MBM135 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 What would they be? Oh, and please don't say "none, get vinyl" since I don't have the $$ resources buy a tuntable, etc. Maybe down the road someday since the Scott has a phono stage but not anytime soon. Getting into jazz a bit now and need to know where is the best place to start. Thanks in advance. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 MM, You have asked an impossible question, since the category includes quite a bit of music with some very different styles etc. My suggestion would be to visit your local library and check out various CDs that they have. Try and get as much variety as possible (small combo, larger emsembles, vocals) and be sure to get selections from the the different eras. This will get you started. It is an enjoyable journey. Good Luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Do you think you'd like a real cross-section or just 5 that are easily accessible? If you mean the former, off the top of my head: 1. Duke Ellington--"The Blanton-Webster Band" Big band jazz from the greatest American composer and bandleader. Not hi-fi, but this is an excellent CD transfer of the original 78s. Essential American Music. 2. Louis Armstrong. "The complete Hot Fives and Hot Sevens" Perhaps the most important Pupular Music recordings of the 20th Century. Again, NOT hi-fi but it doesn't matter.3. Charlie Parker. "The Dial and Savoy Master Takes" The seminal modern jazz recordings from 1945-47. A brave new world.4. The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis with John Coltrane Miles Davis at his peak. John Coltane about to his his.5. The Best Blue Note Album in the World--EVER A compilation on some killer Blue Note Hard Bop workoutsThis is a nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Off the top of my head, in no particular order. List skewed towards the neophyte... 1. Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" 2. Jarret/Garbarek "Belongings" 3. Miles Davis "In a Silent Way" or "B!tches Brew" 4. Dave Brubeck "Time Out" 5. Pick a Jimmy Smith Blue Note. This would give you a broad range to start with. Much is left out, but it would give you an idea of what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM135 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Let's limit it to the more classical, traditional jazz. Davis, Coltrane, Brubeck, I like those types the best... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM135 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Excellent so far guys, keep 'em coming. I'm on eBay now preparing bids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 MM, You have asked an impossible question, since the category includes quite a bit of music with some very different styles etc. My suggestion would be to visit your local library and check out various CDs that they have. Try and get as much variety as possible (small combo, larger emsembles, vocals) and be sure to get selections from the the different eras. This will get you started. It is an enjoyable journey. Good Luck, -Tom This is probably the best answer overall, but in the spirit of suggestions: Time out---Dave Brubeck Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall Return to Forever---Chick Corea Any Count Basie big band Any Dizzy Gillespie/Charlie Parker Dang! Already out of room and no Miles Davis.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 As mentioned, a very hard question! Some of my favorites; 1. Dave Brubeck- "Time Out" has been mentioned and is a must! If you have SACD capabilities, all the better! 2. Wes Montgomery- "Finest Hour" is sixty minutes of some of the best Jazz guitar work I have ever heard! 3. John Coltrane- "Blue Train", nuff said! 4. Miles Davis- "Kind of Blue" also mentioned before and again a must have! 5. Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour- "Larry and Lee", more modern and upbeat Jazz. Two fantastic guitar players at their best! I think you would be happy with any of the suggestions by other members also. For some, Jazz is an aquired taste but once you are into it, there's no looking back! Happy New Year! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 My list: Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue John Coltrane - Blue Train Jimmy Smith - The Sermon Dave Brubeck - Time Out Grant Green - Idle Moments Honorable Mentions: Duke Pearson - Wahoo Cannonball Adderly - Something Else Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder or Cornbread or The Rumproller Art Pepper - +11 or Meets The Rythym Section Sonny Clark - Cool Strutin' Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 A must have Sonny Rollins "Way out West" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 My list: Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue John Coltrane - Blue Train Jimmy Smith - The Sermon Dave Brubeck - Time Out Grant Green - Idle Moments Honorable Mentions: Duke Pearson - Wahoo Cannonball Adderly - Something Else Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder or Cornbread or The Rumproller Art Pepper - +11 or Meets The Rythym Section Sonny Clark - Cool Strutin' Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off I would second Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue John Coltrane - Blue Train Davis is available as a SACD and Coltrane as a HDCD, both are great jazz and great recordings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Miles Davis - Kind of Blue Thelonius Monk - Anything with "Round Midnight", "Straight No Chaser","Epistrophy" Charles Mingus - "Mingus Ah Aum" John Coltrane - "Blue Train" Charlie Parker - Anything recorded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenc319 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 hi, Just 5 that's difficult, some that have not been mentioned yet Bill Evans : The Bill Evans Trio at the Village Vanguard 1961 original trio with bassist Scott LaFaro Miles Davis: 'Round About Midnight 1955 1956 . Miles, Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones John Coltrane: A Love Supreme 1964 Coltrane, McCoy Tynor, Jimmy Garrsion and Elvin Jones Monk: The Complete Prestige Recordings, cd# 3, Monk, Davis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath & Kenny Clarke Terrance Blanchard: Flow Blanchard, Brice winston, Lionel Loueke, Herbie Hancock, Derrick Hodge, Kendrick Scott, Gretchen Parlato & Howard Drossin That's my picks for today, they probably will change tomorrow good listening Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Once you start the journey, it's hard to imagine owning just 5 jazz CDs for very long. . Would you believe Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall [Live] is currently the number #1 music title at Amazon? Also check out their music samples at jazz essentials by genre. Here's one top 100 list in alphabetical order with links back to music samples. Hope you encounter an artist or genre you think you might end up liking long term. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 For now, I'll just throw one title into the hopper: Diana Krall "Live in Paris" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 For those of you who have never heard Grant Green's Idle Moments, I strongly urge you to at least buy the CD. I am so sure you'll like it that I'll buy it from you if you don't. Duke Pearson is the real leader of this session with the amazing sax of Joe Henderson and Bobby Hutcherson on vibes. Great stuff. Same goes for Duke Pearson's Wahoo. It's much harder to find though since it was out of print last I checked. Most Blue Note CD reissues can be had for $10 or less just about anywhere. BTW - Kind Of Blue AND Blue Train are available on SACD for those interested. Just listened to Sonny Stitt's, Only The Blues and CANNOT imagine anyone thinking that's not an AMAZING album also! There are just SOOO many great jazz LPs and I haven't even scratched the surface. It's mind-boggling!!! Try Monk's Straight, No Chaser on SACD (amazing album and great recording) or Monk's Dream (my 2 favorite Monk albums). Sorry for the ramble. I get carried away sometimes. I'll shut up now[:#] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Monk's Dream is great and Criss Cross was recorded soon after. Get both, it is almost like a double album set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM135 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 Turns out Amazon was much cheaper than eBay. Seems folks would rather pay more for used than for new--combine shipping and you save even more. Here is what I sent for today: 1. John Coltrane "Blue Train" (from Blue Note) 2. Brubeck "Time Out" 3. Wes Montgomery's "Finest Hour" 4. The Best of Blue Note (Vol 1, Various Artists) 5. The Best Blue Note Album in the World 6. Stan Getz "Getz for Lovers" (off the beaten path but a friend said it was good) Next will be Thelonious Monk with Coltrane at Carnegie Hall and Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" I already have almost all of Diana Krall's stuff, yes she is great. Thanks again everyone for help with the "impossible task." I think I have a fairly good start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 There are just SOOO many great jazz LPs and I haven't even scratched the surface. It's mind-boggling!!! [:#] I know, I know . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flannj Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Everything recommended so far probably should be considered essential. Three more to consider though, maybe for numbers 6, 7, and 8... The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live at the Blue Note (available on Telarc) Wade In The Water - Ramsey Lewis The Blues And The Abstract Truth - Oliver Nelson I envy you for the discovery you are about to make Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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