PETER ERSKINE TRIO • JOHN TAYLOR • PALLE DANIELSSON - As It Was (2016) 4CD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

CD1
You Never Know    
1    New Old Age 9'25
Music By – John Taylor
2    Clapperclowe 4'51
Music By – John Taylor
3    On The Lake 5'03
Music By – Peter Erskine
4    Amber Waves 5'42
Music By – Vince Mendoza
5    She Never Has A Window 7'18
Music By – Vince Mendoza
6    Evans Above 6'16
Music By – John Taylor
7    Pure & Simple 6'35
Music By – John Taylor
8    Heart Game 5'13
Music By – Vince Mendoza
9    Everything I Love 7'45
Music By – Cole Porter
CD2
Time Being    
1    Terraces 7'09
Music By – Taylor, Danielsson, Erskine
2    For The Time Being 5'10
Music By – Peter Erskine
3    If Only I Had Known 6'02
Music By – Peter Erskine
4    Evansong 8'03
Music By – John Taylor
5    Page 172 5'58
Music By – John Taylor
6    Liten Visa Till Karin 4'54
Music By – Staffan Linton
7    Bulgaria 4'44
Music By – Peter Erskine
8    Ambleside 6'34
Music By – John Taylor
9    Phrase One 5'17
Music By – Kenny Wheeler
10    Palle's Headache 5'25
Music By – Palle Danielsson
11    Pieds-en-l'air 4'38
Music By – Peter Warlock
CD3
As It Is    
1    Glebe Ascending 7'00
Music By – John Taylor
2    The Lady In The Lake 7'59
Music By – Peter Erskine
3    Episode 4'30
Music By – John Taylor
4    Woodcocks 7'15
Music By – John Taylor
5    Esperança 3'59
Music By – Vince Mendoza
6    Touch Her Soft Lips And Part 4'52
Music By – William Walton
7    Au Contraire 10'20
Music By – John Taylor
8    For Ruth 6'44
Music By – John Taylor
9    Romeo & Juliet 4'30
Music By – Peter Erskine
CD4
Juni    
1    Prelude No. 2 5'34
Music By – John Taylor
2    Windfall 6'14
Music By – John Taylor
3    For Jan 6'44
Music By – Kenny Wheeler
4    The Ant & The Elk 7'08
Music By – Peter Erskine
5    Siri 6'31
Music By – Palle Danielsson
6    Fable 5'28
Music By – John Taylor
7    Twelve 7'18
Music By – Peter Erskine
8    Namasti 5'28
Music By – Diana Taylor
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – John Taylor

PETER ERSKINE - Peter Erskine (1982-1991) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Peter Erskine's debut as a leader (originally made for Contemporary and reissued on CD in the OJC series) finds him using top players (most of whom had played with Steps Ahead) in various combinations. Erskine performs a few of his own originals (including an 11-minute "All's Well That Ends" and a short drum solo) plus "My Ship," Wayne Shorter's "E.S.P.," and Bob Mintzer's "Change of Mind." With such musicians as trumpeter Randy Brecker, tenors Michael Brecker and Mintzer, pianist Kenny Kirkland, and vibraphonist Mike Mainieri getting some solo space, this post-bop music (from an often-overlooked set) is of consistent high quality. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Leroy Street 7:55
Peter Erskine
2 In Statu Nascendi 1:30
Peter Erskine
3 E.S.P. 2:58
Wayne Shorter
4 Change of Mind 7:29
Bob Mintzer
5 All's Well That Ends 11:08
Peter Erskine
6 My Ship 5:44
Ira Gershwin / Kurt Weill
7 Coyote Blues 4:42
Peter Erskine
Credits :
Bass – Eddie Gomez
Congas, Shaker, Drum [Bata Drum] – Don Alias
Drums, Percussion, Keyboards [Obx] – Peter Erskine
Electric Piano, Keyboards [Obx] – Don Grolnick
Piano – Kenny Kirkland
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Bob Mintzer
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Randy Brecker
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri

