In the last decade, he has consistently pushed the jazz envelope with albums like the politically charged The Emancipation Procrastination, which fuses alt rock, African music, hip-hop and ambient flavors to arrive at a sound that defies pigeonholing and which Adjuah describes as Stretch Music. The inaugural release in his acclaimed Centennial Trilogy, the album offers an immersive listening experience that is a stunning showcase of the horn blowers polyglot style; where his mournful, elegant trumpet melodies are framed by a blend of filmic soundscapes and stuttering trap grooves. ? I was 12 years old when I bought this album its the one that started me into jazz ! I think Blue Trane is overrated and I find much of Weather Report difficult to swallow (particularly in terms of the smooth production. What resulted was a thrilling showcase for Methenys clear-toned, flowing virtuoso style which was defined by elliptical melodic filigrees, liquid improv and flights of untrammeled lyricism. What!? Chick Coreas Inner Space should be somewhere on the list. WebFrom a family of West Indian immigrants, Oscar Peterson was the son of an amateur trumpeter and pianist, and grew up in a black neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada where So many, I want to take a deeper look but I would have to add Return to Forever and Heavy Weather. Marc Cary Listen. He leaves the listener exhausted the music can seem almost overwhelming due to its emotional intensity but also blissfully contented after the final chord has sounded. Duke Ellington Ellington at Newport50. In Mingus canon, this albums brilliance is only eclipsed only by the earlier Mingus Ah Um. Charts Avg. No Brecker, Corea,, Tatum, Tristano, Marsh, Tyner?? Key Keith Jarrett album: The Kln Concert This is a kind of free jazz, in that it is a completely improvised solo piano concert. Thank you. Branford Marsalis, alternating between tenor and soprano saxophones, functions as a Wayne Shorter-like foil for his younger sibling, creating an arresting, crackling dialogue throughout. Key track: Bemsha Swing, Fate almost conspired against Keith Jarrett making The Kln Concert, which was recorded live in Cologne, then in West Germany, on 25 January 1975. He never did; they were full of sand cause of a dog.its a long story. ?And Art Tatum,Oscar Peterson,Django and Stphane,Benny Carter,Betty Carter,Sun Ra?? While the worst offender was We Get Requests, Night Train has received its share of critical brickbats. Ni pour ni contre , juste savoir comment avez-vous procd pour le choix sur plus dun sicle denregistrement . Can never have too many great jazz albums. Of course the stuff from 78s is put behind stuff like Miles ,No Bix No Mullligan what a surprise lots of Blue Note lps with no Pacific lps ,this list is OK ,but far from right ,and the order sucks But what about Roland Kirk with Blackness, and Errol Garner on harpsichord in Paris Impressions? Oliver. Now He Sings Now He Sobs. WebIn 2000 it was voted number 636 in Colin Larkin 's All Time Top 1000 Albums. Nice effort, but why is there no Freddy Hubbard or Donald Byrd on it. He first made his mark in 1958 when he joined drummer Chico Hamiltons band, and later, in the early 60s, when he became a leading light of the avant-garde movement, he played with Charles Mingus and John Coltrane. Id have it top 5, but I think it just doesnt have the same effect on most listeners that it does on the few of us who are nuts about it. They were my house Gods those days. Its an album whose every facet from the material, arrangements, ensemble work, and solo passages blends perfectly to create an exquisite whole. Key track: On My Way To Harlem, One of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time, the prolific Detroiter Burrell made his recording debut with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie in 1951 and from there rapidly became sought after as a sideman. Pharoah Sanders Summon Buckmun Umyun, No Grover Washington Jr? Here, Miles and his cohorts relinquish bebops febrile intensity for a looser, relaxed vibe to create a series of extended grooves that came to define modal jazz. Im just getting into Jazz, with my only album being Kind of Blue, and its fantastic. I made a Spotify list with all the albums for those who hasnt got them all on LP. Not to mention multiple members of the Mahavishnu Orchestra were not American, with only Goodman being American among the original members. Shorter fronts an ace