J*** to listen to

I've recently started to listen to Rippingtons w/Russ Freeman. Lee Ritenour and Fourplay (includes Larry Carlton). I don't know what clasification they are, probably smooth jazz. They are mainly instrumental.
Its easy to listen to though but still involving as there are some very good artists among them. Nice.

Howard

Cue Fred Simon...............

I posted these on the "latest vinyl" thread.

When I think about it these make a good selection of different Jazz styles to introduce the mainstream to you>


- Oscar Patereson- "Night Train"
- Miles Davis / Cannonball adderly - "Somethin' else"
- Ben Webster- "Soulsville"
- Nina Simone- "Sings the Blues"
- Jacintha- "Lush Life"
- Count Basie- "Prime Time"
- Johhny Hodges orchestra- "Blues A-plenty"
- Ella Fitzgerald- "Clap Hands here comes Charlie"
- Thelma Huston & Pressure Cooker- "I got the Music in me"
- Gene Harris- "Gene Harris trio + One"
- George Shearing- "Live in San Francisco"

Other recordings by these artists will be suitable substitutes if you can't find these titles.

regards
GEOFF

To all who replied - thanks - its now off to buy some tunes... Cheers!

Hi David-

I'm a bit puzzled by your question. One side wants an introduction to jazz music, and the other would like to hear any type of "modern" female jazz stylings.

If you want to limit your criteria to "modern" female vocalists, I would have to agree with the above mentioned Patricia Barber recommendation and possibly add Cassandra Wilson, or even Joni Mitchell . . . I really can't think of too many modern female vocalists.
But If you are truly interested in where these modern vocalists are coming from than I can whole heartedly recommend Carmen McRae, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughn to name a few.

One of the magical things that keeps me coming back to jazz is its very transcendental/timeless quality.
Hope this is helpful.

Regards, Max

PS. If you are ever curious about Modern male vocalists, I think you'll be blown away by Kurt Elling.

Hi Max,

Well yes a little confusing - but I'd like to listen to some modern female jazz diva's - but as I'm new to jazz - I'll try anthing once!

And I've not ruled out male vocalists so thansk for recommending Kurt Elling. So what about nominating some 'cool' live albums to listen to?

Another hearty recommendation for Kurt Elling here, although with the disclaimer that he is a buddy and colleague of mine.

I especially recommend his album Flirting With Twilight, and not only because he recorded a song I wrote to which he added lyrics, While You Are Mine.

A lovely album.

Hi Fred,

Just oredered Flirting With Twilight after a quick online listen at Amazon..... very nice, I look forward to a late night of listening and a nice malt.

Cheers,

Dave

There is a "new kid"who combines excellent jazz piano playing with a good vocal stle goes by the name Peter Cincotti with a CD called "peter cincotti"

Somebody else who has quite an exciting style in a big band setting is Michael Bublë whose CD "Totally Bublé" is worth a listen.

regards
GEOFF