What is your pick for the "grooviest" jazz album ever?

Posted by: CFMF on 28 March 2013

My choice is Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue.

Cheers

BBM

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by RaceTripper

Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:

Originally Posted by RaceTripper:

Originally Posted by GraemeH:

I do not 'get' Jarrett at all. I have half a dozen recordings which I'm seldom compelled to play. G

I played a lot of Jarrett in the 80s, but grew tired of it. I still listen to a few things now and then, but not much. Many of his recordings have Jan Garbarek and I just can't take his sound. IMHO, It's just too shrill, cold and emotionless. I also find Jarrett's groaning very annoying and a distraction from the music.

...isn't it nice that we all have a slightly different taste for music, this enables us to explore new areas..., I wouldn't argue that any of the ones you mentioned aren't special as well....I just like Jarrett more...

Right, and for those who don't know Jarrett, they now have several POVs.

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by Steve J

On this eponymous Blue Note album the title track and 'One For Daddio' really swing.

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by CFMF

Another great jazz album that falls into the "groovy" category, at least for me, is Nat Adderley Work Song. The title track really gets into a groove and the rest of the tunes just keep building on that feeling until the last note. The album also features Wes Montgomery, which is always a good thing. Very highly recommended.

Cheers,

BBM

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by GraemeH

The MJQ 'Dedicated to Connie' is a superb live set that bristles with excitement and sound wise is an audiophiles dream. G

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by naim_nymph

So much exceptional groovy stuff already mentioned above!

So this maybe not quite my very first choice but:

This is really groovy man!

Debs

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by Steve J

Try this one Debs.

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by Julian H

Try this one for size...

Meow!

Posted on: 29 March 2013 by Steve J

It's funny. I used to love Jimmy Smith as a kid, especially The Cat. He was a favourite of my father's. I have a number of his albums but find that Hammond organ sounds more dated than any other jazz record I own. I know that will be sacrilege to some and I apologise.