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Kumar
January 12, 2015

Recommended music - other than classical and pop

  • January 12, 2015
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I am not sure there is a thread on what Sonos is truly about - the music, so this might be an interesting thread. I have left out classical because that deserves a thread of its own and modern pop because it all sounds the same to me.
I have Phil Keaggy strumming Solitude from his Acoustic Sketches album right now in the bedroom on a play 1 pair and sounding very good indeed.
Recently heard and equally good music and mastering:
1. Michel Petrucciani and NHOP
2. Beyond the Missouri Sky - Metheny and Haden
3. Chiaroscuro - Fresu and Towner
4. Jan Johannsen - Jazz pa Svenska
5. The Astounding Eyes of Rita - Anouar Brahem
6. Last Dance/Jasmine - Jarrett and Haden
7. Saturday Morning - Ahmad Jamal
8. Melos - Paolo Fresu
All but the last are ITunes 256kbps purchases, the last a lossless CD rip.
Very little lost in translation for the lossy thing and Sonos convenience.
Any recommendations on similar music that uses the silence between the notes effectively?
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    KumarAuthor
    February 12, 2015
    Ahmad Jamal "owns" Poinciana, but the version here is a good fresh take on it.
    Listened to a few times by now, it sounds very good indeed - the rest of the tracks are also quite good if the entire CD is to be bought.
    And an old classic which still sounds fresh - Jazz Samba/Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd.
    daffy
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    February 17, 2015
    The Art of Conversation by Kenny Barron and Dave Holland.

    For those that like Snarky Puppy, can I put in a recommendation for Jaga Jazzist.
    BCM
    BCM
    February 17, 2015
    The Art of Conversation by Kenny Barron and Dave Holland.


    Found that gem in a used CD shop over Christmas. Guess the previous owner isn't a fan of the piano/bass concept. I love the lively 'conversation,' and the album cover is stunning, also... few different covers depending on how you look at it.

    Been playing Harry James' The Mellow Horn... Heard 'It's Been A Long, Long Time' in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Such great old school trumpet/orchestra work.
    KumarAuthor
    February 17, 2015
    Guess the previous owner isn't a fan of the piano/bass concept.
    Other excellent albums of this type are Night and the City/Barron and Haden, and Jim Hall - Charlie Haden, by the same name. Alone Together/Ron Carter and Jim Hall is also very good.
    PierreLeMac
    PierreLeMac
    February 17, 2015
    And if east west fusion is to taste, two more of Bela Fleck are also excellent:
    Tabula Rasa
    The Melody of Rhythm


    I really like Tabula Rasa - thanks. I wasn't expecting the banjo!

    This reminded me to listen to an old favourite "Vision" by Shankar, Garbarek and Mikkelborg. The track "Psychic Elephant" is a particular joy.

    Cheers, Peter.
    PierreLeMac
    PierreLeMac
    February 17, 2015
    Now I read about Bela Fleck, my comment about the banjo seems a bit silly 🙂 In any event, the combination of Indian-style music and banjo was unexpected but enjoyable.
    KumarAuthor
    February 19, 2015

    This reminded me to listen to an old favourite "Vision" by Shankar, Garbarek and Mikkelborg. The track "Psychic Elephant" is a particular joy.

    I am not overly fond of the violin here - although the mentioned track is very good. I prefer Garbarek on the Song for Everyone album that is east west fusion as well.
    A few good recent finds:
    Get me Joe Beck - Joe Beck led guitar/bass/drum trio jazz standards live set and also well recorded.
    And two with the ever reliable Eric Clapton in a duo setting. Riding with the King, with B B King. And The Road to Escondido with JJ Cale.
    PierreLeMac
    PierreLeMac
    February 19, 2015

    For those that like Snarky Puppy, can I put in a recommendation for Jaga Jazzist.

    Great suggestion - thanks. A most interesting band, and one that will take a while to explore. For the moment, I really enjoyed their "Live with Britten Sinfonia". It is rare to hear such fresh and different music.
    PierreLeMac
    PierreLeMac
    February 19, 2015
    What a wonderful voyage of discovery this is. I'd forgotten about Song for Everyone (including the fabulous Trilok Gurtu). I must have the record but not the CD. Deezer to the rescue!

    In looking for the CD under "S", I rediscovered John Scofield's "Hand Jive". A happy and energetic album. Available on Deezer and GPMAA.
    KumarAuthor
    February 20, 2015
    What a wonderful voyage of discovery this is. I'd forgotten about Song for Everyone (including the fabulous Trilok Gurtu).
    In looking for the CD under "S", I rediscovered John Scofield's "Hand Jive".
    Indeed, and there is so much excellent undiscovered music!
    Another excellent east west album is Making Music/Zakir Hussain. Garbarek being too loud in the mix in some places apart, all tracks are brilliant.

    Looking up Scofield, I found his tribute to Ray Charles - That's what I say. Very good, as is a Lee Ritenour led A Twist of Marley.
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