Strings Aflame by Esquivel and His Orchestra. released on RCA Victor in 1959.

Exotic Tiki Island wrote:

"The album’s title reflects the fiery and passionate nature of the music, which is both lively and sophisticated.

The tracks on “Strings Aflame” showcase Esquivel’s ability to blend traditional orchestral instruments with Latin and jazz elements, creating a unique and captivating listening experience. Songs like “Sun Valley Ski Run” and “I Love Paris” highlight his versatility and creativity, while “Fantasy” and “Turkish March” demonstrate his skill in crafting intricate and engaging arrangements. The album is a testament to Esquivel’s innovative spirit and his love for pushing musical boundaries..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnXwy5qWbgU&list=PLD_uPRJ0X10mOFVxatKKGd-NjlYHkTI5J&index=1

#Esquivel #strings #easylistening #spaceagepop #exotica #mexicanmusic
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Late Date with Ruth Brown is an album by vocalist Ruth Brown featuring tracks recorded in 1959 and released on the Atlantic label.

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this session reminded those who had forgotten that Brown could also hold her own with sophisticated material as well as sexy stuff" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctHeDD4DeIQ&list=PL4vsnPe9dEaEQXqnO_PpzVISaLe3lwO32&index=2

#ruthbrown #vocaljazz #1959inmusic

Smooth Sailing is an album by the saxophonist Arnett Cobb recorded in 1959 for the Prestige label and released in 1960.

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars and stated: "Arnett Cobb's solos are typically emotional and generally exciting during the fine set" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwBiQvMDnyg&list=OLAK5uy_myUiBCXwAjbni2UzVeG_ZpVd9KU_e3nRs&index=1

#ArnettCobb #jazz #hardbop #prestigerecords #tenorsax #jazzsax #1959inmusic

Rich versus Roach is a 1959 studio album by drummers Buddy Rich and Max Roach with their respective bands of the time. The album is mixed with each of the two bands in a different stereo channel. The Buddy Rich Quintet can be heard on the left channel, the Max Roach Quintet on the right. - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOhXruf4Mbs&list=RDeOhXruf4Mbs&start_radio=1

#maxroach #buddyrich #drums #drumbattle #jazzdrums #1959inmusic

The Joy of Living is the sixth studio album by American composer and arranger Nelson Riddle, released in 1959.

William Ruhlmann reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that the arrangements "never get too lively or somber" and felt the casual, mid-tempo pieces were an assertion by Riddle of his stature with the popularity of Billy May and Gordon Jenkins. Ruhlmann felt the album was a precursor to Riddle's arrangements on Frank Sinatra's 1960 album Nice 'n' Easy as an "easygoing collection of small tonal joys". - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMwWW1dgTI&list=RDjdMwWW1dgTI&start_radio=1

#nelsonriddle #spaceagepop #easylistening #loungemusic #1959inmusic

Love Is a Gentle Thing is an album by Harry Belafonte, released by RCA Victor in 1959. It was recorded with arranger / conductors Alan Greene and Bob Corman.

Billboard magazine chose Love Is a Gentle Thing as one of their "Spotlight Winners of the Week" in March 1959, and wrote that "Belafonte displays his usual tender, feelingful vocal style on a group of expressive folk themes with varying moods...Striking cover" - Wikipedia

The first track was used as the opening theme of the excellent post-apocalyptic 1959 film The World, the Flesh and the Devil, which starred Belafonte.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3b7A6SxSN8&list=OLAK5uy_ld-tkcNXLAvbjQNtw2-IITYmvfKm-BMLA

#harrybelafonte #folkmusic #theworldthefleshandthedevil #1959inmusic

Freddie Gambrell With Ben Tucker, Bass, released on World Pacific in 1959

Quite an obscure little session -- especially for the Pacific Jazz label, who mostly worked with some of the bigger names on the west coast scene! Pianist Freddie Gambrell is a player we only know from this one rare album -- but it's quite a gem, and is cut in an unusual format that features only the bass of Ben Tucker backing him up. The lack of a drummer is somewhat rare for the time -- and makes the album a piano duo session, instead of a trio date -- but Freddie's got an intrinsically rhythmic approach to the keys that more than makes up for any missing percussion -- a solidly soulful sound that has more than enough romp on its own to set up a groove! Titles include the originals "Who You", "Summer House", and "Opus 116" -- plus versions of "Feudin & Fightin", "Yesterdays", "Anything Goes", and "Linda". - Dusty Groove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua6npfsvqgo&list=PLdeSZwrZI_Oavq_nYXpmk0GQvvnXE_hQq&index=5

#freddiegambrell #jazzpiano #doublebass #pacificjazz #1959inmusic

Elmo Hope Trio is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The boppish and fairly original Elmo Hope performs seven of his obscure originals, many of which are well worth reviving... Bop and straight-ahead jazz fans wanting to hear a talented pianist play fresh tunes should explore Elmo Hope's valuable music."

John A. Tynan of DownBeat praised the album, writing, "Elmo Hope’s inner story is in this album for anybody who will listen. And a moving story it is." - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47lIMNRhgh8&list=RD47lIMNRhgh8&start_radio=1

#elmohope #jazzpiano #jazzpianotrio #1959inmusic #bebop #bop #jazz

Vê Se Gostas by Sivuca, released on Odeon in 1959.

Severino Dias de Oliveira (May 26, 1930 – December 14, 2006), known professionally as Sivuca, was a Brazilian accordionist, guitarist and singer. In addition to his home state of Paraíba, Brazil, and cities Recife and Rio de Janeiro, he worked and lived in Paris, Lisbon, and New York City intermittently. He has two daughters, Wilma Da Silva and Flavia de Oliveira Barreto.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYOX9VZkV1M&list=RDAYOX9VZkV1M&start_radio=1

#sivuca #mpb #brazillianmusic #bossanova #accordion #1959inmusic

Crazy He Calls Me Review by Stephen Cook

Possessing a sprawling voice, Dakota Staton marked her Capitol heyday with sets taking in everything from torch ballads and Shearing-soft swing to bluesy sides and novelty numbers... what's really memorable about this and other late-'50s and early-'60s Capitol releases of hers is that Staton delivers top-quality interpretations with a dazzling and usually well-gauged array of vocal nuances. In this regard, Staton's debut, The Late, Late Show, is deservedly considered her best; but the equally impressive Crazy He Calls Me should not be missed. Featuring singular takes on the title track, "How Does It Feel?," and "The Party's Over" -- not to mention a fine and varied selection of charts by Nelson Riddle, Sid Feller, and Howard Biggs -- the album figures in with many other classic jazz vocals dates of the era.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKbq_UVxh9o&list=RDYKbq_UVxh9o&start_radio=1

#DakotaStaton #vocaljazz #nelsonriddle #sidfeller #jazz #1959inmusic