André Previn, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell – West Side Story (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

André Previn, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell – West Side Story (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 38:15 minutes | 1,44 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Craft Recordings

West Side Story is a jazz album by pianist André Previn and his trio. Previn, along with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Red Mitchell, chose eight compositions from the original score of the Leonard Bernstein musical West Side Story and re-arranged them in a jazz style.

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Joe Beck, Red Mitchell – Empathy (1980/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Joe Beck, Red Mitchell - Empathy (1980/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download

Joe Beck, Red Mitchell – Empathy (1980/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:28:36 minutes | 1,44 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Gryphon Records

This nearly 90-minute set featuring Joe Beck and Red Mitchell comes from a 1980 performance at the legendary New York nightclub Bradley’s. Without rehearsal or anything in the way of preplanning, the guitarist and the bassist intuitively work their way through a mixture of time-tested standards and jazz classics, coming as close to musical perfection as is possible. Carl Perkins’ “Grooveyard” is played softly rather than in its typical hard bop setting, while the swing classic “Soft Winds” retains only a hint of the original chord changes, taking on a more bluesy flavor in their adventurous take. Johnny Mandel’s lovely ballad “Emily” seems forever associated with Bill Evans, though this compelling take makes its own mark. Three gems by Jimmy Van Heusen are included, including a lyrical “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” a fluid “Like Someone in Love,” and an intricate “Darn That Dream.”
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Warne Marsh & Red Mitchell – Big Two (2009/2017) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

Warne Marsh & Red Mitchell – Big Two (2009/2017)
DSD128 (.dsf) 1 bit/5,6 MHz MHz | Time – 46:48 minutes | 3,69 GB
or FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 46:48 minutes | 853 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download – Source: HDTracks | Booklet, Front Cover | 2xHD – Storyville Records

This album, comprised of previously unissued material, stands as a fitting tribute to the integrity and splendid musicianship of tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh and bassist Red Mitchell who were true soul brothers who played together intermittently in the infancy of modern jazz, a friendship that survived nearly 40 years and was broken only by the sudden and tragic death of Warne in December, 1987.

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Warne Marsh & Red Mitchell – Big Two (Remastered) (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Warne Marsh & Red Mitchell – Big Two (Remastered) (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 46:47 minutes | 1,62 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 2xHD – Storyville Records

This remastered release presents previously unissued recordings from cool jazz greats bassist Red Mitchell and tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh. Recorded live in Stockholm in 1980, the skillful partnership between this unexpected duo weaves masterful lines, creating an album which now serves as a tribute to nearly 40 years of friendship.

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