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I would really like to hear from any Jazz fans out there. I posted this early today and only got about 5 response. I will try it again. I would love to hear what you are listening to.

There was a thread a while ago by Pure Metal that got a ton of responses.

Right now I'm into:
Sex Mob, Garage a Trios, Pharoah Sanders, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eric Dolphy (I'm always into Eric Dolphy), Uri Caine, and I'm in and out on Medeski, Martin and Wood.

I got a Zoot Sims/Al Cohn not too long ago that I hadn't listened to until recently that had some great tracks.

I don't know, what else do you want to know?

There was a thread a while ago by Pure Metal that got a ton of responses.

Right now I'm into:
Sex Mob, Garage a Trios, Pharoah Sanders, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eric Dolphy (I'm always into Eric Dolphy), Uri Caine, and I'm in and out on Medeski, Martin and Wood.

I got a Zoot Sims/Al Cohn not too long ago that I hadn't listened to until recently that had some great tracks.

I don't know, what else do you want to know?

Thanks, for the reply. I am mostly looking for some different names/sounds that I might try out. Garage a Trios and Uri Caine I am competely unfamiliar with.

Thanks, for the reply. I am mostly looking for some different names/sounds that I might try out. Garage a Trios and Uri Caine I am competely unfamiliar with.
Garage a Trois (which I might be spelling wrong) is a funk jazz band like Medeski Martin and Wood, and they are a little hit and miss as most funk jazz can be.

Uri Caine is fucking fantastic-run, don't walk!
It's a a little bit of third stream meets free jazz in the John Zorn style without quite as much nonsense.He does a collection of Mahler interpretations that are great, and some others. He's on the Winter & Winter label which carries some fantastic stuff.

Also check out The Phillip Johnston Transparent Quartet. I have The Merry Frolics of Satan and its great.

I love Jazz, esp Chicago Jazz, and Dixieland style.

I like Dirty Dozen. I also like the Seat Belts (band that did music for the anime Cowboy Bebop) and I like the band that did the music for the Modest Mouse song Devil's Work Day though I have to look their name up.

I love Jazz, esp Chicago Jazz, and Dixieland style.

Ever listen to Los hombres Calientes from N.O.

I'm more of a Blues fan, but if you are into New Orleans roots music (including Jazz) check out WWOZ on-line (http://www.wwoz.org/). They play Blues, Jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, Gospel, Brazilian, and Caribbean and stream on the web, so you can listen through your computer.

Ever listen to Los hombres Calientes from N.O.


Yes but they really aren't my style. I like traditional jazz.

Garage a Trois (which I might be spelling wrong) is a funk jazz band like Medeski Martin and Wood, and they are a little hit and miss as most funk jazz can be.

Uri Caine is fucking fantastic-run, don't walk!
It's a a little bit of third stream meets free jazz in the John Zorn style without quite as much nonsense.He does a collection of Mahler interpretations that are great, and some others. He's on the Winter & Winter label which carries some fantastic stuff.

Also check out The Phillip Johnston Transparent Quartet. I have The Merry Frolics of Satan and its great.

Uri Caine sounds verying interesting, I will have to check it out. I saw Pharoh Sanders live in St Paul club about two years ago it was very good.

Yes but they really aren't my style. I like traditional jazz.

I saw Nicholas Payton live once. He put on a very, very good show. Another favorite of mine who I saw live also is Rene Marie. Great voice and wonderful show.

I play in the jazz band at my school. Don't listen to much jazz outside of it though.

I'm more of a Blues fan, but if you are into New Orleans roots music (including Jazz) check out WWOZ on-line (http://www.wwoz.org/). They play Blues, Jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, Gospel, Brazilian, and Caribbean and stream on the web, so you can listen through your computer.

Yep, I do listen to that station sometimes. I listen to KBEM in Mpls quite a bit. There evening programs, on weekends esp. ,are a bit week for my tastes. But during the day very good trad. Jazz.

I do enjoy jazz, but I'm just beginning to get into it. So I don't have a lot of inut to give.
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Sorry.

I play in the jazz band at my school. Don't listen to much jazz outside of it though.

What instrument do you play. I think if you found some of the jazz guys who play your instrument you would find it pretty enjoyable.

Blood Hound Brass Band, or something like that, they are from brooklyn, best new sound I have heard.
Though I mainly old school-Duke Ellington, Miles, Coltrane.