PETER ERSKINE - Transition (1987) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The music on Peter Erskine's second recording as a leader (all but two songs are by either the drummer-leader or Vince Mendoza) is disappointingly forgettable, including Erskine's five-part, 22-minute "Suite: Music from Shakespeare's 'King Richard II'." With such fine players as Joe Lovano and Bob Mintzer on tenors, guitarist John Abercrombie, keyboardists Kenny Werner and Don Grolnick, bassist Marc Johnson and Peter Gordon on french horn, the solos are generally quite good, but the lack of any memorable melodies and the dated-sounding synthesizers largely sink the effort. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Osaka Castle 6'47
Composed By – Ken Werner
2    The Rabbit In The Moon 1'19
Composed By – Peter Erskine
3    Corazon 5'04
Composed By – Peter Erskine
Synthesizer – Don Grolnick
Suite: Music From Shakespeare's King Richard II    
4    Introduction 1'31
Composed By – Peter Erskine
5    Music Plays 7'16
Composed By – Peter Erskine
6    Sonnet 2'32
Composed By – Peter Erskine
Synthesizer – Don Grolnick
7    Transition 8'02
Composed By – Peter Erskine
8    End Hymn 2'39
Composed By – Peter Erskine
9    Lions And Tigers And Bears 2'58
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
10    The Hand Speaks Hold 8'04
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
Synthesizer – Don Grolnick
11    Smart Shoppers 5'03
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
Synthesizer – Don Grolnick
12    My Foolish Heart 5'14
Composed By – Ned Washington, Victor Young
13    Orson Welles (Intro) 0'52
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
14    Orson Welles 5'53
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Marc Johnson
Drums, Electronic Drums, Gong, Synthesizer, Computer, Producer – Peter Erskine
French Horn – Peter Gordon
Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer – John Abercrombie
Piano, Synthesizer – Kenny Werner
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Mintzer
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Joe Lovano

PETER ERSKINE • MARTY KRYSTALL • BUELL NEIDLINGER - Aurora (1989) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This trio outing signifies a little-known gem that stands among the top modern jazz releases of 1989, as well-traveled drummer Peter Erskine wields his mighty chops while also serving as the traffic director for bassist Buell Neidlinger and saxophonist Marty Krystall. The opening number, "Daddy Trane & Cousin Wayne," is a wondrous piece, marked by Krystall's tunefully melodic choruses atop the rhythm section's slowly enacted jazz waltz pulse. Here and throughout, the band infuses soul-drenched modern jazz motifs with airy and somewhat open-ended three-way dialogues. They incorporate a few well-placed twists and turns into the grand mix, featuring effervescent swing vamps and subtle tonal contrasts amid their stringent attention to detail. The trio's clever outlook is starkly evident during its calypso-soul-blues yet predominantly free jazz rendition of Albert Ayler's "Ghosts," while they mesh a quaint Texas roadhouse blues motif with modern jazz-type dialogue on the piece titled "Like Latin." A super fine outing indeed, and strongly recommended. by Glenn Astarita
Tracklist :
1    Daddy Trane & Cousin Wayne    7:24
Buell Neidlinger
2    Buejerk    5:26
Marty Krystall / Buell Neidlinger
3    The Music Of My People    4:09
Peter Erskine
4    Ghosts    6:37
Albert Ayler
5    Two Hats    2:43
Peter Erskine
6    Like Latin    5:40
Marty Krystall
7    Buell St. Blues    5:04
Buell Neidlinger
8    Round Midnight    5:20
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
9    I Go(rs) Blue(s)    7:21
Marty Krystall / Buell Neidlinger
10    Pete's Boogie    5:51
Buell Neidlinger
11    El A    2:59
Marty Krystall / Buell Neidlinger
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Buell Neidlinger
Drums, Percussion – Peter Erskine
Synthesizer, Guest – Don Preston
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Marty Krystall

