Jazz fans??? - Blu-ray Forum

Meeklo · 08-13-2013, 05:21 AM

So I would like to get into some jazz. Problem is I do not know jack about it. What are the different types of jazz and can you provide any examples?

kaylee_book · 08-28-2013, 11:43 AM

check out Liquid Spirit, Kind of Blue this is latest jazz i enjoyed very much

Jett Rink · 08-28-2013, 09:50 PM

Anything Miles Davis.

BigmoufStrikes · 08-29-2013, 04:50 PM

and saving best for last

robocop35 · 08-30-2013, 12:10 AM

Mille Davis for sure but let's not forget "LadyDay" Billie Hoilday.

roundhill · 09-04-2013, 01:54 AM

Art Blakey - Album of the Year
Allan Holdsworth - IOU
Bill Bruford - One of a Kind
Pat Metheny - Road to You
New York Stories
Lee Morgan - Sidewinder
Harold Land / Blue Mitchell Quintet - Mapenzi
Charles Fambrough - The Proper Angle
Wynton Marsalis - Black Codes
Return to Forever - Romantic Warrior
Wayne Shorter - Speak no Evil
Woody Shaw - Lotus Flower
Jean-Luc Ponty - Enigmatic Ocean

C+C Muzak · 09-24-2020, 03:13 PM

C+C Muzak · 09-29-2020, 03:04 PM

pab1219 · 09-30-2020, 10:12 PM

Anything: Ella fitzgerald.

C+C Muzak · 10-04-2020, 03:37 PM

C+C Muzak · 04-16-2021, 04:24 PM

36crazyfists · 06-02-2021, 07:39 PM

Tigran Hamasyan and Snarky Puppy .

quickdraw · 06-10-2021, 03:11 PM

Wow, this is a loaded question. It's like asking recommendations for Rock music.

There are so many flavors of jazz, from easy listening, swing, bebop, fusion, acid, latin, afro cuban, and funk. With easy access to music on the internet you really just need to dip your toes into what ever style interests you. Personally, I like all kinds of jazz, like I have interests in all music.

Here are some of my favorites:

Miles Davis: he explored so many different sub genres of trumpet jazz during his career, it's easy to get lost in his catalog. Later in his career his style was more experimental and freeform.

Stan Getz: sax extraordinaire, with styles ranging in bebop, latin, bossa nova (The Girl from Ipanema) and other collaborations with some of the greatest musical artists of our time (including rock). Also look for Art Pepper and Paul Desmond recordings - they are excellent as well.

Dave Brubeck / Vince Guaraldi: both Californian pianists with unique time signatures and styles that continue to remain popular and have shown even a recent resurgence and interest. Guaraldi is most famous for his work on soundtracking Charlie Brown TV specials.

Cal Tjader: Master vibes maestro, who's collaborations in jazz are nothing short of astounding. Probably best recognized for his Afro-Cuban and latin jazz recordings, his career spans literally decades and touches many styles. Carlos Santana has said that Tjader was a major influence in his musical taste and style. See also Bobby Hutcherson

Wes Montgomery: Best associated with the West Coast jazz style, his smooth guitar style has been imitated relentlessly, but his work reflects what I would consider a slow simmer with a laid-back style. Count Basic has made his style more popular to younger audiences with a funky groove associated with acid jazz.

Creed Taylor: Record producer and jazz influencer who discovered and promoted some of the biggest names in jazz. Just about anything he touched is worth a listen.

Verve Records: This dovetails into Creed Taylor since arguably some of his best recordings are associated with this label. Verve has been the go to label for jazz acts during the 50's and into the early 70's.

Steelmaker · 06-10-2021, 03:16 PM

I'm just going to be completely honest here. Jazz is one of those genres that I like to tell people I listen to, to make me seem more cultured, and then I proceed to never listen to it!

I'm pretty singular when it comes to music taste. I listen to rock/hard rock/metal pretty much 100% of the time.

jl1rp · 06-11-2021, 11:05 PM

Americo · 06-13-2021, 04:58 AM

Not considered "Jazz", but it's close enough.

RageATL · 06-15-2021, 06:18 PM

For me, my entry point into jazz was Miles Davis. I used the Allmusic.com website to listen to clips and help guide me towards the essentials and it was a HUGE help during this process. After listening to some of his latter day stuff like B*tches Brew and the more frenetic stuff, I decided that I like the "Kind of Blue" era and the stuff around that time. Good luck!

stvn1974 · 06-16-2021, 12:16 AM

I am that stereotype that hates jazz with the exception of loving Miles Davis. In A Silent Way and his electric and other experimental albums are great. On The Corner makes my booty shake.

HotRats · 06-18-2021, 10:22 AM

happydood · 06-20-2021, 06:46 PM

I'll echo many others with Miles Davis, but these are all essential recordings for human beings:

Miles Davis- Kind of Blue, In a Silent Way, Cookin', Steamin', Workin', Relaxin'
Coltrane- Blue Trane, Africa, Love Supreme
Bill Evans- Village Vanguard Recordings
Charles Mingus- Blues & Roots, Pthecanthropus Erectus, Mingus Plays Piano
Louis Armstrong- Hot 5's and 7's
Charlie Parker- Dial & Savoy Sessions
Django Reinhardt- Classic Early Recordings
Duke Ellington- Never No Lament
Ella Fitzgerald- Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
Billie Holiday- Everything... but most especially The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia

08-13-2013, 05:21 AM	#1
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	Jazz fans??? So I would like to get into some jazz. Problem is I do not know jack about it. What are the different types of jazz and can you provide any examples?

