ALEXIS COLE — Nearer the Sun (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A very impressive up-and-coming vocalist, Alexis Cole has a deep voice, a swinging style, and the willingness to take chances. Her CD Nearer the Sun features her creating fresh renditions of standards while accompanied by a fine rhythm section led by pianist Ben Stivers. Among the highlights are a rare vocal version of "Night Train," a cheerful "East of the Sun," Jimmy Rowles' "The Peacocks," and an uptempo "You Make Me Feel So Young." This is a particularly strong effort from a jazz singer well worth discovering. Scott Yanow
Tracklist
1. All the Things You Are (3:47)
2. Night Train (4:29)
3. My Funny Valentine (5:10)
4. East of the Sun (5:21)
5. Poem for #15 (6:00)
6. How Insensitive (3:10)
7. The Peacocks (7:02)
8. You Make Me Feel So Young (4:03)
9. Summer Samba (2:54)
Credits :
Bass – Jon Herbert
Drums – Anthony Pinciotti
Piano – Ben Stivers
Vocals – Alexis Cole

AKEXIS COLE — Dazzling Blue : The Music of Paul Simon (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 

 Tracklist :
1    St. Judy's Comet    3:03
Paul Simon
2    Jonah    3:31
Paul Simon
3    Dazzling Blue    4:35
Paul Simon
4    Something So Right    6:20
Paul Simon
5    Another Galaxy    5:14
Paul Simon
6    Nobody    3:43
Paul Simon
7    Song About The Moon    4:12
Paul Simon
8    Everything About It Is A Love Song    4:36
Paul Simon
9    Long, Long Day    4:08
Paul Simon
10    Love    4:05
Paul Simon
11    That's Where I Belong    4:27
Paul Simon
12    Quiet    5:15
Paul Simon
Credits :
Backing Vocals – Evan Sundquist, Maria Quintanilla
Bass – Mark Peterson
Flute – Julie Harris
Guitar – Marvin Sewell
Lead Vocals, Producer – Alexis Cole
Percussion – Gus Courtsunis
Percussion, Producer – Jeff Haynes

 

AKEXIS COLE - Someday My Prince Will Come (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Alexis Cole is caught deep in the dreams of her childhood on this set of standards that recall a more innocent youth and simpler times. Yet the romantic spell of grown-up fantasies is also heard during this set of ballads derived from show tunes that have references to Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and similar playful, lighthearted figures of mythical proportions. As a vocalist, Cole has few peers in terms of her enunciation, coupled with a beautiful singing voice she draws on previous icons such as Chris Connor, Irene Kral, or Carol Sloane. Pianist Fred Hersch is a perfect choice for making these songs come to life in Cole's vivid, lush, story telling imagination, with bassist Steve LaSpina and drummer Matt Wilson also along for this magic carpet ride. A song like the loping ramble "Let Me Be Good to You" is more seductive, while "Love" (from Robin Hood) adds Hersch's stride piano and Don Braden's soprano sax, adding whimsy to the forlorn refrain. For the most part, these are heartfelt songs of love on the way, anticipated by Cole's supple voice during the soft swinger "If I Never Knew You" (from Pocahontas) and the waltzing title track, both featuring the haunting harmonica of Gregoire Maret. Braden's flute on "La La Lu" (from Lady & the Tramp) accents Cole's sweet charms, perfectly evocative of her cover photos, as she's draped in pearls and a pristine white dress, holding a butterfly. If you're in a similar mood, probably late at night, these songs are best when shared with a good friend, especially as time stands still but for a while. by Michael G. Nastos  
Tracklist :
1    For Now For Always 4:10
2    Home Is Where The Heart Is 2:37
3    If I Never Knew You 3:56
4    La La Lu 3:46
5    Let Me Be Good To You 4:43
6    Love 5:13
7    Once Upon A Dream 2:59
8    Remember When 5:31
9    So This Is Love 4:26
10    Someday My Prince Will Come 5:00
11    The Second Star To The Right 5:33
12    When You Wish Upon A Star 4:37
Credits :
Bass – Steve La Spina
Drums – Matt Wilson
Harmonica – Gregoire Maret
Piano – Fred Hersch
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Don Braden
Vocals – Alexis Cole

ALEXIS COLE - Sky Blossom : Songs from My Tour of Duty (2021) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Rare it is to find an artist as special as Alexis Cole. There’s no doubt that she’s one of the best jazz vocalists of our times. But it’s her rich life experience, and her ever unfolding story that takes her art to the beyond. When you hear her music, you can tell this is someone who has an abiding curiosity, an adventurous spirit, and an unrivaled talent. Maybe you already know the contours of her journey: She was born in New York, grew up in Florida, but after college she volunteered with AmeriCorps in Paterson, NJ, studied singing in India, and lived a gypsy life teaching in Ecuador, performing in Japan, and spending the summers traveling around Europe. In 2009, she enlisted in the US Army and served as the big band vocalist for the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights until 2015. See what I mean? It’s not a typical story. And maybe that’s why Alexis doesn’t make typical music. zohomusic
Tracklist :
1    Joy Spring 5:18
Clifford Brown
2    Pure Imagination 6:30
Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
3    How Long Has This Been Going On 5:11
George & Ira Gershwin
4    All Blues 7:58
Miles Davis, Oscar Brown Jr.
5    Estate 7:19
Antonio Carlos Jobim
6    Across The Universe 5:25
John Lennon, Paul McCartney
7    Triste 6:33
Antonio Carlos Jobim
8    How I Wish 6:53
Thelonious Monk, Jon Hendricks
9    Social Call 3:27
Gigi Grice, Jon Hendricks
10    New York State Of Mind 4:08
Billy Joel
11    Our Love Is Here To Stay 4:56
George & Ira Gershwin
12    American Anthem 4:55
Gene Scheer
Credits :
Scott Ancangel - Arranger
Jeff Davis - Conductor
Alexis Cole - Vocals

