You may like this one as well @Alan. Another bit of Scandinavian stuff.
I will give this a go also. Did you know I'm half Scandinavian? I can fit into a flat box for easy re-assembly...I guess that's why I'm called Alan too.
@Alan. If you like Keith Jarrett's solo work, this is well worth a listen. It's much better than anything else Mehldau has done solo, IMO.
As with most (all?) of his albums, the choice of covers is inspired. He treats Kurt Cobain's Lithium seriously, in contrast to The Bad Plus' demolition of Smells Like Teen Spirit.
I appreciate the thoughfulness - Jazz in particular seems to be a journey, I just need an accessible place to jump on. I really want to 'get' it, I'm sure it will come in time.
Jazz is a journey, one I've been on for the last 35 years. One album and/or performer and/or gig leads to the next one, as you assimilate it bit by bit.
Most people find their way in via their parents' record collection, so are often steeped in the classics of the music. It didn't work that way with me. I started listening to the stuff that was around at the time and also went to live gigs. I worked back to the classics over time.
The way I got into jazz and this idea of jazz as a journey are a couple of the reasons why I continue to explore the music that's happening now.
So many people's top Pepper choice. Personally, I find it disappointing. Pepper was apparently strung out and perhaps using a borrowed horn. Whatever the reason, he seems hemmed in, playing within limits and Miles' Rhythm Section aren't right for him, never doing their thing at their best.
Let's start the day with some dub. Music that's messed with, but Bill Laswell knows what he's doing, unlike some other producers and artists we've been listening to!
Bill Laswell - Version 2 Version: A Dub Transmission
Seriously, there's no sign of overload or unwanted distortion.
I am, I'm listening to the (almost complete) album on spotify based on a recommendation. It's very modern, and he sings along like like Keith Jarrett. In fact, in my naivety, I think there are similarities between their playing.
It's not too challenging so while I think you would enjoy it - it won't rock your world. I'm going to listen to some more of his after this.
I am, I'm listening to the (almost complete) album on spotify based on a recommendation. It's very modern, and he sings along like like Keith Jarrett. In fact, in my naivety, I think there are similarities between their playing.
It's not too challenging so while I think you would enjoy it - it won't rock your world. I'm going to listen to some more of his after this.
You're absolutely right on all counts, Alan.
I have a number of EST albums and while I play them from time-to-time, the only one I really like is the last one, Leucocyte, because I think they'd really hit on something with all the processing of what apparently was live playing in the studio. A bit more challenging than their other albums.
I will listen to that album as well, as it was also recommended. I am listening to him playing Monk right now, which is really easy going. Very easy to work to.
This is probably the type of thing to ease me a little further into modern jazz without challenging the pain barrier too much....
Talk Talk 'Laughing Stock' - not only some of my favourite music, but such a fantastic recording. Earlier. IQ 'The Wake.Live' and 'The Wake' and 'Tales from the Lush Attic', some neo prog nostalgia, Slightly surprised how much I am enjoying them at the moment. I always preferred them to the Marillion and the other 80's prog bands.
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ELO - New World Record
earlier...
ELO - Out of the Blue
70's-tastic!!
It's not too challenging so while I think you would enjoy it - it won't rock your world. I'm going to listen to some more of his after this.
This is probably the type of thing to ease me a little further into modern jazz without challenging the pain barrier too much....
Live at Union Chapel & Södra Teatern
Australian Winter
http://www.caldoverderecords.com/livecd2011/index2.html
Listening on-line to a sample track, waiting for my free (with purchase) CD copy to arrive by post from Caldo Verde.
Brings back lovely memories from one of the best concerts I saw last year.
Talk Talk 'Laughing Stock' - not only some of my favourite music, but such a fantastic recording.
Earlier. IQ 'The Wake.Live' and 'The Wake' and 'Tales from the Lush Attic', some neo prog nostalgia, Slightly surprised how much I am enjoying them at the moment. I always preferred them to the Marillion and the other 80's prog bands.
Disc 3.