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...

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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...

I highly recommend that you check out Charlie Haden's album, 'Nocturne'. It's beautiful and romantic, slow- to medium- tempo boleros and other Latin-style ballads. All instrumental -- piano, guitar, violin, etc. Gorgeous solo guitar and voice, if you don't mind it's in Portuguese: "Gil...

Quote: Originally Posted by Facade19 4:33 by John Cage. Somebody had to go there. Anyways, this is of course a silly question (though not necessarily a bad one) because a single favorite/best/most is unlikely for a music lover. However, an absolutely transcendent moment that...

Quote: Originally Posted by tru blu Hmm...off the top of my head, there's a Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach duet album that's OK. You might try the punkish band Death From Above 1979; it's just drums and bass with a singer. Several Brazilian percussionists make nice stuff; look into Nana...

I've listened to a little Merzbow and liked it a lot. My favorite so far is 1930, which I found on Last.fm. I'm looking for a good album that I can get with my Emusic acount. What are some other standout Merzbow albums? Any love for Oval (Markus Popp)? I've really been digging the album...

Quote: Originally Posted by scompton I did buy a ticket for the show, and a ticket for Garage a Trois this weekend. Buckethead's good, but the Garage a Trois show should be amazing! I'm very jealous.

Quote: Originally Posted by virometal I'll add to the assault, which could really never end. Merzbow - Sphere The whole of his album '1930' is available on last.fm, and seems like something I might want to sink my teeth into. Definitely a lot going on here. Quote...

Whew! There's a lot to digest here. I can tell it's going to take a while, but I'll be back to let y'all know if something really hooks me in. I appreciate that you guys are challenging me with some of this stuff -- I only have a vague idea of what I'm looking for, so some of the music I've...

You guys are so great! I love this forum! I knew you folks would come through for me. Definitely have a few leads now to get interested & oriented in the genre. Here's what's doing it for me so far, all stuff that you suggested or that I discovered through looking at your suggestions...

So, I consider myself pretty close to a musical omnivore -- I'm picky in what I like, but I also listen to a wide range of genres, from baroque to jazz funk, 20th century classical, Dixieland, folk & bluegrass, salsa, you get the idea. But I've been kind of resistant to devoting much time to...

I recently picked up Kurt Elling's latest CD, Nightmoves, and am now a convert. Not only does he have an amazing sound, but he's actually a hip and innovative jazz vocalist (rare enough!) without being a show off. Here are some good songs, though they don't compare to the CD, which is...