There was once a journalist who interviewed Count Basie. Like many writers, he wanted to get deep into the emotions and such, considering Basie to be this Great Artist. When he asked Basie for the meaning of his music, Basie replied in just three words:
"Tap your foot."
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Let me explain, I have tried to like jazz for over 30 years. I rarely find something I like. To me it sounds too disjointed, like everyone is trying to out do the others and they are all playing a different song. I know there has to be some good instrumental smooth jazz artists I am missing. If you have any suggestions of whom to try let me know. Some that are on my Jazz playlist is Pat Metheny-"It's for you" Bill Frisell _"Heard it through the grapevine" Holly Cole, George Benson... for an example of things I do like.
I'd love to have a 100 song Jazz playlist. So what'ch got for me?
Thanks
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@fthompson251 I have a few recommendations for you. Traditional Jazz Albums: 1. Kind of Blue by Miles Davis 2. Earfood by Roy Hargrove 3. Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock 4. Trilogy by Chick Corea Trio 5. LaFaro by Brian Bromberg Contemporary Jazz Albums: 1. Ashes to Ashes by Joe Sample 2. Elixir by Fourplay 3. Givin’ It Up by George Benson & Al Jarreau 4. Tenderness (Live) by Al Jarreau 5. We Live Here by Pat Metheny Group |
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