Mauri Sanchis: Good Vibes!!! (2006)

3 years after the great welcome received by Less is More, Mauri strikes back with Good Vibes!!!, a powerful mixture of soul, funk, blues & jazz backed up with international stars like Bill Evans, Dean Brown, Javier Vargas and Joey DeFrancesco who played a trumpet solo in Beauty in the B, joined by Hammond personalities from 21 different countries.

Good Vibes!!! is the first Spanish project to join BHM's catalogue adding then Mauri to a list of great starts like Maceo Parker, Hiram Bullock, Randy Brecker, Bill Evans, Joe Zawinul, etc...

Tracklist:
01. Cookin (5:12)
02. Everything (4:50)
03. Lights (5:26)
04. Green Onions (4:31)
05. Secrets (4:59)
06. Straight Ahead (4:33)
07. Laidback Soul (5:18)
08. Obsession (4:47)
09. Beauty in the B (4:49)
Personnel:
Mauri Sanchis (Hammond Organ, Rhodes & Synths)
Bill Evans (Sax)
Joey DeFrancesco (Trumpet)
Dean Brown (Guitar)
Javier Vargas (Guitar)
Danna Leese (Rap)
Xavi Alaman (Electric and Fretless Bass)
Diego De Lera (Acoustic Bass)
Javi Vela (Guitar)
Blas Fernandez (Drums)
Kiko Berenguer (Sax)
Raul Garcia (Trumpet)
Natxo Liberty (Mastering)
Manuel Tomas (Sound Engineer, Programming, Co-producer)
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Lew Soloff: Hanalei Bay (1983)

A brilliant high-note trumpeter long in great demand for big bands and session work, Lew Soloff is also a distinctive soloist and an expert with the plunger mute. After studying at Juilliard, he freelanced in New York with Maynard Ferguson, Joe Henderson, and Clark Terry, among others, and then was a part of Blood, Sweat & Tears during 1968-1973. Soloff was closely associated with Gil Evans from 1973 on, and also played with George Gruntz's Concert Jazz Band, the Manhattan Jazz Quintet, and Carla Bley; he was also teamed with the colorful trombonist Ray Anderson on several often-humorous recordings.

Tracklist:
1 Salazar 6:27
2 My Buddy 4:09
3 Hanalei Bay 4:32
4 Á Felicidade 4:16
5 La Toalla Kenwood Dennard 8:31
6 Emily Johnny Mercer 3:28
7 Well You Needn't Thelonious Monk 6:02
8 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles Mingus 5:05
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Danny Gottlieb: Whirlwind (1989)

Danny Gottlieb is one of the most popular drummers in jazz and contemporary music. While best known as the drummer in the original Pat Metheny Group, Danny, during the past 25 years, has performed and recorded with some of the world’s greatest musicians.

As a group member, he has worked with the following ensembles: Jeff Berlin Trio; Gary Burton Quartet; Stan Getz Quintet; Pat Metheny Group; Gil Evans Orchestra; Bobby McFerrin Trio; Eddie Gomez Group; Michael Franks Band; John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra; Al DiMeola Project; Mike Stern Trio; Manhattan Jazz Quintet; Manhattan Jazz Orchestra: GRP Big Band; Vanguard Jazz Orchestra; Joe Beck Trio; Lew Soloff Food Group; George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band; WDR Big Band; NDR Big Band; Tip Toe Jazz Orchestra; Randy Brecker Quartet; Neenah Freelon Group; Blues Brothers Band; Booker T and the MG’s; Jazz is Dead; Pete Levin Trio; Ali Ryerson-Joe Beck Group; Joanne Brackeen Quartet; Bobby Rydell; Joe Farrell Quintet; Andy Laverne Quintet; Jacqui Naylor Band; Fritz Renold Friends; Haru Trio; Knut Varnes Group; Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra; Loren Schoenberg Big band; Airto and Flora Purim Group; Chuck Owen Jazz Surge; Jack Wilkins Group, and many more…
Danny has also performed or recorded with: Sting; David Byrne; Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea; Jim Hall; Miroslav Vitous; Wayne Shorter; Larry Coryell; Kenny Barron; Rufus Reid; Branford Marsalis; Hiram Bullock; Bill Evans; Nana Vasconcellos; Trilok Gurtu; Dino Saluzzi; Mark Murphy; Chris Conner; Mike Abene; Gerry Mulligan; Clark Terry; Ernie Wilkins; Mike Wolff; Badal Roy; Hubert Laws; Mike Richmond; Jeff Richman; Russell Ferrante; Jimmy Haslip, and many more…
Danny appears on over 300 cd’s to date, including 5 Grammy winners. As a leader, Danny has 5 cd’s under his own name, 9 as co-leader of Elements, with Mark Egan; 2 as co-leader with Pete Levin, and 3 as co-leader of the Contempo trio, with Mark Soskin and Chip Jackson.

