Take Five was recorded in 1959 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Dave on piano, Paul Desmond on alto sax, Eugene Wright on bass and Joe Morello on drums. Written in 5/4 time, Take Five rose quickly on the charts with its distinctive melody played on the sax, jolting drum solo and use of the unusual 5/4 time. Take Five has been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play. 

Paul Desmond - Take Five (Dave Brubeck)

People Will Say We're In Love - Stacey Kent

You will LOVE this elegant 1945 Ellington jazz blues, given a mellow swing in this 2014 recording. Kitty has a lovely lilt to her voice, and blends with Nicks easy stride piano to great effect.
Recorded all analogue on 2" tape at Cowshed Studio London.

Just A Lucky So And So

"Memila Panatapie," an original composition by Jon Wirtz.  Featuring Mark Morris on acoustic guitar, Coleman Smith on violin, Carl Meinecke on upright bass.  

Memila Panatapie


You came in light, like sugar and flame,
Dancing slow and calling my name.
One glance hit — cha-cha-boom! — I knew,
Some hearts come just to undo.
You turned the beat, I lost my line,
Truth stepped in on 4 and 9.
Didn’t plan it, didn’t race —
Just fell right into your bass.

Now I know the trick of time —
Lose the plan, and feel the rhyme.
You said "forgive" and spun away,
I learned to laugh and let it sway.

🎶 You taught me how to lose— (how to lose!)
With rhythm, grace, and dancing shoes. (zapatos azules!)
No disguise, just sunlit skies,
A sweet mistake with hips that lie.
You're a beat I can’t unhear,
A cha-cha echo in my ear.
I let go, I joined the chase—
You taught me how to lose with grace.

I cursed the step, I missed the cue,
But somehow still I danced with you.
Didn’t win, but oh, the feel —
Not every joy comes signed and sealed.
That monk who scribbled in the shade
Said: “Truth’s a rhythm... not a blade.”
Some loves break, but don’t collapse —
They find new forms between the claps.

Now I dance with hands unclosed,
No more storms — just bossa flows.
You said "be still," and I could see —
I’m not alone inside this beat.

🎶 You taught me how to lose— (how to lose!)
With hips, with heat, with worn-out shoes. (baila, baila!)
No regrets, just stolen nights,
Your rhythm lit my city lights.
You're a groove that kissed and ran,
A rumba wrapped in “what began.”
I let go, then found my place—
You taught me how to lose with grace.

Here’s to things that slipped away,
Songs we meant, but couldn’t stay.
Words unsaid in samba time,
Still alive in rhythm's rhyme.

"Not all love needs a name...
But it moves just the same."

🎶 You taught me how to lose— (ay, cómo perder!)
With rhythm, with fire, with flair and shoes! (¡oye, zapato!)
You were the dance I couldn't fake—
The sweetest spin a soul could take.
You're a laugh that loops in song,
A beat that kept me all night long.
I let go with time and grace—
You taught me how... to lose... with bass.

Lose With Grace

Composed by: Bob Dylan
Arranged by: Zazu Osés
Played  by: The Swinging Gang
Zazu Osés (voice), Jordi Berni (piano), Olivier Rocque (drums), Nicolas Mellon (double bass), Juli Aymí (clarinet), Pepe Rincón (trumpet), Toni Martín (trombone)

6.THINGS HAVE CHANGED

1. Let’s Never Stop Falling in Love
2. Anna (El Negro Zumbon)
3. Hang on Little Tomato
4. The Gardens of Sampson & Beasley
5. Veronique
6. Dansez-vous
7. Lilly
8. Autrefois
9. U Plavu Zoru
10. Clementine
11. Una Notte a Napoli
12. Kikuchiyo to Mohshimasu
13. Aspettami
14. Song of the Black Swan

Hang On Little Tomato

Nearly 3 years after its predecessor, Hi-Fi Room Best Of IV is finally being released. This album features top jazz vocalists at their peak, and is in High Definition quality for the discerning ears of audiophiles.

The first track features the lovely local songbird Tay Kewei, with her take on Janet Jackson’s hit song, Let’s Wait Awhile. Her flawless voice will soothe your senses and leave you wanting more.

Jazz stalwart Diana Krall shows off her vocal chops with a playful rendition of This Can’t Be Love. 

Stacey Kent wows with What The World Needs Now. She was in Singapore recently for the Mosaic Music Festival and played to a sold out crowd at the Esplanade concert hall.

Japan-based Korean vocalist Noon impresses with her interpretation of Hedy West’s classic hit, 500 Miles. 

Kimiko Itoh, a well-known Japanese jazz singer, blows us away with Follow Me.

The sixth track is sung by Ann Sally, another Korean vocalist based in Japan. It is a touching take on Charlie Chaplin’s Smile. 

Experienced jazz-pop artiste Inger Marie Gundersen presents her whimsical rendition of A-Ha’s classic Take On Me.

Kira is well-versed in multiple genres and demonstrates her jazz sensibilities with a unique version of I’ll Be Seeing You.

Montreal singer Susie Arioli shows off her gentle, warm voice in a laidback rendition of Easy Living.


Stevie Holland is back after her off-Broadway stint, stunning many with a moving take on Love Is Far Stronger Than We.

Danish vocalist Hanne Boel presents an emotionally vulnerable interpretation of Gary Jules’ hit, Mad World. It is as impressive as you would expect from a singer who has sold over 2.5million albums worldwide.

Sara Gazarek displays her understanding of jazz with Black Bird/Bye Bye Blackbird.

As Lovely Lovers Do highlights Alex Pangman’s wonderful vocals to perfection.

Brazilian singer/songwriter Joyce amazes with her rendition of Slow Music.

Akiko, the first Japanese vocalist to sign with top jazz label Verve, ends the album on a high note with her take on the Beatles’ classic, Across The Universe.


Stacey Kent - What The World Needs Now

The Look Of Love - Saskia Bruin

Someone to hold me tight
That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
To be a team with me

So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me

Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me

Oh yes, that would be so nice
Should it be you and me, that would be nice

Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me

Oh yes, that would be so nice
Should it be , you and me?
I could see it would be nice...

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