PETER ERSKINE • PALLE DANIELSSON • JOHN TAYLOR - You Never Know (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The material on this date falls comfortably within the realm of what the ECM label is famous for; meticulously recorded, lyrical chamber music (and the requisite lush reverb is ever present). In addition to leader Erskine, the playing and writing of English pianist, John Taylor, is featured. Taylor is an excellent technician with considerable harmonic agility; his approach is heavily influenced by Bill Evans via Keith Jarrett. Bassist Palle Danielsson completes a very sympathetic, highly interactive rhythm section. "Evans Above" and "Pure & Simple" are by Taylor, whose writing tends to conjour an English pastoral aesthetic and often has elements of so-called new age piano music, a left hand ostinato for example. To Taylor's credit, however, his compositions never get as predictable as most music in that genre. The same is true of writer Vince Mendoza, whose tunes are also featured on this recording. Taylor and the group are most fluid on the Cole Porter standard, "Everything I Love." Peter Erskine is one of the most versatile and accomplished drummers in modern music. Erskine's only contribution to the session as a writer, "On the Lake," is lovely in its sheer simplicity. by Lee Bloom  
Tracklist :
1    New Old Age    9:25
John Taylor
2    Clapperclowe    4:51
John Taylor
3    On The Lake    5:03
Peter Erskine
4    Amber Waves    5:42
Vince Mendoza
5    She Never Has A Window    7:18
Vince Mendoza
6    Evans Above    6:16
John Taylor
7    Pure & Simple    6:35
John Taylor
8    Heart Game    5:13
Vince Mendoza
9    Everything I Love    7:45
Cole Porter
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – John Taylor
Producer – Manfred Eicher

PETER ERSKINE • PALLE DANIELSSON • JOHN TAYLOR - Time Being (1994-2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although it is easy to stereotype Peter Erskine as a fusion drummer due to his notable work with Weather Report, in reality he is a very flexible percussionist. On his trio session for ECM, Erskine is mostly content to back his sidemen (pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson). This CD is actually most interesting for the playing of Taylor who contributes three of the originals and plays in a style not that far from Keith Jarrett. In general the music starts out pretty quiet but builds its intensity and holds one's interest. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Terraces 7'08
Palle Danielsson / Peter Erskine / John Taylor
2     For the Time Being 5'13
Peter Erskine
3     If Only I Had Known 6'05
Peter Erskine
4     Evansong 8'06
Peter Erskine / John Taylor
5     Page 172 6'02
John Taylor
6     Liten Visa Till Karin 4'57
Staffan Linton
7     Bulgaria 4'48
Peter Erskine
8     Ambleside 6'36
John Taylor
9     Phrase One 5'19
Kenny Wheeler
10     Palle's Headache 5'26
Palle Danielsson
11     Pieds-En-L'Air 4'36
Peter Warlock
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – John Taylor
Producer – Manfred Eicher

PETER ERSKINE • PALLE DANIELSSON • JOHN TAYLOR - As It Is (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although led by a drummer, this trio session mostly showcases English pianist John Taylor who is heavily influenced by Keith Jarrett. His interplay with bassist Palle Danielsson and drummer Peter Erskine on the group originals is impressive, leaving plenty of space and developing quite slowly but also holding on to one's attention. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Glebe Ascending    7:03
Written-By – John Taylor
2    The Lady In The Lake    7:58
Written-By – Peter Erskine
3    Episode    4:28
Written-By – John Taylor
4    Woodcocks    7:12
Written-By – John Taylor
5    Esperança    3:57
Written-By – Vince Mendoza
6    Touch Her Soft Lips And Part    4:52
Written-By – William Walton
7    Au Contraire    10:17
Written-By – John Taylor
8    For Ruth    6:43
Written-By – John Taylor
9    Romeo & Juliet    4:30
Written-By – Peter Erskine
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – John Taylor
Producer – Manfred Eicher

