Share some under appreciated jazz album titles
I’ve been on a journey to discover more older jazz albums deeper down the catalog that share two traits; I like/love the music and the recording shines, quite possibly unexpectedly. By that I mean, I probably have a bias that leads me expect recordings from the fifties and sixties to be less detailed or “audiophile” than more recent recordings. I’m finding this bias to be truly misguided to say the least.
Please share some of your favorite lesser known jazz gems with both traits. To roll the ball… Dave Brubeck “In Time”, Johnny Hodges “Not So Dukish” and “Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges”
Yes, I’ve been on a Johnny Hodges kick lately
happy listening everyone
I'm more of a Blues fan but there a few jazz albums I love but they may be more a blend. I find these fun and exploratory. John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers -- The Turning Point as well as Jazz Blues Fusion Friday Night in San Francisco -- Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco De Lucia Please let me know if you have any thoughts on similar sounds I should explore. Love the comments and suggestions. |
Don’t know why I assumed you were looking for CD. Sorry if that’s not the case. If it is: Live at Slugs: C. Jordan: Of course, Discogs may have other copies. I’m afraid the Art Ensemble is a bit too outside for my tastes. That Mayall album is a good one. If you do a Google search for "bluesy Jazz", you will find plenty to explore. Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q1GFRbeMMk&list=OLAK5uy_nSkihhDZ6ydNuAASIacRlnhugKXS-Z65k&index=2 And this; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylGjvwXV3HA&list=OLAK5uy_m2lZ8UBqmfNqK-FEykDFVq6V43WZwKa5U&index=2 As far as where to go from "Friday Night in SF", try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhTYsBT1WOU&list=RDWhTYsBT1WOU&start_radio=1 Di Meola and McLaughlin have recorded in both acoustic and electric settings. Their electric Fusion recordings are not very close to Blues! Their acoustic work tends to lean in a "world music" direction. I’m afraid I can’t comment on Paco’s solo recordings. Robben Ford incorporates Jazz into his Blues playing, but it still sounds more like Blues than Jazz. I like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLdnqqYakmE&list=PLA2K7Uhu9TwCZbhIuDmOqfx_hi5QW105B This is sort of Jazzy, bluesy and R&B... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seTPc8pJIJg&list=OLAK5uy_nHjoCyyKJVGBc7i4cD8b4bmqpyIxVLm2w&index=2
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Thanks. I do have both on CD from a while back. @jliffiton - stellar recs from @stuartk Listen to this Grant Green track and have your mind blown as it builds - it's groove is deep and Green's soloing keeps going into the stratosphere as the rhythm section just hits and hits and stays the course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDDQsIu9FFE&list=RDVDDQsIu9FFE&start_radio=1 - Sonny Clark also has piano solo that is amazing. You can hear the guys shout out and cheer in the track as well. It's kind of cool. After, explore more of Grant Green's work - Green Street, Idle Moments, Nigeria, and others. Maybe this was already suggested.
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I believe this is the music you would like to hear and listen Boogaloo Joe Jones 'Snake Rythm Rock' album https://youtu.be/YivFyoUVD3Q?si=nzNyHxd9LgxH8cVC Mel Brown ’Chicken Fat’ album https://youtu.be/ZzBbonIkLPY?si=4YK39iHVaV5kFx07 Grant Green ’Alive’ Album https://youtu.be/Ev2o_KSd45Y?si=JzbXcO5VxyzRMdnr As for Paco, Al and John, they have recorded 3 albums together (I think), they are all good and you may search thru discography of each of them, to see what you like. For me, all flamenco albums of De Lucia are worth hearing. Di Meola and McLaughlin have made albums of different styles, some I like, some not much
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