Steve Lukather--Live @ The Baked Potato [12-22-2011]

Thanks to'anonymous' for this. I also have another from him live at The Baked Potato. posted. Enjoy.....

1. All Blues
2. Groove Buster
3. Luke Orders Drinks
4. I'm Home
5. Stratus
6. The Thrill is Gone
7. Maiden Voyage/Butterfly
8. Bomp Me

Related Artists:::

Steve Lukather - Guitar
Toss Panos - Drums
Jimmy Johnson - Bass
Greg Mathieson - Keys

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Ryuichi Sakamoto--Thousand Knives Of [1978]

One of my truly favorites of his.

1 Thousand Knives
2 Island Of Woods
3 Grasshoppers
4 Das Neue Japanische Elektronische Volkslied
5 Plastic Bamboo
6 The End Of Asia

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Shaun Baxter--JazzMetal [1993/1994]

Here's some real nice 'jazz/metal/fusion' that was sent by'anon'. I had never heard of him til this. Pretty good [imo].

The debut recording from British guitarist Shaun Baxter is somewhat of an underground guitar classic. The title along with a limited availability contributed to the recording's lore, but in reality this is a pretty typical Fusion/Shred session. There is more Metal than Jazz here and by the latter's traditional definition, not one note is swung. Baxter is a fine and versatile technician and offers up some impressive pyrotechnics throughout the session, but despite his own claims, there is no real innovation here. His style and sound borrow from the legato approach of both Allan Holdsworth and Scott Henderson with a heavier edge, but it would have been more interesting to hear a strict application of his formal Jazz guitar training. This would have been possible too as bassist Terry Gregory has played alongside Jazz guitar great Martin Taylor. Labeling the music as 'Jazz Metal' creates a set of expectations in both Jazz and Metal camps, but the results here won't satisfy either one of them. This is not imply that this is not a worthwhile session, to the contrary, as there is plenty to enjoy for guitar fans, just leave the labels off. [allmusic]

1 Strike up the Band --Gershwin, Gershwin
2 Throw Down
3 Chicken Soup
4 G-Spot Blues
5 Baxters Brew
6 Make It Reel
7 Birdman
8 I'm Not Sure Yet
9 12 Bars from Mars
10 Gregory's Girl
11 Open Invitation


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Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio--What A Wonderful Trio [2009]

another very nice release.

01-ANOTHER HOLIDAY
02-STANDARD
03-HAPPY SOCCER STRIKER
04-SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
05-AUTUMN LEAVES
06-SUNFLOWER
07-BLUES
08-OBSESSION
09-EAGLE

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[LOSSLESS] DIMENSION--IMPRESSIONS (18TH) [2005]

Here is another great release from them in lossless, enjoy.

01 IMPRESSIONS DIMENSION ?????
02 Flyback DIMENSION ?????
03 ENERGTIC DIMENSION ?????
04 Circle Sky DIMENSION ?????
05 The Sea Song DIMENSION ?????
06 TIP TAP TOE DIMENSION ?????
07 Predict The Future DIMENSION ?????
08 Moon Avenue DIMENSION ?????
09 Monologue DIMENSION ?????
10 Snow Breath DIMENSION ?????

Related Artists
Akira Onozuka : Acoustic Piano (1,3,4,5),Keyboard & Programming (except on 9),Wurlitzer (2,6),Fender Rhodes (3,7,8,9),Electric Bass (10)
Kazuki Katsuta : Alto Sax (except on 5,7),Soprano Sax (5,7)
Masaharu Ishikawa : Drums (except on 6,7,9)
Minoru Toyoda : Rhythm Track Programming (6,7)
Takashi Masuzaki : Electric Guitars (except on 9),Acoustic Guitars (except on 2,3,8),Bass (1,2,3,4,5)

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PROBLEMS WITH MIRRORCREATOR

To the few of you that say you can not download. My 1st suggestion is to try another browser ie--firefox or chrome..

If you use those 2 and ie and still can not. them email me..

JJ

[LOSSLESS] DIMENSION-WALTZ for FOREST [16TH] [2003]

One of the softer releases by them, great songs. Thanks to 'hiro' for the original files..

01 Everlasting Melody-- Kazuki Katsuta ?????
02 Voice of The Moon-- Takashi Masuzaki ?????
03 Waltz For Forest-- Kazuki Katsuta ?????
04 Remember of The Days-- Takashi Masuzaki ?????
05 Song of My Heart-- Kazuki Katsuta ?????
06 Indian Summer-- Takashi Masuzaki ?????
07 Chinita (Dreams)-- Akira Onozuka ?????
08 If Featuring 4 P.M.-- Dimension ?????


