Billy Childs: I've Known Rivers (1995)

Childs' first release for Chick Corea's label is a compositional showcase that borrows titles from Walt Whitman ("The Starry Night"), e.e. cummings ("Somewhere I Have Never Traveled"), Rainer Maria Rilke ("Lament") and, most notably, Langston Hughes, whose well-known affirmation is the album's namesake.

Sadly, the nine pieces here seldom contain the lyricism associated with poetry. Though these strongly detailed, angular numbers are filled with dynamic ebb and flow, clever synthesizer orchestration and moving variations of mood and tempo, they offer little melodic attraction. At times, we lose sight of Childs' strong keyboard abilities behind a curtain of composed contrivance.

Trackist:
1. I've Known Rivers (Poem) 
2. I've Known Rivers (Song) 
3. The Starry Night 
4. Lament 
5. The Way Of The New World 
6. This Moment 
7. Realism 
8. Somewhere I Have Never Travelled 
9. Siren Serenade 
Personnel:
Acoustic Guitar – Peter Sprague
Bass – Jimmy Johnson (5)
Drums – Michael Baker*
Electric Guitar – Scott Henderson (2)
Executive Producer – Chick Corea, Ron Moss
Piano – Billy Childs
Producer – Billy Childs
Saxophone – Bob Sheppard
Written-By – Billy Childs (tracks: 1 to 8)
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Allen Hinds: Falling Up (2008)

This is the third CD by Allen Hinds - Falling Upq which is also his best produced, and best sounding, best playing and writing to date! Songs all have strong memorable melodies and the performances are wonderful by all. Allen's music is a mix of blues/jazz/rock and his southern roots definitely shine through using dobros,sitars,baritone,and wicked slide guitar ala Duane Allman that makes for a very flavorful blend indeed. There is something for everyone on this c.d. Check out the first track "Falling Up"...funky,electric blues... and then check out "katie's dreams" the final cut. Strings and dobro..beautiful!

Tracklist:
01. Falling Up - 4:44
02. Breakaway - 5:32
03. Then Again - 6:04
04. A New Way Home - 4:12
05. Peace - 4:22
06. Come Together - 6:10
07. Rat Seat - 5:03
08. Gris Gris Shimmy - 6:26
09. Katie's Dreams - 3:51
Perdonnel:
Allen Hinds - Guitars
Dan Siegel - Keyboards
Jeff Babko - Keyboards
Randy Porter - Keyboards
Tollak Ollestad - Organ, Vocals
Bruce Watson - Guitar
Jimmy Johnson - Bass
Melvin Davis - Bass
J.V. Collier - Bass
Francesco Puglisi - Bass
Roberto Vally - Bass
Reinhardt Melz - Drums
Luca Trolli - Drums
Melanie Taylor - Vocals
Rogerio Jardin - Vocals
Deborah Dobkin - Percussion
Elske Dewall - Vocals
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[By Request] Allen Hinds: Monkeys and Slides (2011)

"Monkeys And Slides" is the latest cd from Los Angeles guitarist, Allen HInds. Featuring electric slide guitar as well as 2 live tracks, "Monkeys and Slides" is by far Allen's most adventurous cd to date. Each song has memorable catchy melodies and hypnotic grooves yet without falling into the "smooth jazz" category. Also featuring Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Babko, Jimmy Earl, Dave Hooper, Oscar Seaton, Dennis Hamm, Roberto Valley, Reinhardt Melz, Matt Rohdi, JV Collier, Rogerio Jardim and others.

Tracklist:

1. Pedro and Marta 5:34
2. Confianca 5:48
3. Monkeys and Slides 6:12
4. Traces 4:52
5. Oscar's Swagger 5:30 
6. She Always Knew 2:40
7. Rat Scat 8:13
8. A Close Distance 1:32
9. Toss It Back 11:04

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