quintet of his own here, comprised of Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Coltranes then-drummer, Elvin Jones, and together they conjure up a memorable session featuring six songs composed by the saxophonist. And Dizzy Gillespie? Especially Inner City Blues? Agree with previous post that the omission of Hartman/Coltrane is a major oversight. Northern LIghts Mike Mainieri. No Ellington/Blanton band? This probably is a very good guide to the ages of the compilers. Donald Byrd Slow Drag I guess not every album here is a big gamechanger, Que hay de Chick Corea?.No dudo que los discos que figuran en la lista lo merezcan,pero no incluir en ella al musico ms importante del jazz contenporneo me hace dudar de los criterios que se han seguido para confeccionar dicha lista. Now almost half a century old, it still sounds like the music of the future. A few others I like (that I didnt see mentioned) John Mclaughlin Extrapolation, Eberhard Weber Yellow Fields, Michael Brecker Tales From the Hudson, Frank Zappa Hot Rats, Roland Kirk Domino. Sinatra At The Sands was recorded at a time when long-haired pop and rock groups epitomized by The Beatles and The Beach Boys were changing the face of music. 30. 1966 was, after all, the age of game-changing albums such as Revolver and Pet Sounds, but in the Copa Room, in Sinatras presence, none of that seemed to matter. This listing is 100% BETTER than the 50 Greatest Drummers Exactly Right! Best dog ever. Tomasz Stankos Litania belongs in the top 50, as does Larry Young, Shelly Manne live at the . NOBODY SHOULD PROMOTE ANYTHING THEY ARE NOT INTIMATE WITH ON SOME LEVEL. 4. I was looking for a CHRISTIAN whos the genius of the Electric Guitar, instead I found CHARLIE 12. Blue Note battled to get Monks music to a wider audience but without much success. Happens to be me, this time: https://open.spotify.com/user/sweetcharlie/playlist/0eCji3Yc8H6WNjC9iOABuH, I guess the most important person in Jazz is Louis Armstrong, because he had the most influence and made jazz as popular as it is(unfortunetly was!). And Coltrane Ole Coltrane is a better example of his work than My Favorite Things. On May 20, 1997, the compilation album The Complete Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on Verve first came out. Great selections; however representation of female artists is blindingly small. Genius of Modern Music should be placed at number 6 then just back up the list from there. Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue Founded in 2010 Whats Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. Earl Hines A Monday Date (solo piano 1928 recordings). 16. Unit Structures remains one of the best jazz albums to come out of the avant-garde. Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Moanin24. How about the Sachal Jazz Ensemble? etc. MFT just was released first so it became many peoples introduction to Trane. I was pleasantly surprised with some selections, especially your inclusion of John McLaughlin & The Mahavishnu Orchestras The Inner Mounting Flame. 11.25 x 6.56. Unlike some guitarists, Green never tried to overpower the listener with elaborate or flashy runs but preferred to pick out single-note melodies that stayed within the boundaries of good taste. But.. good average 7/10 score on your list Pat Metheny has never put out an album titled Bright Side Life as referred to in the article. to put my personal spin on this devils Island cast away listing or what LPs would accompany me on a trip to Mars. Albert Ayer Village Vanguard Recordings What a great comments section. The bluesy Delphia shows Hubbards sensitivity as a balladeer while The Intrepid Fox is a propulsive showcase for the trumpeters incredible chops. Romantic Warrior Return to Forever I should be consulted to provide such insight. Song For My Father remains Silvers most seminal work. It also helped to transform Astrud Gilberto into a star who then launched her own successful career. Louis Armstrong (t, v), Ella Fitzgerald (v), Trummy Young (tb), Ed Hall (cl), Oscar Peterson, Billy Kyle (p), Herb Ellis (g), Ray Brown, Dale Jones (b), Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington Hot Summer Dance Released in January 1960, Giant Steps marked the first time that Coltrane had recorded an album of all-original material, and, significantly, two of the songs the classic title tune, with its mesmerizing descending melody over cyclical chord changes, and the gorgeous ballad Naima went on