Author: cpbaroque

Bill Evans, Monica Zetterlund: Waltz for Debbie (1964)

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Bill Evans: piano
Monica Zetterlund: vocals
Larry Bunker: drums
Chuck Israels: bass

1. Come Rain or Come Shine (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) (4:41)
2. A Beautiful Rose (Jag Vet en Dejlig Rosa) (2:53)
3. Once Upon a Summertime (Eddie Barclay, Michel Legrand, Johnny Mercer) (3:03)
4. So Long Big Time (Harold Arlen, Dory Previn) (3:49)
5. Waltz for Debby (Monicas Vals) (Bill Evans, Beppe Wolgers) (2:47)
6. Lucky to Be Me (Leonard Bernstein) (3:36)
7. Sorrow Wind (Vindarna Sucka) (3:03)
8. It Could Happen to You (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) (3:00)
9. Some Other Time (Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Adolph Green) (5:35)
10. In the Night (Om Natten) (Olle Adolphson) (1:40)

Mixcloud Selections: Happy Jazz Radio Show

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So after my first modern Jazz record label special on the Belgian Jazz Cats label, I am off to the neighbouring country of Holland this time and taking a look at the marvellous Criss Cross record label. Founded in 1981 by Gerry Teekens, this record company is still active today, releasing super modern Jazz from the “off the radar” jazz musicians. I am focussing on the 80s vinyl only releases for this mix encompassing Modal, Waltz, Bossa Jazz, 4/4 flyers with plenty of rimshot. The label, with it’s distinctive mustard yellow and white labels still produces the sleeves with the same layout and font as it did when it started. It’s a lovely label, super clean presentation visually and musically. And with Rudy Van Gelder taking the controls in the early days, is it any wonder this labels output still carries through today? Enjoy the mix and thanks for listening. Adrian

Taylor John: Whirlpool (2007)

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Martin France: drums
Palle Danielsson: bass
John Taylor: piano

1. Consolation (6:52)
2. Whirlpool (6:13)
3. For Ada (7:24)
4. Nicolette (5:50)
5. The Woodcocks (9:14)
6. I Loves You Porgy (5:52)
7. Everybody’s Song But My Own (7:36)
8. In The Bleak Midwinter (4:50)

Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny: Beyond The Missouri Sky (1996)

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Charlie Haden: bass
Pat Metheny: acoustic guitars and all other instruments

1. Waltz for Ruth (Charlie Haden) (4:28)
2. Our Spanish Love Song (Charlie Haden) (5:40)
3. Message to a Friend (Pat Metheny) (6:13)
4. Two for the Road (Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse) (5:16)
5. First Song (for Ruth) (Charlie Haden) (6:37)
6. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (Jimmy Webb) (4:05)
7. The Precious Jewel (Roy Acuff) (3:47)
8. He’s Gone Away (Traditional) (4:18)
9. The Moon Song (Johnny Mandel) (6:56)
10. Tears of Rain (Pat Metheny) (5:30)
11. Cinema Paradiso (Love Theme) (Andrea Morricone) (3:35)
12. Cinema Paradiso (Main Theme) (Ennio Morricone) (4:24)
13. Spiritual (Josh Haden) (8:22)