Yellowjackets Feat Mike Stern – Lifecycle (2008) SACD ISO

Yellowjackets Feat Mike Stern – Lifecycle (2008)
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 01:02:40 minutes | 4.03 GB
Genre: Fusion, Smooth Jazz | Publisher (label): Heads Up International – HUSA 9139

The new recording by the Yellowjackets, two-time GRAMMY winners and cutting-edge purveyors of innovative and eclectic jazz for more than 25 years, features Mike Stern, the virtuoso guitarist who has established himself as the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarist of his generation.

This project was inspired by Yellowjackets’ appearance as guest musicians during Stern’s performance at the Montreal Jazz Festival in the summer of 2007. The studio recording showcases all five musicians’ individual and collective virtuosity as instrumentalists and songwriters and is the first Yellowjackets recording in 15 years to feature a guitar player. ‘Lifecycle’ illustrates the kind of energy and creative brilliance that results when five talented players pool their individual talents as songwriters and musicians and merge into an entity that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.

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Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion – Eleven (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion – Eleven (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 53:59 minutes | 1,29 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Concord Jazz

GRAMMY Award-winning keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber recalls seeing guitarist Mike Stern during his much-ballyhooed tenure with Miles Davis in the early ‘80s. “I’ve been a fan of his for a long time,” said the keyboardist, who was touring hard in support of his hit records Wizard Island and It’s a Fact in those analog days. “Jeff Lorber Fusion and Miles Davis were playing some of the same festivals back then, so I got to hear him play.” For his part, Stern offered, “To be honest, I was aware of him, and had heard a bunch of good things, but I had never really checked him out. We were just in different orbits, me and Jeff.”

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Mike Stern – These Times (2004) MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Mike Stern – These Times (2004)
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 69:33 minutes | Scans included | 4,39 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Full Scans included | 1,33 GB

Combine the innovative guitar energy of legendary fusion master Mike Stern with old friends (bassist Richard Bona, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta) and new (saxman Kenny Garrett), and anything is bound to happen. But fans expecting raucous swinging and jamming the whole time may be surprised at the subtle lyricism and exotic explorations that define these times for their hero. Yes, his electric is crackling on the hypnotic opener, “Chatter,” but it’s in the crazy, exotic context of a Middle Eastern vibe inspired by Pakistani great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (look out, Eddie Vedder!). Jim Beard’s jumpy piano, Colaiuta’s wild, New Orleans groove, and Garrett’s swirling lines provide great support. Once Stern and company have the listener’s attention, they can become seductive with more intimate affairs like the Joe Zawinul-influenced “Silver Lining,” which features an exotic falsetto vocal by Bona, a former Zawinul Syndicate member who also propels the tune with his increasingly muscular basslines. Bona adds the same touch in a gentler way to the lush romance of “I Know You,” featuring a soft-spoken harmony line by guest star banjo great Béla Fleck. This sequence of tunes sets the tone of the rest of the disc, which mixes more Khan-flavored gems (the colorful singalong “Mirage,” featuring vocals by Elisabeth Kontomanou), soft ballads, and a sexy midtempo funk number that (gasp!) might translate to the smooth jazz format. Another highlight is the punchy bebop number “Remember,” dedicated to Stern’s longtime collaborator the late Bob Berg. Perhaps the only drawback is having Garrett on hand but only featuring him on three numbers.

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Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern with The Freeway Band – Live at The Blue Note Tokyo (2012) Blu-ray 1080i AVC PCM 2.0 + BDRip 720p

Title: Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern with The Freeway Band – Live at The Blue Note Tokyo
Release Date: 2012
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Crossover Jazz, Guitar Virtuoso, Neo-Bop
Artist: Lee Ritenour – Guitar; Mike Stern – Guitar; Simon Phillips – Drums; John Beasley – Keyboard, Synthesizer; Melvin Davis – Bass.

Production/Label: Ward Records, Inc.
Duration: 01:29:17
Quality: Blu-ray
Container: BDMV
Video codec: AVC
Audio codec: PCM
Video: MPEG-4 AVC 23998 kbps / 1920*1080i / 29,970 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit
Subtitles: Japanese
Size: 21.04 GB

Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern incredible performances was recorded at the Blue Note Tokyo in February 2011. These two great fusion guitarists are augmented by the Freeway Jam Band consisting of keyboardist John Beasley, bassist Melvin Davis & drummer Simon Phillips. Who is the greatest guitar player? Watch it and be the Judge.

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George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter & Jimmy Cobb – 4 Generations Of Miles (2002) MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter & Jimmy Cobb – 4 Generations Of Miles (2002)
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 67:04 minutes | Scans included | 3,73 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Full Scans included | 1,37 GB

The night of May 12, 2002, may go down as another important milestone on the timeline of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Four musicians, each representing a different Miles Davis band from his ever-evolving career, came together at the club Makor in New York City to do what everybody said couldn’t be done—effectively fuse together elements of the radically different styles that Miles embodied over his 45 years of professional performance.

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George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb – 4 Generations of Miles (2002) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb – 4 Generations of Miles (2002)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:07:04 minutes | 1,39 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Chesky Records

The night of May 12, 2002, may go down as another important milestone on the timeline of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Four musicians, each representing a different Miles Davis band from his ever-evolving career, came together at the club Makor in New York City to do what everybody said couldn’t be done—effectively fuse together elements of the radically different styles that Miles embodied over his 45 years of professional performance.

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Eric Johnson & Mike Stern – Eclectic (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Eric Johnson & Mike Stern – Eclectic (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:12:22 minutes | 1,60 GB | Genre: Jazz, Fusion
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Heads Up International

Two bona fide guitar heroes in their respective fields – Eric Johnson in the rock realm and Mike Stern in the jazz world – go toe-to-toe on Eclectic, a scintillating musical showcase that brings together their disparate influences in one potent package!

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