Awesome jazz is my favourite kind of music <3

Thank you . I have very eclectic tastes in music, but ATM it seems to be Jazz.

Well that's a damn good list you got yourself there, EC 

 

I'm a bit like you in that I buy before I try (where Jazz is concerned).  I figure anything by Mingus, Monk and Davis has got to be heard in its entirety anyway - and probably more than once.

 

Bill Evans is ok but I'm 50-50 on some of his stuff; perhaps I haven't heard enough.  You'll like Easy Living on 'The Digs' album, and Young and Foolish is good too.  I prefer him in mellow mood.

 

With Davis I'm not expecting to like everything as I know he has experimented over the years. Some of the albums are in the era I quite like so high hopes there. I have had Tutu for years along with 'Blue' as you would expect. Yes, I like the mellow side. 

 

I also have some John Coltrane albums too.

 

Did I also mention that I purchased the new Chic box-set (not really jazz, but in the neighbour hood).

 

 

Can't go wrong with a bit of Niles and 'Nard, EC 

 

I like a lot of the Jazz/R&B crossovers - Inner Shade, Incognito and that type of thing.

 

What about Ronny Jordan?   

 

Yes, got some Ronny J. Like Incognito and bands like Brand New Heavies. Also like a bit of Courtney Pine.

 

Have you heard of Emperor's New Clothes? I was really into them back in the British Acid Jazz days!

 

But there is a more recent band which I am in love with. Big jazz influence but very contemporary. They are called The Cinematic Orchestra.

 

I've put a couple of tracks below.

 

The Emperor's New Clothes really get's going as it progresses, love it. It should have you dancing 

 

The second is a C.O. track. See if you like them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wobble a bit with the Acid stuff, EC - am more of a selective dipper in and out-er so to speak.  I'll give ENC another try though as I might find a couple of tracks that suit me.

 

CO was more up my street; will definitely check them out.

 

Grover Washington - what say you? 

I'm still a big believer in what Frank said, there are only two types of music, good music and bad music. However, since you mention 'em I do like my old Mahavishnu stuff, Be-Bop, Eric Dolphy, St Germain, and various other gems hidden away within the likes of Caravan, King Crimson, gentle Giant, and those Soft Machine ones.

 

BIB:  Love 'em 

 

Trying to work out the genres within genres gives me a headache!

 

I must admit I find this genre bracketing a bit confusing at times.

I love jazz too...Monk,Davis, Parker and Coltrane yes.Im also partial to a bit of piano and quartet stuff. Art Tatum,Oscar Peterson playing alongside Joe Pass and Zoot Sims, Milt jackson

Good Grauniad obit for George Duke.

 

GJ, my boss once said that to me when discussing wine except he said "there are only two types of wine, those you like and those you don't". He was spot on.

 

Cosmo, I would not worry too much about genres, I tend to clump music into a small number (have you ever looked at the genres and sub genres in electronic music - there are hundreds!). I tend to think of Acid Jazz as Jazz I would dance to in a club or in my home that is more radio friendly for the kids. There are some great bands that came out of Acid Jazz and some that were in existence that were swept up in it and survived. I'm thinking of The James Taylor Quartet. Have you heard his Starsky & Hutch?

 

Try a few more Cinematic Orchestra tracks out, they really grow on you. I would say they are Jazz&Soundtrack. There are some vocal numbers too.

 

Amythist, I also have some of those. I would say that as a lineup I tend to favour drums, bass, piano and (brass) mainly trumpet. That setup I think is nice and versatile.

 

 

 

 

I may pick up a couple more if I get time today.

Love this track... and think I may have posted it more than once on the music thread!

I've got The Oscillator album and I will give CO a bit more attention like you suggested, EC.

 

Today's an Incognito and Roy Ayers day

 

One of my favourite RA's tunes - Soooo summery.

I have this on so loud at the moment 

 

 

Try this one too Cosmo.

 

Don't you worry, EC, they're both on my ipod and will be getting played today

 

How did your music listening go today Cosmo?

Sporadically!

 

I was out and about, in and out of the car, EC.

Ayers & Incognito (as expected), Inner Shade, Frankie Beverly, Johnny Watson, Dapp Kings, Jazzanova, Four80East, Sound Stylistics.... and that's about all I can remember.

 

More Jazz/Soul/Funk than Jazz

 

Have you managed to listen to all your recent purchases now?

Not even dented them Cosmo!

Been a bit too busy over the weekend I'm afraid.

Aww, that's a pity.  Still, they're not going anywhere so I'm sure you'd rather take time and listen to them properly when you get the chance.

 

 

 

I'm hoping for a wet Sunday afternoon, French doors wide open and a cool drink in one hand as the various jazz masters ply their trade for my enjoyment.