ALEXIS COLE - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Called "one of the great voices of today", Alexis Cole has been compared to classic jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. Her luxurious voice and innovative interpretations make her an instant favorite with audiences of all ages. Cole is the recipient of a Swing Journal Gold Disk award, and has won the NY Jazzmobile and Montreux Jazz Festival vocal competitions. She records for Motema Music, NY. and Venus Records, Japan. Her recordings, which feature musical luminaries such as Fred Hersch, Eric Alexander, Matt Wilson, Harry Pickens, Don Braden and Pat LaBarbara, have received high praise in the jazz press and are spun on radio world-wide web
Tracklist :
1    Golden Earrings    4:17
Victor Young
2    I Will Wait For You    5:30
N. Gimbel-M. Legrand
3    Moon River    5:31
J. Mercer-H. Mancini
4    Delilah    6:13
V. Young, R. Evans
5    Cry Me A River    5:18
A. Hamilton
6    Alone Together    5:40
H.Dietz-A. Schwartz
7    A Beautiful Friendship    5:16
D. Kahn-J. Styne
8    All The Things You Are    4:39
O. Hammerstein-J. Kern
9    So In Love    4:47
C. Porter
10    You've Changed    5:15
B. Carey-C. Fischer
11    You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To    4:35
Cole Porter
Credits :
Bass – John Webber
Drums – Joe Farnsworth
Piano – David Hazeltine
Tenor Saxophone – Eric Alexander
Trombone – Steve Davis
Trumpet – Jim Rotondi
Vocals – Alexis Cole

ALEXIS COLE - Close Your Eyes (2014) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

 

 Tracklist :
1    My Heart Belongs To Daddy 4:47
Written-By – C. Porter
2    I've Got You Under My Skin 4:48
Written-By – C. Porter
3    Teach Me Tonight 4:29
Written-By – G. DePaul, S. Cahn
4    Cry Me A River 4:37
Written-By – A. Hamilton
5    In The Still Of The Night    4:52
Written-By – Cole Porter
6        You Don't Know What Love İs? 4:21
Written-By – D. Ray, G. DePaul
7    Small Fry 4:52
Written-By – H. Carmichael
8    Withcraft    5:24
Written-By – W. Leigh-C. Coleman
9    You And The Night And The Music 5:39
Written-By – A. Schuartz
10    Close Your Eyes 5;20
Written-By – C. Willis
11    Sway    3:01
Written-By – P. Beltran-N. Gimbel
12    Lover Man    7:46
Written-By – R. Ramirez-J. Sherman
Credits :
Bass – James Cammack
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Piano – John Di Martino
Vocals – Alexis Cole

ALEXIS COLE - A Kiss In the Dark (2014) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Ain't We Got Fun    4:04
 Raymond B. Egan / Gus Kahn / Roland A. Whiting
2    Whip-poor-will    4:32
Buddy DeSylva / Jerome Kern
3    Do You Ever Think Of Me?    3:47
Earl Burtnett / John Cooper / Harry D. Kerr
4    Limehouse Blues    3:46
Phillip Braham
5    Chicago, That Toddlin' Town    3:16
Fred Fischer
6    Bimini Bay    5:00
Richard A. Whiting
7    Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out    2:47
Jimmie Cox
8    After You've Gone    3:44
Henry Creamer / Turner Layton
9    There's A Broken Heart For Every Light On Broadway    4:33
Fred Fischer / Howard Johnson
10    A Kiss In The Dark    2:36
Buddy DeSylva / Victor Herbert
11    Indian Summer    4:10
Al Dubin / Victor Herbert
12    Turn Back The Universe And Give Me Yesterday    3:37
Ernest R. Ball / J. Keirn Brennan
13    Let The Rest Of The World Go By    3:40
 Ernest R. Ball / J. Keirn Brennan
14    Till We Meet Again    3:54
Raymond B. Egan / Richard A. Whiting

ALEXIS COLE & BUCKY PIZZARELLI - A Beautiful Friendship (2015) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    A Beautiful Friendship    4:15
S. Kahn-J. Styne
2    East Of The Sun    4:03
B. Bowman
3    Honeysuckle Rose    3:24
A. Razaf-F. Walker
4    I Tought About You    5:16
J. Mercer-J. Van Heusen
5    If I Were A Bell    3:28
F. Loesser
6    Just Friends    3:36
S.M. Lewis- J. Klenner
7    Mood Indigo    3:50
I. Mills-D. Ellington-B. Bigard
8    Blue Moon - Moonglow    3:40
L. Hart-R. Rodgers
9    On The Street Where You Live    5:37
A. Jay Lerner-F. Loewe
10    Stardust    2:54
M. Parrish-H. Carmichael
11    Stompin' At The Savoy    3:43
A. Razaf-E. Sampson
12    On The Sunny Side Of The Street    3:15
D. Fields-J. McHugh
13    These Foolish Things    3:01
H. Marvel-J. Strachey
14    Watch What Happens    4:06
N. Gimbel-J. Douni-M. Legrand
Credits :
Bass, Vocals – Nicki Parrott
Clarinet – Anat Cohen
Guitar – Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola
Trumpet – Warren Vaché
Vocals – Alexis Cole