Sunday, July 31, 2016

Darnell White - This Love (2016)

by flutediary.blogspot.com
Darnell White is jazz flutist born and active in Los Angeles area. His resume included collaboration with Chuckii Booker and Barry White. In 2016, he released his debut solo album called "This Love". The album contained instrumental flute music and also vocal's one, all in smooth jazz. The highlight is "This Love" featuring Darnell himself on vocals. "Song for Barry" is melancholy in mood, dedicated for the late Barry White.  The song included trumpet solo section. The whole album decorated with strong R&B rhythm. Any flute jazz lover should check this album.

Here from Darnell White official website:

Our concept was to incorporate different flavors of music, R&B, Jazz, Brazilian, and Funk.  I decided to use different songwriters, such as myself, Chuckii, and longtime friends and fellow musicians, songwriter and keyboardist, Carnell Burton, and bassist Byron Cole, respectively, and, up and coming songwriter, Jazelle Paris, who is currently on tour with Cee-Lo Green, and is also an amazing singer.  She came into the studio and assisted on the song, "Meeting You," which was written by Carnell Burton.

Darnell White - This Love (2016)
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01. Don't You Know [00:04:13]
02. D Street [00:05:06]
03. Casa Cabrillo [00:04:41]
04. Dance the Night Away [00:05:37]
05. Lover Come Back [00:03:41]
06. Song for Barry [00:04:35]
07. Mr Marvin (feat. Chuckii Booker) [00:05:15]
08. This Love (feat. Darnell White) [00:04:41]
09. Lesson Learned (feat. Chuckii Booker) [00:04:26]
10. Meeting You (feat. Chuckii Booker) [00:03:56]
11. Song for Barry (Reprise) [00:01:06]

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Legnani Complete Music for Flute & Guitar (2016)

Luigi Legnani (1790 - 1877)
Genre : Chamber, Classical Era
Performer :     Sara Ligas (flute),     Omar Fassa (guitar)
Label : Brilliant Classic
Release: July 2016  -  BUY IT HERE

Guitar and flute are natural allies. Both create a sound full of meditating ambiance. The existance of flute and guitar duo were popular in the Classical era. This CD comprises works of Luigi Rinaldo Legnani, who live in 1790 to 1877. Luigi was a well known guitarist in town of Milan, Vienna and around that area. He famous of his 36 Caprices for Guitar, stated perhaps inspired Paganini on his 24 Violin Caprices. Indeed it is recorded that both were friend.

With this CD , Legnani give us legacy of how to do flute and guitar duo. Brilliant Classic once again pulled out unknown piece for us to enjoy. Both Sara Ligas and Omar Fassa performed in this CD. The music itself is full of virtuosity between guitar and flute. Especially the guitar parts actually. Enjoy the preview on this website

Legnani Complete Music for Flute & Guitar (2016)

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Track List:

Duetto Concertante Op.23
1. 1. Allegro maestoso
2. 2. Moderato
3. 3. Allegro scherzoso

Cavatina  d'Ernani (From Verdi's Ernani)
4. Andante
5. Allegro

Grand Duetto Op.87
6. 1. Maestoso
7. 2. Largo cantabile
8. 3. Recitativo
9. 4. Polacca

Cavatine d'Ervina (From Verdi's Ernani)
10. Andante
11. Allegro
12. Allegro con brio

ARIUS DUO
Omar Fassa Guitar, Sara Ligas Flute