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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 19, 2023 21:55:55 GMT -5
All the Things You Are
Excellent jazz standard.
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Post by volleyguy on Oct 20, 2023 1:52:01 GMT -5
The Miles Davis of Jazz Singers:
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 21, 2023 1:35:05 GMT -5
I have an inexplicable weakness for Blossom Dearie. Her voice sounds so artificially "cutesie-pie" but it's actually genuinely "cutesie-pie." It relaxes me.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 21, 2023 16:29:22 GMT -5
Stardust (Billy Butterfield), 1940
According to my local Swing Era radio station, Billy Butterfield's version of "Stardust" is the most popular version in music history. Or the most commercially successful. I can't remember exactly what the guy said. Give me a break, I was in the middle of traffic!
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 24, 2023 18:07:54 GMT -5
'S Wonderful (George Gershwin, 1927)
Here, it's performed by Diana Krall.
From An American in Paris (1951). Gene Kelly and some French guy.
And, last but not least, here in Funny Face (1957). Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 25, 2023 10:42:37 GMT -5
Autumn Leaves (1945)
It's one of the most popular (certainly the most recorded) songs by jazz musicians. Every beginning jazz music student will eventually get to it.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 25, 2023 20:09:19 GMT -5
Nica's Dream Cal Tjader (on the vibraphone)
Gosh darn...love this...!!!
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 26, 2023 15:49:39 GMT -5
It Had to Be You arranged by Thad Jones
The great Thad Jones was a phenomenal big band arranger in the 1950s-70s, as well as a great trumpet soloist.
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Post by exit237a on Oct 28, 2023 16:22:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the shares! My preferred jazz is instrumental. I really like seeing it live- it's nice to hear live music and not feel like I should probably be wearing earplugs. Had tinnitus for a couple days following a meh outdoor rock show several years ago and have been religious about bringing plugs to concerts since. But jazz you can usually get away without them. Ok, I was trying to get a feel for your interests. On the instrumental side, there's traditional jazz (sometimes called straight-ahead) with piano, drum, bass and sax or some other brass. The terms acoustic, fusion, cool and others are used to describe a modern jazz that incorporates different instruments, sounds and tempos (The duo you posted fall into this category, I think). Latin Jazz (which is different from salsa, etc) is also a category. Some examples to explore. Hope you enjoy. On the modern straight ahead side, there's Joshua Redman (Sax), Wynton Marsalis (trumpet) and Kirk Whalum (sax), Nat Adderley Jr (piano): Joshua Redman Acoustic, Cool, Fusion: Weather Report, Pat Metheney Group, David Brubek, Chick Correa. Tito Puente (I posted a youtube video earlier in this thread), Poncho Sanchez, Hilton Ruiz (piano), Poncho Sanchez (I was at this concert): I recently saw a jazz quartet at our local jazz fest and it inspired me to revisit your recommendations. I'm playing that Joshua Redman live video right now and loving it. Thanks again for the recs!
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Post by volleyguy on Oct 31, 2023 1:03:12 GMT -5
Ok, I was trying to get a feel for your interests. On the instrumental side, there's traditional jazz (sometimes called straight-ahead) with piano, drum, bass and sax or some other brass. The terms acoustic, fusion, cool and others are used to describe a modern jazz that incorporates different instruments, sounds and tempos (The duo you posted fall into this category, I think). Latin Jazz (which is different from salsa, etc) is also a category. Some examples to explore. Hope you enjoy. I recently saw a jazz quartet at our local jazz fest and it inspired me to revisit your recommendations. I'm playing that Joshua Redman live video right now and loving it. Thanks again for the recs! George Benson was a fantastic jazz guitarist who had a lot of success in the 80’s and has a great discography to explore. This is an instrumental:
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 31, 2023 12:38:08 GMT -5
"Something Stupid" (1966) Written by C. Carson Parks. It was originally recorded in 1966 by Carson and Gaile.
Many know this song because of the Frank Sinatra cover in 1967. Some might know it from the TV show Better Call Saul. It's a pop song but, like some pop songs from yesterday, it became a jazz standard.
First, the Frank Sinatra cover.
Second, from Better Call Saul, the opening montage from Season 5, episode 9.
Third, a couple of covers by jazz bands.
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Post by Wolfgang on Nov 2, 2023 17:33:32 GMT -5
Days of Wine and Roses composed by Henry Mancini It has been covered by countless jazz musicians.
Originally in the 1962 film of the same name, this song was featured in the opening scene of Better Call Saul (season 6, episode 1)
--- The Oscar Peterson Trio
--- Tony Bennett/Bill Evans
--- Wes Montgomery
--- Benny Benack II sextet (a not-so-famous jazz band)
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Post by Wolfgang on Nov 12, 2023 13:02:54 GMT -5
Someday We'll All Be Free cover by Joe Farnsworth original written and performed by Donny Hathaway (1973)
I heard this Joe Farnsworth piece on my jazz radio station last Wednesday and I was instantly transported to my childhood days in the 1970s. Although the original 1973 Donny Hathaway song didn't chart, I remember liking it.
Here's the Joe Farnsworth cover:
The original Donny Hathaway 1973 song.
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Post by Wolfgang on Nov 16, 2023 17:07:24 GMT -5
How Long Has This Been Going On? Stan Kenton
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Post by Wolfgang on Nov 21, 2023 13:11:10 GMT -5
She Doesn't Know (I Love Her) Johnny O' Neal 2017
Released in 2017 but it has an old-time jazz sound.
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