A really nice compilation from Sony Music Indonesia. This great album is the next series of Jazzy Tunes, this time emphasizing on Love, as the album was released on valentine’s day. Sweet romantic songs that you might have listened or even loved around the 80s.. surprisingly, the songs dont sound old fashioned and still enjoyable just like new entries. The selection are great too. You’ll love this compilation and definately will stay in your playlist for a very long time. very recommended.

1. Nicole McLoud & Timmy Thomas – New York Eyes (3:55)
2. Ray Parker Jr & Raydio – A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) (4:01)
3. Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It (4:29)
4. T-Connection – Spend The Night With Me (4:49)
5. Angela Bofill – I Just Wanna Stop (4:24)
6. Luther Vandross – So Amazing (3:41)
7. Jeff Lorber – It’s A Fact (4:16)
8. Earth Wind and Fire – I’ll Write A Song For You (5:21)
9. Stanley Clarke & George Duke – Lady (4:21)
10. Rick Springfield – Taxi Dancing (3:39)
11. Basia – From Now On (3:45)
12. The Isley Brothers – Between The Sheets (4:55)
13. Deniece Williams – My Melody (4:09)
14. Jonathan Butler – Take Good Care Of Me (4:30)
15. Stanley Clarke – You Are The One For Me (4:50)
16. Phillip Bailey – It’s Our Time (3:52)
17. Delegation – If You Were A Song (3:46)
18. Heatwave – Look After Love (5:35)

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The official CD from Java Jazz Festival 2008 is finally here. A great compilation with 16 lovely songs gathered together as one. Wide range variety of choice, famous musicians and smart selection will make you place this album in your favorite list for a very long time. All enjoyable, all easy to listen to, all relaxing and all amazing. Especially for you who couldn’t be there, watching the unbelievable 3 days jazz of celebration in Jakarta, hope this CD could make you feel like being there. Enjoy!

1. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds – Longer (3:23)
2. Incognito – Deep Waters (6:35)
3. Al Jarreau – Random Act Of Love (4:43)
4. KEM – Set You Free (4:26)
5. Lee Ritenour – Lovely Day (5:57)
6. Tuck & Patti – When I Fall In Love (4:58)
7. David Benoit – Take A Look Inside My Heart (4:51)
8. Mint Condition – After The Love Is Gone (4:40)
9. Matt Bianco – La Luna (4:05)
10. Paul Anka – True (4:29)
11. Brenda Russell – The Tracks Of My Tears (4:52)
12. Erykah Badu – Didn’t Cha Know (3:59)
13. Remy Shand – Take A Message (4:00)
14. Jody Watley – Everything.mp3 (4:15)
15. Simply Red – You Make Me Feel Brand New (5:04)
16. Marc Antoine – Sunland (4:33)

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Gwyneth Paltrow actually has another “secret” talent besides her tremendous career in Hollywood. She can actualy sing just like a pro. These 4 songs just proved her as a great singer. The first song, What Is This Thing Called Love was from Infamous OST, in swing jazz style. For the rest were from Duets OST. Hopefully she’ll release an album someday.

1. What Is This Thing Called Love?
2. Just My Imagination feat Babyface
3. Cruisin’ feat Huey Lewis
4. Bette Davis Eyes

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Toshi Kubota (KUBOTA Toshinobu, 久保田利伸) is the pioneer of soul in Japanese music scene. He has started his career from 1986 and still active until now. He’s been in many different genres, like soulful RnB, hiphp, pop, reggae and acid jazz.

This album is his latest from 2006. A cool album, mostly groovy n funky with thick soul factor. There are some smooth jazz taste, groovy RnB even nice funky acid jazzy. I really recommend this one, especially for those who like the blend between soul, RnB, hiphop and jazz.

