Archive for October, 2009

Free Download From Roni Ben-Hur

Author: motema

13 Oct

Roni Ben-hur free download

“a guitarist with a veiled tone and hornlike attack like vintage Kenny Burrell.”
– Francis Davis, The Village Voice

On Fortuna, Ben-Hur’s seventh recording as a leader, the guitarist once again teams up with three of his four band members from Keepin’ It Open: piano great Ronnie Mathews, the ever-tasteful percussionist Steve Kroon, and the impeccable Lewis Nash on drums. This release also finds Ben-Hur in the esteemed company of the great bassist Rufus Reid, a frequent collaborator, who comments, “It is always a pleasure to make music with Roni Ben-Hur, anytime, anywhere!” The four come together to join Roni in bringing out another fine chapter in his swinging and emotionally gripping book of jazz.

“a guitarist with a low flame burning in every note.” – Gary Giddins, The Village Voice

Download MP3: Fortuna

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Free Download from Ithamara Koorax

Author: motema

7 Oct

Free download from Ithamara Koorax

While 2008 marked the “official” 50th anniversary of the bossa nova – a style first recorded in Brazil by guitarist João Gilberto on the 1958 song “Chega de Saudade” (No More Blues) - 2009 marks yet another key anniversary: the 50th anniversary of the release of Gilberto’s genre defining debut LP, also titled Chega de Saudade, with which he widely popularized and in many ways epitomized the emerging bossa style with his distinctive guitar styling, soft, almost whispered vocals and enchanting compositions.

In honor of this great master, Brazilian vocalist Ithamara Koorax, in collaboration with top contemporary Brazilian guitarist Juarez Moreira, has recorded Bim Bom – The Complete João Gilberto Songbook. Although Gilberto has been amply praised as a “legendary vocalist” and as the innovative guitarist who invented bossa nova, his contributions as a composer are often overlooked. With this tribute, Koorax and Moreira make clear that songwriting is indeed a valuable part of Gilberto’s legacy.

Download MP3: Minha Saudade

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