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post #1 of 10
8/4/08 at 1:29am
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Can someone recommend me some good jazz outside of the obvious classics like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane? Preferably some good modern day Jazz like Bohren & der Club of Gore. Thanks.
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post #2 of 10
8/4/08 at 9:28am
Hmm…that's a toughie. I'll spare you the inevitable "that's not really jazz" rant; I'm sure you've heard that before. Anyway, a little bit ago there was another head-fier who started a thread looking for precisely this Bohren-type soundtrack-y music with saxophone, but he didn't get too much help.

The only band I can think of is this Philadelphia group Shot X Shot, but they're not really ambient like Bohren; there's no piano. Oh, and not too long ago, the avant saxist Daniel Carter made an atmospheric sounding disc with the drummer/electronic percussionist Federico Ughi. Hope this helps.
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post #3 of 10
8/4/08 at 10:36am
Check out the last few offerings from the Yellowjackets. Also Pat Metheny Group (& Trio releases), Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau
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post #4 of 10
8/4/08 at 11:24am
Sonny Sharrock - Ask the ages
It came out in 91 & still amazes me every time i play it.He was such a riveting guitar player,the band play out of their skin
The Necks - All of the albums i have just suck you in with a deceptively simple idea that just grows without changing,if that makes any sense
Most of the tunes go for at least 25 mins, brilliant
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post #5 of 10
8/4/08 at 1:27pm
I was just thinking that you might try entering those artists in Pandora. See what music comes up in the playlist that is generated.
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post #6 of 10
8/4/08 at 1:28pm
Two people that get underpraised but are equal to the greats.....

Herbie Nichols and Lennie Tristano
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post #7 of 10
8/6/08 at 8:35am
Michele Camillo - Triangulo
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post #8 of 10
8/6/08 at 12:40pm
Jazz is hosting so many different styles nowadays that it's difficult advicing you something suiting your preferences, so here's a variety of choices in no particular order:

- The Bad Plus
- Upper Left Trio
- Medeski, Martin & Wood (Their "Live Tonic" is a great album)
- Club D'Elf
- Dave Douglas
- Rick Wald & 16/NYC
- Loren Stillman
- San Francisco Jazz Collective
- Pat Martino
- Chris Potter
- Carla Bley
- Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Tord Gustavsen Trio
- Stefano Bolani / Paolo Fresu /Enrico Rava (terrific italian musicians playing together or with their own ensembles)
- Manu Katche
- Robert Glasper

Some of the old masters like McCoy Tyner, Lee Konitz, Michael Brecker, Ornette Coleman and a few more released great albums in the last 2-3 years.

Rgrds
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post #9 of 10
12/21/11 at 1:51pm

 

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post #10 of 10
12/21/11 at 6:53pm
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Originally Posted by doubtfulbroom View Post

Sonny Sharrock - Ask the ages
It came out in 91 & still amazes me every time i play it.He was such a riveting guitar player,the band play out of their skin


Came into the thread to post this. Absolutely brilliant album. Also check out David Murray's Ming.

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