So I know about the old greats -- ella fitz, miles, etc. I'm looking for some recommendations for newer current coffee-shop jazz artists. I do know Madeleine Peyroux already.
2006-12-30 09:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by soul_mateys 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Recommend Charlie Hunter. He plays a custom made eight-string guitar. The top three are bass so he is his own bassist. I've seen him play a few times and I really enjoy his unique style.
Also I noticed someone mention the band T.J. Kirk. Hunter was a member (leader?) of that band years ago.
2006-12-30 16:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chaine de lumière 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think you should hear this album by John Ellis. That's not just my my opinion. Check it out-http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:51uj6j3371t0
PS- regarding your previous answers...
TJ Kirk is a cover band. They play the music of Thelonious Monk (T), James Brown (J), and Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Kirk). They play funky versions of those songs. It's good, but not what your asking for.
Kenny G is not jazz. Its instrumental pop with sax.
Diana Krall is a good suggestion. Try the Live in Paris album.
Regarding the suggestion just below mine...
John Ellis was the sax player in Charlie Hunter's band, but Ellis left and focuses on his own music (and others).
2006-12-30 22:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norah Jones is an awsome jazz artist.
2006-12-30 17:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diana Krall
Kenny G.
2006-12-30 18:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by brain.dead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know anything really really new, but TJ Kirk does cool covers of older jazz and soul songs...
hope that helped a bit...
2006-12-30 17:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by x plug in baby xo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