March 22, 20214 yr wow, never ventured over here but love this thread. Love jazz and was a dummy band nerd in HS and starting college. Some of this conversation is so familiar. Remember conversations that all popular mus is wasn't "real" music. Lot of debates of whether "legit" (classical) was as musical as jazz. Soooooo narrow minded through most of HS and starting college. Was a sax player and my go to was Coltrane with Joe Henderson thrown in amongst many others. LOVED big band guys like Stan Kenton/Rob McConnell/Woody Herman/Dallas Jzz Orchestra and of course Maynard ,but that was always with the appropriate qualification. Decided music wasn't going to be my career and started listening to tons more music and became less douchey in that regard. Apologies for getting to this thread late so if you see some likes and responses on old posts, that's why.
March 22, 20214 yr On 7/23/2019 at 8:33 AM, jimmyjazz said: Good topic. I know a bit about jazz, and played it in HS, but I'd like to learn a lot more. I have a good collection of the classics, mostly 50s/60s bop, etc. (Davis, Coltrane and the like), but certain styles appeal to me more. In particular, if anyone could recommend great options (both the recording and the performance) for these I'd appreciate it: -- piano trio (piano, upright bass & drums) -- big band (real firepower like Maynard Ferguson but without the histrionics) this may satisfy this question and a new music question. I got to study under Steve Wiest at UTA. Have a couple of stories, but connected with him on FB a few years ago. He has some crazy stories about Maynard but has also continued to teach and make music. One of his projects is Vinyl Hampdin. More vocals than traditional big band, but the music is pretty phenomenal. Here's a taste and link for more content. https://www.vinylhampdin.com/
March 22, 20214 yr I'm not certain, but he's retiring from there and moving to Chicago to pursue retirement and more performance/writing type stuf. He shares some really cool stories on FB. This one is old but cool. He LOVED Maynard. Well...I got nostalgic with all the fun talk of My Main Man Mighty Maynard. So, here is an unusual gem for ya. In 1987, the recording "Live From San Francisco" that we released in 1983 was doing very well in Europe, so they invited the band to perform at The Berlin Jazz Festival. But at that time (1987), Maynard's band was a small fusion group called "High Voltage." So, for the Berlin Jazz Festival, he added myself, Tim Riese, Don Hahn and Wayne Bergeron to fill out a "big bandish" type sound from the 1983 record along with HV member Matt Wallace. This resulted in the infamous "Mullet Band" a one-off one-concert-only affair where we sort of wrote the horn charts as we went along. I am reminded how, even in this spontaneous chart version how very fun it was to perform with this giant of a man. I never tired of playing "Gonna Fly Now" (1:10:52 on this video) always such an emotionally-charged tune, but here I got to really dig into it with our custom arrangement. And, as you can see, we had great fun the entire time. On the same billing that night was Gil Evans and Chick Corea. Meeting those two legends was truly awe-inspiring. Chick was waiting stage right and shook all of our hands as we walked off. WOW! I was in heaven! Check out how Maynard calls me down for a brief solo at 26:29....MAN, does THAT bring back memories....every time he called me up front for a solo it sent the same chills down my spine...Maynard wants ME to play! Too much fun man. Edited March 22, 20214 yr by pied
March 24, 20214 yr Today's haul. When converting your jazz CD collection over to vinyl you need to start at the top, imo.
March 25, 20214 yr On 3/22/2021 at 2:09 AM, WhatTheBuck said: This is driving me nuts. I was going to post this anyway because Jerry Garcia did it all. He was like a cross between Earl Scruggs and John Coltrane. He and Howard Wales recorded a studio album but the one-off jam session that preceded it was far superior. They’re quoting some song toward the end of this track (probably earlier too). I suck at remembering the names of instrumental songs. It’s not All Blues, that was my first thought, but it’s not even close. I know it’s something. I tried singing it to Shazam to see if that would turn up anything but I guess I suck at singing too. Listen to the whole thing because it’s a great jam and a good example of why Jerry was so unique. He could play rock and blues and jazz and country and bluegrass and funk and disco and play them all in one show without a prepared setlist. But this is just jazz. They’re definitely quoting a song I know at the 16:30 mark. What the hell is that? I feel it’s got to be Miles. I tried a half dozen different albums. The problem is that as soon as I listen to one song, that tune gets stuck in my head and I have to keep going back to this track to refresh my memory on what I listening for. I’ll bet musicians don’t have that problem. It sounds a little like Milestones, which also happens to be used in Super Smash Bros.