1. Toshi Kubota – Vibe For Real (Foreplay) (0:56)
2. Toshi Kubota – Dr. Party (4:24)
3. Toshi Kubota – Riding To The Sight (5:36)
4. Toshi Kubota – U Drive Me Crazy (4:59)
5. Toshi Kubota – A Love Story (TV Mix) (5:12)
6. Toshi Kubota – It’s Time To Smile (5:47)
7. Toshi Kubota – Kimi Ni Au Made Ha (4:01)
8. Toshi Kubota – Slow Jam Loving (5:37)
9. Toshi Kubota – Vibe For Real (The Play) (1:58)
10. Toshi Kubota – Kimi No Soba Ni (5:16)
11. Toshi Kubota – Sign of Love (Soul Response Version) (4:34)
12. Toshi Kubota – Club Happiness (Brotherhood Version) (4:52)
13. Toshi Kubota – Sukima (5:13)

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Shelby Lynne – I Am Shelby Lynne

The boldly named I Am Shelby Lynne may serve as an introduction to a gifted vocalist for most, but the one-time Nashville phenom has more than a decade of recording experience under her belt. Still, in many ways this is an introduction to a new talent. This time out, the Alabama-reared singer-songwriter refused to live up to anyone’s expectations but her own, expertly melding soul, rock, pop, and country strains into an eye-opening set that demands to be addressed on its own terms.–Steven Stolder

1. Your Lies
2. Leavin’
3. Life Is Bad
4. Thought It Would Be Easier
5. Gotta Get Back
6. Why Can’t You Be?
7. Lookin’ Up
8. Dreamsome
9. Where I’m From
10. Black Light Blue

Shelby Lynne – Just A Little Lovin’

It’s a risky move for any singer to attempt a direct ascent on the towering peaks of Dusty Springfield’s evergreen legacy. (Rolling Stone once called Dusty in Memphis the third most “essential” rock album by a woman.) Just a Little Lovin’ achieves the unlikely: a tribute to an immortal artist which both glorifies its subject and elevates the worshipper kneeling at her altar. Lynne’s 2001 breakthrough, I Am Shelby Lynne, was both utterly fresh and nostalgically infused with a Memphis-like spirit. Much of Just a Little Lovin’ is as familiar as an old pair of shoes. Lynne’s original contribution, “Pretend,” fits snugly between the classics, but it’s the loose, practically improvised vibe of this recording that breathes new life into Bacharach and David’s “Anyone Who Had a Heart” and, especially, Randy Newman’s “I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore.” Genius producer Phil Ramone lends the entire collection the kind of intimacy he brought to Paul Simon and Billy Joel’s most atmospheric 1970s recordings. Restrained instrumentation–often simply guitar, upright bass, a sprinkling of piano, and light percussion–turn even the teenage bubble-gum anthem “I Only Want to Be with You” into a sultry meditation. It’s hard to imagine another recent album more successful in melding retro-reverence with contemporary moderation. The result arouses emotion even as it enchantingly relaxes. –Ben Heege

1. Just A Little Lovin’
2. Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
4. I Only Want To Be With You
5. The Look Of Love
6. Breakfast In Bed
7. Willie And Lauramae Jones
8. I Don’t Want To Hear It Anymore
9. Pretend
10. How Can I Be Sure

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An album from Clazziquai Project (Classic+Jazz+Groove), a Korean group that combines a lot of different sounds. “Love Mode” is a Japan-only release. A great mini album, you’ll love them instantly. enjoy!

Clazziquai Project are:
* DJ Clazzi (DJ 클래지, composing, mixing, producing)
* Horan (호란, vocals)
* Alex (알렉스)

01 – Skyscraper
02 – Love Mode feat. VERBAL (m-flo)
03 – She loves you
04 – Be my love (English Version – House Mix)
05 – After Love (Female Version)
06 – Snatcher
07 – Love Mode feat.PE’Z & VERBAL (m-flo)
08 – She is
09 – Be My Love English Version – House Mix

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A great group that was gone too soon. Let’s go back to 1980. Leon Haines, one of the personnel of Rainbow formed his own band. Leon Haines Band was the name. This dutch band gained their popularity through 2 classic ballads, I Wanna See You Now and For You To Remember. For jazz lovers, another one song of them, Another Clown was a hit too. Leon Haines Band was a band that combined pop jazzy style with a little bit of rock like Rainbow did. It’s really enjoyable, vintage and…. very rare! it’s even almost impossible to find infos about them, or the album.

This is the only album of Leon Haines Band, that broke up too soon, only a year after. CD Rip, 192 kbps. enjoy guys!

