Jazz

[A Weary Exile]

I really want to get into jazz music, I already love Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong and I want to broaden my horizons. Give me some examples of your favorite artists Escapees!

Also, for discussion:

Why do you like that particular artist? How did you learn about them?

EDIT: I should also mention that I like "Midnight the stars and you" by Ray Noble and "Sitting on top of the World" by Al Jolson but I've yet to find any other good songs by them.

I also like "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter.

 

[A Weary Exile]

Look into brasilian jazz, doesnt really matter which artist its bound to be amazing.

I couldn't find any good examples on Youtube have any specific songs that you like?

[small]why my threads always die? [/small]

 

[zen5887]

Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

 

[Avatar Roku]

Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65cP52NC8s] some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_vBQqeDrs0] examples [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGMs85eo1w&feature=related].

 

[Bofus Teefus]

Here's a few to get you started...
Mongo Santamaria
Duke Ellington
Count Basie

Look into brasilian jazz, doesnt really matter which artist its bound to be amazing.

Yes. Very yes.

 

[ShotgunShaman]

Count Basie is a good 'un. Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, generally latin jazz and benny goodman are all favorites of mine.

 

[BonsaiK]

I really want to get into jazz music, I already love Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong and I want to broaden my horizons. Give me some examples of your favorite artists Escapees!

Also, for discussion:

Why do you like that particular artist? How did you learn about them?

Advice for anyone thinking "I want to get into jazz"

1. Sun Ra - google it - he's the man
2. Whatever you do, don't learn an instrument yourself and try to play jazz
3. If it's too late and you already know one, and are playing jazz, that's ok but whatever you do don't study Jazz at Uni
4. If it's too late and you are already studying Jazz at Uni, stop studying and chase girls or boys or whatever, just do whatever it takes to make sure you don't actually learn what they teach you
5. If it's too late and you already have a jazz music degree, make sure you give each side of the burger the right amount of time on the fryer to make the outside nice and crispy, but if the heat is up too high it won't cook the meat inside. Practice makes perfect.

 

[Puzzles]

I get into Koop, it's jazz made from sampling instruments etc. Sounds good though.

Also Quantic/Quantic Soul Orchestra.

 

[madcap2112]

Wes Montgomery, great jazz guitarist. Get "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery", it's my very favorite jazz album.

 

[revjay]

coltrane and more coltrane. okay maybe ella fitzgerald too. For something almost big band but good, squirrel nut zippers.

 

[A Weary Exile]

*KA-SNIP*

I meant to listen to, not as a career choice, I have no musical talent whatsoever.

Here's a few to get you started...
Mongo Santamaria
Duke Ellington
Count Basie

Looked them up, not really my thing, I suppose that's not my type of jazz.

Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

Eh...again not my thing really, I like energetic jazz with a lot of fiddle, god I love a good fiddle player.

Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65cP52NC8s] some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_vBQqeDrs0] examples [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGMs85eo1w&feature=related].

Something about their songs is so relaxing, I like them.

 

[ThePoodonkis]

Big Bad VooDoo Daddy isn't bad. Count Basie is another good one.

 

[travatron4000]

If you're into Django. Try "Hot Club of Cowtown" or "Bela Fleck and and Flecktones" I'm really into some of the more modern synth stuff too like "Yellowjackets" (yeah 80's not really modern) and "Turning Point".

 

[Skuffyshootster]

Here ya go.


It's in 5/4 time signature.

 

[BonsaiK]

*KA-SNIP*

I meant to listen to, not as a career choice, I have no musical talent whatsoever.

That's a relief. It means that you're safe from ruining your life.

Anyway if you're already listening to Django then it's all pretty downhill from there I'm afraid. Jazz got worse and worse, crawling further up its own ass as it went along. Although there is a new retro jazz movement happening right now that is all about jazz back before it started sucking. Hot Club Of Cowtown is one of the best of these new groups.

 

[Ranis]

I've been slowly getting into some jazz fusion if that counts
so far my favorite group would be this little supergroup Vital Tech Tones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkvp42cGJM

Edit: didn't notice the second part
My bass teacher actually turned me on to em and I tend to fall in love with the sheer musicianship of the genre

 

[A Weary Exile]

It's in 5/4 time signature, if you care.

I'm familiar with that song and it shall be promptly added to my playlist, I thank you. NO idea what a time signature is.

Listen to some jazzcore. Yes, it actually exists, and yes, it is awesome.

I was totally ready to be blown away when the "Core" part of the song came in halfway and fucked up the song with a general noisy clusterfuck.

Big Bad VooDoo Daddy isn't bad. Count Basie is another good one.

Very interesting, I may grow to like him. Strange music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmpmjsq8Z70

 

[Avatar Roku]

Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65cP52NC8s] some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_vBQqeDrs0] examples [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGMs85eo1w&feature=related].

Something about their songs is so relaxing, I like them.

Yeah. Fun fact: Derek Trucks toured with the Allman Brothers for over a decade, and is now an official member of the band.

 

[EnzoHonda]

Do a Wikipedia search for all the classics. If they're classic, they're good (you may not like them, but they're still good).

Now, there are a few people/groups/genres that I would like to bring to your attention.
1. Cuban Jazz. Man can this island do jazz. Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRJP8rVg-4&feature=related
Also look to Tito Puente.

2. Acid Jazz. Groove Collective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3lQ3TtZoI
Praful "Sigh" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNTZVckrYIk&feature=related (ignore the video on this one)

I realized upon hearing "Sigh" that I love the things that go beyond standard jazz.

 

[A Weary Exile]

Do a Wikipedia search for all the classics. If they're classic, they're good (you may not like them, but they're still good).

Now, there are a few people/groups/genres that I would like to bring to your attention.
1. Cuban Jazz. Man can this island do jazz. Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRJP8rVg-4&feature=related
Also look to Tito Puente.

I like "Candela" the rest just seems like generic hispanic folk music. :/

2. Acid Jazz. Groove Collective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3lQ3TtZoI
Praful "Sigh" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNTZVckrYIk&feature=related (ignore the video on this one)

I realized upon hearing "Sigh" that I love the things that go beyond standard jazz.

Reminds me a lot of techno, again not really my cup o' tea, seems I'm impossible to please. Not too bad though.