Related Artists:::
Akira Onozuka : Keyboards, Piano, Programming
Bobby Pena : Vocal (8)
Kazuki Katsuta : Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Larry A Mcfarland : Vocal (8)
Ray Rena : Vocal (8)
Takashi Masuzaki : Acoustic & Electric Guitars
TAMA Music Strings : Strings

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Ryuichi Sakamoto - Left Handed Dream [1981/1993]

1 Bokunokakera 4:03
2 Sarutoyukitogominokodomo 5:10
3 Kachakuchane 4:19
4 The Garden Of Poppies 5:37
5 Relache 3:57
6 Tell'em To Me 4:31
7 Living In The Dark 5:17
8 Slat Dance 2:50
9 Venezia 4:43
10 Sarunoie 2:19

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[SPECIAL] T-SQUARE--NATURAL w/ BONUS TRACKS [LOSSLESS]

Here's one of the best[imo].T-SQUARE 15th Album! Sponsored by the Recording Industry Association of Japan "Japan Gold Disc Awards 5th at the" Jazz category "The Best of the Year" winner.
1990.04.21 CSCL 1121-2 \3200 CBS/SONY CD .

01 Control-- Masahiro Andoh --05:15.60
02 Daisy Field-- Masahiro Andoh-- 05:15.60
03 Wind Song-- Hirotaka Izumi & Russ Freeman-- 04:55.00
04 White Mane-- Hirotaka Izumi-- 05:40.20
05 Happy Song-- Takeshi Itoh-- 05:02.67
06 Snowbird-- Masahiro Andoh & Russ Freeman-- 05:09.20
07 Labyrinth of Love-- Hirotaka Izumi & Russ Freeman-- 04:53.63
08 Up Town-- Takeshi Itoh-- 03:36.62
09 Radio Star-- Masahiro Andoh-- 05:15.10
10 Last Raindrops-- Masahiro Andoh-- 05:32.15

BONUS TRACKS:::
01 Radio Star-- Masahiro Andoh-- 04:42.37
02 Go for It-- Masahiro Andoh-- 04:52.37

Also one of the releases that Russ Freeman [of the Rippingtons played on & help produce]

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{UPGRADE][new link added] Minoru Mukaiya--Tickle The Ivory[ 1993]

Thanks to "xoxoxo" for this upgrade, much appreciated.

01 Omoe-de-Omoba -- Minoru Mukaiya
02 Misty Lady -- Issei Noro >>>>>>>>>>>>{IN PLAYER}
03 Halle-- Casiopea
04 Long Term Memory -- Issei Noro
05 Asayake -- Issei Noro
06 The Soundgraphy-- Issei Noro
07 Acoustic Dream-- Minoru Mukaiya
08 Reflections of You -- Minoru Mukaiya
09 Looking Up -- Issei Noro
10 Everlasting Dreams-- Minoru Mukaiya
11 A Day in the Stars

Related Artists:::

* Akira Jimbo : Drums (1.6)
* Masayoshi Takanaka : Guitar (1)
* Minoru Mukaiya : Piano,Keyboards,Synth Programming
* Tetsuo Sakurai : Bass (1.6)

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Rovo--Ravo Dub [2011]

Thanks to 'ran...' for the files...

01 - Tanger Dub
02 - Eclipse Dub
03 - Baal Dub
04 - Rmdub
05 - Sino+Dub


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[LOSSLESS] T SQUARE--IMPRESSIVE [1992]

Another nice release with some of the best tunes from them.Thanks to 'o.u.' for this as well.

01 01 Faces -- 05:12.02
02 02 Rain in November-- 06:54.50
03 03 Rise -- 06:04.35
04 04 Mac's Back -- 05:42.20
05 05 Broken Promise -- 06:32.68
06 06 Dandelion Hill -- 05:18.25
07 07 Traffic Jam -- 06:06.47
08 08 Amaranth -- 06:23.18
09 09 Waiting in the Afternoon-- 05:31.40

Related Artists:::
Carlos Kanno : Percussion (6,8)
Hirotaka Izumi : Acoustic Piano, Synthesizers, Programming
Hiroyuki Noritake : Drums and Percussion
Kenichiro Hayashi : Trumpet (4,5)
Masahiro Andoh : Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Masahiro Kobayashi : Trumpet (3,4,5,7)
Masato Honda : Saxophones, EWI, Flute, Flugelhorn, Voice, Programming
Mitsuru Sutoh : 5-Strings and 6-Strings Basses
Osamu Koike : Tenor Saxophone (4,5)
Takazumi Kunitomo : Synthesizers Programming
Toshio Araki : Trumpet (3,7)
Whacho : Percussion (3,4,6)
Yohichi Murata : Trombone (4,5)

