I was recently asked by a writer in Italy to write something for All About Jazz Italia; he wanted me to write short blurbs about 10 CDs I am currently listening to. This is what I sent him. I figure it's not redundant; maybe this will be the only English version! Anyway, here are 10 CDs that I've been trying to check out, when I'm not singing the Elmo's World song to my son Liam.....
Becca Stevens Band- Weightless ( Sunnyside Records 2011)
Becca Stevens is a brilliant up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Her influences include many genres of American music, but this album and the previous one, Tea Bye Sea, have her unique stamp, especially her way with lyrics. And the fact that she keeps and develops her band really gives a cohesiveness to the sound.
Carlo De Rosa-Carlo De Rosa's Cross Fade: Brain Dance (Cuneiform Records 2011)
Carlo De Rosa is a bassist who I wish I could play with more frequently. He's got ridiculous chops on the instrument, but this album shows that he's got a big musical vision as well. Great input from pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Mark Shim, and drummer
Justin Brown.
Jack DeJohnette-The Jack DeJohnette Complex (Milestone Records 1969)
This is one of my current employer's first albums as a leader. It's cool that DeJohnette asked Roy Haynes to fill in on drums while DeJohnette plays the melodica. There is a lot of late 1960's energy on this one.
Jimi Hendrix- Axis Bold As Love ( Track Records 1967)
Is there a piano equivalent of Jimi Hendrix? I don't think so. Which is why I'm trying to study Hendrix as one of the gateways into Jazz Fusion. Jimi Hendrix was more of a jazz musician than people think. Which is why many jazz musicians choose "Little Wing" from this album as a cover tune.
McCoy Tyner- Horizon (Milestone Records 1979)
Tyner can do no wrong, in my opinion. The 1970's recordings of McCoy Tyner are super powerful, and at this point, he had really solidified his concept. I used to play "One For Honor" with bassist Charles Fambrough.
Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green-Apex (Pi Recordings 2010)
I had only listened to Bunky Green once many years ago, but I was aware that many alto players were influenced by him. And now I really see why; he sounds incredible! And Rudresh Mahanthappa is also amazing; this a real alto saxophone summit.
Sting- Bring On The Night ( A&M Records 1986)
I saw this band live in 1985. I still love some of this music. Kenny Kirkland takes some amazing solos.
Tom Harrell- Wise Children ( RCA Records 2003)
Harrell is a genius, and there is some great writing on this CD, wonderful orchestration. "Snow" is a beautiful composition with vocals.
Eddie Harris- The In Sound ( Atlantic Records 1965)
I transcribed Cedar Walton's solo on "The Shadow Of Your Small". And Eddie Harris is super soulful and brilliant on this CD, just a great feel to this recording.
John Coltrane -Blue Trane ( Blue Note Records 1957)
I'm re-investigating this recording; I believe a jazz musician could learn how to improvise from only listening to this recording for 6 months to a year. Everyone takes great solos, and all of these compositions are classics.
Becca Stevens is a brilliant up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Her influences include many genres of American music, but this album and the previous one, Tea Bye Sea, have her unique stamp, especially her way with lyrics. And the fact that she keeps and develops her band really gives a cohesiveness to the sound.
Carlo De Rosa-Carlo De Rosa's Cross Fade: Brain Dance (Cuneiform Records 2011)
Carlo De Rosa is a bassist who I wish I could play with more frequently. He's got ridiculous chops on the instrument, but this album shows that he's got a big musical vision as well. Great input from pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Mark Shim, and drummer
Justin Brown.
Jack DeJohnette-The Jack DeJohnette Complex (Milestone Records 1969)
This is one of my current employer's first albums as a leader. It's cool that DeJohnette asked Roy Haynes to fill in on drums while DeJohnette plays the melodica. There is a lot of late 1960's energy on this one.
Jimi Hendrix- Axis Bold As Love ( Track Records 1967)
Is there a piano equivalent of Jimi Hendrix? I don't think so. Which is why I'm trying to study Hendrix as one of the gateways into Jazz Fusion. Jimi Hendrix was more of a jazz musician than people think. Which is why many jazz musicians choose "Little Wing" from this album as a cover tune.
McCoy Tyner- Horizon (Milestone Records 1979)
Tyner can do no wrong, in my opinion. The 1970's recordings of McCoy Tyner are super powerful, and at this point, he had really solidified his concept. I used to play "One For Honor" with bassist Charles Fambrough.
Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green-Apex (Pi Recordings 2010)
I had only listened to Bunky Green once many years ago, but I was aware that many alto players were influenced by him. And now I really see why; he sounds incredible! And Rudresh Mahanthappa is also amazing; this a real alto saxophone summit.
Sting- Bring On The Night ( A&M Records 1986)
I saw this band live in 1985. I still love some of this music. Kenny Kirkland takes some amazing solos.
Tom Harrell- Wise Children ( RCA Records 2003)
Harrell is a genius, and there is some great writing on this CD, wonderful orchestration. "Snow" is a beautiful composition with vocals.
Eddie Harris- The In Sound ( Atlantic Records 1965)
I transcribed Cedar Walton's solo on "The Shadow Of Your Small". And Eddie Harris is super soulful and brilliant on this CD, just a great feel to this recording.
John Coltrane -Blue Trane ( Blue Note Records 1957)
I'm re-investigating this recording; I believe a jazz musician could learn how to improvise from only listening to this recording for 6 months to a year. Everyone takes great solos, and all of these compositions are classics.
Never knew Dejohnette played with Roy Haynes! Reminds me of Oscar Pettiford's album playing cello with Mingus on bass. I'll have to look up that Dejohnette album
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While I was working with a friend on his roofing in Toronto, I was listening to this same Jimi Hendrix song. I have not heard about some of the people and music that you have listed here. I am really excited to listen to them and I hope that I can do that soon. Thank you so much for these great music suggestions!
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