I'm into progressive jazz/jazz fusion like Holdsworth, Corea, Return to Forever/Elektric Band, Keith Jarret. I do enjoy the classics, like Ellington, Davis, etc., but I'm more into the progressive aspect of jazz.

Blood Hound Brass Band, or something like that, they are from brooklyn, best new sound I have heard.
Though I mainly old school-Duke Ellington, Miles, Coltrane.

Thanks. Love Duke, Coltrane, Dizzy.

I'm into progressive jazz/jazz fusion like Holdsworth, Corea, Return to Forever/Elektric Band, Keith Jarret. I do enjoy the classics, like Ellington, Davis, etc., but I'm more into the progressive aspect of jazz.
You dont get more progressive then Coltrane, he is still waiting for Jazz to catch up.
I still listen to some of his stuff and think "What in the f*ck is he doing?"
Only later in traffic or during sex, or in an arguement does it come back to me and I say "OK, that really is music."

Have you heard John Stetch doing Monk?

OK found it, it is the Youngblood Brass Band(From WI, sorry about the mistake).
Here is a link to some songs.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1957271

Gotta love NPR.

Have you heard John Stetch doing Monk?

You're right about Coltrane. No, I haven't John Stetch doing Monk, but I will look for it. Just remembered the Brass Band I like so much besides the dirty--Rebirth Brass Band. Very nice stuff. God how I love the internet.

OK found it, it is the Youngblood Brass Band(From WI, sorry about the mistake).
Here is a link to some songs.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1957271

Gotta love NPR.

Hey, Wisc that near me. Yea, NPR is too good.

What instrument do you play. I think if you found some of the jazz guys who play your instrument you would find it pretty enjoyable.

The trumpet.

The trumpet.

Too much. I am learning to play the cornet. Do you listen to anyone in paticular like Dizzy, Miles, Arturo Sandoval, Louie Armstrong?

Damn, is there anyone else besides those four guys he should even bother listening to when it comes to trumpet? My old school bias.
Each of those guys are legends though.

You're right about Coltrane. No, I haven't John Stetch doing Monk, but I will look for it. Just remembered the Brass Band I like so much besides the dirty--Rebirth Brass Band. Very nice stuff. God how I love the internet.
MMmmmmm-Rebirth is quality. I have Kermit Ruffins CD that I put in now and then, speaking of New Orleans trumpet players.

I can't believe that I've neglected this-Jeff 'Tain' Watts. Oh man, mesmurizing.....

I would really like to hear from any Jazz fans out there. I posted this early today and only got about 5 response. I will try it again. I would love to hear what you are listening to.

David Bennoit

Latin jazz is the greatest form of jazz ever conceived by mankind. This is a fact, not a theory like evolution. It's also great because those lousy Americans didn't create it, and because I'm pretty damn sure the W doesn't even know what latin jazz is.

(Do you see it? Do you see what I did there?)

(Do you see it? Do you see what I did there?)
You're like an artist that works in arson.

I wanted to add The World Saxophone Quartet, with Julius Hemphill and Oliver Lake and Dave dammit, forgot the tenor player and he kicks so much ass. Murray, that's it.

And Hammiet Blueit. There are some Bluiett albums with a standard group on Bari sax-that dude kicks ass as well, but you have to be into free jazz for that stuff to rock. Otherwise you'll get iratated.

I love old school Jazz ... You know ... Louis Armstrong ... Ella Fitzgerald. Stuffs got soul to it.

A little bit of everything:
I'm all over the board, from Dixieland to Acid.
For more recent stuff: MMW, The Grassy Knoll, and
Les Misérables Brass Band (http://www.klezmershack.com/bands/lesmiserab/manic/lesmiserab.manic.html) are all awsome.

Les Misérables Brass Band (http://www.klezmershack.com/bands/lesmiserab/manic/lesmiserab.manic.html) are all awsome.
Oh man, I have one track by them on the Saint Germaine compeltation and it's practically the only thing I listen to on it. You've reminded me I have a duty to track that band down and own everything they put out. Thanks dude.


I love Second Line bands, I love the culture they suggest and the practise they come from. I wish I lived in a world where I could start a party just by marching a band down the street. Now adays I'd just get arrested.

I wish I lived in a world where I could start a party just by marching a band down the street. Now adays I'd just get arrested.

Not in New Orleans. Starting a party, or ending a wedding, with a band marching down the street is a several times a day occurance. I do so love that city. Other NO and early jazz artists to watch for...Leon Redbone, Fats Waller, Big Joe Turner, Bix Beiderbecke...you can branch out from there.