Tracklist:

1. Tropic Heat 
2. Reef Warriors 
3. Twilight Drive 
4. Just Passing By 
5. Return To Kali Au 
6. Percussion Of The Spirit 
7. Open Road 
8. Nevermore 
9. Hold On! 
10. Whirlwind 
11. Percussion Of The Spirit (Part 2)

Personnel:

drums : Danny Gottlieb 
percussion : Cafe, Nana Vasconcelos, Trilok Gurtu 
bass : Mark Egan, Chip Jackson 
keyboards : Doug Hall, Gregory Smith, Steve Sauber, Mitchel Forman 
guitars : John Abercrombie, John Herington, Chuck Loeb 
saxophone : Bill Evans, Lenny Pickett 
trumpet : Lew Soloff

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Danny Gottlieb: Aquamarine (1987)

For a while there in the late 1980s there was a short-lived fusion comeback. The Chick Corea Electrik Band was having some success. The new Mahavishnu band was attracting attention. Musicians such as saxophonist Bill Evans, drummer Dennis Chambers, keyboardist Clifford Carter, bassist Mark Egan and others began to develop a following. Guitarist Allan Holdsworth was making a mark. Soon, however, the record companies clamped down on any creativity coming from this branch of jazz in favor of the now burgeoning "smooth jazz" movement. (Pardon me; I need a moment to gag.) Recording contracts and promotional funds evaporated faster than a bubble on a gas burner.

Danny Gottlieb was among those shortchanged by this corporate attitude. Gottlieb had been part of the very popular Pat Metheny Group and later the reformed Mahavishnu. Along with his musical partner, the wonderful bassist Mark Egan, he had formed the very impressive band Elements. Unfortunately, Aquamarine became one of his few bites of the apple. It is nonetheless a delicious bite.

An infectious semi-Caribbean percussive riff opens the title cut, which is a pleasing ballad powered by the sailing guitar synthesizer of John Abercrombie, Doug Hall's keyboards and Gottlieb's backbeat. Its beautiful melody even makes "Aquamarine" a potential smooth jazz vehicle. (Pardon me; I need another moment to gag.) Luckily, thanks to the players' advanced improvising, that terrible fate does not befall this memorable melody, and in time the ingratiating opening riff returns to keep everything afloat. This isn't deep-sea diving. But a little scuba in the coral reef can make for an exciting outing. The rest of the album ain't chum either.

Tracklist:
1. Aquamarine 
2. Monterey 
3. The Aviary 
4. Alaska 
5. Waterfall 
6. Being 
7. Duet 
8. Upon A Time. 
9. Peace Of Mind 

Personnel: Danny Gottlieb (drums), Doug Hall (keyboards, rhythm guitar), John Abercrombie (guitar synthesizer), Cafe (percussion), John McLaughlin, Steve Khan, Joe Satriani, Jeff Mironov (guitars), Mark Egan (bass), Mitchel Forman (keyboards), Bill Evans (sax), Dave Samuels (vibraphone)

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Bill Evans: Soul Insider (2000)

