I used to have this compilation of some really good jazz music that had great drumming and great everything else that was uplifting and now that I want it, I cant find it. Anybody have some really good artists or tracks that you can tell me about please so I can at least download some? Thanks guys I really appreciate your answers.
2007-08-12 22:38:34 · 6 answers · asked by will m 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Jazz
OMG THAT'S THE SONG I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! THANKS A LOT
2007-08-12 23:04:24 · update #1
Of course Brubeck's "Take Five" probably tops any list. But I also love his "Blue Rondo A La Turk" off that same TIME OUT album! And for more excellent drumming by Morello, there is "Far More Blue" on TIME FURTHER OUT.
Don't forget "Poinciana" by a great piano trio led by Ahmad Jamal. Ramsey Lewis also had several including "The In Crowd" (which is tinged in pop) and the "Sun Goddess". His trio albums show immaculate musicianship, but the SUN GODDESS album with the Earth Wind and Fire group is also finely crafted.
A number of the Getz/Jobim/Gilberto era come to mind with "Augua de Berber", "The Telephone Song" and "So Danco Samba" standouts (especially the last 2 with Gary Burton on vibes!) Also in the Brazilian vein, do not ever forget "Samba De Orpheus" by Luis Bonfa. The movie won the academy award because of that song! You can't get it out of your head! Brazilian jazz pianist Deodato had a number of uplifting hits based on the "classics" such as "Also Sprach Zarathustra" and "Rhapsody in Blue". I also like Sergio Mendes and the 66 version of the band.
Of course "Caravan" and "Topsy" really featured the drumming more, but they are also tinged with "pop"! There is also "Big Noise from Wenetka" for excellent drumming but I can't say the name of the group at this moment.
So many by Count Basie and Duke Ellington would meet your criteria, But "Take the A-Train" and "C-jam blues" are favorites. Also don't forget Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller also had big bands with tunes that were very uplifting and have immaculate musicianship! Many of them are so familiar they are considered "pop" now, but rest assured, they were considered jazz in the day!
Don't forget Richard "Groove" Holmes' version of "Misty" and almost anything by the organmeister Johnny Smith. I especially like "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home".
I know there are more, but you now have a great list from me and the other posters!
2007-08-14 13:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by David A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Green Hornet theme by Al Hirt.
2007-08-14 06:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some Buddy Rich - Channel One Suite. Modeski, Martin and Wood also have some great upbeat stuff.
2007-08-14 08:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by jaytee556 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
great game. i watched the whole second half and all 3 overtimes. i am a jazz fan, but i gotta admit, d-wade is a beast. the heat did get the benefit of a few calls late in the game, but that's no excuse. the jazz had that game, and they gave it away. kudos to the heat.
2016-04-01 08:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave Brubeck Quartet- Take Five
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOgYw5-pNs
It's the most popular jazz song ever.
2007-08-12 22:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by lucius.graecus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unforgettable by Nat king Cole
2007-08-13 01:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by choco fego 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