March 25, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, Mole said: It sounds a little like Milestones, which also happens to be used in Super Smash Bros. Yes! That’s it. And I came close to throwing that album on during my search. Thanks for the help!
March 25, 20214 yr And, now that I have Milestones in my head, I couldn’t hum Footprints if I tried. And I love that song. It’s a very frustrating condition.
April 5, 20214 yr Got into Sons Of Kemet's "Your Queen is a Reptile" over the weekend. "Trailer" for the album: This spoken word isn't on the actual album itself. The album is pretty great, if you have not checked it out already. A tuba takes the place of a stringed bass on this one. And they sometimes channel dub and electronics into some of the songs. It is on the chaotic side at times, so a full hour of it may be exhausting. I listened to it in 'doses' and really enjoyed it. This came up as their next one is available for pre-order ($30 dollar on Amazon, some $50 variant on VMP). Song from the upcoming album: Edited April 5, 20214 yr by MC Fresh Breath
May 9, 20214 yr I'm reading Ashley Kahn's book on the making of Kind Of Blue. Pretty nice read. I'm listening to multiple version of Kind Of Blue will reading (Pono 192K, Sony SACD stereo DSD files, Original 6 eye Mono needle drop rip, and 200 gram Classic needle drop rip).
May 10, 20214 yr My son just turned me on to these guys today. Not sure if it's jazz (just some buskers), but it's a hell of a lot of fun.
May 10, 20214 yr 13 hours ago, UTCzech III said: My son just turned me on to these guys today. Not sure if it's jazz (just some buskers), but it's a hell of a lot of fun. I don't know what the hell that is. Is "Subway platform pseudo funk" a genre?
May 15, 20214 yr The Portico Quartet started their career busking in London, with an instrument called the "hang" that is just a fancy bowl turned upside down. After a few years the hang started to sound like a gimmick and they changed their sound to get more electronic but they did it in a bad way and now ten years later I don't really check them anymore but they really were good a while back. Edited May 15, 20214 yr by trza-hawk
June 9, 20214 yr I had a major jazz phase in the 80's so most of my favorite stuff was from that era. Here were some of my favorites. This will melt the panties off any woman, i recommend John Klemmer Mosaic Album (greatest hits) Just put in on and lay back and let your woman, or in Chads case, your man take care of you John Klemmer - Touch One of all time favs - Lee Ritenour "Is It You?" Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic Live Ronnie Laws - Couldn't find a live version of his biggest hit "Awake" but on the second song "People Make the World Go Round" you can see him live playing his famous tenor sax at a cool lakeside venue. I would highly recommend his album "Solid Ground" Solid Ground One of all time favs - Lee Ritenour "Is It You?"
June 10, 20214 yr Looking at what I got on my Jazz genre... Davis, Coltrane, and Mingus. I dare any one to listen to Mingus' II B.S. or Hora Decubitus while driving and see if they can keep it down at the speed limit.
June 11, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, BonzoMontreaux said: Looking at what I got on my Jazz genre... Davis, Coltrane, and Mingus. I dare any one to listen to Mingus' II B.S. or Hora Decubitus while driving and see if they can keep it down at the speed limit. What? You mean you’re not into 80’s smooth jazz? Come on and get hip, man!
July 24, 20214 yr Cross posting from the Olympics thread. Visa has a new ad using this Mingus tune and you’re going to see it often. Everyone should own this album. (I’ve seen some other ad recently that uses Fables of Faubus. Can’t recall who that was for.)
July 25, 20214 yr I guess classic jazz is part of Visa’s latest ad campaign. Just saw an ad using this Dave Brubeck tune. (Also, Time Out is a required album for your collection.) Edited July 25, 20214 yr by WhatTheBuck
August 17, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, tokamak said: One of the best solos in jazz history. Just perfect. And it really swings. If you can stand still while listening to that then you’re just a square.
August 18, 20214 yr Happy to discover this thread after it got bumped. I played jazz trombone for years through HS and college, and though I haven't played in years, my love for the form has stayed with me. I haven't seen Brad Mehldau mentioned - I love his trio work. The work he did in late 90s with Larry Grenadier and Jorge Rossy (who also play on Radiohead cover above) is his best, IMHO. Full set: Also a huge fan of Kenton (who I know has been covered here) - but this is among my favorite charts/recordings of all time, featuring a sublimely great trombone solo by Carl Fontana: Edited August 18, 20214 yr by sasquatch69
August 18, 20214 yr One more - Kenton band on Ed Sullivan in 1953 with 22-year-old Maynard Ferguson right after he joined the band.
