The Jazz & Blues Recommendation Thread

Engine · 10-28-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

some more mingus...

been lovin mingus ah um and the black saint.

I guarantee you will like Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus.

I also always recommend Let My Children Hear Music but it is from a later era so it may not be your thing

LovelySinger · 11-03-2010, 02:41 PM

Esperanza Spalding
Kurt Elling
Wayne Shorter
Herbie Han****

LovelySinger · 11-03-2010, 02:42 PM

I find it funny that it censored Herbie's last name. lol

debaserr · 11-08-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engine

I guarantee you will like Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus.

I also always recommend Let My Children Hear Music but it is from a later era so it may not be your thing

both are great! i'm fairly new to jazz so thanks again.

SATCHMO · 11-08-2010, 08:26 PM

Charles Mingus Sextet W/ Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964 is a pretty amazing live album that was only released 5 years ago. I'm especially fond of it, because I've been to quite a few shows at Bailey Hall, the venue where it was recorded.

If you're really diggin' Mingus, I can't recommend Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers enough. Both have that intense orchestral post-bop sound. Blakey is a bit more high energy than Mingus, which lends to the appeal. I recommend Moanin' or Free for All to start out with.

Mistro · 11-08-2010, 11:47 PM

I'm so lost in looking for a certain kind of jazz. It is instrumental for the most part and the main instruments I hear are the harp and a smooth baseline. I have no idea where to begin to look for this kind of jazz so please excuse my ignorance. I heard this type of jazz for the first time back in the 80s. The melodies are very romantic and beautiful with a lot of personality and mood. I think the harp is usually the star of this type I'm talking about. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

~~hausdemusik~~ · 11-13-2010, 11:12 AM

check out:
Peter Brötzmann
Ornette Coleman
Herbie Han****
Archie Shepp

Jedey · 11-13-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistro

I'm so lost in looking for a certain kind of jazz. It is instrumental for the most part and the main instruments I hear are the harp and a smooth baseline. I have no idea where to begin to look for this kind of jazz so please excuse my ignorance. I heard this type of jazz for the first time back in the 80s. The melodies are very romantic and beautiful with a lot of personality and mood. I think the harp is usually the star of this type I'm talking about. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

You may be thinking of Andreas Vollenweider.

scottydunn54 · 11-16-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Arbitter05

Hi people,

i'm a big rock and punk fan myself, but i'm trying to expand my horizon.

Can you guys point me towards some good jazz & blues songs & bands?
Like good stuff to start of with?

I would really appreciate it, greetz

Joe Bonamassa plays amazing blues and rock. Check him out on youtube.
Also check out Peter White, Smoothe Jazz.

lyricsdude · 11-24-2010, 09:52 PM

Hey people, what are the names of some good bands/artists/song for swing dancing? In particular, music suited to East Coast style would be great =)

11-08-2010, 11:47 PM	#76 (permalink)
Mistro Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11	Instrumental Jazz w/Harp and Baseline I'm so lost in looking for a certain kind of jazz. It is instrumental for the most part and the main instruments I hear are the harp and a smooth baseline. I have no idea where to begin to look for this kind of jazz so please excuse my ignorance. I heard this type of jazz for the first time back in the 80s. The melodies are very romantic and beautiful with a lot of personality and mood. I think the harp is usually the star of this type I'm talking about. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

11-24-2010, 09:52 PM	#80 (permalink)
lyricsdude Groupie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16	Swing Music Hey people, what are the names of some good bands/artists/song for swing dancing? In particular, music suited to East Coast style would be great =)

11-03-2010, 02:41 PM	#72 (permalink)
LovelySinger Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 2	Esperanza Spalding Kurt Elling Wayne Shorter Herbie Han****

11-03-2010, 02:42 PM	#73 (permalink)
LovelySinger Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 2	I find it funny that it censored Herbie's last name. lol

11-08-2010, 08:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Charles Mingus Sextet W/ Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964 is a pretty amazing live album that was only released 5 years ago. I'm especially fond of it, because I've been to quite a few shows at Bailey Hall, the venue where it was recorded. If you're really diggin' Mingus, I can't recommend Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers enough. Both have that intense orchestral post-bop sound. Blakey is a bit more high energy than Mingus, which lends to the appeal. I recommend Moanin' or Free for All to start out with.

11-13-2010, 11:12 AM	#77 (permalink)
~~hausdemusik~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 19	check out: Peter Brötzmann Ornette Coleman Herbie Han**** Archie Shepp