Recommend dethtoll some jazz (easy listening also acceptable)

june gloom on 11/11/2008 at 23:13

Oh, thank you for reminding me!

(http://www.wmkvfm.org/) Here's WMKV, the local nostalgia station that I can't get enough of.

They have a streaming audio link (click the "listen now" button) and it's a great station, though I generally avoid the specialty shows like Mystery Playhouse as they're not why I listen.

Vivian on 12/11/2008 at 00:29

Do (http://www.myspace.com/acousticladylandmusic) Acoustic Ladyland count? They sound like an drunk club jazz band falling down the stairs. And they're ace.

pavlovscat on 12/11/2008 at 04:10

I've been on an acoustic guitar kick lately. These are really New Age, but if you are looking for something mellow try these: (http://www.strunzandfarah.com/flash/index.php) Strunz & Farah or (http://www.tower.com/tower_search/search_1.cfm?keywords=wind%20machine) Wind Machine (Voices in the Wind & Rain Maiden are my favorites).

elkston on 21/11/2008 at 21:22

So far, Aja and Demagouge have made the best recommendations if you REALLY want to get into what Jazz is all about.

Growing up, my dad played Jazz records all the time, but I never really caught on. It did get my ears "used" to the sound however. This set up my conversion later in life. I was into alternative rock music during college and then I heard Pat Metheny (jazz guitarist). The guitar playing provided the "hook" I needed to really start feeling and understanding the music. I never looked back since. Pat led to Herbie Hancock. Herbie Hancock led to Miles. And once you get to Miles Davis, you can go ANYWHERE.

So, regarding my picks.

I made these two amazon "Listomania" lists years ago. The first one are albums for the absolute Jazz beginner. These are works that are very accessible, but not in the least bit watered down.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/2QS251V4ZAMM3/ref=cm_pdp_lm_title_2) Great Jazz For The Beginner

The next list is for those who have gotten their feet wet with Jazz, and want to delve into more adventurous material. Very little of this ventures off into "free jazz" territory, but it is very tough, intense hard/post bop swinging.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/2CBN6Q1591PE0/ref=cm_pdp_lm_title_1) Intense, aggressive, in your face Jazz

I'm pretty sure you can find most of this on MP3 in your favorite online music store. But the TRUE jazz enthusiast accepts nothing less than true CD fidelity!!! (Or at the very least, a losless type of digital conversion)

sp4f on 22/11/2008 at 13:08

I've always liked <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dr.+John">Dr John</a> though he's more blues than jazz.

Jason Moyer on 22/11/2008 at 13:21

Stan Getz. Although, frankly, I prefer his Bossa Nova stuff (and can heartily recommend the boxset of those albums that came out not too long ago).

ignatios on 24/11/2008 at 17:09

I shouldn't have to say this (and I apologise if it's been mentioned already) but Kind of Blue (Miles Davis) is transcendental.

TBE on 24/11/2008 at 23:52

More in the "Easy Listening" category, but Kenny G's "G Force" CD is pretty good. Not the typical later years of Kenny with lots of horn, but this is more jazzy, and some lyrics.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2B6WhcvS4c) Here's a sample on Youtube.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkoNX0YZJOU) Here too.

demagogue on 25/11/2008 at 06:55

Quote Posted by dethtoll

I love post-rock!

While I'm thinking about it, this is a map for Knytt Stories - (http://nifflas.ni2.se/forum/index.php?topic=1594.msg22406#msg22406) Autumn into Summer ((http://www.mediafire.com/?7ccydeivnxb) download) - that, in my humble opinion, showcases postrock better than anything I've seen ... anyway it's in the running. You love postrock, you should play it.
(You load and play it through the Knytt Stories menu, if you didn't already know.)

june gloom on 25/11/2008 at 09:38

Beat you to it.