PETER ERSKINE • PALLE DANIELSSON • JOHN TAYLOR - Juni (1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A beautiful collection full of subtlety and nuance, Juni is not the type of recording one would expect to be led by a drummer of Peter Erskine's high-octane pedigree. In fact, this trio's music owes more to that of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett's standards trio than to the work of Weather Report, Maynard Ferguson, or any of Erskine's other aggregations. The playing on this, the group's fourth under Erskine's name, is soft, spatial, melodic, and accessible. Pianist John Taylor weaves an introspective spell with his lyrical touch, and bassist Palle Danielsson is superb in support and when stepping into the solo spotlight. Erskine himself is continuously inventive within the context of these balladic compositions. by Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1    Prelude No. 2 5'34
Written-By – John Taylor
2    Windfall 6'14
Written-By – John Taylor
3    For Jan 6'44
Written-By – Kenny Wheeler
4    The Ant & The Elk 7'08
Written-By – Peter Erskine
5    Siri 6'31
Written-By – Palle Danielsson
6    Fable 5'28
Written-By – John Taylor
7    Twelve 7'18
Written-By – Peter Erskine
8    Namasti 5'28
Written-By – Diana Taylor
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – John Taylor
Producer – Manfred Eicher

MARTY EHRLICH • PETER ERSKINE • MICHAEL FORMANEK - Relativity (1999) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

You might justifiably expect sparks to fly on this collaborative effort, given the careers of Ehrlich and his compatriots, trio members Michael Formanek and Peter Erskine. Unfortunately, it rarely happens, and while all three are exquisite players individually, this disappointing, often tepid recording stands as an opportunity not fully realized. In part it might be the result of different styles: Ehrlich, of course, is the more adventurous of the group, but Erskine, whose heart is usually in more commercial ventures, seems comfortable with the music. The pieces are all originals by the trio members, but there are times when a certain boredom pervades the music. To be fair, there are some aggressive, exciting moments, too, but they are the exception. Ehrlich continues to show remarkable versatility on alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet, and flute (where he is particularly lyrical). by Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1    Incident At Harpham Flat    6:42
Michael Formanek
2    Eloi Lament    5:44
Peter Erskine
3    Lucky Life    9:19
Marty Ehrlich
4    The Pivot    6:52
Marty Ehrlich
5    Holy Waters    5:52
Michael Formanek
6    Round The Four Corners    6:41
Marty Ehrlich
7    Jiggle The Handle    8:35
Michael Formanek
8    Relativo    3:42
Peter Erskine
9    Taglioni    6:04
Don Grolnick
10    In A Child's Eyes    4:15
Michael Formanek
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Peter Erskine

PETER ERSKINE • ALAN PASQUA • DAVE CARPENTER - Badlands (2001) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Surrender    9:29
Alan Pasqua
2    Daddy, What Is God's Last name?    5:04
Alan Pasqua
3    Push/Pull    5:54
Alan Pasqua
4    On The Lake    6:12
Peter Erskine
5    My Most Beautiful Nos. 1, 2 & 3    8:09
Alan Pasqua
6    Boogie Shuttle Stop    4:52
Dave Carpenter
7    Badlands    7:59
Alan Pasqua
8    Summer's Waltz    5:25
Dave Carpenter
9    Meanwhile    5:53
Peter Erskine
10    You And The Night And The Music    5:34
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
Credits :
Bass – Dave Carpenter
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – Alan Pasqua

CHRISTOPH STIEFEL - Sweet Paradox (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Speaking To You    7:50
Christoph Stiefel
2    Sweet Paradox    8:43
Christoph Stiefel
3    Pavane (Belle, Qui Tiens Ma Vie) 6:35
Traditional
Arranged By – Christoph Stiefel
4    Bebop Sally    5:03
Christoph Stiefel
5    Romance For Eliane    8:15
Christoph Stiefel
6    Footprints 6:36
Wayne Shorter
7    Le Feu Sacré    6:34
Christoph Stiefel
8    Still A Miracle    6:34
Christoph Stiefel
Keyboards – Christoph Stiefel
9    Gnome Dance    6:06
Christoph Stiefel
Keyboards – Christoph Stiefel
10    Berceuse    4:02
Christoph Stiefel
Credits :
Double Bass – Michel Benita
Drums, Percussion – Peter Erskine
Piano – Christoph Stiefel