Coltrane is the master. You have to check out Thelonious Himself with Coltrane. He also appeared on Miles Davis' 58 Sessions.

I'm also into quiet storm style jazz...Sade, Natalie Cole, Al Jarreau. For cool jazz, Modern Jazz Quartet, Miles Davis, Ahmad Jamal.

Hey,

I love Jazz, it is one of my favourite types of music, I listen to different types, but mainly Frank Sinatra. Reply Back. :)

Coltrane is the master. You have to check out Thelonious Himself with Coltrane. He also appeared on Miles Davis' 58 Sessions.

I'm also into quiet storm style jazz...Sade, Natalie Cole, Al Jarreau. For cool jazz, Modern Jazz Quartet, Miles Davis, Ahmad Jamal.
Can't...reconcile...those....two......sentiments.......head.......spinning......

Hey,

I love Jazz, it is one of my favourite types of music, I listen to different types, but mainly Frank Sinatra. Reply Back. :)
Check out Joe Williams on albums like Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings.

I saw him at a festival concert and we ended up walking out on Tony Bennet (after meeting him-shakes hands like a gangster) because after Williams it was just a let down.

"This song was written before sex became germ warfare..." That dude was the greatest.

I'm more into the missing links between ska en jazz. A very good example is the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble. You should really try to get one of their albums. It's absolutely great. Futhermore a lot of the really old ska is quite similar to Jazz. Bands like the Skatalites play more or less the Jamaican answer to New Orleans Jazz. Try it, you sure you'd like it!!

Keep on skanking!

I'm more into the missing links between ska en jazz. A very good example is the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble. You should really try to get one of their albums. It's absolutely great. Futhermore a lot of the really old ska is quite similar to Jazz. Bands like the Skatalites play more or less the Jamaican answer to New Orleans Jazz. Try it, you sure you'd like it!!

Keep on skanking!
I think the first New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble cd was great, but the second one I think pandered more towards ska with solos rather than ska-jazz. The Skatalites are infininantly listenable, even when I get irratated by ska I can still listen to them.

Can't...reconcile...those....two......sentiments.......head.......spinning......

Sorry, just free associating. I'm a big music fan, almost all types, and I just started listing favorite jazz artists and their styles. Just be glad I didn't take off into fusion and blues jazz.

I think the first New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble cd was great, but the second one I think pandered more towards ska with solos rather than ska-jazz. The Skatalites are infininantly listenable, even when I get irratated by ska I can still listen to them.

Have you heard Sublime and No Doubt?

Check out Joe Williams on albums like Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings.

I saw him at a festival concert and we ended up walking out on Tony Bennet (after meeting him-shakes hands like a gangster) because after Williams it was just a let down.

"This song was written before sex became germ warfare..." That dude was the greatest.

Youre right about Joe Williams, he is somekinda cool. I keep hearing about Grassy Knoll. Do you know about them?

I think the first New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble cd was great, but the second one I think pandered more towards ska with solos rather than ska-jazz. The Skatalites are infininantly listenable, even when I get irratated by ska I can still listen to them.

I only have 1 album of the NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble: Get this! I don't know if this is the first or second one, but I absolutely love it. Another really good Ska-Jazz band is Jazz Jamaica. The album is called Skaravan and this will get Jazz-lovers going as well I think. And you're only too right about the Skatalites. They're great.
Oh, and about Sublime and No Doubt. They're OK, but since the thread was on Jazz, I restricted myself to first wave ska.

Keep on skanking!

Have you heard Sublime and No Doubt?

I have a bunch of Ska cds that I need to go back and listen to. It is very fun music.Thanks for reminding me.

MMmmmmm-Rebirth is quality. I have Kermit Ruffins CD that I put in now and then, speaking of New Orleans trumpet players.

I can't believe that I've neglected this-Jeff 'Tain' Watts. Oh man, mesmurizing.....

The Tain train. I have a couple of Kerimit cds he is fun, fun music. I play him quite a bit. Wynton!!!!

Wow....I enjoy listening to the jazz chennel on my cable plan sometimes, but I didn't realize how into it people could get. :eek:

Not that that's a bad thing. I was just kinda surprised at how much there is out there. I have no idea what's going on in this thread :confused:

[QUOTE=[QUOTE]Eastern Skae]Wow....I enjoy listening to the jazz chennel on my cable plan sometimes, but I didn't realize how into it people could get. :eek:

Not that that's a bad thing. I was just kinda surprised at how much there is out there. I have no idea what's going on in this thread :confused[/QU:

I think were just sharing a love for Jazz, free from any political or other agendas.

