Thelonious Monk - Monk Live In Paris, 1967, Volume One - VINYL LP

Patricia Barber, the performer known for boldly blurring the lines between poetry, jazz, and art song, has announced the forthcoming of a new all-standards album, Clique, due out August 2021 in breathtaking hi-fi. The long-awaited successor to Nightclub, her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite first all-standards album, Clique features a tracklist of tunes that Barber has frequently performed as encores throughout her illustrious career, including classics by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stevie Wonder, Lee Hazlewood, Lerner & Loewe, Thelonious Monk and more. These are relaxed, communal sessions. Her long-time core duo of bassist Patrick Mulcahy and drummer Jon Deitemyer ride up and down, in and out of Barber's complex, sensitive playing and reflective singing. The support of her long-term players, along with guitarist Neal Alger and saxophonist Jim Gailloreto allow her to shine brightly while digging out striking moments for their own unique contributions. The chemistry is palpable, all encompassing. This group's long-developed synergy - painstakingly curated by these musicians for years - provides both a metaphor and the perfect title for her new album. Audiophile 180g 33rpm Vinyl LP! Recorded & Mixed by Jim Anderson in DXD Ultra-High Resolution! Mastered by Bob Ludwig & Lacquers Cut by Scott Hull at Masterdisk! Pressed at RTI! Album Tracks 1. This Town 2. Trouble Is a Man 3. Mashup 4. Samba de Una Nota (One Note Samba) 5. I Could Have Danced All Night 6. The in Crowd 7. Shall We Dance? 8. Straight No Chaser 9. All in Love Is Fair

The Tokyo Blues is an album that reflects Horace Silver's deep musicality, cultural curiosity, and love for the blues. It's combination of relaxed grooves, melodic beauty, and hints of Eastern influence make it a unique and memorable work within Silver's extensive catalog. It's a perfect example of how jazz can both explore new territories and remain grounded in it's own traditions, showcasing Silver's versatility as both a pianist and a composer. Released in 1962 it is considered a gem within Horace Silver's prolific career and offers an intriguing combination of Horace Silver's unique jazz language with the subtle influence of his experiences in Japan, producing a warm, thoughtful, and musically rich album. Horace Silver's The Tokyo Blues is the result of his quintet's tour of Japan in 1961, which left a strong impression on him. While on tour, Silver was struck by the culture, atmosphere, and aesthetics of Japan, which he sought to translate into the musical language he was deeply rooted in hard bop. The album, however, doesn't feature overt Japanese musical scales or instrumentation, but rather evokes a mood and a sense of place. Silver's approach was more about integrating his impressions of Japan, it's serenity, beauty, and mood of reflection, into the compositions. He did this within the framework of the jazz tradition, creating music that remains unmistakably his own. His quintet was already known for it's catchy themes, complex rhythms, and inventive solos, and The Tokyo Blues adds a layer of atmospheric and emotional depth to that established style. In the early 1960s, Horace Silver was at the height of his creative powers. His work was instrumental in shaping the hard bop movement, a style that emphasized blues, gospel, and soul influences over the more intricate, intellectual sounds of bebop. The Tokyo Blues stands as an example of Silver's ability to evol

Everything I Know About Love is the debut studio album by Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey. Album Tracks 1. Fragile 2. Beautiful Stranger 3. Valentine 4. Above the Chinese Restaurant 5. Dear Soulmate 6. What Love Will Do to You 1. I've Never Been in Love Before 2. Just Like Chet 3. Everything I Know About Love 4. Falling Behind 5. Hi 6. Dance with You Tonight 7. Night Light