PETER ERSKINE • NGUYÊN LÊ • MICHEL BENITA - E_L_B (2001) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Although there is close interplay between the three musicians and drummer Peter Erskine gets top billing, this set is primarily of interest due to the versatility of guitarist Nguyên Lê. Lê's playing ranges from a lazy introspective style similar to Bill Frisell to fiery and rockish improvising. The 11 group originals generally lack any memorable melodies and instead set moods in which the musicians improvise together. Despite the talk of the group being a democracy, Lê is mostly in the lead, with bassist Michel Benita having a fair number of solos and Erskine being in a supportive role. Much of this set is overly sleepy, leaving listeners waiting for something to happen but, despite the high musicianship of the musicians, little does. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    ZigZag    5:56
Nguyên Lê
2    Autumn Rose    6:39
Peter Erskine
3    Pong    4:47
Nguyên Lê
4    Country Boy    4:14
Michel Benita
5    Now Or Never    3:59
Peter Erskine
6    Sao Sen    6:14
Nguyên Lê
7    Pirates    3:43
Michel Benita
8    Meanwhile    6:33
Peter Erskine
9    Bee    5:36
Nguyên Lê
10    Bass Desires    5:17
Peter Erskine
11    Free At Last    5:29
Michel Benita
Credits :
Bass – Michel Benita
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Nguyên Lê

PETER ERSKINE NEW TRIO - Joy Luck (2011) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Joy Luck Club    6:01
Peter Erskine
2    On Land, On Sea    4:21
Vardan Ovsepian
3    Man's Dream    6:44
Vardan Ovsepian
4    Esperança    4:09
Vardan Ovsepian
5    Dr. Kildare    6:18
Vardan Ovsepian
6    Iridescence    3:57
Vardan Ovsepian
7    Something I Said    4:48
Peter Erskine
8    Dreaming Paris    6:59
Vardan Ovsepian
9    I've Never Been...    5:03
Vardan Ovsepian
10    Every Tomorrow    8:20
Vardan Ovsepian
11    Song For Zoey    4:13
Damian Erskine
Credits :
Bass – Damian Erskine
Drums, Marimba – Peter Erskine
Piano, Arranged By – Vardan Ovsepian

MAURIZIO GIAMMARCO QUARTET - Hornithology (2006) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Old Home    6:00
Maurizio Giammarco
2    Sky Walker    9:56
Maurizio Giammarco
3    End Of A Bop Affair    3:30
Maurizio Giammarco
4    No Spanish Night    7:45
Maurizio Giammarco
5    Arboreal Code    6:37
Maurizio Giammarco
6    Unexpected Flight    8:58
Maurizio Giammarco
7    Voce Vai Ver    6:24
Maurizio Giammarco
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Marc Johnson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano, Keyboards – Danilo Rea
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Producer – Maurizio Giammarco

PAOLO DI SABATINO • JANEK GWIZDALA • PETER ERSKINE – Trace Elements (2014) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Driving Blues    6:56
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
2    Peter    6:47
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
3    Ciclito    6:25
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
4    Evening Dance    5:28
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
5    Nature Boy    6:58
Composed By – Eden Ahbez
6    Trace Elements    5:54
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
7    Nell'Aria    4:40
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
8    Time For Fun    4:19
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
9    Five O'Clock In The Morning    4:01
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
10    They Can't Take That Away From Me    4:44
Composed By – George Gershwin
11    Janek    6:07
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino
12    Ce Que J'Aime De Toi    2:53
Composed By – Paolo Di Sabatino / Kelly Joyce
Vocals –  Kelly Joyce
Electric Bass – Pierpaolo Ranieri
Drums, Percussion – Glauco Di Sabatino
Credits :
Drums, Shaker – Peter Erskine
Electric Bass, Loops – Janek Gwizdala
Piano, Electric Piano, Arranged By – Paolo Di Sabatino

