03 Jun 08
Originally posted by CrowleyEddie Cleanhead Vinson was one the first that I had gotten into. Les McCann "Swiss Movement" was another. Maybe try some with some funk like the Jazz Crusaders.
So, if a rock guy wanted to listen to a little jazz (which he knows nothing about), what would be a good starting point?
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by rbmorrisYes, it comes with time, but I think it a good thing to be aware of it.
A lot of that stuff comes with time.
Try not to complicate it too much.
Listen, relax, enjoy.
[b]Currently listening to:
Oscar Peterson, Exclusively for My Friends - Vol I[/b]
03 Jun 08
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Originally posted by CrowleyGurlz HATE jazz. FACT! (Funny, I almost warned you about that.)
rbmorZ gave me some stuff to listen to...
My wife friggin HATES it! Me, I'll give it some time to grow on me...
My wife hates that stuff too.
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At the Lighthouse [LIVE]
Cannonball Adderley
Exclusively for My Friends Vol I
Oscar Peterson
Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall [LIVE]
Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove
Kind of Blue
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans
03 Jun 08
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Originally posted by rbmorrisI wonder if the live albums make for tough sledding - especially if they follow head/solo/head arrangements with bass and drum solos.
Gurlz HATE jazz. FACT! (Funny, I almost warned you about that.)
My wife hates that stuff too.
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At the Lighthouse [LIVE]
Cannonball Adderley
Exclusively for My Friends Vol I
Oscar Peterson
Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall [LIVE]
Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove
Kind of Blue
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans
KOB might also prove difficult. I suggested "Somethin' Else" instead of KOB because it seems more listenable to me.
I haven't heard the Peterson, but I'd think it would be quite listenable.
What do you think?
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneI actually thought about including "Somethin' Else".
I wonder if the live albums make for tougher sledding - especially if they follow head/solo/head arrangements with bass and drum solos.
KOB might also prove difficult. I suggested "Somethin' Else" instead of KOB because it seems more listenable to me.
The reason for the albums I selected is that I felt they encompassed several different moods expressed by jazz. Some of it's more upbeat, while some is quite the opposite.
It's hard for me to pick my absolute favorites. It all depends on the type of mood I'm in. I do like a lot of the live performances though. For me, much of the charm of jazz is its "off-the-cuff' nature, and I feel that the live albums tend to capture a little more of that (particularly for the beginning listener) than many of the studio releases. That's just me, though. Obviously, there's no right or wrong.
Also, as Crowley said in his original post, "So, if a rock guy wanted to listen to a little jazz...", I think the live performances have a little more of a "rockin'" (for lack of a better word) feel than some of the studio albums.
It's all a matter of personal taste, though. He probably won't love all 4 albums, but maybe one will appeal to him, and if it does, hopefully he'll be encouraged to explore a bit more.
Happy listening.
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by rbmorrisYeah. A lot of it depends on the past experiences of the listener as to what might 'click' for them.
I actually thought about including "Somethin' Else".
The reason for the albums I selected is that I felt they encompassed several different moods expressed by jazz. Some of it's more upbeat, while some is quite the opposite.
It's hard for me to pick my absolute favorites. It all depends on the type of mood I'm in. I do like a lot of the live pe ...[text shortened]... does, hopefully he'll be encouraged to explore a bit more.
Happy listening.
I remember I had a difficult time with avant-garde jazz until I saw David Murray's trio in concert. It was like they were a Rosetta Stone for me. Everything made sense after that.
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by badmoonI used to see "Cleanhead" with Harry "Sweets" Edison when they used to come to town every year. They always put on a good show. I really like his "Kidney Stew is Fine" album on Delmark, though I think of it as more of a blues album what with T-Bone Walker playing on it and all.
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson was one the first that I had gotten into. Les McCann "Swiss Movement" was another. Maybe try some with some funk like the Jazz Crusaders.
"Wait a minute baby..."
04 Jun 08
Originally posted by badmoonAre you talking about "You Can't Make Love Alone"? It doesn't look like it ever made it to CD and at 24 minutes, it seems unlikely to. You may have a real collector's item there.
Cleanhead has a really cool album that features Larry Coryell. A live show.