H. Crawford Ray - It's About Time - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Ray Crawford played tenor and clarinet with Fletcher Henderson during 1941-1943 but tuberculosis forced him to switch to guitar. He was an important part of Ahmad Jamal's early groups and introduced the technique of making the guitar sound like bongos by hitting it, which was later adopted by guitar guru Herb Ellis. Crawford also recorded with Gil Evans and Jimmy Smith, and led his own groups beginning in the early 1960's. Presented here is Crawford's rare, critically acclaimed recording in the soul jazz vein, InchOne Step at a Time,Inch originally released in 1978 featuring Crawford's guitar with Henry Franklin (bass); Ronnell Bright (piano) and Donald Dean (drums). Newly re-mastered. Album Tracks 1. It Ain't Necessarily So 2. Almost Blue 3. Song for Cookie 4. One Step at a Time 5. But Beautiful 6. One for the Money

2018 . It's About Time is the ninth studio album, written and conducted by Nile Rodgers and his collective Chic. The album's lead single, entitled InchTill the World FallsInch, featuring Mura Masa, Cosha and Vic Mensa. Nile Rodgers has stated that the album is the first of two parts that make up the Inchnew Chic experienceInch. Album Tracks 1. Till the World Falls (Featuring Mura Masa, Cosha and Vic Mensa) 5 17 2. Boogie All Night (Featuring Nao) 3 30 3. Sober (Featuring Craig David and Stefflon Don) 3 08 4. Do You Wanna Party (Featuring Lunchmoney Lewis) 3 21 5. Dance with Me (Featuring Hailee Steinfeld) 3 30 6. I Dance My Dance 3 27 7. State of Mine (It's About Time) (Featuring Philippe Saisse) 4 42 8. Queen (Featuring Elton John and Emeli Sandé) 3 55 9. I Want Your Love (Featuring Lady Gaga) 4 56 10. 'New Jack' Sober (Teddy Riley Version) (Featuring Craig David and Stefflon Don) 3 12

Influenced at a very early age by the music of the Middle East, trained in classical music and jazz, Omri Mor is a young virtuoso pianist with a flourishing style and multiple influences. Spotted very early in his career by Avishaï Cohen (double bass) who was impressed by Omri's great knowledge of Arab-Andalusian, Chaabi and jazz, the music is sure to shine as this trio performs together on the biggest stages of Europe and the rest of the world in 2018. It is under the artistic direction of drummer / percussionist Karim Ziad that he records this first album InchIt's About Time!Inch, surrounded by the exceptional line-up of Avishaï Cohen on the double bass, Michel Alibo on the electric bass and Karim Ziad on the drums. The repertoire is composed mainly of originals and displays the great talent of Omri Mor as a composer who also possesses an incredible sense of performance and melody. The piece InchMarrakechInch (Hamid Zahir) leads the listener to new lands and wild rhythms, giving his piano style a unique combination of swing and freedom. Album Tracks 1. Ramel Maya 2. Atlas 3. Tears 4. Sica 5. Zarka 6. Dawn 7. Marrakech 8. Sefarad 9. You and the Night and the Music