to become recognised as jazz standards. It contained his signature tune, Un Poco Loco a remarkable showcase for Powells virtuosity, seasoned with Afro-Cuban flavors and the equally brilliant Bouncing With Bud. The album, which also featured a 19-year-old Sonny Rollins, is one of the best jazz albums by a pianist; it tore up the rule book and served as a memorable introduction to a phenomenal musical talent. He was a pupil to Coltrane Ive red in SOHLMANS Musik Lexikon Andra reviderade och utvidgade upplagan. Make your own list and publish it here. I am surprised that Milestones is not on this list. Aided by the soulfully smoky effusions of tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, Burrell digs deep into the blues, delivering tasteful solos where the balance between flawless technique and emotional expression is perfect. Thanks for this list and all the others. The complete version, with bonus material, was released in 1994. Of course I have my favorites that are not listed, but this is truly a list of recordings every jazz fan should know. Are Roy Elridge an Dizzy G. forgotten? You clearly state in your 1st paragraph you will attempt to create a list. The performance included the Gillespie classics Salt Peanuts and Night In Tunisia, the latter containing some fabulous interchanges between the trumpeter and Parkers mercurial alto sax. No matter who you list in the top 50, youll get 10,000 comments questioning your suggestions. Should have expanded to the top 100 !!! Maybe I missed it but at least one of them should be on here? Though influenced by Sly Stone and James Brown, Hancock stumbled upon something unique that was simultaneously accessible and groundbreaking. 42. For those seeking an entry-level collection focusing on the rise of New Orleans jazz and the trumpeters early years, this retrospective cant be beaten. Thank you for a great source for me that continues the conversation. Really?! These lists are put together by Anglos, but Brazilian, Cubans, Puerto Ricans are often excluded. IMO there are thousands of albums with music just as great as on these. The 20s, 30s, 40s are very undeestimated (Django, Bix, Fletcher, Tesch, ecc). The best-selling jazz album of all time, Kind Of Blue created a new musical language that was hugely influential not only in the jazz world but for numerous rock and pop musicians as well, assuring the albums rightful place at the head of any list of the greatest jazz albums in history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa99q-vq4bI. Oscar Peterson Trio at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival At the Grammy Awards of 1975, The Trio won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance by a Group. That is just sloppy work by someone and makes one wonder what other non-obvious sloppiness occured in the production of the list. Lenox Avenue Breakdown Arthur Blythe. He would shake his head at your list. Cannonball Adderley is truly Somethin Else Abdullah Ibrahim Ekaya Homage Adam Niewood. A first major milestone in this development was the epochal Bitches Brew, a sprawling double-album released in 1970. Great choices anyway. Have to review the list and see which ones I still have to purchase. This is a great list for those who are new to jazz to start out with. Key track: Kid From The Red Bank, Damned by the faint praise of one jazz critic, who described him as the middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone, Georgia-born Mobley was often eclipsed by the work and reputation of fellow tenor players John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. There are one or two other superb Monk albums not listed here. Such is Tatums genius that he transforms his source material into virtuosic mini concertos, packed with dizzying melodic cascades, inventive substitute chords, and piston-like left-hand accompaniments. Like I say a good list but changes need to be made! With Richie Powell on piano (who died in the same fatal car crash with Brown) and George Morrow on bass, the group delivered a stunning set that featured three original tunes including Joy Spring plus a vibrant take on Bud Powells Parisian Thoroughfare (with a hint of George Gershwins American In Paris in the intro). Translators Note Oded Tzur. Other highlights of this immortal set include Cousin Mary and Mr PC, the latter a tribute to bassist Paul Chambers. I can honestly say that was the single most talented band I have ever seen put together. if you take away 47, 36,33,23,and 13 0ff the list as far as I am concerned they are rubbish compared to the stature of the other players, I have 41 of these albums and would not like to be with out any of those 41, the missing few I just havent bought yet. The day Saint JOHN meets the MONK, at Carnegie Hall, all in attendance were truly sanctified. Camp Meeting Bruce Hornsby. Gone, Just Like a Train Bill Frisell. Like Thelonious Monk before him who exerted a strong influence on Hill the Chicago pianist/composer ploughed a lone furrow, expressing himself in a unique and idiosyncratic style defined by asymmetrical melodies and unorthodox meters. 