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Phil Upchurch, Tennyson Stephens - Upchurch-Tennyson (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Phil Upchurch, Tennyson Stephens - Upchurch-Tennyson (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Phil Upchurch, Tennyson Stephens - Upchurch/Tennyson (1975/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 33:44 minutes | 911 MB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 33:44 minutes | 684 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

1975 was a hell of a year for Creed Taylor's Kudu Records. Not only was the mighty, mighty "Feels So Good" album by Grover Washington, Jr. released, but so was saxophonist Hank Crawford's "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing". It was one of two recordings issued by Crawford for the label in that calendar year. But perhaps the most deeply satisfying and out of character album from that year was the absolute soul-jazz masterpiece Upchurch/Tennyson by Chicago guitar god Phil Upchurch and pianist/vocalist Tennyson Stephens.

Bob James - Jazz Hands (Vinyl) (2023) [24bit/192kHz]

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Bob James - Jazz Hands (Vinyl) (2023) [24bit/192kHz]

Bob James - Jazz Hands (Vinyl) (2023)
Vinyl Rip | FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/192 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 45:30 minutes | 1,78 GB
Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Label: evosound

Jazz Hands is Bob James' third outing for evosound, following in the wake of 2018's Espresso and 2022's Feel Like Makin' LIVE. Produced by the pianist with his manager Sonny Abelardo, the ten-track album was mostly recorded during the months of the Covid pandemic and featured James in a number of different musical settings.

Hubert Laws - The Chicago Theme (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Hubert Laws - The Chicago Theme (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Hubert Laws - The Chicago Theme (1975/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 34:52 minutes | 985 MB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 34:52 minutes | 783 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"The Chicago Theme" is an album by flautist Hubert Laws recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's Studio in New Jersey in 1974 and released in 1975 on the CTI label. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow state "Rather than performing with a small group, as he did on his best sessions, Laws is joined by strings and funky rhythm sections playing now-dated commercial grooves… The only reason to acquire this out of print LP is for Laws' still-superb flute playing".

Hubert Laws - The Rite Of Spring (1971/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Hubert Laws - The Rite Of Spring (1971/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Hubert Laws - The Rite Of Spring (1971/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 30:40 minutes | 859 MB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 30:40 minutes | 685 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"The Rite of Spring" is an album by flautist Hubert Laws released on the CTI label featuring jazz interpretations of classical music compositions. The Allmusic review stating "Long before Wynton decided he could play classical chops as well as the real long-haired interpreters, even though he was a jazz musician, Hubert Laws and his partners at CTI gave it a run with a jazz twist, and for the most part with a far more adventurous repertoire".

Bob James - Espresso (2018) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Bob James - Espresso (2018) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Bob James - Espresso (2018)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 58:39 minutes | 1,62 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 58:39 minutes | 1,18 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Long after establishing himself as one of America's most accomplished composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists, multiple-Grammy winner, and founding member of Fourplay, Bob James achieves his longtime ambition to return to the trio format he embraced as as up and coming artist.

Fourplay - Silver (2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz]

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Fourplay - Silver (2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz]

Fourplay - Silver (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 59:12 minutes | 1,38 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

"Silver" marks the silver anniversary of Grammy-nominated jazz collective Fourplay, a supergroup consisting of bassist Nathan East, keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Chuck Loeb (who joined five years ago) and drummer Harvey Mason. Over their 25 year history, the four musicians have continued to explore together and celebrate their unprecedented bond with their most wide-ranging and gratifying recording to date. Following the theme of the occasion, most of the original compositions play off the anniversary and just like its namesake, Silver shines, each track a brilliant example of what has made this formidable ensemble one of the most respected in the jazz world. Former members Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton return to Fourplay as guest artists on the album.

Fourplay - The Best Of Fourplay (1997/2020) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Fourplay - The Best Of Fourplay (1997/2020) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Fourplay - The Best Of Fourplay (1997/2020)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 67:38 minutes | 1,82 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 67:38 mins | 1,55 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

First released in 1997, "The Best Of Fourplay" showcases the smooth jazz supergroup's signature style of indelible melodies, tasteful arrangements and addictive, toe-tapping grooves. Besides choice album cuts from Fourplay's Warner Bros repertoire, the 13-track compilation includes the band's hit versions of Marvin Gaye's "After The Dance", fronted by the silky-voiced El DeBarge, and the Isley Brothers’ "Between The Sheets", featuring legendary soul singer, Chaka Khan. The new edition of the album includes the bonus track, "The Closer I Get To You", a duet between Patti Austin and Peabo Bryson. The album was remastered using hi-resolution digital transfers from the original analogue master tapes.