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[RE POST]Takahiro Kido--A Short Happy Life [2009]

Here is one of his solo releases [there are 5].Japanese multi-instrumentalist Takahiro Kido might already be known to some for his work with Anoice, whose album Remmings was released via Important Records a couple of years back. Now stepping out on his own for the reliably wonderful Plop label, Kido has made one of the most convincing and rewarding hybrids of modern composition and micro-electronics of the year so far. In addition to his own performances across a variety of instruments (including piano, guitar, glockenspiel, flute and computer) Kido has called upon a number of string players to contribute to a processed orchestral sound that dominates much of the album in its various permutations. Integral to Kido's music is a sense of location. Many of these pieces rely upon the natural reverberations of a particular space for their particular sound. Apparently, these recordings were made in abandoned hotel lobbies, up mountains and in tunnels, lending a certain spatial character to the songs.

01.Home 00:32
02.Under a Cherry Tree 03:32
03.Summer Dogs 00:32
04.Franny 04:22
05.Small Caress 04:26
06.Jealousy 00:58
07.In Cold Blood 08:22
08.Atelire 02:20
09.A Carefree Patient 08:12
10.Paysage 00:30
11.K 06:16
12.xxx 02:10
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Artwork By [Art Direction & Design] - Takahiro Kido
Bass - Takahiro Matsue
Composed By - Utaka Fujiwara (tracks: 12)
Electric Piano [Wurlittir] - Utaka Fujiwara
Piano - Seri Nogami (tracks: 5)
Piano, Programmed By, Organ, Glockenspiel, Melodica [Melodion], Composed By, Recorded By, Mixed By - Takahiro Kido
Violin - Jyunko Tabira

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[SPECIAL] SPHERE 3--COMEUPPANCE [2002]

Thanks to 'meho' for this. I had never hear this band B4. Very good jazz/fusion from UK. This is the only release [so far].

After listening to the band Network, it made me realize how few progressive fusion bands I had been hearing coming from the UK of late, and knowing that the country once possessed the very best in this genre(Bruford, Brand X, National Health, Isotope, The Fents, UK, Holdsworth, etc.) led me to wonder if the musicians there had all but given up on the sport of fine musicianship. Well here a cd from a band on the progressive label Cyclops records called Sphere 3 - Comeuppance, and it involves the very progressive and fusion mix that makes this style of music so great. To get the fullest impact from this kind of music, the main ingredients are: Great musicians, and Sphere 3 possesses them at every instrument. Great compostions, and here they have acheived that also. Originality, obviously cloning or mimicking a band seldom gets an artist the proper credit they deserve, even if they are outshining their idols, and I am happy to say that Sphere 3 again have excelled on their own take on this style of music. I get the impression that the band mates are well in tune to both the world of progressive rock, as well as the fusion realm, their music can sound like an excerpt from many of progbands epic instrumental section. They also straddle along both sides of the musical fence with these styles, never sounding more like one than the other. As is the case for any band attempting to create a fresh take in this challenging scene, the priority of composition before virtuoso becomes the focal point of importance, here you will find that Sphere 3 has wholeheartedly adopted this approach, by unfurling 10 songs of music that is compelling, challenging, original, and a pleasure to listen to. The band has no boudaries to confine them, they are experienced players that take adventurous expeditions into many uncharted territories. Their ability to gather the many sides of their collective influeces has transfluenced into a sound that is all their own. I can't liken Sphere 3 to any particular band, this is a credit to the players, that they created Comeuppance with such solid songs, and musicianship on their first cd, only leaves me that much more curious to hear a follow up. Formed in the late 90-s and have been playing as supporting act and at festivals with Magnum, Focus, The Flower Kings and I.Q .. JBRADY[PROGGNOISS]

1. A Good Example of Arbitrary Presumption 6:20
2. Shrimp.Sng 4:07
3. Sidewalking 4:38
4. Natural Light 5:41
5. First Kiss 5:44
6. Eat First, Ask Questions Later 3:15
7. An Unusual January 5:47
8. December Gaze 8:38
9. Tapestries 2:41
10. Paralysis 5:58

Related Artists:::

Steve Anderson
Guitars
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William Burnett
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Neil Durant
Keyboards
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Jamie Fisher
Drums

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Akiko Tsuruga--NYC Serenade [2008]

Thanks to 'aleko' for the original files.
Here is another very nice release from her and her gang. Hammond B3 comes through great ,as usual.

