Jazz

mitchwagz said:
Monk’s Dream and Brilliant Corners. Honestly though, every single one of his albums are worth it for the most part. He can be an acquired taste for some though. He’s not your average everyday jazz pianist.
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I've found Bud Powell to be a fantastic and highly addictive gateway drug on the way to really getting Monk. The way they can kind of dance and stagger all over and around a melody, without necessarily stating it straight out. Monk would certainly push it further out and no doubt influenced Powell. I found it quite a distinct "snap" in the way I would hear music I had previously struggled with but now love.
 
pijo said:
I've found Bud Powell to be a fantastic and highly addictive gateway drug on the way to really getting Monk. The way they can kind of dance and stagger all over and around a melody, without necessarily stating it straight out. Monk would certainly push it further out and no doubt influenced Powell. I found it quite a distinct "snap" in the way I would hear music I had previously struggled with but now love.
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Even though his earlier volumes (in particular, the first two) on Blue Note have better performances and better known tunes, Volume 5 (Scene Changes) speaks to listeners in a way that resonates.
 
Accessible jazz piano that is also awesome:

Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Awakening -- his more recent album Marseille is also a joy (!)
Keith Jarret - The Koln Concert
Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Goes to College
Kenny Drew - Undercurrent (an monster)
Sonny Clark Trio - The 1960 Time Sessions or Cool Struttin'
Mingus play piano is pretty humbling (not his primary instrument, and amazing)
 
doncornelius said:
Even though his earlier volumes (in particular, the first two) on Blue Note have better performances and better known tunes, Volume 5 (Scene Changes) speaks to listeners in a way that resonates.
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And with that you are soundtracking my morning at work. One of the things I love about this forum, I often find myself settling in with something recommended, or simply mentioned, around here.
 
HuddieLedbetter said:
Accessible jazz piano that is also awesome:

Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Awakening -- his more recent album Marseille is also a joy (!)
Keith Jarret - The Koln Concert
Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Goes to College
Kenny Drew - Undercurrent (an monster)
Sonny Clark Trio - The 1960 Time Sessions or Cool Struttin'
Mingus play piano is pretty humbling (not his primary instrument, and amazing)
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Great list, there's some stuff for me to get stuck in to here. I've been having good rummage around piano-lead jazz lately and I would add Tommy Flanagan - Eclypso and/or Overseas (bonus of a classic visual pun for a cover)
 
cfkane said:
OK Jazz heads, help me out here. I grew up hearing Big Band and New Orleans Jazz. My parents were married during WWII, so there was always Goodman, Miller, Louis Armstrong, etc around, but I didn't hear much 50's and 60s Jazz. I later discovered Gypsy Jazz and have listened to a lot of it, but I want to branch out. I picked up Coltrane's Blue Train and Brubeck's Time Out. Then got Bill Evans' Portrait In Jazz, (really like that jazz piano sound), so where should I go next?
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HuddieLedbetter said:
Accessible jazz piano that is also awesome:

Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Awakening -- his more recent album Marseille is also a joy (!)
Keith Jarret - The Koln Concert
Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Goes to College
Kenny Drew - Undercurrent (an monster)
Sonny Clark Trio - The 1960 Time Sessions or Cool Struttin'
Mingus play piano is pretty humbling (not his primary instrument, and amazing)
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👆This is a fantastic starter pack.

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Colonel_Angus said:
About 2 weeks late and 10 pages short, but I'm finally catching up on some threads. As someone who gravitates towards piano driven jazz, I felt compelled to reply with some of my favorites.

As mentioned previously, Ahmad Jamal Trio's The Awakening and Ryo Fukui's Scenery are both top-tier and stand out above the rest.

For further exploration, I highly suggest you give these a try

Dan Nimmer Trio - Tea For Two


Les McCann Ltd. - But Not Really


Hank Jones - Arigato


Eddie Thompson - A Jazz Portrait Of
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*I was not compensated by @Colonel_Angus for my endorsement.
 
pijo said:
Great list, there's some stuff for me to get stuck in to here. I've been having good rummage around piano-lead jazz lately and I would add Tommy Flanagan - Eclypso and/or Overseas (bonus of a classic visual pun for a cover)
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Flanagan's Overseas is an outstanding record. Not only does Tommy spend the whole record making anyone who laughed at him for flubbing Giant Steps feel like an asshole, but Elvin Jones pulls off what is by FAR the best brushwork I've ever heard. I don't generally even like when brushes are used, but this is incredible. I have the AP pressing and it is wonderful.
 
Another Jarrett is his first solo piano album on ECM Facing You , that's a good one and another thumbs up for Undercurrent ! McCoy Tyner is well worth exploring as well ,60's Blue Notes and 70's on Milestone for a bit more Spiritual/Freer approach .

HuddieLedbetter said:
Accessible jazz piano that is also awesome:

Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Awakening -- his more recent album Marseille is also a joy (!)
Keith Jarret - The Koln Concert
Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Goes to College
Kenny Drew - Undercurrent (an monster)
Sonny Clark Trio - The 1960 Time Sessions or Cool Struttin'
Mingus play piano is pretty humbling (not his primary instrument, and amazing)
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Speaking of the Bud Powell album, there's this one weird quirk with the recording I can't get over. so the piano is hard panned left and the drums are right, but Powell sort of sings and makes noise while he plays. that's also in the right speaker. makes him sound like he has super long arms or a huge piano or something. I like when piano players sing along to their solos though.
 
ThePakoBuelna said:
I think someone posted the link for it a few pages back. Around $13 USD for the OJC pressing.
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Wow. Just wow. Big mark-up for an “exclusive” color. I’m weary of all the exclusive shit, honestly. I just want the record to enjoy damnit! See, now I’m all flustered and need a drink. Thankfully, the Mrs. found watermelon rum at the state store, and with a little Sprite, well that goes down like kool-aid!
 
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