I think were just sharing a love for Jazz, free from any political or other agendas.

That's one of the best qualities of music...it doesn't matter who you are, where you are from, or what you believe in...music IS universal.

Have you heard Sublime and No Doubt?
Can't get into Sublime, and I have a No Doubt song on California SkaQuake back when they still did ska, but can't really get into them now. Though I do like it when Gwen does that Veronica Lake thing with her hair....

Youre right about Joe Williams, he is somekinda cool. I keep hearing about Grassy Knoll. Do you know about them?
New to me. Which is cool-there is still things out there for me to discover!

I was a jazz buyer for a record store for a while and I was starting to feel too steeped. I knew better than to think that, but still....

I only have 1 album of the NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble: Get this! I don't know if this is the first or second one, but I absolutely love it. Another really good Ska-Jazz band is Jazz Jamaica. The album is called Skaravan and this will get Jazz-lovers going as well I think. And you're only too right about the Skatalites. They're great.
Oh, and about Sublime and No Doubt. They're OK, but since the thread was on Jazz, I restricted myself to first wave ska.

Keep on skanking!
I'm pretty sure that Get This! is the second album, the first is self titled, though I could be wrong because I can't find either right now. If you love that, you'll flip for the first. I'll have to check out Jazz Jamaica, haven't heard them.

The Tain train. I have a couple of Kerimit cds he is fun, fun music. I play him quite a bit. Wynton!!!!
I won't miss a Tain concert even if it means skipping rent and living on the streets. One of the rules I've found consistant in jazz: Drummers form the best bands. Art Blakey, Tony Williams, Tain, Max Roach.....you want a good band put together, let the drummer do it.

I have no idea why that works, it just does.

(Miles Davis is the exception to all rules)

If you don't all have this-run:

The Quintet (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000Y2R/ref=m_art_li_1/104-0529580-2913564?v=glance&s=music)
Bird, Diz, Bud Powell, Roach, and Mingus. Oh yes.

Then there is Money Jungle with Roach, Mingus and Ellington. Oh yes again.

and Charlie Parker Jam Session (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=759)
Dig the line up:
Charlie “Bird” Parker: Alto Sax
Johnny Hodges: Alto Sax
Benny Carter: Alto Sax
Ben Webster: Tenor Sax
Flip Phillips: Tenor sax
Charlie Shavers: Trumpet
Barney Kessel: Guitar
Oscar Peterson: Piano
Ray Brown: Bass
J.C. Heard: Drums

Super sweet.

I'm pretty sure that Get This! is the second album, the first is self titled, though I could be wrong because I can't find either right now. If you love that, you'll flip for the first. I'll have to check out Jazz Jamaica, haven't heard them.

NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble discography:

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
Get This!
Live In Europe

If you don't all have this-run:

The Quintet
Bird, Diz, Bud Powell, Roach, and Mingus. Oh yes.

Oh man, I forgot all about this one. I have it on CD and LP. Thanks!! Thumbs up for Charlie Parker. <runs off to rat through albums>

NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble discography:

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
Get This!
Live In Europe



Oh man, I forgot all about this one. I have it on CD and LP. Thanks!! Thumbs up for Charlie Parker. <runs off to rat through albums>
Sweet, a third album-I'll have to check that out. What's sad is I might actually already have it. During the time I had that job I was taking home box loads of promos all the time. I quit @ 2 years ago and I still have cds I haven't opened. Made the crappy pay and dumbass custumers all worth it.

Sweet, a third album-I'll have to check that out. What's sad is I might actually already have it. During the time I had that job I was taking home box loads of promos all the time. I quit @ 2 years ago and I still have cds I haven't opened. Made the crappy pay and dumbass custumers all worth it.

It came out around August in 2001 so you probably have it. Tracks are:

1. Time Of Day
2. I Mean You
3. Harlem Nocturne
4. More Whiskey
5. Don Tojo
6. Elegy
7. Prime Suspect
8. Properly
9. Tilt-A-Whirl
10. Low Blow

That's one of the best qualities of music...it doesn't matter who you are, where you are from, or what you believe in...music IS universal.

Damn, that is sooo right. Rich, poor, high class, working stiff...whatever. It brings tears to me eyes!!!!

If you don't all have this-run:

The Quintet (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000Y2R/ref=m_art_li_1/104-0529580-2913564?v=glance&s=music)
Bird, Diz, Bud Powell, Roach, and Mingus. Oh yes.

