NORAH JONES — Come Away With Me (2002-2022) Super Deluxe Edition | 3CD SHM-CD Japan | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Norah Jones' debut on Blue Note is a mellow, acoustic pop affair with soul and country overtones, immaculately produced by the great Arif Mardin. Jones is not quite a jazz singer, but she is joined by some highly regarded jazz talent: guitarists Adam Levy, Adam Rogers, Tony Scherr, Bill Frisell, and Kevin Breit; drummers Brian Blade, Dan Rieser, and Kenny Wollesen; organist Sam Yahel; accordionist Rob Burger; and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Her regular guitarist and bassist, Jesse Harris and Lee Alexander, respectively, play on every track and also serve as the chief songwriters. Both have a gift for melody, simple yet elegant progressions, and evocative lyrics. (Harris made an intriguing guest appearance on Seamus Blake's Stranger Things Have Happened.) Jones, for her part, wrote the title track and the pretty but slightly restless "Nightingale." She also includes convincing readings of Hank Williams' "Cold Cold Heart," J.D. Loudermilk's "Turn Me On," and Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You." There's a touch of Rickie Lee Jones in Jones' voice, a touch of Bonnie Raitt in the arrangements; her youth and her piano skills could lead one to call her an Alicia Keys for grown-ups. While the mood of this record stagnates after a few songs, it does give a strong indication of Jones' alluring talents. David R. Adler

Tracklist :
CD1 - Come Away With Me - Time: 00:45:09
CD2 - Come Away With Me - The Demos , First Sessions Outtakes , First Sessions EP - Time: 00:58:19
CD3 - The Allaire Sessions - Time: 00:46:08

NATALIE COLE — I Love You So (1979-1996) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

If, in 1979, anyone still had illusions about Natalie Cole being a hardcore soul purist, they were shattered by I Love You So. Although this is primarily an R&B effort, Cole laces her R&B with a big dose of pop. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing, because most of the material is solid and enjoyable. Those who like Cole as gritty, funky soul shouter should appreciate "You're So Good," but she also gets into everything from sleek disco ("I Love You So") and a Fleetwood Mac cover ("Oh, Daddy") to a commercial R&B/adult contemporary blend ("Who Will Carry On"). Meanwhile, "Your Lonely Heart" (a Cole original that also appeared on her We're the Best of Friends album with Peabo Bryson) is the sort of pop-country ballad that wouldn't be out of place at a Dolly Parton or Reba McEntire session. I Love You So isn't among Cole's essential releases, but it's a satisfying effort that underscores her ability to successfully tackle a variety of musical styles. Alex Henderson

Tracklist :
1. I Love You So (5:05)
 Chuck Jackson / Marvin Yancy
2. You're So Good (3:50)
 Fred Freeman / Harry Nebls
3. It's Been You (4:57)
 Chuck Jackson / Marvin Yancy
4. Your Lonely Heart (4:47)
 Natalie Cole
5. The Winner (3:47)
 Chuck Jackson / Marvin Yancy
6. Oh, Daddy (4:05)
 Christine McVie
7. Sorry (4:48)
 Chuck Jackson / Marvin Yancy
8. Stand By (4:18)
 Natalie Cole / Marvin Yancy
9. Who Will Carry On (3:39)
 Natalie Cole
Credits :
Arranged By [Horn & String Arrangements] – Gene Page, Paul Riser
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Gene Barge, Mark Davis
Backing Vocals – Anita Anderson (tracks: 7), Chuck Bynum (tracks: 4), Sissy Peoples (tracks: 7), The Colettes, The 'N' Sisters
Bass – Bobby Eaton, Jeff Eyrich, Keni Burke
Contractor – Billy Page, George Bohanon, McKinley Jackson
Drums – Alvin Taylor, Teddy Sparks
Guitar – Chuck Bynum, Johnny McGhee, Norman Zeller, Phil Upchurch, Richard Fortune
Keyboards – Linda Williams, Mark Davis, Marvin Yancy, Sonny Burke
Oboe – William E. Green
Percussion – Oliver C. Brown
Steel Guitar [Electric Steel Guitar] – Stephen Dietrich
Trombone – George Bohanon, Maurice Spears
Trumpet – Nolan A. Smith, Jr., Oscar Brashear, Robert O. Bryant, Sr.
Woodwind – Ernest J. Watts, Fred Jackson, Jr., William E. Green