Personnel:
LEON HAINES: vocal & guitar
BERT BESSEMS: guitar
FLOOR MINNAERT: piano, synthesizer
CONNY PETERS: tenorsax
PIERRE BECKERS: bass
AB VAN GOOR: drums

1. Leon Haines Band – I Wanna See You Now (3:53)
2. Leon Haines Band – For You To Remember (4:23)
3. Leon Haines Band – It Don’t Really Matter (3:47)
4. Leon Haines Band – If Tomorrow Comes (3:09)
5. Leon Haines Band – Rudy (0:58)
6. Leon Haines Band – Thank You For The Moment (4:00)
7. Leon Haines Band – Give Me Reasons Why (4:05)
8. Leon Haines Band – Another Clown (5:05)
9. Leon Haines Band – Don’t Leave Me Fighting The Doubt (3:15)
10. Leon Haines Band – Maybe I’m A Dreamer (4:10)
11. Leon Haines Band – Kenny (0:39)
12. Leon Haines Band – Long Lost Love Song (3:13)
13. Leon Haines Band – Dance A Little Closer (5:37)

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Rah Band should sound familiar for those who has listened to music around 80s. Even if you forget the name, think of Clouds Across The Moon, their megahits that raised their career right away. This song was a big radio hits, and still appearing on radios until now. Or Sam the Samba Man, the song that was really popular on its heyday, and now became a rare stuff that really hard to find. They offered jazz dance/disco, a form that became the beginning of acid jazz. Their songs are just easy to listen, and would be perfect for you who like 80s music. Here are their albums i have so far. Enjoy!

Rah Band – Selftitled (1981)

Falcon
Downside Up
Dream On
Slide
Blue Horizon Drifter
Dancing On The Moon
Ride

Rah Band – Mystery (1985)

Clouds Across The Moon (6:49)
Night Wind (7:42)
Sorry Doesn’t Make It Anymore (4:23)
Float (5:38)
Mystery Boy (7:14)
Are You Satisfied (Funka Nova) (6:02)
Shadow Of Your Love (6:27)
Out On The Edge (5:24)

Rah Band – The Best Of

1. Clouds Across The Moon
2. Messages From The Stars
3. Are You Satisfied
4. Sam The Samba Man
5. Perfumed Garden
6. Mystery Boy
7. Winter Love
8. Rock Me Down To Rio
9. Out On The Edge
10. Float
11. Slide
12. Riding On A Fantasy
13. Ride
14. Falcon
15. The Crunch

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Like an amazing wine, some things just age with grace and impeccable class and such is the case with Gino Vanelli. This time around, the Canadian offers up seven new compositions that are natural extensions of where he left off in 1998’s Slow Love. The seven new songs are focused but relaxed, with his aim clearly at the die hard fans of his trademark adultcontemporary/jazz hybrid. But it’s the seven tracks that make up the second half of “These Are The Days” that are a real treat. Digitally remastered for amazing clarity, Vanelli personally oversaw the reconstruction of seven of his most well known tunes, including the US chart hits “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself”. The results are crisp and bright when compared to some of the greatest hits compilations recently issued, and makes this a must have for Vanelli enthusiasts, even if you’ve already purchased a “best of” compilation recently.
- Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

1. gino vannelli – its only love (4:08)
2. gino vannelli – venus envy (4:11)
3. gino vannelli – these are the days (4:11)
4. gino vannelli – rock me to heaven (4:24)
5. gino vannelli – eastwest world (4:25)
6. gino vannelli – the great divide (4:32)
7. gino vannelli – right where i am (4:02)
8. gino vannelli – wild horses (4:41)
9. gino vannelli – hurts to be in love (3:43)
10. gino vannelli – black cars (3:12)
11. gino vannelli – just a motion away (4:19)
12. gino vannelli – living inside myself (4:24)
13. gino vannelli – i just wanna stop (3:40)
14. gino vannelli – people gotta move (3:18)

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Tracklist:
1.Matter Of Time
2.Miss You
3.Say
4.Inside
5.I’m Missin’ Your Love
6.Love Calls
7.Brotha Man
8.Cherish This Moment
9.This Place (Church Of Today)
10.You Are

Tracklists:
1.Set You Free
2.I’m In Love
3.You Might Win
4.Each Other
5.Without You
6.I Can’t Stop Loving You
7.True Love
8.True Love
9.Each Other
10.You Might Win
11.I Get Lifted