Then there is Money Jungle with Roach, Mingus and Ellington. Oh yes again.

and Charlie Parker Jam Session (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=759)
Dig the line up:
Charlie “Bird” Parker: Alto Sax
Johnny Hodges: Alto Sax
Benny Carter: Alto Sax
Ben Webster: Tenor Sax
Flip Phillips: Tenor sax
Charlie Shavers: Trumpet
Barney Kessel: Guitar
Oscar Peterson: Piano
Ray Brown: Bass
J.C. Heard: Drums

Super sweet.


I have both of these and I really love the Quintet. I just bought Dizzy in South America. I think it was put out a few years ago; it is live from a tour in 1956 with Benny Golson and a bunch of other primo names. It is really, really hot. Gotta go because we are having some people over for a MLKjr day celebration. A few prayers, a little music, some good words and food.

herbie hancock!!
watermelon man, I'm listening to the headhunters album right now
:cool:

herbie hancock!!
watermelon man, I'm listening to the headhunters album right now
:cool:
I got to see the Headhunters live at the Filmore when they breifly reformed a few years back.....ooooooh butter.

And yep, I do in fact have that third album. I remember the ska Harlem Nocturne.

Hey, this thread is back so I can make a serious reply this time.

Latin jazz really is great. Probably one of my favorite musical genres period. And Arturo Sandoval is the god of latin jazz. He's just an amazing musician (and his piano ain't half bad either).

In general I like my jazz loud and fast (combos aren't really my deal). Ergo Maynard Ferguson really hits the spot for me, as well as the aforementioned Arturo Sandoval. Of course I like old school stuff as well, big band mostly, cause like I said, I like it loud.

herbie hancock!!
watermelon man, I'm listening to the headhunters album right now
:cool:
You just reminded me of something!
There was a jazz quintet over here that was composed of 4 college students and 1 high school student. They were amazing. The high-school kid is a friend of mine. He's a total trumpet prodigy.

The band had a drummer, a bassist, a trumpeter, a trombonist, and a saxophonist.

They did one EP with an amazing cover of Watermelon Man on it. Unfortunately, I lost the fucking thing and haven't been able to find it for 2 months, and there was only an extremely limited run of it. i.e., under 100 copies.

Must... find... damn... thing...

Hey, this thread is back so I can make a serious reply this time.

Latin jazz really is great. Probably one of my favorite musical genres period. And Arturo Sandoval is the god of latin jazz. He's just an amazing musician (and his piano ain't half bad either).

In general I like my jazz loud and fast (combos aren't really my deal). Ergo Maynard Ferguson really hits the spot for me, as well as the aforementioned Arturo Sandoval. Of course I like old school stuff as well, big band mostly, cause like I said, I like it loud.
Yay! Latin Jazz!

I've been in a Jazz band (drums, bass=me, piano and trumpet). Great stuff.

[QUOTE=Zooke]NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble discography:

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
Get This!
Live In Europe
QUOTE]

At a online cd-shop they also sell an album called Minor Moods. What's that like?

Keep on skanking!

Hey, this thread is back so I can make a serious reply this time.

Latin jazz really is great. Probably one of my favorite musical genres period. And Arturo Sandoval is the god of latin jazz. He's just an amazing musician (and his piano ain't half bad either).

In general I like my jazz loud and fast (combos aren't really my deal). Ergo Maynard Ferguson really hits the spot for me, as well as the aforementioned Arturo Sandoval. Of course I like old school stuff as well, big band mostly, cause like I said, I like it loud.

Dizzy was a huge influence on Arturo. Have you seen the HBO movie about Arturo. Its pretty fun. There is a great scene where Arturo calls Dizzy in his hotel room because he can't get into the States when he is trying escape from the Cuban secret police. Dizzy tells him not to worry because he has the number for this "cat" in the government. Turns out it was the Vice-President. Great scene!!!

[QUOTE=Zooke]NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble discography:

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
Get This!
Live In Europe
QUOTE]

At a online cd-shop they also sell an album called Minor Moods. What's that like?

Keep on skanking!

I don't know anything about that one. Would you please give me a link to it? Never mind, I just found it.

I found a critique of it but I haven't been able to find it for sale. I did find another album by them that I didn't know of...Low Blow. At least I'll get to buy something.

i love jazz..bring on miles davis, john coltrane, jaco pastorius, pat metheny, ray brown and susie ibarra..these guys make up my jazz kingdom:)