2008s Earfood is a classic straight ahead session in a quintet setting where Hargroves thrilling horn lines both open and muted balance technical precision with emotional intelligence. Where is Astighmatic????????????????????? Too much great stuff has been done to ever limit it to 50. I would have included Mingus New Tijuana Moods, Armstrongs Plays WC Handy, perhaps an Abdullah Ibrahim album (Voices of Africa?). well done, however nothing from the Quintette du Hot Club de France is a glaring omission. Yet despite this, none of his earlier recordings make the list?!! Sketches. Yes thats what happens when you are limited to 50 selections. Key track: Steps, Together with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Kansas City-born alto saxophonist Parker began a jazz revolution in the mid-40s when he created a new sound that was dubbed bebop. A Simple Thank You Virginia Mayhew. CU, Oscar, Good list, thank you, For me I miss Carla Bley: Escalator over the hill and Tropic apetites and Chet Baker LetsLets get lost. The infectious title cut, penned by pianist Bobby Timmons, who laces his composition with churchy inflections, anticipates the soul jazz style that became popular in the 60s. I have most of them, just missing one an ommision I need to remedy, and will soon. I am happy that mentioning 50 Great Jazz Albums leads to much communication. Time Out is a dreadful supper-club bowdlerisation as is Gilberto/Getz pales in comparison to Roots Bossa. Love the selected Artists Like the (+) 50 others. "They were opposites in how they sung, but were still completely functional together, and respectful of each other." In the Peterson tradition, Night Train is swinging and accessible. How can you have a list of great jazz recordings, and not have In a Silent Way on it, Votre liste est bonne mais vous oubliez quelques pointures incontestables de lhistoire du jazz : Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jazztet, George Benson, Brad Mehldau, et bien dautres, Exactlyvery limited breadth to this list. Let us know in the comments section what you think weve missed out and why. If the name Jimmy Smith is not there,that means some thing is missing there or it is not enough. Some of us know. 18. The 1968 compilation, Piano Starts Here, offers a rewarding snapshot of Tatums jaw-dropping technique and sparked a revival of interest in Tatums music twelve years after his death. OK, I said it. Good Hope Dave Holland/Chris Potter. Bless you all jazz lovers. Im new to jazz music but I would think Lester Young would be on this list. This would have to be inclusive yet selective and objective! Bud Powell The Amazing Bud Powell Vo.1 and please dont forget Norman Granz series JATP Jazz at the Philharmonic. No Jazz at Massey Hall, the 1953 meeting of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach? Space is thePlace. Peggy Lee,Anita ODay,June Christy,Diana Krall,Jackie Cain,how about Sassy Sarah..Chis Connors,And of course,Carmen McRae,Mildred Bailey.And of courseThe First Lady of JazzMiss Ella Fitzgerald topping this list. I would rather see one of Trains blues records on the list. John Scofield This Meets That. In the meantime, these jazz albums are essential for anyone looking to start a collection, or to go beyond classics they already know. Many guitarists that followed in Christians wake among them Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and George Benson were indebted to the Texan fretboard genius. Guess not Michael Kroll. None of his albums belong on this list, in my opinion. Bobby Hutcherson Dialogue Including career-defining sessions that continue to make their influence felt, the best jazz albums of all time offer a wealth of stunning, must-hear music. No Freddie Hubbard on this list? 32. (She included an unknown Julian Cannonball Adderly). The album