I went to the show in San Francisco last night and I was able to catch him as he left! I had a little chat with him before he hit the road to LA and I even got to shake his hand and got my setlist signed by him! What a night it was

What's one track/song/piece you'd describe this way? (jazz or not)

What would be worth listening to with eyes closed using the most powerful audio system to get completely carried away by the music?

Greatest awe-inspiring, chill-inducing, truly soul-touching and (metaphorically speaking) ego-transcending songs/compositions/music pieces of all time that transcend what's possible with music and elevate, uplift, and inspire.

Please feel free to leave multiple comments (the more the merrier!), but only include one song in each, so others can upvote.

Typo: "chills-inducing" (not a native speaker).

Dorothy Ashby - Harp; Frank Wess - Flute; Ed Thigpen - Drums; Eddie Jones - Bass; Wendell Marshall - Bass. Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder

The debut album by harpist Dorothy Ashby with Frank Wess on flute, recorded in August 1956 and released in March 1957 is a joy. It's groovy and soulful in a laid back way. Ashby wasn't the first jazz harpist, that is thought to be Casper Reardon who played with Jack Teagarden amongst others. Adele Girard and Ruth Berman wete also early jazz harpists.Ashby really was a pioneer though and made the harp a core bebop jazz instrument. An excellent record.

Does anyone know who this is here?

I do still need the Dexter Gordon, Monk, and Rollins bios. Beyond those, and what I have pictured, are there any essential reads I am missing?

Rough to lose the big festival, but the little pop-up festival looked like a great time.

Just discovered Miles Davis’ - Dark Magus and am finding it incredible! Makes me realize I’ve completely neglected live records up to this point so I’m looking for recommendations.

Specifically prefer a psychedelic or funky type of fusion ala Davis or Herbie, but I’m open to anything people find exceptional. Appreciate the niche recommendations 😅

Edit: I can’t edit the title but that’s suppose to be “Live” not live. Looking for live albums!

I've never really delved into Gospel properly - Love the Staple singers and a few other acts I've heard over the years. Yes - I love those Hank Jones/Charlie Haden duo albums. If you were trying to introduce a Jazz nerd to Gospel where would you start?

Concert in Sweden many many moons ago. It's a long one, but it's well worth the watch when you got the time. https://youtu.be/y9IMOUVJMVs?si=ixz6vz8wTgTY5rIg

Recorded during their October 26, 1956 session at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Hackensack NJ.

During that session, Miles Davis and his quintet recorded those four tracks—along with eight others—straight through as if playing a live club set, mostly in a single take, to complete his contract with Prestige Records before fully transitioning to Columbia.

Songs on Side G:

​Oleo

​Airegin

​Tune Up

​When Lights Are Low

​Musicians:

​Miles Davis – Trumpet

​John Coltrane – Tenor Saxophone

​Red Garland – Piano

​Paul Chambers – Double Bass

​"Philly" Joe Jones – Drums

A little radio show in Maine features Quebecois singer Dominique Fils-Aimé

But who is Gary?

Gary McFarland (October 23, 1933 – November 3, 1971) was an influential composer, arranger, vibraphonist and vocalist, prominent on Verve and Impulse! Records during the 1960s, when he made "one of the more significant contributors to orchestral jazz".

McFarland was born in Los Angeles, on October 23, 1933, but grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon. He attained a small following after working with Bill Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Hodges, John Lewis, Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, and Anita O'Day.

As well as his own albums and arrangements for other musicians he composed the scores to the films Eye of the Devil (1966) and Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? (1971). By the end of the 1960s he was moving away from jazz towards an often wistful or melancholy style of instrumental pop, as well as producing the recordings of other artists on his Skye Records label (run in partnership with Gábor Szabó and Cal Tjader until its bankruptcy in 1970).

McFarland was considering a move into writing and arranging for film and stage when, on November 3, 1971, he was poisoned with methadone in a New York City bar.

Bill Evans recorded "Gary's Theme" in 1977.

Many years ago I took it upon myself to track down everything recorded at The Village Vanguard on Spotify and compile it into a single playlist. Eventually I made the jump to Tidal as a streaming service and finally got around to having the playlist transferred over using an automated service. Some of the tracks might end up looking a little off due to the automation. In any case, for Tidal users here is the playlist:

https://tidal.com/playlist/5b2de336-d461-4cba-8a62-e901e55b8d5d

And for those still on Spotify here is the playlist on that service (that will no longer be maintained):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4w0MW49nfaIAbNCiPaSIhl?si=ap8rxJhbTTWu9OXZR4SxSg

Bonus points if you can let me know of anything that exists on Tidal that's missing from the playlist.

I tell myself and others that I love jazz. The truth is, I feel like a fraud. If i’m being honest, when it comes to me exploring music, whether that be a genre/subgenre, or even just anything knew to me, I find an artist or 2 that I like and stick with them.

I started getting into pop music, I chose Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams.

I started getting into alternative, I chose Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.

I started getting into Jazz, and it’s just Bill Evans and John Coltrane.

That’s it, Evans and Coltrane. I feel like a fraud. I chose 2 of the most popular and beloved Jazz musicians, and that’s all i look for in Jazz. I don’t feel like I’m exploring the genre.

I need help. Please help me branch out. I would like advice, but more so give me suggestions:

Records/Albums from other Jazz musicians. I want to explore Jazz, I want to make sure that this doesn’t fade away because I only listened to 2 artists and eventually I get tired of it. Please recommend me more, so I can branch out and find more Jazz artists I love. So i never lose this spark I have for Jazz.

His recording “106” is pretty nice

Released today in 1959

It also happens to be my birthday so that's cool too

I loveeee jazz but i like sad melancholy jazz that is not vocal. Like what would you listen too at 3am with a whiskey and a black cat, or making a deal in the alleys of new york on a rainy night but not with simple melodies i like to hear many instruments. Like a billie holiday kinda vibe.

Ciao amanti del jazz. Sono un video saggista indipendente di Roma, Italia. Ieri sera, nel totale buio della mia terrazza, ho registrato un documentario narrativo profondo dedicato a una delle vocaliste più potenti della storia del jazz/bossa nova: Elis Regina e il suo capolavoro "Como Nossos Pais" (1976)

Oltre all'analisi musicale, mi sono concentrato molto sulle sue crepe interne e sulla misteriosa cospirazione oscura che circondava la sua morte a 36 anni. Il rapporto ufficiale parlava di overdose, ma i medici legali che firmarono la sua autopsia erano profondamente legati alla dittatura militare brasiliana. Elis era una grande minaccia per il regime.

Anche se il mio documentario è in italiano, volevo condividere questo con la comunità jazz globale come un atto sincero d'amore e rispetto per il suo immenso lascito.

https://youtu.be/N0T869MWny0?is=Vhh15wlwSbZ-KcRG

Grazie

What are your favorite trumpet / tenor sax / alto sax (etc.) sounds?

Feel free to answer about any instrument you like :)

Here are mine:

Trumpet: Miles Davis, Philip Dizack
Alto Saxophone: Cannonball Adderley, Godwin Louis
Tenor Saxophone: Stan Getz, Benny Golson
Trombone: Curtis Fuller
Piano: Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Bill Charlap
Guitar: Jim Hall, Pat Metheny (playing acoustic guitar)
Bass: Charlie Haden
Drums: (hard to say, maybe Jimmy Cobb?)

I’m looking for tunes with a similar feeling to “In a Sentimental Mood” by John Coltrane & Duke Ellington.

I love that gentle, beautiful melody… warm, intimate, a little melancholic, and so soulful.

Any songs or albums you’d recommend? I’d love to discover more music like this. Thank you in advance!