[ex0du5]

Heard them this semester through a friend.

What kind of music would this be? They seem to be some sort of wierd, melodic jazz. I normally hate groovy jazz or anything like Diana Krall, but Bela Fleck is just awesome.

Anyone listen to em?

 

[scompton]

I have 2 albums. I bought Left of Cool on a whim. It's OK, but it's never really grabbed me. I've checked out others from the library that I like more but I've not purchased. I can't think of what they are off the top of my head.

I also have Perpetual Motion which is classical crossover. It's Fleck and Edgar Meyers on bass playing transcriptions of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc. I really like this album, but it's completely different that the jazz albums.

 

[fikete]

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Originally Posted by ex0du5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What kind of music would this be?

Progressive Bluegrass. I'm only a little bit familiar with Bela Fleck but I've been a fan of some other bands in the genre. David Grisman and Jerry Garcia made some albums that are along the lines of progressive bluegrass. There's a band from the 60's I like called the Charles River Valley Boys that were making some progressive stuff for their time. They did a Beatles album cover and had one of their own that mixed traditional bluegrass with some progressive songs.

 

[onionblaster]

he gets a little jazzy too, check out the album he just put out with chick corea. it's wonderful.

 

[Hoppergrass]

if you ever get the chance to see bela fleck live...do it. i went to a show of theirs a couple of years ago expecting to watch several talented musicians play some music, but their showmanship is phenomenal. it was a superb show. so if you even somewhat like their music you would love them live.

 

[FalconP]

Bela Fleck's style is all over the place:

The Tales from the Acoustic Planet series -- modern bluegrass
The Fleckstones -- jazz fusion
Little Worlds -- world-music fusion (not terribly arresting though)
He also does classical music from time to time.

 

[itsborken]

Yes, he's a wicked banjo bluegrass player. The Flecktones are pretty good too (Flight of the Blue Hippo) being a favorite.

 

[rlanger]

x2 on Flight of the Blue Hippo. Also check out Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fun Stuff.

 

[Spyro]

"Live Art" is terrific. The band smokes in the live setting. The latest "Hidden Land" is also terrific and I believe won a grammy.

Bassist Victor Wooten is regarded by most as the best bassist in the world and this is certainly a 21st century band. Can't be labeled or pigeon holed. They are unique and every regard. Top-notch musicians....

 

[ozstrike]

I don't have anything by him, but my dad has all his CDs. From what I've heard, he's awesome.
I saw a live dvd with him on that my dad has. All the people playing with him were just ridiculously good. I'm going to have to dig out some of his CDs.

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by rlanger /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2 on Flight of the Blue Hippo. Also check out Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fun Stuff.

X3.
Also check out Outbound, another favorite of mine.
I saw them live & they were awesome.
The DVD "Live at the Quick" is a good one too with lots of guest performers.

 

[jwilldermood]

With the Flecktones, Bela Fleck put on one the best live shows I have ever seen. Victor Wooten is insanely talented.