★All That Jazz'

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Posted on 29/03/2009. Last edited on 07/05/2020.

And you guessed it another music thread -> Jazz. Who are some of your favorite jazz musicians and some of their music? Share your links here.

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For me, the term Jazz is a very broad one. I am going to post a wide variety of music that I think fits into this into this category for one reason or another. A Jazz purist would probably have a conniption. I am just gonna post a few things by some various artist so that you can get a taste of their music and follow up on the ones you like. I’m gonna’ come back to this original post when I add stuff, that way you guys won’t have to do so much scrolling around finding stuff.

Al DiMeola is truly a great guitarist. I actually got to meet him. Much of his music has a strong spanish flavor. He plays like greased lightening.
Al DiMeola Passion Grace& Fire
Al DiMeola Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway

Bobby Enriquez blows me away. I think he’s from Korea and he plays by ear, but don’t hold me to that. I’m not positive. One thing I am positive about though is that this guy is amazing. Wait ‘til you hear his verson of the Mason Williams tune Classical Gas. The clip is kinda rough, but it will amaze you.
Bobby Enriquez Spain
Bobby Enriquez Classical Gas

Jazz Banjo? Yea, you heard me right! Bela Fleck is a real treat, as is his whole group. Victor Wooten is one of the worlds finest bass players. The drums are by “The Spaceman”, he’s the dude with the wierd looking instrument. It’s a synth guitar.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Sinister Minister Part 1
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Sinister Minister Part 2

What can be said about Maynard Ferguson? I thought this was an ‘old guy’ over 20 years ago when I first heard him, and he’s still blastin’ away!
Inspirational to music students everywhere. He has helped many, many, many musicians start their careers. If you listen to La Fiesta be sure to hang in there until the powerful trumpet duet around 5:30. Man those cats can blow! Here are a few, but I found many more on youtube. Worth checking out.
Maynard Ferguson La Fiesta
Maynard Ferguson Chameleon
Maynard Ferguson Gospel John

Here’s a piece I always dug the crap out of! That drum solo gets me every time! “Saaaaamokin!”
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra Sing, Sing, Sing

Here is another timeless classic. If you don’t like this one, then I’m just gonna’ have to come and smack you on the back of the head. ;)
Dave Brubeck Take Five

Here is legendary guitarist Joe Pass
Joe Pass Joe’s Blues
Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar. Boy can he play! Here he is having a little fun.
Les Paul Having a Little Fun
Les Paul Chasing Sound
Here is another true guitar legend. The world lost a great one when he passed.
Chet Atkins performing Don McClain’s Vincent
Chet Atkins Orange Blossom Special
There is something really special about Chet Atkins style and tone that really makes him stand out.
Another great is George Benson. I really should explore more of his stuff. This is one of really great songs that really sticks to your ribs.
George Benson On Broadway

Okay, I’m getting a little carried away on guitars, here’s something different.

Claude Bolling Big Band Skyliner
Claude Bolling Big Band I’m Beginning to See the Light

Some of you probably remember these guys. Jazz?
Manhattan Transfer Birdland
Manhattan Transfer Boy from New York City
Manhattan Transfeer “:Twilight Zone”:http://songza.com/z/x4je01

Here are some more silky voices for you.
New York Voices All Blues
New York Voices I’ll Be Seeing You
New York Voices Sing, Sing, Sing

Talk about sensual stuff, here’s some Sade. I love her stuff.
Sade Smooth Operator
Sade Sweetest Taboo

Remember Brian Setzer.
Brian Setzer Stray Cat Strut
Brian Setzeer Rock This Town

Man Basia sure takes me back! This stuff makes me feel stuff.
Basia Time and Tide
Basia Promises

I could spend some time on the true Diva’s
Etta James At Last
Oleta Adams Get Here
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Dream A Little Dream

I’ll come back to the Diva’s later.

Pat Metheny is absolutely without a doubt one of my very, very, favorite all time artists. His music will stir your soul. Do yourself a favor. If you listen to nothing else, please check these out.
Pat Metheny Minuano Six Eight
Pat Metheny Last Train Home
Pat Metheny The Truth Will Always Be

How about some Sax!
Candy Dulfer Pick Up The Pieces
Candy Dulfer Lily Was Here
David Sanborn Lesley Ann
David Sanborn Slam
Tom Scott doing Sting’s We’ll Be Together
Tom Scott Night Creatures
Michael Brecker Delta City Blues
Michael Brecker Playing and Electronic Wind Instrument
Dave Koz Faces of the Heart
Dave Koz doing Wham’s Careless Whisper

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Posted on 31/03/2009.

In response to themadcookieman’s post:
I don’t have time right now to listen to your tunes, but I will. Knowing you, whatever you post will be poifect and if you redefine jazz, more power to you(smiles)

Jeff, I think of you as the music man. So keep ‘em coming (when ya can).

Thought you’d like this definition of jazz

And 12 types of Jazz

˚ I AM joy of clarity, being & doing  

Posted on 31/03/2009. Last edited on 07/05/2020.

In response to themadcookieman’s post:
Wow MCM, that Classical Gas you posted was phenomenal! I’m not sure I know Bobby Enriquez.

I just heard Classical Gas the other day at a store, by the only person I knew that did it; Mason Williams Classical Gas

While I was listening to your version- spotted Eric Clapton playing it too

All quite different, huh?

