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Jazz Music Question

Hi All,

I have been listening to music for 50 plus years and just don't have the jazz styles and artists locked in my mind like I do for rock.

So, anyway, I acquired Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin Else" and I think that it is fantastic.

What style/genre of jazz is this album?

I want more of the same - what artists or albums might you recommend?

Thanks for listening,

Dsper.


dsper
stuartk
2,424 posts
 
"This genre or era (Basically early1950s to early 1960s) is classified as "Hard Bop". This genre evolved from the "Be Bop" of the mid to late 1940s. There’s a ton of superb musicians and recordings to explore".

Excellent advice. 

Be aware that a good number of the players mentioned in this thread went on to release considerably more adventurous music so sticking to chartles1dad's time frame is your safest bet. 

dsper OP
658 posts
 
@qdrone 
 May I suggest Shapes to Come by Ornette Coleman.
Yeah , I have that one and enjoy it. 1959.


qdrone
1,039 posts
 
Well then try Motor City Scene with Pepper Adam's and Tommy Flannigan or
John Coltrane with The Red Garland Trio. 
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charles1dad
10,236 posts
 
"Motor City Scene " 
Is quintessential Hard Bop. Excellent suggestion @qdrone. The first cut is a ballad played by Donald Byrd (Trumpet). The rest are bluesy bop. I've had this recording for many years and still listen to it often. Excellent line up of musicians.
Charles 
jafant
18,932 posts
 
dsper

Hard Bop is the genre/style you seek. 1959 was the greatest year in Jazz. Research these albums entirely. A musical reward awaits.

Happy Listening!
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