Recommend some Jazz.

[mebusdriver]

I'm looking for some new music. I've been playing along with various recordings of some standards for a jazz combo I'm in. I've discovered that my favorite group setting is a quartet with most of the focus on the key players. I've been getting into monk a lot and I love his compositions and they way he always keeps the melody in mind when soloing.

I like jazz that's that has really strong melodies that dominate the songs and are more about the composition. Not really into the 7 minute chops sessions. I was hoping to get some recommendations of some artist, new and old, or some albums like this that you guys love. I play with a big horn section so these guys are always making me check out horn players. But I'm really more drawn towards the key players. I just don't know of many of the "greats" or the really popular guys. Thanks for any help!

 

[mebusdriver]

Should probably clarify. Sorry!! Key, bass, drums, and horn. Or just a key trio with bass and drums. Thanks!

 

[Bass_Thumper]

Check out this ECM release with Steve Kuhn on keys, Joey Baron on drums and the great Steve Swallow on bass.

http://www.amazon.com/Wisteria/dp/B007VEZ1AC/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345152324&sr=301-1

I've been listening to this one a lot these days and you really can't go wrong with an ECM release IMHO.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

You won't see these guys mentioned much but I love them, very very dark jazz music.

Bohren & der Club of Gore - Prowler

 

[PlungerModerno]

Looking for Jazz with some soul... (OK soul with jazz...)


Check it out!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fOVeOqefMM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-yuXPtU0LA&feature=BFa&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AXm1M0QGJE33cQyHiFsF2G

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Some fun grooves... if that's what you're into

 

[bass12]

Anything by Monty Alexander. He covers a lot of ground and I love the way he often incorporates calypso, reggae and soul influences.

 

[Bassist4Eris]

Bill Evans Trio "Sunday At The Village Vanguard" is a piano/bass/drum trio disc that every bass player should listen to like a million times.

For a more modern take on this format, check out Avishai Cohen's "Gently Disturbed".

 

[PlungerModerno]

You won't see these guys mentioned much but I love them, very very dark jazz music.

Bohren & der Club of Gore - Prowler

Nice. Calm and rich - but deliciously textured. An airy mix that just sizzles

 

[lidesnowi]

 

[chuck norriss]

Horn-centered: Check John Zorn / Masada.
For old classics, Bird & Diz made some great music together.

 

[CharlieCraver]

Christian Mcbride.

 

[chuck norriss]

Ahmad Jamal Trio, straight-ahead Herbie Hancock (but the electric stuff is good too).

 

[john_murchison]

Ahmad Jamal trio late 50s with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier

 

[budman]

Check out "Money Jungle" with Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Max Roach. It's raw, rough and humorous in a way. One of my favorite jazz albums.

 

[Blackbird]

Check out "Bass by Pettiford/Burke", featuring select tracks from Oscar Pettiford and Vinnie Burke. http://www.amazon.com/Bass-By-Pettiford-Burke-Oscar/dp/B00002MZ3N

You really can't go wrong with Oscar Pettiford, so I'd look for his recordings. Happy hunting.

 

[superchefmrt]

Bill Evans Trio "Sunday At The Village Vanguard" is a piano/bass/drum trio disc that every bass player should listen to like a million times.

For a more modern take on this format, check out Avishai Cohen's "Gently Disturbed".

I 100% agree on the Bill Evans suggestion, I'll have to check out the Avishai Cohen one...

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Diana Krall's Live In Paris. Amazing stuff. The DVD has an extra track that starts just bass and vocal and builds with the other instruments. Great walking bass on there.

 

[davidjackson]

Mingus Mingus Mingus!

Specifically, the Black Saint and the Sinner Lady and, if you can find it, Live at Antibes.

Brilliant.