06-10-2021, 03:11 PM	#13
quickdraw Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:1	Wow, this is a loaded question. It's like asking recommendations for Rock music. There are so many flavors of jazz, from easy listening, swing, bebop, fusion, acid, latin, afro cuban, and funk. With easy access to music on the internet you really just need to dip your toes into what ever style interests you. Personally, I like all kinds of jazz, like I have interests in all music. Here are some of my favorites: Miles Davis: he explored so many different sub genres of trumpet jazz during his career, it's easy to get lost in his catalog. Later in his career his style was more experimental and freeform. Stan Getz: sax extraordinaire, with styles ranging in bebop, latin, bossa nova (The Girl from Ipanema) and other collaborations with some of the greatest musical artists of our time (including rock). Also look for Art Pepper and Paul Desmond recordings - they are excellent as well. Dave Brubeck / Vince Guaraldi: both Californian pianists with unique time signatures and styles that continue to remain popular and have shown even a recent resurgence and interest. Guaraldi is most famous for his work on soundtracking Charlie Brown TV specials. Cal Tjader: Master vibes maestro, who's collaborations in jazz are nothing short of astounding. Probably best recognized for his Afro-Cuban and latin jazz recordings, his career spans literally decades and touches many styles. Carlos Santana has said that Tjader was a major influence in his musical taste and style. See also Bobby Hutcherson Wes Montgomery: Best associated with the West Coast jazz style, his smooth guitar style has been imitated relentlessly, but his work reflects what I would consider a slow simmer with a laid-back style. Count Basic has made his style more popular to younger audiences with a funky groove associated with acid jazz. Creed Taylor: Record producer and jazz influencer who discovered and promoted some of the biggest names in jazz. Just about anything he touched is worth a listen. Verve Records: This dovetails into Creed Taylor since arguably some of his best recordings are associated with this label. Verve has been the go to label for jazz acts during the 50's and into the early 70's. Last edited by quickdraw; 06-10-2021 at 03:21 PM.

08-28-2013, 11:43 AM	#2
kaylee_book Junior Member Member since:Aug 2013	check out Liquid Spirit, Kind of Blue this is latest jazz i enjoyed very much

08-28-2013, 09:50 PM	#3
Jett Rink Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:154	Anything Miles Davis.

08-30-2013, 12:10 AM	#5
robocop35 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:West Richland WA Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Mille Davis for sure but let's not forget "LadyDay" Billie Hoilday.

09-04-2013, 01:54 AM	#6
roundhill Junior Member Member since:Dec 2011	Art Blakey - Album of the Year Allan Holdsworth - IOU Bill Bruford - One of a Kind Pat Metheny - Road to You New York Stories Lee Morgan - Sidewinder Harold Land / Blue Mitchell Quintet - Mapenzi Charles Fambrough - The Proper Angle Wynton Marsalis - Black Codes Return to Forever - Romantic Warrior Wayne Shorter - Speak no Evil Woody Shaw - Lotus Flower Jean-Luc Ponty - Enigmatic Ocean

09-30-2020, 10:12 PM	#9
pab1219 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:330 Blu-ray collection:2293 Trading Score:60	Anything: Ella fitzgerald.

06-02-2021, 07:39 PM	#12
36crazyfists Senior Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Earth Solar System 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:101 Trading Score:2	Tigran Hamasyan and Snarky Puppy .

06-10-2021, 03:16 PM	#14
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I'm just going to be completely honest here. Jazz is one of those genres that I like to tell people I listen to, to make me seem more cultured, and then I proceed to never listen to it! I'm pretty singular when it comes to music taste. I listen to rock/hard rock/metal pretty much 100% of the time.

06-15-2021, 06:18 PM	#17
RageATL Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:The Great Indoors Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:415 Blu-ray reviews:2	For me, my entry point into jazz was Miles Davis. I used the Allmusic.com website to listen to clips and help guide me towards the essentials and it was a HUGE help during this process. After listening to some of his latter day stuff like B*tches Brew and the more frenetic stuff, I decided that I like the "Kind of Blue" era and the stuff around that time. Good luck!

06-16-2021, 12:16 AM	#18
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	I am that stereotype that hates jazz with the exception of loving Miles Davis. In A Silent Way and his electric and other experimental albums are great. On The Corner makes my booty shake.

06-20-2021, 06:46 PM	#20
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:716 DVD collection:36	I'll echo many others with Miles Davis, but these are all essential recordings for human beings: Miles Davis- Kind of Blue, In a Silent Way, Cookin', Steamin', Workin', Relaxin' Coltrane- Blue Trane, Africa, Love Supreme Bill Evans- Village Vanguard Recordings Charles Mingus- Blues & Roots, Pthecanthropus Erectus, Mingus Plays Piano Louis Armstrong- Hot 5's and 7's Charlie Parker- Dial & Savoy Sessions Django Reinhardt- Classic Early Recordings Duke Ellington- Never No Lament Ella Fitzgerald- Sings the Cole Porter Songbook Billie Holiday- Everything... but most especially The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia

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