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Bobby Lyle - Rhythm Stories JAZZ + FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI ARTWORK | 402MB | 59:00 Atlantic 1994 Цитата: Bobby Lyle's success since the release of 1989's classic Ivory Dreams has been due chiefly to his astonishing ability to combine acoustic piano elegance with relentlessly funky grooves, always on the same album, often on the same cut. That album's juxtaposition of "Lush Life" and "Loco-motion" offers a great case in point. While Lyle draws brightly on tradition, he loves to go wild and urban any time he gets a chance, yet while most of his albums since then have been solid, he has never seemed to measure up to the promise of that auspicious debut. "Pianomagic," a collection of piano solos, in particular missed the mark. No such trouble these days. The subtitle of one of the feistier tracks on Lyle's endlessly electric Rhythm Stories "jazz hip-hop funky bebop, " perfectly summarizes the multi-faceted keyboardist's range and influences. On his most satisfying and eclectic outing to date, he alternates bass-driven soul that won't quit with artsier, romantic musings, fusing synergetic ensemble lightning with quieter reflections. When not limiting himself to his premier weapon, those magical 88s, he enjoys toying with a wide variety of keyboard sounds, most notably the organ effects on two dashing Stevie Wonder covers. "Higher Ground" and "Here We Go Again" offer a flair of familiarity, but are only two of the reasons to buy this genre-transcending collection. A melodic ace, Lyle saves his memorable hooks for slick ballads like "Exotic Love," while leaving ample openings on the jams for each member of his "who's who" ensemble room to expand, grow, whet their chops, etc. Jazz-meets-hip-hop projects usually possess a certain canned, synthetic production sheen about them, so Lyle also merits gold stars for the extraordinarily live sound he achieves blowing with every cat from Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright to Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, among a cast of thousands. OK, why not mention a few more -- Everette Harp, Paul Jackson, Jr., Sonny Emory, and Peter White. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide | Bobby Lyle - Leader, Fender Rhodes, Piano Gerald Albright - Tenor Saxophone Lenny Castro - Congas, Bongos Kirk Whalum - Alto Saxophone Sonny Emory - Drum Kit Dwight Sills - Guitar Lori Perry - Vocals Ray Fuller - Guitar Peter White - Guitar Michael Stewart - Trumpet Paul Jackson - Rhythm Guitar Marcus Miller - Electric Bass Kenny Garrett - Alto Saxophone Everette Harp - Soprano Saxophone Stanley Clarke - Electric Tenor Bass Reggie Hamilton - Electric Bass, Synthesizer TRACKLISTING: 01. Cool Walk 02. Here We Go Again 03. On the Spot 04. B's Mood 05. Junk Street 06. Higher Ground 07. Exotic Love 08. Don't You Know 09. Tonight We Love 10. Anthem 11. Love Suite 1FICHIER FILEFACTORY pw: lisalisa Добавлено: Bobby Lyle - Hands On SOUL + JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | PNG ARTWORK | 385MB | 50:33 Heads Up International 2006 Цитата: Nearly 30 years and 15 albums deep into one of contemporary jazz's most consistently melodic and funky careers, Bobby Lyle continues to take a Hands On approach to creating a perfect balance of elegance and groove. On his Heads Up debut, the versatile pianist -- who has been musical director for Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, and Anita Baker, et al., between solo projects -- is intent on grabbing the listener right away with three jamming and danceable, synth brass-flavored tracks that also lightly showcase his inventive and playful sense of improvisation. He sandwiches a gleeful, bouncy version of the familiar disco hit "Best of My Love" with the seductive "Passion Drive" and the title cut, on which Lyle floats a light-on-its-feet melody over thoroughly modern crunchy, thumping beats. Amidst this rhythmic overdrive are a handful of cuts that perfectly capture Lyle's trademark romantic vibe: the balmy, tropically tinged "Poinciana," the reflective closer "Beth" (which showcases his sweet ivory magic at its most poignant), and "Lost in Love," an irresistible ballad written and performed by Lyle and the always captivating Peabo Bryson. Longtime Lyle fans will also enjoy the heavy mix of old-school synth and acoustic piano on "Return of the Genie," which recalls the cool vibe of his debut album, The Genie. It's a perfect way to chart his growth as an artist over the years and to show that the charm was there from the beginning. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide | Bobby Lyle - Fender Rhodes, Piano Martin Walters - Electric Bass Joe Vincelli - Alto Saxophone Todd Parsnow - Lead Guitar Larry Spencer - Trumpet Keith Vivens - Bass John Adams - Bass Keith Banks - Drum Kit Keith Adkins - Trombone Wayne DeLano - Saxophone Larry Kimpel - Electric Bass Johny Calderon - Rhythm Guitar Jorge Ginorio - Bongos, Congas, Percussion TRACKLISTING: 01. Passion Drive 02. Best Of My Love 03. Hands On 04. Lost In Our Love 05. Fancy Pants 06. Poinciana 07. Minute By Minute 08. True Spirit 09. El Paquito 10. Take A Step 11. Return Of The Genie 12. Beth 1FICHIER FILEFACTORY pw: lisalisa Добавлено: Bobby Lyle - The Power Of Touch SOUL + JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI ARTWORK | 349MB | 52:31 Atlantic 1997 Цитата: The elegant funk pianist dresses up his elegant playing, catchy melodies and familiar funk leanings with rhythmic excursions to Latin America, Brazil and Africa. A sticker on the wrapping of the disc touts the pianist as one of the true pioneers of smooth jazz, but that tag oversimplifies his uniquely global approach. Certainly, an elegant cut like "Aruban Nights" and the easygoing, Will Downing sung cover of "Feel Like Makin' Love" fulfill adult contemporary radio's idea of easygoing adventure, but Lyle's percussive palette runs too wild to tame with such strict categorization. His travels include the opening track, "Timbuktu," with Lyle taking saxman Gerald Albright and guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. into a thick, jungle soundscape provided by the throbbing basslines of Alphonso Johnson and free-for-all percussion by Kevin Ricard. Lyle flys solo to Brazil on the jumpy rhythms and seductive synth-piano textures of "3 Minute Samba," and, along with trumpeter Rahmlee and guitarist Doc Powell, provides a lilting Latin canvass for vocalist Kevyn Lettau's romantic lyrics on "A Moment in Time." Guitarist Phil Upchurch and Lyle's organ performance add bluesy touches to the new agey "Checkin'," whose synth washes float above soft spoken word passages by Adwin Brown. Lyle then recalls the slick urban vibes of his last album, Rhythm Stories, with a hard-driving, bass pumping "Jubilee," featuring the brash sax conversations of Wilton Felder (tenor) and newcomer Mindi Abair (alto). Contemporary jazz rap often gets a bad rap for being overly predictable, but Lyle edges towards being a true genre revolutionary on the most exotic track, "Midnight Creeper." Over bassist Sekou Bunch's thick and insistent groove, Lyle eschews the piano's melodic graces in favor of opening the lid of his instrument and using the strings inside as percussion instruments. He insists his explorations aren't all that newfangled, but anyone looking beyond traditional jazz masters and classical legends like John Cage might be hard pressed for a modern comparison. At least in the smooth jazz world. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide | Bobby Lyle - Fender Rhodes, Piano, Organ Alphonso Johnson - Electric Bass Wilton Felder - Saxophone Mindi Abair - Saxophone Mike Campbell - Guitar Mike Daigo - Trombone Jorge Evans - Guitar Tommy Organ - Guitar Andy Korn - Drums Al McKay - Guitar Sekou Bunch - Bass Nathan East - Bass Doc Powell - Guitar Jerry Brooks - Bass Lynn Mabry - Vocals Larry Kimpel - Bass Dwight Sills - Guitar Paul Jackson - Guitar Kevyn Lettau - Vocals Will Downing - Vocals Michael White - Drums Phil Upchurch - Guitar Melanie Taylor - Vocals Michael Harris - Trumpet Kevin Ricard - Percussion David Satterfield - Vocals Andre Roberson - Saxophone Gerald Albright - Saxophone Bashiri Johnson - Percussion Stanley Benders - Percussion Gerald McCauley - Synthesizer Mikael Sandgren - Synthesizer Alex Acuña - Drums, Percussion Rahmlee Michael Davis - Trumpet Ndugu Chancler - Drums, Percussion Fernando Harkness - Flute, Saxophone TRACKLISTING: 01. Timbuktu 02. Aruban Nights 03. Just Talk to Me 04. Interlude 05. Feel Like Makin Love 06. Jubilee 07. Checkin 08. Moment in Time 09. Steppin 10. 3 Minute Samba 11. Midnight Creeper 12. Inner Peace MEGA.NZ 1FICHIER MEDIAFIRE pw: lisalisa |