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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: Oli on December 31, 2011, 03:56:31 PM
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Well over the last few years, the music I listen to and play has evolved-- and I have developed an interest in some Jazz. Now at the moment, I have quite a specific style that I like, however I need some suggestions of other artists, songs and sub-genres to look at along these lines.
Obviously there are many, many styles of jazz, and I think it's something that will take time to develop a taste for. At the moment, the kind of thing that i'm looking for is like Melody Gardot - Worrisome Heart (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHikSjIpdvI). Those slow, gentle guitar chordings really appeal to me, however i'm not really sure what style this would be called (I'm guessing that it is very on the fringe of Jazz, a kind of crossover Jazz/Pop along with Nora Jones, Katie Melua and similar artists). I really like the female vocals, and the simplicity of the song, but would like to expand a little more-- at the moment, i'm not looking for the crazy brass soloing, but songs that are relaxing to listen to and play (like some Pat Metheney tracks).
Been meaning to post this thread for a while, so it's apt that we've been discussing the direction that the forum has taken, and what genres of music appear to be the most popular, even though the more regular posters don't listen to that kind of thing as much.
I wish everyone a very pleasant new year, and I hope that 2012 brings happiness and success to all!
Thanks :)
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Nice track. I'd suggest you check out Ella and Billie :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j6avX7ebkM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48cTUnUtzx4
From a guitar perspective, I'm workin on these at the moment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZY6PBuXcNw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY2BQk9s11Y
Can't beat Wes Montgomery for relaxing ballads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6h619eYMks
Joe Pass is also freckin epic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbaODlgvWFc
Have a Swingin New Year!
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Agree with all the above.
The albums Joe Pass did with Ella Fitzgerald are really good for the female vocals/guitar duo thing - some tracks are on youtube.
Martin Taylor's stuff is worth checking out if you want to learn solo jazzy arrangements.
Some of Madeline Peyroux's stuff too
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Agree with all above :)
Don't forget John Scofield ?! 8)
And now I'll have a think and come back with some more... :D!
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Not really like what you post, but check out the great Kenny Burrell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wAmxuHt5nw&feature=related
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^THIS!
I'd also add Bill Evans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW_7gRH7ASE&feature=related
Also Robben Ford and Larry Carlton if you want a very accessible introduction to jazz-blues and fusion.
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Thanks very much guys! Yes, i'd forgotten about Madeline Peyroux, have got an album of hers and quite like it! I will take a listen at the suggestions you've given, and will let you know what things took my fancy :)
Thanks again!
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I'd recommend Stan Getz, Lester Young and Clifford Brown. Clifford Brown does do smoking' brass soloing but is just post be-bop enough for it not to be smash you round the head manic. There's some great John Coltrane albums too.
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All 3 of these chaps are essential.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKW40qCeql8&feature=related
And It's prolly a good Idea to check out where it all began, Charlie Christian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IID2JPnGF00
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Jimmy byrant with speedy west are worth checking out. The night rider is a track I would have a look at.
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my favourite Jazz musician is Thelonious Monk. I find his playing constantly exciting.
I dabble in a bit of Jazz myself, but nothing worth mentioning.
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If you like that Melody Gardot/Madeleine Peyroux style then you might also like some of the 50s/60s Bossa Nova stuff on Verve, usually with Joao Gilberto on guitar and Astrud Gilberto on vocals. Most of the tunes are by the late, great Antonio Carlos Jobim and sometimes feature Stan Getz. There are a host of 'Best Ofs' available.
You mentioned Pat Metheny. I don't know what music of his you've heard but he's a bit of a musical chameleon. Some of it is New Age Muzak if you ask me, some of it is awesome.
If you haven't heard them already I'd recommend his first album 'Bright Size Life' and the Pat Metheny Group live album 'Travels' for a good overview of his more accessible, jazzy stuff.
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I had Wes Montgomery on the head phones whilst working today. I had to turn it off as it relaxed me far too much! Great stuff and well worth checking out - especially "Full House"
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Borderline "Fusion", so your milage may vary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK0ET0CwaY&feature=related