Some good Jazz bands/musicians? (album, miles davis, cover, orchestra)

Sleepsnekkid · 06-20-2004, 04:33 PM

I like Miles Davis. In the Jazz ensemble I'm in (lead trumpet) we play alot of John Coltrane, George Gershwin, and Thelonius Monk

Beat Of Badons · 01-11-2005, 11:27 PM

MAYNARD FERGUSON!!! he's awesome...

I recommend:

MacArthur Park
&
L-dopa
( in L-dopa... towards the end maynard hits the triple c. in one of his concerts- he hit the note and passed out... its a high note!

Soundgardener · 01-24-2005, 04:07 PM

Definitley check out John Coltrane.

fidelityfiend · 01-27-2005, 01:41 PM

If you want old school jazz try some big band stuff - Louis Armstrong, Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich - for more modern fusion type stuff try Return To Forever, The Yellowjackets, Pat Methany Group - for smooth jazz try Dave Koz, Brian Cuthbertson, Najee - for fat ass horns and attitude try Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, or The Royal Crown Revue.

jazzlover28 · 02-13-2005, 06:35 PM

fidelityfiend you talk my language. In another thread you spoke my sentiments. Loving your taste.

dirt mcgirt · 02-14-2005, 03:23 AM

yo, check out keif jarret, dave brubeck, louis armstrong, felonius monk.

All_Nite_Dinah · 02-14-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt mcgirt

felonius monk.

Im lol ing. Its Thelonious Monk my friend. Not a single f in his whole name.

All_Nite_Dinah · 02-14-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fidelityfiend

If you want old school jazz try some big band stuff - Louis Armstrong, Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich - for more modern fusion type stuff try Return To Forever, The Yellowjackets, Pat Methany Group - for smooth jazz try Dave Koz, Brian Cuthbertson, Najee - for fat ass horns and attitude try Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, or The Royal Crown Revue.

Good suggestions I love RCR. But how could you forget vocal Jazz ie Billie Holiday? Louis Armstrongs hot 7 stuff is so good. Id also suggest Benny Goodman for big band. I dont care much for the fusion stuff but Dizzy Gelespie did do some cool stuff with it. Id also recomend Charles Mingus, sooo good.

burnmonkey · 02-14-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockafella Skank

You should definitely start with Miles Davis. Get his best album "Kind of Blue". It's really incredible.

Probably the best choice without knowing where your other musical taste lie.
I'm pretty fond of soulive: modern soul/jazz organ trio.

dog · 02-17-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartender

What about George Clinton and Parliament?

Anyone shoul check out the song Maggot Brain - it's a 10 minute slow jam, very good and very relaxing. Also happens to have one of the funniest opening sentences I've ever heard.

yea man, i love parliament

06-20-2004, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sleepsnekkid Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 45	I like Miles Davis. In the Jazz ensemble I'm in (lead trumpet) we play alot of John Coltrane, George Gershwin, and Thelonius Monk __________________ I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me, then a full frontal labotomy..

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Beat Of Badons Groupie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2	MAYNARD FERGUSON!!! he's awesome... I recommend: MacArthur Park & L-dopa ( in L-dopa... towards the end maynard hits the triple c. in one of his concerts- he hit the note and passed out... its a high note!

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Soundgardener Modern Drummer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 947	Definitley check out John Coltrane.

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fidelityfiend Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa FLA Posts: 80	If you want old school jazz try some big band stuff - Louis Armstrong, Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich - for more modern fusion type stuff try Return To Forever, The Yellowjackets, Pat Methany Group - for smooth jazz try Dave Koz, Brian Cuthbertson, Najee - for fat ass horns and attitude try Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, or The Royal Crown Revue.

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jazzlover28 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10	fidelityfiend you talk my language. In another thread you spoke my sentiments. Loving your taste.

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dirt mcgirt lift ya skirt Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: brooklyn zoo, what? Posts: 194	yo, check out keif jarret, dave brubeck, louis armstrong, felonius monk.