PETER ERSKINE - Dr. Um (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    You're Next 0'28
Composed By – Hamilton Sterling
2    Lost Page 4'47
Composed By – John Beasley
3    Hawaii Bathing Suit 5'46
Composed By – Peter Erskine
4    Bourges Buenos Aires 6'33
Composed By – Joe Zawinul
5    Little Fun K 5'11
Composed By – Peter Erskine
6    Mahler 6'32
Composed By – Gustav Mahler
7    Sage Hands 3'41
Composed By – Gary McFarland
8    Okraphilia 5'52
Composed By – John Beasley
9    Speechless 6'11
Composed By – Joe Zawinul
10    Sprite 4'24
Composed By – Vince Mendoza
11    Northern Cross 9'35
Composed By – Peter Erskine
12    You Awake 0'17
Composed By – Jack Fletcher
Credits :
Arranged By [Music Preparation] – Jacob Mann, John Beasley
Bongos, Congas, Cowbell – Aaron Serfaty (pistas: 2)
Drums, Percussion – Peter Erskine (pistas: 2-11)
Electric Bass – Janek Gwizdala (pistas: 2-11)
Guitar – Jeff Parker (pistas: 5, 8, 10), Larry Koonse (pistas: 10)
Keyboards – John Beasley (pistas: 2-11)
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Sheppard (pistas: 2, 3, 7)
Voice – Jack Fletcher (pistas: 1, 6, 12)

LARRY ROY • MARILYN LERNER - Quarter To Three (1992) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Domestic Giant And Jazz Player 7:55
M. Lerner
2    Blue For ''1'' 7:13
L. Roy
3    Quarter To Three 11:00
L. Roy
4    Caravan    7:55
Duke Ellington
5    Gridlock 10:07
Knut Haugsoen
6    Melancholy Maybe 4:26
M. Lerner
7    St. Thomas 4:48
Sonny Rollins
Credits :
Bass – Mike Downes
Drums – Peter Erskine
Guitar – Larry Roy
Piano – Marilyn Lerner
Vibraphone – Stefan Bauer

THE NORRBOTTEN BIG BAND - The Avatar Sessions : The Music of Tim Hagans (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

There are remarkably few progressive big bands of note, though one that merits entry into their ranks is the Norrbotten Big Band. Trumpeter Tim Hagans, an American who serves as its artistic director, contributed the originals for this date, while he recruited a number of star soloists from the U.S. for these sessions. He envisioned "Buckeyes" after being inspired by a conversation between Ornette Coleman and Joe Lovano; though there are rapid-fire free jazz portions played by the orchestra, with the leader and tenor saxophonist George Garzone playing the role of Lovano, the results are anything but a train wreck. The hip boogaloo "Boo" features the sassy trumpet of Randy Brecker, with guitarist Vic Juris added to the rhythm section. The lush ballad "Here with Me" showcases David Liebman's magical soprano sax, backed by Hagans' superb scoring of the reeds and brass. "Palt Seanuts" is a breezy bop vehicle that Hagans claims is based on a Viking sea song, though he may be engaging in a Dizzy Gillespie-like put-on in his notes. The sauntering "Rufus at Gilly's" casts the spotlight on veteran bassist Rufus Reid, who demonstrates why he is one of the most in-demand players with his inventive, bluesy solo technique. Highly recommended! by Ken Dryden 
Tracklist :
1    Buckeyes 10'15
Drums – Peter Erskine
Tenor Saxophone – George Garzone
Trumpet – Tim Hagans
2    Boo 8'40
Trumpet – Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans
3    Box Of Cannoli 13'16
Bass Clarinet – Jan Thelin
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – Daniel Tilling
Trumpet – Tim Hagans
4    Here With Me 5'58
Soprano Saxophone – David Liebman
5    Palt Seanuts 9'32
Alto Saxophone – Håkan Broström
Drums – Peter Erskine
Tenor Saxophone – Karl-Martin Almqvist
Trombone – Peter Dahlgren
Trumpet – Tim Hagans
6    Rufus At Gilly's 8'42
Bass – Rufus Reid
7    Song For Mirka 7'13
Composed By – Dan Johansson, Tim Hagans
Flugelhorn – Dan Johansson

