Quote: Originally Posted by tru blu Oh, and one of the finest piano trio records I've heard in nearly two decades is by an Italian, Enrico Pieranunzi. It's called First Song, and the rhythm section is Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins. In the final analysis, I just try to look for...

I, too, would be interested in any suggestions folks might have. I find their music very attractive, but have kind of assumed that they are sui generis. What it reminds me most of is some of Philip Glass' music; for example, his collaboration with Ravi Shankar ("Passages") or perhaps the...

I'd like to promote my favorite Terry Pratchett work -- his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on the novel "Good Omens". I'm a Discworld fan too, but this book has been special to me for a long time. If you haven't read it, read it! Otherwise, read it again.

Stanton Moore's solo albums are awesome. I've plugged these guys a bunch of times on this forum, but what can I say? I'm a fan. Moore is fonky like sweatsocks. Some of the albums have more of an acoustic funk orientation, and Flyin' the Koop is probably the jazziest.

Hey folks, Hope you've all been keeping -- I've been scarce because I broke my main rig during the summer, and since I haven't had time to deal with it, being on Head-Fi would just have made me very sad! I'm hoping, though, that one of you folks will have an idea of what to do. Here's the...

This whole thread is a very silly idea. How do you expect to come up with a consistent set of criteria for what composers and pieces are to be included or excluded? Opinions vary by generation, by culture and geographic area, by trend, by 'school', and by individual. There is no way to decide...

As a musician playing Latin music, some of my favorites are: Big band/Salsa: The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (download the songs Se Formo La Rumba and Sacala Bailar) Willie Colon with Hector Lavoe (albums Lo Mato, Cosa Nuestra, El Juicio) Son (in the style of Buena Vista Social Club): look...

"Trouble in Mind" - Roscoe Holcomb

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Charanga Habanera -- Soy Cubano, Soy Popular. Any other Timba or Salsa fans out in Head-Fi land?

Quote: Originally Posted by scytheavatar I second that, Kind of Blue was my first jazz album too and should be yours. It's really the best representative of what jazz is all about. And it's also one of the most accessible jazz album to get. I'll recommend you not to start with Coltraine...

I've listened to (and performed) a lot of a capella music. I never really liked comedic songs that much, but I'm happy to make some general suggestions in the hopes that you might find something you like. Barbershop: A good place to start are with recordings by SPEBSQSA international...

Are you familiar with Mingus' music? I really think that you might appreciate some of it. Start with the album, Mingus Ah Um.

Go to the library to borrow CDs. I find that I'm much more willing to experiment with new artists and styles when I'm not paying by the pound just to hear them. If you're especially resistant to new music, then give yourself a quota (5 out of 10 CDs have to be from outside your usual genres)...

Also, how about some Motown or old school soul? There's lots of well known & appreciated ballads and uptempo songs. Temptations "My Girl" Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Your Precious Love" Martha and the Vandellas "Heatwave" Supremes "I Hear a Symphony" Four...