Curtis Amy – Eye to Eye (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:43:52 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © nagel heyer records
Curtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was a jazz saxophonist. Amy was born in Houston, Texas. He learned how to play clarinet before joining the Army, and during his time in service, picked up the tenor saxophone. After his discharge, he attended and graduated from Kentucky State College. He worked as an educator in Tennessee while playing in midwestern jazz clubs. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Pacific Jazz Records, often playing with organist Paul Bryant. In the mid-60s he spent three years as musical director of Ray Charles’ orchestra, together with his wife, Merry Clayton, and Steve Huffsteter.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – The Complete Studio Albums (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 04:04:47 minutes | 8,90 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fantasy Records
All of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s studio albums, now in hi-res and together in the complete set. Available separately also.
At a time when rock was evolving away from the forces that had made the music possible in the first place, Creedence Clearwater Revival brought things back to their roots with their concise synthesis of rockabilly, swamp pop, R&B, and country. Though the music of CCR was very much a group effort in their tight, punchy arrangements, their vision was very much singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader John Fogerty’s. Fogerty’s classic compositions for Creedence both evoked enduring images of Americana and reflected burning social issues of the day. The band’s genius was their ability to accomplish this with the economic, primal power of a classic rockabilly ensemble.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – The Complete Studio Albums (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 04:04:47 minutes | 5,48 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fantasy Records
All of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s studio albums, now in hi-res and together in the complete set. Available separately also.
At a time when rock was evolving away from the forces that had made the music possible in the first place, Creedence Clearwater Revival brought things back to their roots with their concise synthesis of rockabilly, swamp pop, R&B, and country. Though the music of CCR was very much a group effort in their tight, punchy arrangements, their vision was very much singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader John Fogerty’s. Fogerty’s classic compositions for Creedence both evoked enduring images of Americana and reflected burning social issues of the day. The band’s genius was their ability to accomplish this with the economic, primal power of a classic rockabilly ensemble.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970/2008/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 42:47 minutes | 1,59 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fantasy Records
Cosmo’s Factory was the fourth, biggest, and best of the astonishing string of five Top Ten albums Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969 and 1970. It went on sale in August 1970, well after two of its tracks had stormed the radio—the No. 2 “Travelin’ Band”/”Who’ll Stop the Rain,” which began its parabola in January, and the No. 4 “Up Around the Bend,” released in April. But as Fantasy most certainly knew, there was a third hit in its grooves, the transcendent “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”—the fifth and last No. 2 lead single for the preeminent pop phenomenon of its brief era, which never had a No. 1—and the album rode all four beloved songs to nine weeks atop Billboard’s album chart.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970/2008/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 42:47 minutes | 1002 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fantasy Records
Cosmo’s Factory was the fourth, biggest, and best of the astonishing string of five Top Ten albums Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969 and 1970. It went on sale in August 1970, well after two of its tracks had stormed the radio—the No. 2 “Travelin’ Band”/”Who’ll Stop the Rain,” which began its parabola in January, and the No. 4 “Up Around the Bend,” released in April. But as Fantasy most certainly knew, there was a third hit in its grooves, the transcendent “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”—the fifth and last No. 2 lead single for the preeminent pop phenomenon of its brief era, which never had a No. 1—and the album rode all four beloved songs to nine weeks atop Billboard’s album chart.
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Clyde Anthony – It’s Time (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 54:52 minutes | 633 MB | Genre: Blues
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 143 – Reprise
Clyde Anthony’s new album “It’s Time” is a masterful fusion of R&B, Soul, and Blues!! As one of the singers for 8 years from the group The Drells, Clyde Anthony’s album showcases a strong and powerful voice, which has been compared to singers such as Mr. Gerald Levert, Jerry Butler, and Barry White with strong background influences from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Spinners, and Peabo Bryson.
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Clarence Bekker Band – Changes (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 44:43 minutes | 502 MB | Genre: Pop, Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Jazz Activist
Some cats just need a couple of good chords, a charismatic voice and a story to tell, in order to touch anyone’s heart in seconds at. True soul singers don’t need any gimmicks or additives to project their essence, and undoubtedly, Clarence Bekker forms part of that hall of privilege. Originally a Dutch citizen born in tropical Surinam, his career has led him on plethora of paths: he was the youngest member of the successful Swinging Soul Machine Band; also a stellar member of the 08001 world music collective; and has been a prominent voice of the very viral Playing For a Change project. Life’s trials and tribulations had removed Bekker from his blazing path, causing him to take two steps back temporarily. Only a few years later, he embarked again on a fresh new start, and back to a more humble “square one”. Today, he’s back full force with renewed strength under the belt to take the stage again by storm. Fortunately we have him back, with much more strength and with more notches in the butt to raze on the stage. Listening live you will forget that nostalgia of Marvin Gaye that we all have inside. You will return to illusion with the soul as if it were the first time. Listening to Clarence Bekker will make you forget any possible nostalgia inside you, and bring joy to your soul as if it were your first live concert ever!
