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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.

Jeremy Steig - Firefly (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Jeremy Steig - Firefly (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Jeremy Steig - Firefly (1977/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 35:43 minutes | 1,47 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 35:43 minutes | 803 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Firefly is an album by American flautist Jeremy Steig recorded in 1977 and released on the CTI label. The Allmusic review stated "Jeremy Steig's jazz-funk throwdown, Firefly, is one of the great forgotten masterpieces of the genre… Firefly was designed for the purpose of being a hit in the dance clubs, and it should have been, because it kicks ass on that level as well as on the jazz-funk beam… This is burning".

David Matthews - Dune (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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David Matthews - Dune (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

David Matthews - Dune (1977/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 36:38 minutes | 1,34 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 36:38 minutes | 743 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger. Matthews has composed television soundtracks as well as albums with the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. In 1970, he began working as both an arranger and bandleader for James Brown. Matthews has worked with many musicians, including Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Rich, Idris Muhammad, and the Starland Vocal Band. He was staff arranger for Creed Taylor's CTI Records label in the mid-1970s, working on albums for artists such as George Benson, Esther Phillips, Grover Washington Jr., Hank Crawford, and Idris Muhammad. "Dune" is based on the Hugo award-winning novel, Dune, by Frank Herbert. Matthews has already had plenty of CTI arranging experience by the time of this set – but he really moves into some unusual space with the record – open, evocative tunes that really live up to their inspiration, but also have some of Dave's funky touches too. Matthews gets help from an all-star lineup of CTI players – including Grover Washington on reeds and Eric Gale on guitar.

Patti Austin - End Of A Rainbow (1976/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Patti Austin - End Of A Rainbow (1976/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Patti Austin - End Of A Rainbow (1976/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 39:21 minutes | 1,08 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 39:21 minutes | 864 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Originally issued in 1976, "End Of A Rainbow" was Patti Austin's solo debut album for CTI Records. Although less commercial success, this album was one of the first ever to be exclusively devoted to the Quiet Storm "sound" that was just-then blossoming. Patti's soulful, tender and at times wistful and melancholic vocals are nothing short of exquisite. Patti wrote eight tracks herself and CTI boss Creed Taylor obviously spared no expenses in getting the best session players for this cult classic.

Lalo Schifrin - Towering Toccata (1977/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Lalo Schifrin - Towering Toccata (1977/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Lalo Schifrin - Towering Toccata (1977/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 36:18 minutes | 1,02 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 36:18 minutes | 805 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Towering Toccata" is an album by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1976 and released on the CTI label. The Allmusic review states "it isn't the ideal follow-up to Black Widow that Schifrin fans might have hoped for. That said, the album has enough strong tunes and enough of a consistent sound to please hardcore Lalo Schifrin fans and anyone who loved Black Widow". The song "Roller Coaster" would be re-recorded and released on Schifrin's soundtrack to the 1977 film "Rollercoaster".

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".

Nina Simone - Baltimore (1978/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Nina Simone - Baltimore (1978/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Nina Simone - Baltimore (1978/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 37:13 minutes | 1,02 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 37:13 minutes | 828 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

After an uncharacteristic (for her) four-year hiatus from recording, Nina Simone returned to the fringes of the pop world with "Baltimore", the only album she recorded for the CTI label. While it bears some of the musical stylings of the period - light reggae inflections that hint of Steely Dan's "Haitian Divorce" - the vocals are unmistakably Simone's.

George Benson - Good Kind Bad (1976/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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George Benson - Good Kind Bad (1976/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

George Benson - Good Kind Bad (1976/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 36:50 minutes | 1,04 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 36:50 minutes | 803 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Good King Bad" is a studio album by American guitarist George Benson featuring performances recorded in 1975 and released by CTI Records in 1976. The Allmusic review states "The R&B elements get stronger, the sound and mix are more attuned to the dancefloor, yet this brings out the best in George Benson's funky side. Thanks in part to the more rigid beat, Benson pares down his style to its rhythmic essentials, refusing to spray notes all over the place at random, and as a result, the record cooks and dances".

Hank Crawford - I Hear A Symphony (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Hank Crawford - I Hear A Symphony (1975/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Hank Crawford - I Hear A Symphony (1975/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 33:32 minutes | 957 MB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 33:32 minutes | 688 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"I Hear a Symphony" is the sixteenth album led by saxophonist Hank Crawford and his fifth released on the Kudu (CTI) label in 1973. AllMusic states, "This set is a cooker. Certainly the production is a bit dated, but the funky-butt moves in Crawford's soulful playing and the tough riffing of Gale more than transcend it".

Grover Washington Jr. - Winelight (1980/2013) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

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Grover Washington Jr. - Winelight (1980/2013) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

Grover Washington Jr. - Winelight (1980/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/192 kHz | Time - 39:11 minutes | 1,55 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 39:11 minutes | 883 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Winelight" is a smooth, well produced groove, that flows together nicely. It is an album good for waking up to on a Sunday morning, or playing while enjoying a bottle of wine late Saturday night. The songs feature enough tempo changes to keep things interesting, and Grover extends several of his solos, often playing beyond the context of the song. Ralph MacDonald’s percussion is particularly effective throughout the album.

Sadao Watanabe - Orange Express (1981) [Japan 2000] SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

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Sadao Watanabe - Orange Express (1981) [Japan 2000] SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Sadao Watanabe - Orange Express (1981) [Japan 2000]
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 42:06 minutes | Front/Rear Covers | 1,27 GB
or DSD64 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Front/Rear Covers | 1,14 GB
or FLAC (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Front/Rear Covers | 998 MB

Sadao Watanabe is a Japanese jazz musician who plays alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone, and flute. He is known for his bossa nova recordings, although his work encompasses many styles with collaborations from musicians all over the world.

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 - Breakout (1971/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Johnny Hammond - Breakout (1971/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Johnny Hammond - Breakout (1971/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 34:50 minutes | 1,53 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 34:50 minutes | 834 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Breakout" is an album by jazz organist Johnny Hammond recorded for the Kudu label in 1971. The album was the first release on Creed Taylor's Kudu label, a subsidiary of CTI Records and is the first album that dropped Johnny "Hammond" Smith's surname.

Art Farmer - Crawl Space (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Art Farmer - Crawl Space (1977/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Art Farmer - Crawl Space (1977/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 34:55 minutes | 1,34 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 34:55 minutes | 746 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Despite the title - no crawl space here – as the sound is wide open, and surprisingly funky – a set that stands as one of Art Farmer's few great 70s outings for the CTI label. The album's got Art blowing with all the cool, compressed sound that he'd bring to a straighter album – but on longer tracks, with that open, flowing vibe you might hear on some of Freddie Hubbard's efforts for the label with less bite, and more flow overall! The set includes great work on flute from Jeremy Steig – plus guitar from Eric Gale, keyboards from Dave Grusin, and drums from Steve Gadd – and although the date of this one is late, the sound is in that prime 1972/1973 CTI mode.

Yusef Lateef - In A Temple Garden (1979/2016) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

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Yusef Lateef - In A Temple Garden (1979/2016) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

Yusef Lateef - In A Temple Garden (1979/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/192 kHz | Time - 38:06 minutes | 1,31 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 38:06 minutes | 795 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"In a Temple Garden" is an album by American multi-instrumentalist and composer Yusef Lateef recorded in 1979 and released on the CTI label. This is his second release for CTI. Album's music in whole is more or less what you can expect from CTI release coming from late 70s: smooth and soulful jazz, quite polished, in moments even close to new age, but enough professional to be listened without being totally disappointed.