BRIA SKONBERG — So Is The Day (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Keep Me In The Back Of Your Mind    4:11
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
2    So Is The Day    7:36
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
3    Hip Check    7:30
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
4    I Wish I Hadn't Forgotten    4:04
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
5    Have A Little Heart    4:48
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
6    Far Away    3:46
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
7    Penny In Your Pocket    5:13
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
8    Let Yourself Go 4:30
Written-By – Irving Berlin
9    Chilliwack Cheer    5:49
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
10    Big Yellow Taxi 4:09
Written-By – Joni Mitchell
11    Gymnopedie 7:48
Written-By – Erik Satie
12    My Friend    4:04
Written-By – Bria Skonberg
Credits :
Bass – Kelly Friesen
Drums – Ulysses Owens, Jr.
Guitar – Randy Johnston
Organ – Scott Elias (tracks: 7)
Percussion – Roland Guerrero
Piano – Jeff Lashway
Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Victor Goines
Trombone – Michael Dease (tracks: 11), Wycliffe Gordon (tracks: 1, 9)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Bria Skonberg
Vocals, Guitar – John Pizzarelli (tracks: 4)

CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND — Serendipity Street (2006) FLAC (image+.cue) lossless

Tracklist :

1    It's You 4:12
Written-By – Chantal Chamberland
2    Time After Time 4:05
Written-By – Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman
3    Solitude 4:03
Written-By – Edward Ellington, Eddie Delange, Irving Mills
4    Romance Me 3:14
Written-By – Suzanne Paschall
5    Cry Me A River 2:55
Written-By – Arthur Hamilton
6    Les Feuilles Mortes 4:34
Written-By – Jacques Prévert
7    Cheek To Cheek 3:06
Written-By – Irving Berlin
8    Since I Fell For You 4:40
Written-By – Buddy Johnson
9    God Bless The Child 3:34
Written-By – Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday
10    At Seventeen 5:24
Written-By – Janis Ian
11    Crazy 3:29
Written-By – Willie Nelson
12    Across The Room 4:23
Written-By – Chantal Chamberland, Susan L. Bowes
13    Summertime 5:00
Written-By – Dorothy Heyward, DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
14    At Last 4:43
Written-By – Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
– BONUS TRACKS –    
15    Faded Valentine 4:21
Written-By – Sharon Anne Washington
16    Ne Me Quitte Pas 7:08
Written-By – Jacques Brel
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Steve Pelletier
Alto Saxophone – Paul White
Drums – Dan Lockwood
Flugelhorn, Accordion, Cello, Mixed By – Bob Doidge
Piano – John Kenyon
Vocals, Guitar – Chantal Chamberland

SARAH McKENZIE — Don't Tempt Me (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :

1    You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 3:09
Written-By – Cole Porter
2    Love Me Or Leave Me 6:09
Written-By – Sarah McKenzie
3    I Won't Dance 4:50
Music By – Jerome Kern
Words By – Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach
4    Love Me Tender 4:49
Words By – Ken Darby
5    Bye Bye Blackbird 4:59
Music By – Ray Henderson
Words By – Mort Dixon
6    Don't Tempt Me 3:43
Written-By – Sarah McKenzie
7    Dindi 7:15
Lyrics By – Aloysio de Oliveira
Music By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Translated By – Ray Gilbert
8    I've Got The Blues Tnogiht 5:00
Written-By – Sarah McKenzie
9    Summertime 5:08
Music By – George Gershwin
Words By – DuBose Heyward
10    St James Infirmary Blues
Anonymous
Credits :
Piano, Lead Vocals, Arranged By – Sarah McKenzie
Double Bass – Alex Boneham
Drums – Craig Simon
Guitar – Hugh Stuckey
Percussion – Phil Binotto (tracks: 3,6,7)
Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – Julien Wilson (tracks: 4,7)
Soloist, Trumpet – James Morrison (tracks: 6)
Tenor Saxophone – Carlo Barbaro
Trombone – Andrew Murray
Trumpet – Eamon McNelis