1. Sister Sadie - 6:52
2. Arthur's Theme (best that you can do) - 5:10
3. When You Wish Upon A Star - 6:00
4. The Way You Look Tonight - 6:38
5. Driftin' - 6:39
6. Portrait of Jennie - 4:38
7. Easy Walker - 5:46
8. 24 Mill Street - 5:52
9. Ricado Bossa Nova (The Gift) - 6:00
10. Bluesette - 5:02
11. Gator's Time - 4:39

Related Artists:::

Akiko Tsuruga (hammomd B3)
Wayne Escoffery (tenor saxophone)
Eric Johnson (guitar)
Jimmy Cobb (drums)

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SPECIAL] CASIOPEA--ANSWERS [1994] LOSSLESS

Thanks to 'anon' for the original lossless files, Some of the better songs they did are on this one. Appreciate the upgrade.

01 Set Sail Issei Noro ★★★★★
02 Fortunate Breeze Issei Noro ★★★★★
03 Take Courage Issei Noro ★★★★★
04 Living Thing Issei Noro ★★★★★
05 Previous Matters Minoru Mukaiya ★★★★★
06 Warning Issei Noro ★★★★★
07 Dynamic Road Minoru Mukaiya ★★★★★
08 Surf's Up Noriaki Kumagai ★★★★★
09 Pal Issei Noro ★★★★★
10 Cool Rain Yoshihiro Naruse & Issei Noro ★★★★★
11 Mr. Dungeon Minoru Mukaiya ★★★★★
12 A fine day Issei Noro ★★★★★

Related Artists
Issei Noro : Guitars
Michael R. Muldoon : Percussions
Minoru Mukaiya : Keyboards
Noriaki Kumagai : Drums
Yoshihiro Naruse : Basses

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the links in the comments have disappeared 2 times. I reposted them here is is incase they disappear again..

http://mir.cr/0OBRUJR0

Chick Corea Electric Band--Live From Elario's [1996]

The first live performance of this power-trio is evidence that they clicked right off the bat. It also has some interesting experimental sounds. A young Dave Weckl rips on drums. That said, I'm pleased to own it for its relative rarity & curiosity value if nothing else. Don't get me wrong, of course there is some phenomenal playing - these boys are the business after all, but its much more of an acoustic sound than I like. I figure Chick must have thought that too, and he decided to add Scott Henderson / Frank Gambale to give the band the harder fusion edge, and pull the job off big time.Thanks to 'xyzz' for this nice one as well..

01. Tweek
02. A Japanese Waltse
03. Ginkakuji (Silver Temple)
04. Mallorca
05. Marimbala
06. What Is It?
07. Malaguena
08. Fusion Blues (Got a Match?)

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[SPECIAL] SERGIO MENDES--TOKYO-JAZZ [2011]

Here's another very nice concert from TV. Thanks to 'a friend of the site" for all the work that went into this.
This is the concert 56+ mins.

I do not have the track list


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[EXCLUSIVE-VIDEO][LIMITED TIME] Casiopea--The Mint Sessions

THIS WILL BE UP TIL SUNDAY DECEMBER 4,2011 ONLY THEN REMOVED............
Great little video with excellent sound and video.A nive thank you to "fen",[and richard, appreciated as always.

25th Anniversary celebration of jazz fusion Cassiopeia DVD series. MINT CLUB DVD Show progress and Jimbo Akira Sakurai Tetsuo former member of "MINT CLUB" for DVD version. Session with the guests, and enjoy the talk.

1. FIGHT MAN
2. SUPER SONIC MOVEMENT
3. BLOOMING
4. JUICY JAM-------------------[IN PLAYER/VIDEO]
5. TRANCE EVOLUTION
6. HALLE
7. GOLDEN WAVES
8. GET BACK

Related Artists:::
Issei Noro (Guitar)
Minoru Mukaiya (Keys)
Yoshihiro Naruse (Bass)
GUESTS:::
Tetsuo Sakurai (Bass)
Akira Jimbo (Drums)

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[RE POST & UPGRADE]Takashi Masuzaki and Koichi Yabori-Tsuki~Moon [2003]

Here is one from 2 of Japan's best guitarists.
Takashi with Dimension, Koichi with Fragile, both have played with many others.

This is an acoustic album with some electric instruments.

1. Memories Of Luna
2. Story
3. Moonglobe
4. Umbrella
5. Eclipse
6. How Low The Moon
7. It's Not All Truth
8. I'm Fallin'
9. Zoku Matsuyoi
10. Shizuki
11. (They Long To Be) Close To You

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