I love Jazz, but am a relative novice to it.
I am mostly into modern jazz, but also love a good oldie.
Some of my favourite jazz artists are:
- Charlie Hunter (at least some of his earlier stuff -- I have heard much of his newer music): Bing, Bing, Bing; Ready, Set...Shango!; Natty Dread. The album Candyman turned me off him.
- Herbie Hancock (e.g. Cantaloupe Island)
- Dave Brubeck (e.g. Time Out)
- Bélla Fleck & The Flecktones (Not strictly Jazz, I know...) I love most of their stuff.
So, mostly upbeat, instrumental Jazz fusion-like. I'm not totally against Jazz vocals, and I love some of the old standards, but maybe save that for another post.
Any suggestions?
2006-10-13 10:15:12 · 6 answers · asked by freddrick_flintstone 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I've only been listening to jazz for a few years now and can still remember being excited about it, but not really knowing where to start. I'd be happy to give some suggestions.
John Ellis was the sax player in Charlie Hunter's band. Ellis's own stuff is really amazing (very different from Hunter's music). Even if you didn't mention Hunter, this would be my first suggestion. Please, do yourself a favor and get this album. See them live too, if you get the chance.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f95k8qnzbtn4
The Blue Note record label had great records, especially in the 1960's. The musicians all played on each other's albums. It was a community of great musicians who inspired each other. Here are some amazing classics.
Guitar, piano, bass and drums. This album has real great chemistry within the band, it flows really nice.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:iqozefqk7gfj
Horace Silver played with a lot of feel, and groove. This is a really great album by him.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dv6wtr8lkl4x
Another amzing Blue Note album.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ep09kebtjq7c
After I bought this album, I went back to the store and I asked a guy there who had originally suggested it to me if there was another musician who swings like Monk. He looked at me real serious and said "NOBODY, swings like Monk!" Now, I know he was right. Here's the album he turned me onto.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:mbsyxd0b3olg
This is my first album that got me really interested in jazz. I still love hearing it.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:phw67uw0h0jw
Mingus is the real deal, anything with Dolphy in his band is usually great. Try this one.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:8s620r5aq48n
John Coltrane is great. Try anything from 1960-1965 (for starters).
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:imxuak1kgm3x
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:5rtqoa9ayijn Theres's also a 4 disc box set if you like the one disc cd and you want more.
Of course, the best selling jazz album of all time. It really does live up to the hype.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:v2jb7i58g77r
I hope you try at least one of these. Regardless, I hope you check out jazz music. If you're interested in any more suggestions, I'm happy to help, you can send a message to me for more suggestions if you want to. Enjoy.
2006-10-13 12:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Teaim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medeski, Martin, and Wood
anything with Robert Walter: 20th Congress, Garage-a-Trois, Super Heavy Organ, etc.
OM Trio. They're not together anymore, but their stuff is still out there. In fact, here's some free stuff:
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=mediatype%3Acollection%20AND%20collection%3Aetree%20AND%20%2Fmetadata%2Fcreator%3A%22OM%20Trio%22
Now, I'll say this and you won't believe it, but I'll say it anyway. The John Mayer Trio rocks. Check out the live CD. It's called "Try!"
2006-10-13 10:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Umphreak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- John Scofield (A Go Go, Bump)
- Horace Silver (Song For My Father)
- Joe Sample
- Lyle Mays
- Pat Metheny
- Keith Jarrett
2006-10-16 07:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keith Jarrett.
2006-10-13 10:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my eyes, this is a quintessential jazz album, if you are only going to have one jazz record in your life get this one.
john coltrane - love supreme.
its incredible. for a taste of what it sound like, go on you tube and search - john coltrane so what.
'so what' isnt on that album but its the same style.
even if you dont like it now, you should get it none the less, as one day you will like it trust me. i wouldnt be without that record.
2006-10-13 10:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by the dogone dog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i love the jazz groups and solo artists
Charles Mingus ( stand up bass and jazz composer)
Wes montgomery ( jazz guitarist)
John Patitucci ( dual bass , stand up and electric)
Marcus Miller ( jazz solo bass)
Gerald veasley ( another great jazz bassist)
Pat Methany ( jazz guitarist)
Spyro gyro
Fourplay ( nathan east's side project)
2006-10-13 11:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by truemusician 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