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 a fan of P. Catherine but when it comes to recordings of guitarists paired with NHOP, there's one I like even better -- "The Unforgettable NHOP Trio Live" with guitarist Ulf Wakenius. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhApkmT-gB8 What is the scale of measurement you're using to discern whether a record is "by no means unknown but . . . underappreciated" ? I genuinely curious. I wouldn't know how to go about this, myself. |
My admittedly arbitrary metric: There are records/artists that some members of the "general public" are aware of; Miles Kind of Blue, Coltrane Love Supreme, Bill Evans Sunday at Village Vanguard, Louis Armstrong Hot Fives and Sevens, etc. These great records are not underrated. On the other hand, unless you have a good background in jazz, you wouldn't know who Oliver Nelson is; hence, underrated. Does this make sense? |
