DIZZY GILLESPIE - Dizzy Gillespie Meets the Phil Woods Quintet (1986-2016) RM / Timeless Jazz Master Collection / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As the greatest musical heir on alto sax to Charlie Parker, it seemed only natural for Phil Woods to record a date with Dizzy Gillespie. This European studio session features Dizzy as a special guest sitting in with one of Woods' greatest quintets, with pianist Hal Galper and the brilliant trumpeter and flugelhornist Tom Harrell. In fact Dizzy's chops had already slipped somewhat during the decade and Harrell clearly outplays him even though he clearly isn't trying to embarrass the legendary trumpeter. Gillespie is at his best with a muted solo on "'Round Midnight," while Woods, Harrell and Galper are all outstanding throughout the entire CD. by Ken Dryden

Tracklist:

1 Oon-Ga-Wa 6:24

Dizzy Gillespie

2 Loose Change 8:09

Hal Galper

3 Whasidishean 6:01

Dizzy Gillespie

4 Round Midnight 12:46

Thelonious Monk

5 Love For Sale 8:48

Cole Porter

6 Terrestris 8:35
Tom Harrell
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Drums – Bill Goodwin
Flugelhorn – Tom Harrell
Piano – Hal Galper
Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Tom Harrell

CAROL SLOANE - When I Look In Your Eyes (1994) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is one of Carol Sloane's finest recordings. Having developed into a superb interpreter of lyrics who always swings, Sloane works closely with pianist Bill Charlap (who is sometimes joined by bassist Steve Gilmore, drummer Ron Vincent, and guitarist Howard Alden) on a variety of haunting ballads and an occasional romp. Her rendition of "Something Cool" ranks with June Christy's (Sloane really sounds purposely pitiful); "I Didn't Know About You" and "I Was Telling Him About You" are quite expressive, and Sloane brings a happier mood to "Give Me the Simple Life" and "Tulip or Turnip." Highly recommended to fans of first-class singing. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Give Me The Simple Life 4:14
2 Isn't This A Lovely Day 4:12
3 Midnight Sun 7:30
4 Take Your Shoes Off, Baby 3:19
5 I Didn't Know About You 5:28
6 Soon 3:44
7 Old Devil Moon 4:42
8 Let's Face The Music And Dance 6:48
9 Something Cool 5:19
10 Tulip Or Turnip 2:49
11 I Was Telling Him About You 4:34
12 When I Look In Your Eyes 5:29
13 Will You Still Be Mine? 3:11
Credits:
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Drums – Ron Vincent
Guitar – Howard Alden
Piano – Bill Charlap
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Frank Wess (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 12)
Vocals – Carol Sloane