August 19, 20214 yr One of my favorite MF songs from the Live in San Francisco album, but a different night. The keyboard solo at the beginning is great. Steve Wiest shared today an have his comments below. Thought some may enjoy. MAN! Where do I start with THIS one? So many beautiful things on this video at Bob Wackerman’s school: 1. This was the first piece that I wrote that was recorded professionally and released internationally with a major artist. STILL get chills to this day! 2. A wonderful lineup and iteration of Maynard’s band with Denny, Tim, Ray, Matt, Bob, and my bass bone brother-DELUXE Joe Barati! 3. BOSS!! He was having an “off night” on this one (which was far better than most human being’s “on nights”) and yet he still managed to make spectacular music without his go-to extreme upper-register arsenal. That being said, he still NAILED the Dubbas where they needed to be nailed! A true professional showman that I will forever be in awe of 4. Getting to swap fours with Boss. WOWZA! It was like playing catch with Zeus using lightning bolts!ALWAYS an education in musicality, execution, and showmanship…EVERY single time! 5. The pure joy of this era! Being on the road with ALL the versions of the MF band that I had the honor of being a part of, were pure magic, creativity and unbridled energy on stage…no matter what!! It is not hyperbole at all to say being with Boss has made me who I am today and given me the tools to become who I was meant to be. Thanks Boss! All of the above from this video! Thanks for posting it my friend!
December 14, 20214 yr On 4/5/2021 at 12:34 PM, MC Fresh Breath said: Got into Sons Of Kemet's "Your Queen is a Reptile" over the weekend. "Trailer" for the album: This spoken word isn't on the actual album itself. The album is pretty great, if you have not checked it out already. A tuba takes the place of a stringed bass on this one. And they sometimes channel dub and electronics into some of the songs. It is on the chaotic side at times, so a full hour of it may be exhausting. I listened to it in 'doses' and really enjoyed it. This came up as their next one is available for pre-order ($30 dollar on Amazon, some $50 variant on VMP). Song from the upcoming album: The new Sons of Kemet album came out a few months ago and got great reviews. I'm a complete novice in the jazz land and I'm really enjoying the new album. A mixture of spoken word, singing and just instruments.
December 19, 20214 yr On 12/14/2021 at 9:26 AM, zman13 said: The new Sons of Kemet album came out a few months ago and got great reviews. I'm a complete novice in the jazz land and I'm really enjoying the new album. A mixture of spoken word, singing and just instruments. Huh, thought I posted about it on here, but maybe not. I enjoyed it, got the vinyl. But for some reason just haven't felt like playing it more than once or twice. Didn't stick with me for whatever reason.
December 19, 20214 yr So, in my local terrestrial radio area the NPR station is HD, and there are two channels for the same station. I found the second channel playing jazz. Turns out it plays jazz all the time. I thought maybe it was some national broadcast, but I finally heard the call letters the other day: https://kmhd.org/ Plenty of streaming jazz stations out there. But to hear it over the air in my car without subscribing to a satellite service, well that's pretty cool to me.
April 1, 20223 yr Went down a Weather Report rabbit hole and eventually came across this guy. Circular breathing is witchcraft. In case you haven't:
April 3, 20223 yr On 3/31/2022 at 10:19 PM, BoomMF said: Went down a Weather Report rabbit hole and eventually came across this guy. Circular breathing is witchcraft. In case you haven't: Check out Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Not only did he do the circular breathing thing, but he’d play multiple instruments at once. He’d play two horns, he had a percussion kit, he even played the nose flute. And he was blind.
April 4, 20223 yr Wait, what? That video didn’t embed? It looked to me like it did when I posted it. Let me try that again.
April 18, 20223 yr If you liked Cameron Graves last album, he's got a new live album: https://www.mackavenue.com/store/live-from-the-seven-spheres
May 9, 20223 yr Heard a cover of this on the radio yesterday. I thought to myself, “Hey, that guitarist sounds like Wes Montgomery.” Turned out it was a cover of a Wes Montgomery tune.
May 9, 20223 yr Grabbed some Blue Note classics recently. They're both good, but in terms of which one I'm spinning more, its the Bud Powell. The trio is in pretty great form.
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