FRANK MACCHIA - Folk Songs for Jazzers (2009) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Entire jazz albums devoted to folk songs are rare, though many of the songs within Frank Macchia's CD have been recorded by jazz bands at one time or another. But Macchia succeeds because the multi-reed player puts his own stamp on these familiar melodies with imaginative charts that keep the listener guessing. A perfect example is the opening track, "I've Been Working on the Railroad," which has stops in swing, Latin, and New Orleans, all with playful solos and tight ensemble work. The cool-toned setting of "Oh! Susanna" sounds straight out of the '50s, with rich writing for reeds and brass. Perhaps the most startling piece is the fusion rendition of "The Arkansas Traveler" utilizing electric keyboards, guitar, and bass in a big, brassy, in-your-face manner. Macchia transforms "Erie Canal" into a funky vehicle for Bill Reichenbach on tuba, while vocalist Tierney Sutton is added for "Red River Valley" with Grant Geissman's jarring electric guitar providing contrast in the background. There's never a dull moment in Frank Macchia's arrangements of these well-known tunes, and there remains a wealth of traditional folk melodies that are ripe for his future experiments. by Ken Dryden 
Tracklist :
1    I've Been Working On The Railroad    5:37
2    Red River Valley    5:42
3    Skip To My Lou    3:54
4    Oh, Susanna    6:50
5    Did You Ever See A Lassie    5:21
6    Polly Wolly Doodle    5:35
7    Tom Dooley    7:40
8    The Arkansas Traveller    4:50
9    Amazing Grace    6:56
10    The Erie Canal    5:40
11    Hush, Little Baby    5:03
12    The Blue Tail Fly    4:30
13    Kumbaya    5:08
14    On Top Of Old Smokey    6:11
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Trey Henry
Alto Saxophone, Piccolo Flute, Flute, Flute [Bass], Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Sal Lozano
Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Piccolo Flute, Flute, Flute [Bass], Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, English Horn – Jay Mason
Drums, Other [Motivation] – Peter Erskine
Electric Guitar, Banjo – Grant Geissman
Piano, Electric Piano – Tom Ranier
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Piccolo Flute, Flute, Flute [Alto], Flute [Bass], Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Bob Sheppard
Tenor Saxophone, Piccolo Flute, Flute, Flute [Alto, Flute [Bass], Flute [Contrabass], Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet – Frank Macchia
Trombone, Bass Trombone, Horn [Baritone], Tuba – Bill Reichenbach
Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Horn [Baritone] – Kevin Porter
Trombone, Horn [Baritone], Tuba – Alex Iles
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Wayne Bergeron
Vibraphone, Bongos, Tambourine, Shaker, Spoons – Ray Frisby
Vocals – Ellis Hall (pistas: 9), Tierney Sutton (pistas: 2)

MARCOTULLI • ERSKINE • DANIELSSON - Trio M/E/D (2014) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Mars 8'07
Composed By – Palle Danielsson
2    This Is Not 7'50
Composed By – Rita Marcotulli
3    Pannonica 8'46
Composed By – Thelonious Monk
4    For Jupiter 11'23
Composed By – Palle Danielsson
5    Nightfall 9'30
Composed By – Charlie Haden
6    Bulgaria 11'53
Composed By – Peter Erskine
7    Autumn Rose 10'40
Composed By – Peter Erskine
Credits :
Double Bass – Palle Danielsson
Drums – Peter Erskine
Piano – Rita Marcotulli