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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 18, 2010 21:15:38 GMT -1
I'm looking for some instrumental jazz music - the classic 'background in a smoky bar', cool blues, jazzy kinda stuff. Only I have absolutely no idea where to begin looking, any artists/groups to look up, or anything of the sort.
Anyone got any suggestions?
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 18, 2010 21:20:29 GMT -1
Ah ha - one friend has given me a good starting point, and perhaps gives you guys a better idea of what I'm after. Something more upbeat would be good too, but it's the right area, for sure  |
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Post by Alex on Jan 19, 2010 1:50:21 GMT -1
I've got a Miles Davis double CD. Have a look for him, and if you like, I can send 'em. |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 7:39:55 GMT -1
I've got a Miles Davis double CD. Have a look for him, and if you like, I can send 'em. Picking out from the ones I've listened to after a quick search, So What is a good example of the kind of thing I'm looking for... Summertime and this track (related video  are good too - so if you've got any of that sort of stuff, it'd be much appreciated  Edit: Have also found ' Four' to be to my liking |
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jan 19, 2010 7:47:48 GMT -1
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 7:53:54 GMT -1
Thank you for that ;D
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Post by Lollipop on Jan 19, 2010 14:31:51 GMT -1
Try Last.fm, Neko It will give you 'related artists'. Spotify does the same. Just typed in 'Kenny G' and it gave me: Dave Koz (who apparently has a SUPER HIGH similarity to Kenny G) Eric Marienthal (VERY HIGH similarity) Kirk Whalum (VERY HIGH!) There's tons www.last.fm/music/Kenny+G/+similar |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 15:25:56 GMT -1
I'll have a proper look at that later - thanks Lolly! |
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jan 19, 2010 15:48:45 GMT -1
Everybody else has completely mis-interpreted this thread....
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 18:56:15 GMT -1
Ahh my days working in the HMV specialities section comes into play.
If you want pure Jazz you always choose Miles Davies Kind of Blue.
If you want more Anchorman jazz then you want The Dave Brubeck Quartet. You'll recognise Take 5.
Where do you get the number from Youtube to post it on here??
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 19:00:29 GMT -1
Like that ;D
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 19:11:05 GMT -1
If you're looking for acid jazz (which everyone should have a dabble in). Try some Carleen Anderson, Corduroy Mother Earth are good but a lttle bit less jazzy Awww reminds me of some very happy college days |
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 19:21:37 GMT -1
James Taylor Quartet doing Whole Lotta Love. Small room at that back of the Leadmill on a Saturday night drinking whatever was on offer. Awesome!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 20:01:36 GMT -1
Have had mixed opinions of Miles Davies; have heard 4 tracks off that album, liked two and was distinctly indifferent to the others. I think they were just a bit too slow for me? Like I said, I'm looking for something a little upbeat, though not big-band swing stuff (Count Basie Orchestra being the exception, so far). I'm probably looking at a really small niche here! Definitely liking the Dave Brubeck Quartet The other stuff's pretty good, but I guess I'm probably looking for more... 'classic' stuff? So far, I've found black-and-white videos tend to have a higher success rate  |
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 20:05:27 GMT -1
Are you more into brass or piano?
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 20:23:04 GMT -1
You need to look at Bluenote jazz for classic stuff. Not sure how upbeat you'll get without moving into swing. I would heartily recommend some swing music (not the Frank Sinatra stuff) Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 20:23:50 GMT -1
Honestly, I'm not sure - so far, I've found that what I'm appreciating most is a drum beat with a kind of 'sizzle' to it (either constant movement on the snare and cymbals, or a 'tss-tss' on the hi hat instead of just a clipped 'tp-') combined with a prominent double bass. It seems to be the backing behind the lead that's working for me, which seems to be the polar opposite of what most jazz fans appreciate!
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 20:31:12 GMT -1
Charles Mingus could be your man then. Lots of snare and double bass. |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 19, 2010 21:15:09 GMT -1
That's... an interesting one, actually. If I actually listen to it, I don't appreciate it all that much, but as soon as I turn my attention elsewhere, I notice my head's started bobbing and my toes are tapping. I'll have to look some more into his stuff - thanks for that! |
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Post by Mrs H on Jan 19, 2010 21:21:18 GMT -1
Lol you just want lift music for the mind don't you!! ;D
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are good too - so if you've got any of that sort of stuff, it'd be much appreciated 
Forever without exception. x