Nic Naim and my own will have helped to move me out of my musical comfort zone. I have long thought Jazz held something for me. I have tried many of the old jazz guys and think they are fine but it doesn't really get me. However I really enjoyed Tomasz Stanko and I think I am now hooked. E.S.T. however have hit me between the eyes and I can't stop playing them.... particularly 'behind the yashmak' which absolutely blows me away. Live - OMG

Have been listening to Tord Gustavsen on Myspace and I like what i hear. I have tho clearly missed the tour this autumn. Where should I start with this guy?

It's nice to be out of my comfort zone - thanks Nic

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Have been listening to Tord Gustavsen on Myspace and I like what i hear. I have tho clearly missed the tour this autumn. Where should I start with this guy?

I have bad news for you - you need to buy all 4 Gustavsen albums. No point in pretending otherwise. Start where you wish, you'll end up with them all.

He seems to tour here often (I've seen him 3 times now) so catch him next time, his band is getting tighter and tighter and he is relaxing more as a performer and getting better.

Ian

I have all four, and have only listened to the latest one once. So far I prefer the first two, Changing Places and The Ground, possibly because they seem more spare.

Best, Chris

I'd start with the second or third Tord CDs. I really like the new one but it is a departure from the sound of their earlier work - albeit, in my opinion, a necessary one to prevent things getting too cosy and predictable.

Stanko - both Suspended Night and Lontano are superb. Haven't played the new one yet, but the new quintet were great live a couple of weeks ago.

Cheers
Nigel

Diccus,

Have you had a chance to listen to the other discs yet? I would be interested to hear how they grab you?

Regards

Nic

Diccus - glad to see you have found these rather fine artists. This is the music that for many years has given me so much pleasure and if you like this stuff there is so much other good stuff out there to discover. European jazz is where the excitement is for me and you have started with three of the finest. Do try and see Garbarek if you can.

My favourite Tord CD is The Ground but as others have said you will end up with all of them.

Cheers
Adrian

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Stanko - both Suspended Night and Lontano are superb.

As are Soul of Things and Dark Eyes.

Re European jazz discs follow Adrians advice as he is the one who turned me on to Stanko, EST and Tord. He generally knows what he is talking about.

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Originally posted by droodzilla:

Stanko - both Suspended Night and Lontano are superb.

As are Soul of Things and Dark Eyes.

And Leosia, and Litania...

I might as well put in a word for this, while we're on the subject of European jazz:



Benedikt Jahnel Trio - Modular Concepts

Very accessible but wonderful piano trio music, clearly influenced by the minimalism of Steve Reich & co.

I'm sure Adrian would second this recommendation

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I'm sure Adrian would second this recommendation

Absolutely - a superb album and in my top albums of the year, as is this one,

A few others to check out

Thank you guys that lot will keep me from spending money on the kids at Xmas. No, I welcome a move in the right direction thanks. Nic keeps trying to get me to see Garbarek and so far have resisted. I have a record to listen to so will start there.

Nic, keep playing the est album in the car so haven't moved on to the others yet. Will put Garbarek on tomorrow and see how I get on.

Out of interest I have 'Dark eyes' Stanko. Also bought est 'live in Hamburg'. As my wife can't bide jazz -she calls Marcin Wasilewski - Richard Clayderman I have given up hope. What with the noise of the children, the cdp in the car is the safest bet to listen in peace.

Thanks again chaps i'm sure i'll refer back to this thread often.

Leosia T.Stanko

Listened to numerous bits of Garbarek albums on Spotify and it's just not for me, doesn't hit any of my buttons................. well I cant like everything

70's albums well worth checking out - Keith Jarrett's European Quartet - has Garbarek on it - very melodic stuff.

Trying My Song on Spotify

Have you tried Andy Sheppard - very melodic - this album take a few minutes to get going but then is very nice.

I'd second both of those Jarrett ensemble recommendations above and add this one that is very melodic and easy to get into.

And this is a cracker from the Italian - Enrico Rava. Beautiful trumpet tone.