Bob James - Jazz Hands (2023) [Official Digital Download]

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Bob James - Jazz Hands (2023) [Official Digital Download]

Bob James - Jazz Hands (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 50:08 minutes | 535 MB
Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Label: evosound, Official Digital Download

Jazz Hands is Bob James' third outing for evosound, following in the wake of 2018's Espresso and 2022's Feel Like Makin' LIVE. Produced by the pianist with his manager Sonny Abelardo, the ten-track album was mostly recorded during the months of the Covid pandemic and featured James in a number of different musical settings.

Bob James & Nathan East - The New Cool (2015) [Official Digital Download]

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Bob James & Nathan East - The New Cool (2015) [Official Digital Download]

Bob James, Nathan East - The New Cool (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Time - 53:28 minutes | 591 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

After 25 years of collaboration, Bob James and Nathan East are set to release their debut duo album "The New Cool" in September on Yamaha Entertainment Group. "The New Cool" marks new territory for legendary jazz pianist Bob James and bassist Nathan East, who’ve spent decades playing together in contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay but never before as an official duo.

Gabor Szabo - Mizrab (1972/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Gabor Szabo - Mizrab (1972/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Gábor Szabó - Mizrab (1972/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 36:31 minutes | 1,4 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 36:31 minutes | 787 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Wonderful work from guitarist Gabor Szabo - a record that really helped to shift his sound and style into the 70s! The groove here is often open and free - taking off from some of the exoticism of Gabor's 60s albums on Impulse and Skye, but with a bit more of the CTI electric groove - thanks to arrangements from Bob James, who also plays keyboards on the set! The mix of Gabor's exotic tones and the deeper groove of CTI is a surprisingly great blend – and really helps to open up the guitarist's sound for a whole new generation.

Fourplay - Snowbound (1999/2018) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Fourplay - Snowbound (1999/2018) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Fourplay - Snowbound (1999/2018)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 55:10 minutes | 1,38 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 55:10 minutes | 1,26 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Fourplay's first Christmas album "Snowbound" features traditional and contemporary holiday songs, all performed in the supergroup's popular smooth jazz style. "Snowbound" is strong group effort shines as the band weaves in and out of each other's lines on "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" or as the rhythm section casts mellow, funky grooves in the path of the title track, under occasional trumpet and sax fills. The quartet delivers one other original piece, James's "The Ivy Variations", plus a naturally fluid reading of Joni Mitchell's often-overlooked song "River", taken from her five-star album "Blue".

Gabor Szabo - Macho (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Gabor Szabo - Macho (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Gábor Szabó - Macho (1975/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 38:10 minutes | 1,05 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 38:10 minutes | 838 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Macho" is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1975 and released on the Salvation (CTI) label. The Allmusic review states "This is a tough, streetwise, commercial jazz album that has plenty to offer to anyone with an open mind. In the pocket, groove-soaked, and flawlessly executed".

Johnny Hammond - Higher Ground (1974/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Johnny Hammond - Higher Ground (1974/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Johnny Hammond - Higher Ground (1974/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 37:04 minutes | 1,61 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 37:04 minutes | 871 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Higher Ground" is an album by jazz organist Johnny Hammond recorded for the Kudu label. The Allmusic site stating "Some of the arrangements seem, well arranged, but as soon as Smith kicks in, the groove is established". The song "Big Sur Suite" has been sampled multiple times including The Beastie Boys "Pass the Mic" and Dr. Dre in "A Nigga Wit a Gun".

Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me (1974/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me (1974/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me (1974/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 36:12 minutes | 1,02 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 36:12 minutes | 805 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Chet Baker began his comeback after five years of musical inactivity with this excellent CTI date. Highlights include "Autumn Leaves", "Tangerine", and "With a Song in My Heart". Altoist Paul Desmond is a major asset on two songs and the occasional strings give variety to this fine session.

Stanley Turrentine with Milt Jackson - Cherry (1972/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Stanley Turrentine with Milt Jackson - Cherry (1972/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Stanley Turrentine with Milt Jackson - Cherry (1972/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 38:03 minutes | 1,48 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 38:03 minutes | 824 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Cherry" is a 1972 album by saxophonist Stanley Turrentine featuring Milt Jackson, released in Septenber 1972 via CTI label. AllMusic review says: "Lush, wonderful playing despite very uneven material".