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The Just Jazz Thread

Started by Lisnaholic, Jul 13, 2024, 01:50 AM

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Jul 13, 2024, 01:50 AM
Any self-respecting music forum needs a jazz section, and as far as I can see, so far we only have Guybrush's jazz fusion thread:- 
 https://scd.community/index.php?topic=548.0

So here we go, pile 'em up and pile 'em on: what are some of your jazz faves ?

I'm going to start with Hugh Masekela's Home Is Where The Music Is. For me the whole album strikes the perfect balance between a mellow mood and sharp, exciting soloing:-



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#1 Jul 13, 2024, 07:00 PM Last Edit: Jul 13, 2024, 09:48 PM by grindy
Currently listening to this album:.
Anton Eger - Æ

Don't think I ever heard anything similar. Eger is a drummer and the album is very rhythmical. It's groovy and often catchy but also kinda weird, I've seen it described as "wonky jazz". I love it! It's certainly not your grandpa's jazz and it is a bit adventurous but it's not nearly as niche as free jazz or something like that.

Edit: Also found a cool live version with reduced line-up.


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#2 Jul 13, 2024, 11:40 PM
^that sounded like something I'd like and it was :D

#3 Jul 14, 2024, 12:36 AM
Haven't played all of your rec yet, grindy, but it sounds good so far. With the drum kit up high in the mix, the texture of the sound is unusual, I think.
Here's a track from the Kilimanjaro Dark Jazz Ensemble that also fits your description of "not your granpa's jazz":-



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#4 Jul 27, 2024, 01:52 PM
John Larkin, later known as Scatman John (yeah, that guy mixing scat singing and eurodance) actually had a debut album featuring really cool, energetic, somewhat experimental jazz.
Recommended and not just because of how surprising this is.


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#5 Aug 07, 2024, 05:23 PM
Fantastic mix of groovy blues and modern jazz.




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#6 Aug 07, 2024, 05:25 PM
I misread the title and expected a completely different kind of thread.

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#8 Aug 07, 2024, 06:11 PM
Quote from: Key on Aug 07, 2024, 05:25 PMI misread the title and expected a completely different kind of thread.

Did you just jazz and wanted to share?

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#9 Aug 08, 2024, 01:40 AM
Alice Coltrane mention

She's great.  I need to listen to more Indo Jazz, what a killer combo

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#10 Aug 09, 2024, 10:45 PM
Listening to Daoud from Toulouse, SW France. There's a strong jazz outfit from this corner of the world.



#11 Aug 26, 2024, 07:57 PM
Some very cool arabic jazz:


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#12 Aug 28, 2024, 12:47 PM
Such a gorgeous ballad by a band mostly famous for more out there free jazz.


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#13 Aug 28, 2024, 05:26 PM
Quote from: grindy on Aug 28, 2024, 12:47 PMSuch a gorgeous ballad by a band mostly famous for more out there free jazz.
they performed this live when i was saw them earlier this summer!!! I almost cried

#14 Aug 28, 2024, 05:47 PM
Quote from: Marie Monday on Aug 28, 2024, 05:26 PMthey performed this live when i was saw them earlier this summer!!! I almost cried

Jealous af!

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