in and out of an assortment of styles. Among the TONES explored are hard bop, cool, Latin, fusion, and free. With a crew of younger cats and old friends, the musicianship is, as usual, excellent.

TRACKLIST

01. A Piece of Music (2:32)
02. Happiness Prevails (3:19)
03. George (5:01)
04. Nonchalant (5:42)
05. Lazy Afternoon (3:26)
06. Charlie Parker Suite (7:13)
07. Penthouse A (4:51)
08. On the Trail (2:53)
09. Broadway (3:5
10. If You Cant Beat Em Fight Em (3:41)
11. Really Makes My Day (1:12)
12. First Light (5:20)
13. Raoul (4:39)
14. Steinway (4:21)
15. I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) (3:32)
16. Lonely Woman (4:39)
17. Brother Bob (3:48)
18. The Alto of Kelso (5:23)


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Jamiroquai Live in Brasil !!!!!!!

Prepare seu coração, carteira, cartão de credito e uma graninha pra pagar uma breja pro seu amigo que vos escreve, em outubro 16/10 Jason Kay e sua trupe desembarca no Brasil.
Info: no link abaixo


Jamiroquai Live in Brasil

Thursday, August 05, 2010

The Juju Orchestra - Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime


Artist: The Juju Orchestra
Title Of Album: Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime
Year Of Release: 2007
Label: Agogo
Genre: Funk/Latin/Acid Jazz/Electronic/Bossa Nova
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: lossless/320 kbps
Total Time: 45:39 min
Total Size: 283 mb/110 mb
WebSite: Myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. This Is Not A Tango
02. Do It Again
03. What Is Hip?
04. Take Four
05. Kind Of Latin Rhythm
06. No Posso Demorar
07. Funky Nassau
08. El Bravo


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Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Ari Borger Quartet - AB4 (2007)


Artist: Ari Borger Quartet
Title Of Album: AB4
Label: ST2 Records
Year Of Release: 2007
Genre: Jazz-Funk
Format: mp3, CBR 192kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 46:48 min
Total Size: 69.95 Mb
http://www.myspace.com/ariborger

Tracklist:
1. Trip Song (3:40)
2. Na Pressao (6:06)
3. Blind Man (4:49)
4. No Caminho do Bem (4:23)
5. Nem Vem, Miles (2:52)
6. Seсor Blues (6:12)
7. Acid Grouve (4:44)
8. B3 Solo (1:10)
9. Blue Monk (6:47)
10. Tributo a Oscar Peterson (2:31)
11. Soul G1 (3:34)

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Não costumo postar disco de artistas nem de selos do Brasil porque é um saco ! Mas achei este disco bem interessante e resolvi compartilhar com vocês, o Artista é sensacional e o selo um dos meus preferidos, apesar de ser aqui do Brasil onde o jabà rola solto.

Ari is a fantastic player with a talent for both, grand piano and Hammond. This is important as both instruments require different techniques and not many players can do well in both cases. Ari can and he makes his keys sing so sweet. Plus, the way he mixes jazz with soul and a bin of funk is so precise, yet so full of passion and gut that can only come from an artist who has spent a lot of time and love to get to know the music. Having said all that, “AB4” is so good that it could easily be one of the highlights in the catalog of the legendary Blue Note Records. Absolutely hot disc!