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Which Jazz record is a good Introduction? I need a Jazz record as Birthday present. This guy has no idea about any Jazz musician or record and I don't want to give him a bitches ride. What would you recommend as an Introduction? Is it the one and only "Kind of Blue"?
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yes, Kind of Blue, i bought that as my first Jazz album, it is great, Miles Davis is a brilliant jazz musician. a very good introduction. | |
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There's different types of jazz, so it's hard to say which type of jazz you may find most interesting to you personally. But, from the standpoint of what is now considered "traditional" jazz, then yes Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" is an excellent introduction. But if you buy Miles Davis and it's not "Kind of Blue" be careful as to what you buy, because the fascinating thing about Miles was that while he created a lot of what is now considered "traditional" jazz (even though it - be bop and other flavors of jazz - were very much on the cutting edge as it was being laid down in the 1950's) later in his career, Miles was also on the cutting edge of fusion jazz and a lot of what is now considered contemporary jazz by most listeners.
I tell you this because I know that when listening to Mile's vast collection, you will hear virtually two different artists depending on which period of jazz you happen to purchase from Miles Davis. But if you want something contemporary/modern, try Boney James, he is a sax player. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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A Kind of blue...was my first Jazz album also!! 
a great introduction... The Prince.org Photo Album http://www.purplehouse.nl...ery/Jacqui | |
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if ya gonna get into Miles, you might want to start with the early stuff on "prestige" because when he got to Columbia Miles was doin some way out things, you know?.. | |
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abucah said: There's different types of jazz, so it's hard to say which type of jazz you may find most interesting to you personally. But, from the standpoint of what is now considered "traditional" jazz, then yes Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" is an excellent introduction. But if you buy Miles Davis and it's not "Kind of Blue" be careful as to what you buy, because the fascinating thing about Miles was that while he created a lot of what is now considered "traditional" jazz (even though it - be bop and other flavors of jazz - were very much on the cutting edge as it was being laid down in the 1950's) later in his career, Miles was also on the cutting edge of fusion jazz and a lot of what is now considered contemporary jazz by most listeners.
I tell you this because I know that when listening to Mile's vast collection, you will hear virtually two different artists depending on which period of jazz you happen to purchase from Miles Davis. But if you want something contemporary/modern, try Boney James, he is a sax player. I know, it's a difficult decision. I love his Birth record, but thats not what you should start with and Bitches is the other direction. I thought about Round about midnite. But after all this brainstorming you just think "nah... Kind of Blue" 
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Finess said: if ya gonna get into Miles, you might want to start with the early stuff on "prestige" because when he got to Columbia Miles was doin some way out things, you know?..
Prestige records are hot stuff. I love "If I were a bell" it always reminds me of the last Cosby Show scene. 
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Milt Jackson & The Alexander Trio - 'Soul Fusion'
This one will get you hooked and craving for more, classic shit! | |
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Try Thelonious Monk -- Genius of Modern Music Vol. I, or Miles Davis Vol. I (Blue Note). I'd also give Cannonball Adderley's "Something Else," Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Time Out" and Bill Evans -- "Jazz 'Round Midnight" (Verve) a try. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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The latest project by "RH Factor" or any of his other releases.
Pat Metheney, Bob James, Boney (is cool)...There's a lot of cool stuff out there. | |
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NettieSmiles said: The latest project by "RH Factor" or any of his other releases.
This is a tight modern Jazz LP, Roy Hargrove is the shit 
Ok, here're some o' the 1st Jazz records that got me digging into Jazz: 1.Miles Davis-The Birth Of Cool 2.Charlie Parker-Bird and Diz(Oh I Love this record) 3.John Coltrane-Tenor Conclave 4.Duke Ellington-Ellington at Newport[live] 5.Sarah Vaughan- One Night Stand: The Town Hall Concert 1947 [live] 6.Billie Holiday-Billie Holiday Sings Modern Funk/Jazz stuff that I think you'll dig alot: Roy Ayers-Coffy(You're gonna love this one, I promise) Herbie Hancock-Maiden Voyage Stanly Clarck-School Days George Duke-The Aura Will Prevail Phillip Baily-Soul On Jazz(I Love This One) Hope this help  | |
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if you want vocal music jazz go back to these masters:
ella fitzgerald,nancy wilson,abbey lincoln,sarah vaughn (my favorite) billie holiday,dinah washington as for the guys: mr.b..billy eckstein,,,frank sinatra (no lie...his stuff with the count basie,nelson riddle is great jazz singing...anything from the 50's by the chairman of the board) and as for musicians:(anything by these people) ramsey lewis,herbie hancock...pat metheny,miles,dizzy,dexter gordon, charlie parker,,, john coltrane...chet baker...kenny burrell (great jazz guitarist) wes montgomery...billy cobham... | |
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Hi Blue Note,
Here is a cut and paste of my favorite 25 jazz recordings that I did on a jazz thread from last year. It doesn't include an obvious choice like Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue , but I think an average listener would find plenty of musical enjoyments out of these recordings... 1. Miles Davis- Miles Davis And The Modern Jazz Giants 2. Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers- Moanin 3. Louis Armstrong- Satchmo At Symphony Hall Vol. 1 4. Jaco Pastorious- Jaco Pastorious 5. Freddie Hubbard- Life Flight 6. Thelonious Monk- Underground 7. John Coltrane- A Love Supreme 8. George Benson- Beyond The Blue Horizon 9. Rachelle Ferrell- First Instrurment 10. Grant Green- Alive! 11 Pat Metheny Group- We Live Here 12. Chick Corea And Return To Forever- Light As A Feather 13. Roland Kirk- The Inflated Tear 14. Herbie Hancock- Thrust 15. George Duke- Brazilian Love Affair 16. Woody Shaw-Rosewood 17. Wynton Marsalis- Hot House Flowers 18. Horace Silver Quintet- The Cape Verdean Blues 19. Sarah Vaughan Trio- Swingin Easy w/ The Sarah Vaughan Trio 20. Wayne Shorter-Native Dancer 21. Keith Jarrett/Jack DeJohnette/Gary Peacock- Tokyo 96' 22. Echoes Of An Era- Echoes Of An Era 23. Patrice Rushen- Before The Dawn 24. CTI All Stars- California Concert At The Hollywood Palladium 1971 25. Rachel Z.- Room Of One's View [This message was edited Mon Aug 25 13:42:31 PDT 2003 by BRO915] | |
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I'm gonna have to say... Kind of Blue.
Or NEWS of course!! Jazz FM do some really good compilation albums - "Smooth Jazz" things like that - although sometimes they sneak a fair bit of R&B / soul on it, they can be really good intros (got my missus into it actually.) Make sure it's got the one, the only, classic "Angela - the theme from Taxi" on it before you buy!!! | |
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