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Citizen Cope – Heroin and Helicopters (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 38:53 minutes | 435 MB | Genre: Indie Pop, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RainWater Recordings
Comprised of 11 new, original songs all written and produced by Citizen Cope – AKA Clarence Greenwood – ‘Heroin & Helicopters’ marks a return to Cope’s grassroots approach to musicianship, one that is colored by hard work, hustle and heart, irrespective of the obstacles he’s encountered throughout his more than 25 years as a career artist.Citizen Cope came up with the title ‘Heroin & Helicopters’ after an encounter with Carlos Santana, who has been a Citizen Cope fan since before their 2002 collaboration on his rework of the Cope song “Sideways.” Santana was at a Citizen Cope show at San Francisco’s Fillmore when he told Cope to “stay away from the two H’s – heroin and helicopters,” saying both had fatal results for people in music. To Cope, the quote reflected a larger pattern in society – a metaphor for addiction and instant gratification, both themes that thread throughout the record. The album tackles Cope’s personal struggles with religion, political manipulation, hollowness in the entertainment world, and spiritual enlightenment, as he contends with his own role in those societal institutions.Citizen Cope has sold over 1 million records, and he’s earned accolades from Rolling Stone and The Washington Post, who dubbed him “DC’s finest export since Marvin Gaye.” He will tour extensively this spring in support of ‘Heroin & Helicopters,’ including a performance at NYC’s Beacon Theater, a show at the Novo in Los Angeles, and more.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970) [SACD 2002]
PS3 Rip | ISO | SACD DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Scans included | 1,73 GB
SACD-ISO PS3 Rip to FLAC 2.0 | 24 bit / 88,2 kHz | 42:53 min | Scans included | 857 MB
Analogue Productions # CAPJ 8402 SA
Cosmo’s Factory was the fourth, biggest, and best of the astonishing string of five Top Ten albums Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969 and 1970. It went on sale in August 1970, well after two of its tracks had stormed the radio—the No. 2 “Travelin’ Band”/”Who’ll Stop the Rain,” which began its parabola in January, and the No. 4 “Up Around the Bend,” released in April. But as Fantasy most certainly knew, there was a third hit in its grooves, the transcendent “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”—the fifth and last No. 2 lead single for the preeminent pop phenomenon of its brief era, which never had a No. 1—and the album rode all four beloved songs to nine weeks atop Billboard’s album chart.
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Charlie Puth – Nine Track Mind (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 45:00 minutes | 514 MB | Genre: Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Artist Partner
Nine Track Mind is the debut studio album by American Pop and R&B singer Charlie Puth. The album’s lead single, “Marvin Gaye”, featuring Meghan Trainor, peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Europe, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK.
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Celia Cruz – Celia y Willie (1982/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 47:10 minutes | 1,90 GB | Genre: World, Latin Jazz, Salsa
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Craft Recordings
Celia Cruz’s lasting presence will be felt over the summer… 40th anniversary reissue of the Fania classic from Celia Cruz and Willie Colón featuring hits “Dos Jueyes” and “Yo Lo Puedes Decir.” All analog mastering from the original tapes.
One of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century, Cuban-born singer Celia Cruz recorded nearly 40 studio albums over her long and illustrious career. In the ’70s, Cruz signed to the legendary salsa imprint Fania Records, where she would release some of her most successful titles and perform alongside many of her iconic labelmates. One such peer was horn player, singer, composer and producer Willie Colón: a hugely influential figure in Latin music and one of Fania’s most prolific talents—both in front of the microphone and behind the scenes.
1981’s Celia Y Willie marked the second of three albums by Cruz and Colón. The dynamic—and highly successful—partnership between the “Queen of Salsa” and “El Malo del Bronx” began with 1977’s Only They Could Have Made This Album, featuring Cruz on lead vocals, with Colón at the helm as producer, as well as on bass trumpet. The duo followed suit four years later with Celia Y Willie and, finally, with 1987’s Winners.
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Cecil Parker – Uhoh (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:18:19 minutes | 1,49 GB | Genre: Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sony – The Orchard
The honeyed vocals of Cecil Parker serve up music that’s both hot and smooth. A singer, songwriter, and above all, consummate performer, Cecil Parker has been compared to Maxwell, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Lou Rawls if these old school greats were fused with current acts like Usher, Kem, Eric Benet and Ne-Yo.
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Cathy Segal-Garcia – Social Anthems, Vol. 1 (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 39:31 minutes | 447 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Origin Records
A songwriter and vocal interpreter of uncommon emotional depth and intuitive lyrical insight… Cathy Segal-Garcia has the uncanny ability of discovering deeper, previously uncharted soul territory in a song no matter the surroundings.
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Cameron Graves – Seven (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 32:29 minutes | 748 MB | Genre: Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Artistry Music
Pianist, composer and vocalist Cameron Graves calls the music he’s architected for his new Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group release thrash-jazz, though that only begins to tell the story. Yes, upon an initial listen, the juggernaut metal force and hardcore precision of Seven can knock you back. After all, Graves grew up in metal-rich Los Angeles, headbanging to Living Colour as a kid and, after immersing himself in jazz and classical studies for years, reigniting his love for hard rock through records by Pantera, Slipknot and his most profound metal influence, Swedish titans Meshuggah.
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Caesar Frazier – Closer to the Truth (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 55:03 minutes | 596 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Savant
2019 release from the Hammond B-3 master. Caesar is an entertainer so unique, that one musical genre does not adequately describe his performance skills. One of the numerous highlights of his musical career include the time he spent traveling on mega concert tours as Marvin Gaye’s keyboard accompanist. While working with Marvin and having personal conversations regarding musical concepts, the lessons learned left their foot print on his understanding of effective performance. Caesar grew up hearing and being forever influenced by many of America’s greatest artist that covered most all of the popular music genres. “I heard the greatest country artist, blues artist, rock and roll artist, rhythm and blues artist. And, loved it all.”
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