Members Mytola Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Well, I'm in the mood for getting hold of some new music, and I'm mostly looking for something that can give me some inspiration especially when it comes to bass-playing. I've not really listened to a lot of jazz before, mostly some Jaco-stuff, but that's about it. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am a big fan of the Yellowjackets. Particular favorites are "Four Corners" and "shades". The early stuff is kinda "Spyro- Gyra- ish", but they kinda morphed ino Weather Report as they went on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulyWally Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm mostly looking for something that can give me some inspiration especially when it comes to bass-playing. Paul Chambers... 'nough said. He's played with a lot of people. But for starters, I'd recommend his solo release, Bass On Top (on the Blue Note label) for any bassist. There is some truly excellent and inspirational bass playing on that record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ray Brown. Virtually anything he's playd on is guaranteed to swing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ray Brown, John Clayton and Christian McBride-SuperBass. Live album featuring three monster URBists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basshunter Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ray Brown, John Clayton and Christian McBride-SuperBass.Live album featuring three monster URBists. Likewise Ray Brown - Walk On. 1st disc is Ray's final studio recordings, 2nd disc is more of the above. Mingus Ah Um Most anything Miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue. Always. Start here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Diana Krall. Her earlier stuff has Ray Brown and John Clayton. Her later stuff still has John Clayton. Two especially good CD's are Live In Paris and From This Moment On. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Getz/Gilberto rules! http://www.amazon.com/Getz-Gilberto-Stan/dp/B0000047CX/ref=pd_sim_m_5/002-8282925-9563209 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Pancho Sanchez, Latin SpiritsReturn to Forever, Romantic WarriorRamsey Lewis Trio, Swingin'Count Basie, Live at the SandsMarcus Miller, TalesStan Kenton, Live at the Tropicana Okay, an eclectic mix. And it'll only get moreso if I continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hotblack Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Calle 54 Soundtrack - Very nice little sampler. The movie is very good as well. If you have Netflix or Blockbuster, check it out.Rashanim - Jon Madof: Definitely one of my favorite albums. The bass player (Shanir Blumenkranz) is excellent.Ah Um - Charles Mingus: A must own.A Love Supreme - John Coltrane: When you listen to the first track, just imagine the physical endurance it takes to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris-dax Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Calle 54 Soundtrack - Very nice little sampler. The movie is very good as well. If you have Netflix or Blockbuster, check it out. Hotblack, you my boy...that is one absolutely outstanding album from start to finish. Breath taking, literally... Mytola, just go rent the movie...then come back and thank Hb for his wisdom and impeccable musical sensitivity. (be sure to check out my La Lupe post....) c-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hotblack Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hotblack, you my boy...that is one absolutely outstanding album from start to finish. Breath taking, literally... Mytola, just go rent the movie...then come back and thank Hb for his wisdom and impeccable musical sensitivity. (be sure to check out my La Lupe post....) c-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dravenzouk Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 This is a copy of a reply to an earlier thread on this question: (you should also check the whole thread for other great suggestions here: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1568767 )_____________________________________________________________First, of course, you gotta realize that "jazz" encompasses a huge range of styles - more so than say "rock". Think of the differences between Chubby Checker, Slayer, the Allman Brothers, Devo, the Eagles, Patti Smith Group, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers - all "rock" artists (well maybe the Eagles don't count as "artists"). The field of jazz is even more varied - even if you just stick with "normal" subgenres" like big band, fusion, swing, bebop, etc. without venturing into all the edgier stuff. That said, here is a list of my favorite, "couldn't live without" jazz albums: Miles Davis - Kind of Blue (of course - this one IS jazz)Miles Davis - Bitches BrewWeather Report - Heavy WeatherStan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz/GilbertoPat Metheny - American GaragePat Metheny - OfframpCharles Mingus - Pithecanthropus ErectusCharles Mingus - Thirteen PicturesElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - The Best of...Return to Forever - Romantic WarriorAndrew Bird's Bowl of Fire - Thrills!Jaco Pastorius - Jaco (another "of course")Orthotonics - Wake Up You Must RememberJoe Jackson - Jump and Jive! (hmm, I bet that one is going to set some folks off.)Jeff Beck - Blow By BlowRay Charles - the Best of...Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli - NuagesCount Basie Orch. - the Complete Atomic BasieBrand X - Product (with my vote for most underappreciated bassist - Percy Jones)Brand X - Do They Hurt?Squirrel Nut Zippers - HotCharlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie - Bird & DizMahavishnu Orchestra - the Inner Mounting FlameJohn Coltrane - A Love SupremeJohn Coltrane - Blue TraneDave Hollland - Emerald TearsLaszlo Gardony - the Legend of TsumiSun Ra Arkestra - Space is the PlaceMedeski, Martin, & Wood - CombusticationGinger Baker Trio - Going Back HomeStanley Clarke - School DaysJean Luc Ponty - Plays LiveKip Hanrahan - A Few Short Notes from the End Run oh my, this could go on forever, better stop there. The only thing I'll add is that ANYTHING from the big names of the Swing to PostWar Big Band eras would be great to have. Look for "Best of" and other compilations from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, etc. Sometimes it's smooth, sometimes it skronks, sometimes it swings - but it's all jazz* and it's all good. Have fun, d. * except for Kenny G - that ain't jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Check out 'Bright Size Life' by Pat Metheny. It has some of Jaco's best bass work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted June 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 First of all, thanks for a lot of suggestions, everyone. "Jazz" includes of course, as dravenzouk said, really a huge range of styles, and I intentionally didn't specify any particular style or era, because I wanted to have suggestions from all the corners of the genre. I'll definately start checking out a lot of the suggestions, something which will take time, but I have a lot of time I want to fill with music anyway. Still, if any more of you have any more suggestions, just keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Decker Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 You just cannot have too much Miles Davis. The other suggestions in this thread are also outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sonny Rollins rocks (in a jazzy way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 This is a copy of a reply to an earlier thread on this question: (you should also check the whole thread for other great suggestions here: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1568767 ) _____________________________________________________________ First, of course, you gotta realize that "jazz" encompasses a huge range of styles - more so than say "rock". Think of the differences between Chubby Checker, Slayer, the Allman Brothers, Devo, the Eagles, Patti Smith Group, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers - all "rock" artists (well maybe the Eagles don't count as "artists"). The field of jazz is even more varied - even if you just stick with "normal" subgenres" like big band, fusion, swing, bebop, etc. without venturing into all the edgier stuff. That said, here is a list of my favorite, "couldn't live without" jazz albums: Miles Davis - Kind of Blue (of course - this one IS jazz) Miles Davis - Bitches Brew Weather Report - Heavy Weather Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto Pat Metheny - American Garage Pat Metheny - Offramp Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus Charles Mingus - Thirteen Pictures Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - The Best of... Return to Forever - Romantic Warrior Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire - Thrills! Jaco Pastorius - Jaco (another "of course") Orthotonics - Wake Up You Must Remember Joe Jackson - Jump and Jive! (hmm, I bet that one is going to set some folks off.) Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow Ray Charles - the Best of... Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli - Nuages Count Basie Orch. - the Complete Atomic Basie Brand X - Product (with my vote for most underappreciated bassist - Percy Jones) Brand X - Do They Hurt? Squirrel Nut Zippers - Hot Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie - Bird & Diz Mahavishnu Orchestra - the Inner Mounting Flame John Coltrane - A Love Supreme John Coltrane - Blue Trane Dave Hollland - Emerald Tears Laszlo Gardony - the Legend of Tsumi Sun Ra Arkestra - Space is the Place Medeski, Martin, & Wood - Combustication Ginger Baker Trio - Going Back Home Stanley Clarke - School Days Jean Luc Ponty - Plays Live Kip Hanrahan - A Few Short Notes from the End Run oh my, this could go on forever, better stop there. The only thing I'll add is that ANYTHING from the big names of the Swing to PostWar Big Band eras would be great to have. Look for "Best of" and other compilations from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, etc. Sometimes it's smooth, sometimes it skronks, sometimes it swings - but it's all jazz* and it's all good. Have fun, d. * except for Kenny G - that ain't jazz * but sonny Rolllins is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 You just cannot have too much Coltrane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicebigstrings Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Want to hear a lesser-known great Miles album? Live at Carnegie Hall with the Gil Evans Orchestra. Also, if you can get your mitts on it, Bireli Lagrene Live with Vic Juris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted June 6, 2007 Members Share Posted June 6, 2007 Already mentioned, but it's my favorite album...Return to Forever - Romantic WarriorIf you've heard some RtF and thought it was too light and too much vocals, try Romantic Warrior. And...Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds of FireBrand X - Why Should I Lend You Mine (compilation of more non-pop stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted June 6, 2007 Members Share Posted June 6, 2007 That's a tall order, brother. Almost like saying "Recommend me some rock and roll!" It's just a whole universe. Hot jazz from the 20s, big band stuff in the WW2 era. Vocal jazz standards stuff, bebop, smooth jazz, free jazz, modern jazz...I'm not that big a jazz hound, but there's some good stuff from every era and movement in the genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted June 6, 2007 Members Share Posted June 6, 2007 The OP wanted stuff that would inspire him on bass specifically. Has anyone mentioned Mingus? Genius bassist and composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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