This is something i never imagined

[jimmy8778]

so, after smoking up today, i was flipping through the satellite radio, and for some reason i stopped on a jazz channel, on a whim if you would. And i realized that jazz music is rather crazy sounding to the ears, it is excellent, pleasing, yet unrelinting.

the rat-tats of cymbals, and the sharp bass notes, mingle with the smooth piano, its a ride all on its own.

anyone here into jazz tell me where to look for some great stuff to listen too.

[something]

for starters check out some john coltrane, thelonius monk, louis armstrong, duke ellington, oscar peterson, herbie hancock, charlie parker, and miles davis. all great.

[ATrain]

for starters check out some john coltrane, thelonius monk, louis armstrong, duke ellington, oscar peterson, herbie hancock, charlie parker, and miles davis. all great.

For starters?! That is a lot to throw at him :)

I'd suggest the Miles Davis album "Kind of Blue". Pound for pound one of the best jazz albums ever. And you can't go wrong with Oscar Peterson :jointsmile:

If you are looking for one killer track, check out "Kim" by Charlie Parker.

[slightlystoopid27]

if your into jam bands too, check out galactic's early stuff. they are jazz and funk

[something]

hey ATrain, that's crazy you mentioned that parker tune kim, after i made that post i was gonna put the youtube link to kim up there, but then i left the house in a hurry and didn't, anyway, here it is...just audio...

YouTube - Charlie Parker "Kim" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-bt2GWTbt8)

i love playing that tune, the charlie parker omnibook is fricken awesome if you're into playing, most of the solos are all written out, you can learn a ton about bebop just thumbing through the damn thing.

Amazon.com: Charlie Parker Omnibook for E Flat Instruments : Recorded Solos: Charlie Parker: Books (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0769260543/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk)

[something]

another one of the greatest records of all time, giant steps

YouTube - Giant Steps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kotK9FNEYU)

title track, listen to the whole album though, it's an experience.

[jimmy8778]

thanks, those two songs, kim and giant steps were both excellent, exactly what i was looking for, ill have to look into the other artists mentioned.

[jimmy8778]

im also into herbie hancock as well, i find his style to be pleasing to the ears

[Its a Plant]

Listen to as much Medeski, Martin & Wood as you can and your life will forever be changed. :thumbsup:

[NaughtyDreadz]

uh... guys.. lets not forget.. Dave Brubeck (I'm seeing him and his quartet in July)

YouTube - The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five (1961) (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=BwNrmYRiX_o)

YouTube - Blue Rondo A La Turk - Dave Brubeck (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=kc34Uj8wlmE&feature=related)