Thanks for posting those links about Jazz. I bookmarked them. You never know knows when you’re gonna need that kinda info? I haden’t heard the Eric Clapton before, glad you posted that too.

Just stopping by to post a wonderful jazzy tune that crossed my mind.

Summertime
Ella Fitzgerald

Lady Sings The Blues
Billy Holiday

Girl from Ipanima
Astrud Gilberto

I can’t believe I forgot to mention Stanley Jordan before. As Elmo would say, “Prepare to be amazed!”
Stairway to Heaven
I know, I know, you LOVED that one didn’t you!
Eleanor Rigby
Autumn Leaves

And a little Eric Johnson complaments that very nicely.
Trademark
Did you get goosebumps!
SRV
Manhattan

And here’s a little Stevie Ray for you.
Little Wing

Here is Phil Keaggy
County Down
Did you notice, Phil Keaggy is missing a finger.

Here’s a little Wes
Round Midnight
Windy

Here is David Gilmour with David Bowie doing
Comfortably Numb

That make me think of
This Is Not America
Pat Metheny with David Bowie singing. That tune make my hair stand on end.
Do you guys remember The Falcon & The Snowman? It had Sean Penn before he went completely off the reservation.

The Rippingtons with Russ Freeman Morocco

Miles Davis Tutu

Branford Marsalis Never Again
Here he is with Sting doing Roxanne

And that makes me think of Kenny Kirkland
I can’t find much with Kenny Kirkland, but he is a great player
More Kenny Kirkland

Ottmar Liebert Santa Fe

I Love the Gipsy Kings Inspiration
Gitano Soy

Love Miles Davis with his high energy grooves but when I’m in a mellow/more contemporary mood I love Spirogyra – particularly the song ‘morning dance’. It just like a summer breeze, so uplifting and free.
I also love the track ‘Smile’ by Dianne Reeves. Great mood lifters.

Oh, and I love a bit of Ella too!

I know the Spyrogyra, but not the Dianne Reeves. I’ll have to check it out. I’ll see if I can find Morning Dance for you. There ya go! I saw them live many moons ago.

Here’s some more stuff, I’ll bet you will like.
I didn’t know about Dianne Reeves, but here it is. I like it too.
Smile
I like finding new stuff, thanks.

Here is Elaine Elias for you Jobim Melody
Diane Schuur Sure Thing
She has a beautiful version of America with Jose Feleciano, but I couldn’t find it.

Here’s Al Jarreau Morning
I guess I should have put that in the start your day post.
Teach Me Tonight
I wish I could find the version with David Sanborn, it’s awesome.
Here’s Boogie Down
I got to see him many moons ago too.

Dave Brubeck Blue Rondo A La Turk

I can’t believe I finally found Jobim’s Girl from Ipanima

I don’t know if this technically would be considered jazz, but I throw a lot of stuff in with what “I” kind of think of a jazz. Here’s a great piece by the Gipsy Kings Montana
I don’t speak Spanish, but it sure sounds beautiful. I think it’s something about a mountain. Anyone out there care to translate these lyrics for me?

My Spanish is limited to the essentials: Nessiceto la banyo, vamos a comare tacos, vamos a tomar cervesas and the all important donde esta la playa nudista

Harry Connick Jr.‘s version of Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans is fantastic.

Here’s Harry James doin’ Green Onions

How about a little Nina Simone Feeling Good or I Put A Spell On You
AWESOME STUFF!!!

Billie Holiday I’ll Be Seeing You

Louis Armstrong La Vie En Rose You may not recognize the title, but you’ll recognize the piece. Enjoy.

More Louis A Kiss To Build a Dream On

Diana Krall The Look of Love

Ray Charles Georgia

George Benson On Broadway
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here’s Carlos and George Breezin

Herb Alpert Rise

Glen Miller In The Mood

Bobby Caldwell What You Won’t Do For Love

Melody Gardot Who Will Comfort Me Sultry, Baby, Sultry…..

Rick Braun Philadelphia Smooth, Baby!

Madeleine Peyroux Dance Me to the End of Love

Ella Someone to Watch Over Me

Chuck Feels So Good
and of course Children of Sanchez Whoever made this video had some bucks. McIntosh is very high dollar equipment.

Quincy Jones Soul Bossa Nova

Duke Ellington It Don’t Mean A Thing….

Richard Elliot Move On Up

Chris Botti Smile

Boney James Stop, Look, Listen

Miles Round Midnight
and Freddie Freeloader

Chet Baker My Funny Valentine

Scott Joplin The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag

Dave Koz You Make Me Smile

And this may not count as Jazz, but I think it fits on this thread.
Elvis A Little Less Conversation

I love jazz and all these tunes you guys have posted. All of them!

Here’s a couple that are off the beaten path.

Freygan on the “backpack” thread mentioned his shakuhachi so I started listening to YouTube and immediately found this awesome couple. Maybe it’s not jazz. Just some jazz tones. Keiko Matsui (pianist) and her husband Kazu

And as long as we’re in the wind instruments, here’s definitely jazz. Toots Thielemans on harmonica

Did I say I love jazz? I love jazz. Just in case I didn’t say it.

Awesome AccidentalNote. Keep posting. I love it. Sometimes I feel like I’m ALL ALONE in here!!! Those were both great posts, thanks for sharing.

This is wonderful