Tenor and soprano saxophonist Bill Evans has always been one of jazz's most forward-thinking and prolific musicians; yet, he's also one of its most undervalued. Pursuing contrasting styles and sounds, accompanied by his scorching, soulful technique, Evans has courted jazz-rap (Escape), all- acoustic bop (Starfish and the Moon), and neo-smooth jazz (Touch). With skills honed in the furnaces of Miles Davis's groups and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Evans has addressed commercial concerns but has also made time to blow mean music and push the boundaries. Soul Insider is a bump- righteous, soul-jazz affair as funky as a Blues Brothers record, but as smooth as silk and cigar smoke. Surrounding himself with a crack band, including guitarist John Scofield, organist Ricky Peterson, percussionist Don Alias, and heroic funk-drummer supreme, Steve Jordan, Soul Insider simmers slowly to the boiling point. It's a rare record where everyone actually grooves like mad in the studio live, and tracks such as "Van's Joint" and "Cool Eddie" pump like Booker T & the MGs injected with NYC grease and gravy. Les McCann adds vocals on "Lose My Number" and "You Sure Look Good to Me," bringing a good-natured glee to the rumpus-room funk. "Cheeks" recalls early David Sanborn or classic King Curtis or Aretha, while "Sneaky" is drenched in a nocturnal urban edge, as is the sweltering "Older Days." Evans blows hot and boisterous throughout, raising high this squirming soul soufflé. --Ken Micallef

Tracklist:

1. Vans Joint
2. Cool Eddie
3. Lose My Number
4. Cheeks
5. You Sure Look Good to Me
6. Big Mama
7. Sneaky
8. Gimme Some
9. Older Days
10. Thump
11. The Shorty Shuffle

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Bill Evans: Dragonfly (2012)

"Dragonfly continues the evolution of Soulgrass and is the third release of the Soulgrass band. It is a unique blend of earthy vocal tunes as sung by Josh Dion, our drummer, as well as soulful and hard-hitting grooves played by special guests and legends, Warren Haynes and Steve Lukather. John Medeski makes an appearance on organ as well. As stated by Evans, “I find this to be a very addictive CD that best captures our current band's live vibe. Off the charts!”
Its the mix of the banjo (Ryan Cavanaugh) and Guitar (Mitch Stein) that become infectious. Andy Hess, Clifford Carter, Roger Squitero, as well as all-star drummer Keith Carlock, Danny Louis (B3) and Tim Lefbevre. This music is constantly evolving."

Tracklist:

01. Bill Evans - Madman (5:23)
02. Bill Evans - Time (7:07)
03. Bill Evans - Kings And Queens (5:47)
04. Bill Evans - Tit For Tat (7:21)
05. Bill Evans - I Don't Know About Love (5:11)
06. Bill Evans - Forbidden Daffodils (5:50)
07. Bill Evans - Nothin' To Believe In (5:14)
08. Bill Evans - Lay It Down (5:46)
09. Bill Evans - Dirt County Breakdown (5:29)
10. Bill Evans - Dragonfly (4:09)

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Trilok Gurtu: Bad Habits Die Hard (1995)

Trilok Gurtu's band is fantastic at this point in his career. All the instrumentalists are superb. The album flows very well from piece to piece. The guitarist David Gilmore (not Pink Floyd) is subtle and freely focused with his solos. Trilok astounds as always, but even more so on this record.

Tracklist:
01. 21 Spices 9:33
02. Bad Boys 8:38
03. Returning Home 12:50
04. Siddhi 11:15
05. Watapa 7:50
06. Bad Habits Die Hard 10:06
07. Carlinhos 13:33
Personnel:
Trilok Gurtu - drums, tabla, voice, clay drums & percussion
Bill Evans - tenor sax, soprano sax
Mark Feldman - violin
David Gilmore: guitar, voice
Andy Elmer - piano, electric piano, synthesizer, voice
Chris Minh Doky - bass, voice
Produced by Trilok Gurtu, Kurt Renker & Walter Quintus
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