VA - The Many Faces of Santana (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 

In the late 1960s, when acid rock reigned and the British Invasion was still raging, Carlos Santana and his band introduced a Latin-based rock sound featuring an Afro-Cuban beat. Carlos Santana was a fourth-generation musician and the son of a violinist who played mariachi music. His father tried for many years to teach him violin, but at age eight, Santana discovered the guitar and started listening to the electric blues of B.B. King and John Lee Hooker and that was the end of it. During his long-lasting career, Carlos Santana's name has become synonymous with some of the most important genres of music today - jazz, Latin, salsa, blues and rock. In The Many Faces of Santana we will explore Santana's inner world, including it's members' side projects, alternative versions of some of his classics y his vast range of influences who made the multifaceted artist he ended up being. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, we welcome Santana as another essential addition to our The Many Faces collection.

 

Leadbelly - The Library Of Congress Recordings (6 CD, 1991-1994/FLAC)

 These powerful performances date from 1939-43 when Ledbetter had moved to New York City after his years in prison. He was a fluid performer and his command of his trademark 12-string guitar is evident. Recorded by John and Alan Lomax, these sessions include "BollWeevil," "The Titanic," "Tight like That" and "Henry Ford Blues." 

 

Coco Montoya discography [1995-2019]

 

Coco Montoya (born Henry Montoya, October 2, 1951, Santa Monica, California) is an American blues guitarist and singer and former member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.

Montoya's career began in the mid 1970s when Albert Collins asked him to join his band as drummer. Collins took Montoya under his wing and taught him his "icy hot" guitar style. The two remained friends even after Montoya left Collins' band.

In the early 1980s John Mayall heard Montoya playing guitar in a Los Angeles bar. Soon after Mayall asked Montoya to join the newly reformed Bluesbreakers. He remained a member of the band for 10 years.

In 1995 he appeared with the Cate Brothers for the resumption of their recording career on their release, Radioland. Since that same year, Montoya has recorded several solo albums.

Coco Montoya.1995 - Gotta Mind To Travel

Coco Montoya.1996 - Ya Think I'd Know Better

Coco Montoya.1997 - Just Let Go

Coco Montoya.2000 - Suspicion

Coco Montoya.2002 - Can't Look Back

Coco Montoya.2007 - Dirty Deal

Coco Montoya.2009 - The Essential Coco Montoya (Compilation)

Coco Montoya.2010 - I Want It All Back

Coco Montoya.2014 - Songs From The Road (2 CD)

Coco Montoya.2014 - The Best Of Coco Montoya - The Alligator Records Years

Coco Montoya.2017 - Hard Truth

Coco Montoya.2019 - Coming In Hot

Warren Haynes' Pre-Christmas Jam - The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC , Dec 9, 2011 (FLAC)

 

Warren Haynes' Pre-Christmas Jam 

The Orange Peel 

Asheville, North Carolina, USA 

Dec 9, 2011

The Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam, an annual benefit for Habitat For Humanity, celebrates it's 23rd year in Asheville, NC in 2011. This is an incredible annual event where an amazing list of musicians donate their time to participate - all proceeds go straight to the cause. Warren always manages to bring a great group of musicians together for an even greater cause. 

Warren stages a shorter pre-jam before the real jam the next night at the Civic Center. Now short is a relative term meaning different things to different individuals. Here's Warren's definition - 30+ songs clocking in at just under 5 hours. 

Here's a list of some of the artists on this one. They float in and out. Lots of musical styles represented. Very diverse....and a helluva lot of fun. 

Warren Haynes 

Gov't Mule

Phil Lesh

Los Lobos

Bela Fleck

Jeff Chimenti

Joe Russo

Jackie Green

Planet Of The Abts 

Bill Evans

Kevn Kinney 

Jeff Sipe

Sarah Lee Guthrie

Johnny Irion

Mike Barnes 

 

Bee Gees - The Warner Bros. Years 1987-1991 (5 CD, 2014/FLAC)

 

The Bee Gees are one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Started in 1959 by brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb the trio ranks near the top of the list of best-selling music artists and has earned every honor imaginable, including multiple Grammy® awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Bee Gees signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1987 and released three remarkable studio albums E.S.P., One, and High Civilization.

This creative burst from The Brothers Gibb is remembered with a five-disc collection that includes all three studio albums, along with a selection of rare demos and outtakes. Also included is One For All, a 1989 concert recording available in its entirety for the first time. This 22-track live set has been newly mixed by Barry Gibb and John Merchant for a state-of-the-art sound that is the closest you can get to being there live.