garymd Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 This is truely a great thread. It will, however, cost me a lot of $$$$. Thanks everyone and keep the input coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 CD Universe offers the opportunity to preview some cuts from most available CDs. They also list recording information that makes it possible to consider guest performers, engineers etc. With input from guys like Allen Songer and Bclarke421, it's pretty easy to make a good decision on what you might want to actually purchase. I like to check out the drummer and bass player on the recording. Some guys use a drum machine and although I have a few like that, there always seems to be something missing. This process has already saved me a few bucks. There may be other on-line sites that offer previews as well. http://www.cduniverse.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovedrummin Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Another Buddy Rich fan checking in. You might want to check out "Buddy & Soul". I was fortunate enough to see him play in concert a couple of times. Once was on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, which shows you I'm getting up there a little bit in years too. Anyway on "Buddy & Soul" he covers a couple of Doors songs, "Soul Kitchen" and "Hello I Love You". I was a big Doors (John Densmore wasn't your typical Rock 'N' Roll drummer) fan also. I remember seeing Rich on The Tonight Show quite a bit. Just a fantastic drummer. Another recording to check out is Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, "The Great Summit - The Complete Sessions, Deluxe Edition". This one sweet set. I highly recommend this for anyone who is a fan of the Duke and/or Satchmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 >I highly recommend this for anyone who is a fan of the Duke and/or Satchmo Anyone who isn't is in the wrong forum. :-> Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Cannonball Aderly- Know What I Mean? (SACD) Herbie Hancock- Head Hunters (SACD) Kenny Garret- Simply Said Miles Davis- So What are a few I like. track one on the kenny garret (not to be confused with Kenny G, er I hate him!) disc does a good job of telling you how much dynamic headroom your amp has, not to mention all of the tracks on it are very well recorded, and just good music in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Unfortunately; 'horse' junkies made a tainted, but maybe cool, influence on 50s and 60s jazz music. Comments on Chet Baker are apreciated. i am not a saint but developing your talent through the "horse"... BAD MOVE! AF OUT! CRABBY TONIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 I heard Chet Baker live only once--at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco in the mid-1980's. He was a WRECK, but he played AND sang like a freaking angel. I was astonished that he still had any chops at all. I think Chet is underrated in the current pantheon--his Pacific Jazz recordings are all excellent and the four LPs he cut for Prestige in the mid 1960's BURN. The 12" version of "Chet Baker Sings" on Pacific Jazz is one of my favorite LPs of all time--my wife still goes weak in the knees when she hears the opening of "That Old Feeling" even after hearing on the hi-fi about a thousand times . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 boomac, Great link. Thank you. It will definitely save me some $$$. I totally agree with you regarding the value of our jazz experts (Allan in particular) around here. They have helped me immensely. Thanks again, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 the reference quality music CD... Without any objective measurements, this is a recording devoted to squeezing the very last drop of realism, accuracy and musicality out of the performance, venue, equipment and engineers. DMP and Chesky stand out in round-up for their attempts to give superior audiophile quality recordings to modern jazz music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 When you guys start getting in to some this stuff, post back with your positive and negative reactions. We can then suggest more recordings based on your likes/dislikes. I'm not around many people who like, much less understand jazz(y) music anymore, so I welcome the interaction! I like to straddle the purist fence, BTW, so don't be shy about more recent releases. I won't scold anyone for using a compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtice Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 In case anyone's interested, here's a link I found a few days ago... an Excel file (or word or text) containing the 2213 four star CD's in the 6th edition (latest-recent) of the Penguin Guide to Jazz. Makes a handy file to carry in yo Palm. Penguin Guide Four Star List John PS: my reaction to the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker is way positive. Picked up a best of compilation CD and plan to look for some original (re)releases. Recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Here are my favorite Chet Baker LPs--I'm sure a lot of them are available on CD reissue. 1. Chet Baker Sings (Pacific Jazz) 2. Quartet: Chet Baker/Russ Freeman (Pacific Jazz) 3. Chet Baker & Crew (Pacific Jazz) 4. Picture of Heath (also called "Playboys") (Pacific Jazz) 5. Cool Burnin' (Prestige) 6. Comin' On (Prestige) 7. Boppin' (Prestige) 8. Smokin' (Prestige) 9. Groovin' (Prestige) 10. Blues for a Reason (with Warne Marsh) (Criss Cross) 11. The Touch of Your Lips (Steeplechase) 12. Once Upon a Summertime (Artist's House) 13. Baker's Holiday (Limelight) Well, there's a "Baker's" dozen for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyKubicki Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 If you like the sounds of strings, try The Rite of Strings with Stanley Clark, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponte. That's an acoustic bass, acoustic and electronic guitars and violin and the recording is among the best sounding in my collection. Dave, have you listened to this yet? It's on your hard drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 Allan, Are the C.B. titles in order of preference?If I had just one... SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 The 12" release of "Chet Baker Sings" is the one to get if you buy only one. The current CD release has the 10" cover art with the 12" program. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000005GW2/qid=1054311994/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_2/104-4994450-3179135?v=glance&s=music&n=507846 This is where you need to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 The following list of recommended Titles are now in my collection. They are all excellent in both sound and content. Lee Morgan's "The Sidewinder" is outstanding. Wow! This is a great thread! (ShapeShifter) Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder (ShapeShifter) Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil (ShapeShifter) Dexter Gordon - Go (Falson) Dave Holland - What Goes Around (Allan Songer) Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Listened to Dave Holland's "What Goes Around" a couple times today. The neighbor and I were really impressed. I don't have the Scott 299 yet but this music sounds great on anything. You were right about this one Falson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxklipsch Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Not for tubes really, but can be enjoyed for easy jazzy listening: The Best of Fourplay. Don't miss The Best of David Benoit also! Great musical detail. A masterpiece. If you prefer for a more modern/contemporary jazz, try Rippingtons album, especially: Black Diamond or Rippingtons Live in USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 boomac, Glad you liked all the titles. The two CD titles below are also very good. Dave Brubeck - Ballards (Legacy Label, released 5/2002). Personnel includes: Dave Brubeck (piano); Louis Armstrong, Carmen McRae (vocals); Paul Desmond (alto saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Bill Smith (clarinet); Eugene Wright, Jack Six (bass); Joe Morello, Alan Dawson (drums). Producers include: Teo Macero, Russell Gloyd, George Avakian. Recorded between 1956 and 1991. A personal favorite! Dexter Gordon - One Flight Up Personnel: Donald Byrd (T); Kenny Drew (P); Art Taylor (D); Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Bill Evans Trio's Waltz for Debbie was a great suggestion.I've been through it twice over the weekend.Arne Domnerus' Antiphone Blues has as etherial a sax sound as I've ever heard-Beautiful recording-a bit strange,sax and organ. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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