begins with a supreme slice of self-penned driving hard bop called Cheese Cake, which would remain in Gordons repertoire until his death in 1990. Erroll Garner holds the Tide at one of his Concert by the Sea People shouldnt take this so seriously. In fact, just put McCoy Tyners album Infinity on there, it is a great album an kills two birds with one stone. Good listing, but yuo forgot Clark Terry, his albums are GREAT! Though renowned for bravura displays of technique, Peterson also showed subtlety and restraint on an album that deepened appreciation for his undoubted genius. Would like to add David Murray and The Arts Ensemble of Chicago to this list. 19. Romantic Warrior for sure Chic, Stanley and the gang!! Key track: How High The Moon, Though the history of jazz can be heard in his trumpet playing from the brash ebullience of Louis Armstrong to the introspective melancholy of Miles Davis and the incandescent virtuosity of Dizzy Gillespie this New Orleans musician has created a unique and unclassifiable musical hybrid. I also love Art Blakeys Backgammon. WebThe Oscar PetersonTrio Released 1963 (1963) Recorded December 15 & 16, 1962 Venue Los Angeles, California Genre Jazz Length 67:40(1997 CD re-release) Label Verve Producer Norman Granz The Oscar PetersonTrio chronology Put On a Happy Face (1962) Night Train (1963) Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio (1962) Lots of albums with big names on here but theres way better stuff (Koln Concert that high? Glad to see Erroll Garner and Stan Getz for sure. Support The Music, Jazz is so hard to pick the best its individual thats why we like it blue note top 50 would be hard but kind of blue yes its the real jazz album that got a lot of us interested. ?I..Is A Popularity Contest Based On Sales..My Funny Valentine Live At Lincoln Center By Miles in 1964 Is My Favorite. what about On the Corner? I would have included Michael Franks The art of tea but you cant get em all in i guess, Hi, the list made me discover a few albums but all the comments of you guys, made me discover much more musician and great albums!! Night Arguably the best of his LPs during his first tenure with the label when he played hard bop Idle Moments was recorded in 1963 and finds Green leading a sextet that includes tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Duke Pearson (who composed two of the songs on the album, including the sublime but subdued 14-minute title tune) and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Key track: Tangerine, Hargroves death in November 2018 at the age of 49 robbed the contemporary jazz world of one of its leading virtuoso trumpeters. You could argue that one of the greatest improvisors and most important figures in the history of jazz ever, Charlie Parker, only comes on #20, is a bit strange but again it depends on the definitions. Pingback: Why you need to Start "Jazzing" up your Agile Scrum Tactics - MetroStar Systems. It stands as one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded. WebList of all Oscar Peterson albums including EPs and some singles - a discography of Oscar Peterson CDs and Oscar Peterson records. His debut album was the magnificent The Blues And The Abstract Truth, on which Nelson led a stellar septet whose ranks included Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, and Bill Evans. Dreams & Daggers is a masterwork that thrust McLorin Salvant into the pantheon of great jazz singers. Change Chick Corea. I dont see the Jazz Crusaders on that list. Of course it is just silly: nothing by David Murray! Perhaps it is not the fault of the writer or the editor but perhaps it is. The highlights range from the evergreen Get Happy and Smile, which are both transfigured into agitated numbers distinguished by prickly dissonances, and a brooding reading of Radioheads Everything In Its Right Place. Throughout the sets ten songs, the interplay between the three musicians seems to be operating at a heightened, ESP-like level, achieving a oneness of musical thought and purpose that recalls the early 60s Bill Evans trio at its peak. Would like a list of peoples DIDs, perhaps stopping at 1,000. jOHN hANDY LIVE AT mONTEREY Mose Allison Sings Donald Byrd and Voices A New Perspective Blossom Dearie anything Dakota Stato The Late Late Show June Christy Something Cool Pharoah Sanders Karma Mc Coy Tyner Atlantis just off the top of my head. glendora holmes accident, ,

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