I was at my local flea market today and I found a never opened Miles Davis album (Man With the Horn). I also picked up Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World". Now I'm happy with the Louis Armstrong as I already have that album on my ipod and I figured for $2.00, why not pick it up.

Now the Miles Davis album was different. I didn't really feel like it was jazz. I've already heard that Miles Davis was a great jazz musician, but after hearing this, it almost sounded like early 80's techno mixed in with instruments. I will say though, this is the first album I've ever bought that has never been played before and I had a nice feeling knowing that I was the first to ever hear this particular record. I'm 20 yrs. old so I've pretty much had a cd player since I was 5.

Basically I was wondering if you all could recommend some jazz to me. I've been listening to Jamie Cullum here lately on my ipod. If you all don't know who he is, please listen to the song Twentysomething from the his album Twentysomething. That's the type of jazz I want to listen to, piano, drums and bass as the main instruments with the horns coming in occasionally. You hear that song as an example.

On a side note, I also picked up Led Zeppelin's CODA album today. This is the first album I've ever owned/ever heard without John Bonham and I must say I don't like it. Which is unusuall for me, I love every Led Zeppelin song I've ever heard. I can feel a lot more blues in this album than any other album they've ever released. Maybe I just miss the great presence of the drum playing that John Bonham had. You can just tell that his style of play just isn't there.

Thanks in advance.

Just a note, all the drums on Coda actually ARE John Bonham, they're just songs that were never released during his lifetime. Here's proof, if you'd like some. (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47C1ADD49AF7E20C69E3E57DDE12AD201D157 F78F172C0456D3B82D4C88037BE04EFEDF81B4E576B566ADFF 2EA2160ED3C0EF5FF6DF672D5DF0&sql=10:5if4zf0heh5k)

As for good jazz, get some Thelonius Monk. He's a little eccentric, but once you get his style you'll enjoy it.

Yeah, I see that the recording date is from 1970. That's actually the site that I use for music info, I can't believe I missed that. I don't know what it is then, that album just doesn't hit me like a normal Led Zeppelin album.

Got some Thelonius Monk on the download if I like, I'll see what I have at the flea market and on ebay. Thanks Dansk.

Please keep them coming.

Does The Duke fall into your Jazz catagory?

I can't think of any Duke Ellington that I don't like to listen to.

Duke stuff here (http://www.google.com/musicsearch?q=duke+ellington&sa=X&oi=music&ct=more-results)

No problem, I've been slowly reaching into the jazz world lately myself! The thing I find with jazz is that no matter how many people recommend something to you, only you can decide what you like. Jazz is very much a personal taste. It's easy to find some great talent, but whether you like it is up to you.

BTW, I'm 21, so I know where you're coming from, the first time I heard brand new vinyl really opened my mind as well. What kind of turntable are you listening on?

Be leery of Dansk....He's from Ottawa,(home of those pesky senators), and he doesn't like Rod Stewart. :smoke:

Currently using a Pioneer PL-250 with what I'm guessing is the stock stylus, PC135, coming through a Pioneer SA-510 amp. However, here soon, the JVC QL-F4 with a Shure M55E stylus that I won off of ebay should be coming in. Hope to be pairing that with a Yamaha CR-640. That system will be going back to college with me when I return in the fall. I bought all that because my dad wouldn't let me take his even though he never listens to his.

Currently listening to John Coltrane's "Blue Train" song and I'm digging it. I agree with you Dansk, Jazz is a big personal taste genre.

Very true, I'm a sneaky one... :smoke:

And as pesky as my Sens may be, they still blow it every year in the playoffs.

Here is a CD I reviewed recently, from the great "Sweet Sue" Terry. http://www.sueterry.net/

Gilly's Caper - Sue Terry read my review at:

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=67220

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Chasin' the Gypsy - James Carter, saxophones

And Then Some - Rebecca Barry, tenor sax PCG9902 http://www.rebeccabarry.com/barry/ Ms. Barry was a student of Tony Dagradi (Astral Project), and cut this album when only 25 yrs old. This young lady can share the stage with anyone.

Tune In Tomorrow - Wynton Marsalis Columbia CK 47044 This is a soundtrack album of the movie by the same name, and it is some great New Orleans jazz.

Out of the Shadows - Chris Vadala USR0001K00 Chris used to be Chuck Magione's sax/flute man. He is now Dir. of Jazz Studies at U. of Maryland.

Where the Tenor Meets the Bone - Arny Krakowsky, tenor sax, & George Masso, trombone. SSAK 139 http://www.arniekrakowsky.com/ Arnie and George played with the Artie Shaw Orch. Some great players!

and the FABUOUS

Movin' On - Claire Daly KOC CD-51008 http://www.clairedalymusic.com/ Claire, a student of the great Sahib Shihab, is one of the most powerful bari sax players I have heard.

and check out

http://virginiamayhew.com/

As a little aside, Virginia Mayhew, Sweet Sue Terry, and Claire Daly used to be in the sax section of the all female big band Diva.

These are a few of today's great jazz musicians.

A few great Jazz albums:

Saxophone Collosus - Sonny Rollins

Time Out - Dave Brubeck

Soul Station - Hank Mobley

A Night in Tunisia - Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers

I also agree that Duke Ellington and Thelonius Monk are usually wonderful. If you like the big band sound, you should also check out Count Basie...maybe April in Paris....

I'll second Paul C. on the Wynton Marsalis, and also jcmjrt on the Art Blakey.

A good "sampler" of some great Jazz artists is the Blue Note: Perfect Takes CD.

If you're lookin' for piano trios try: The Bill Evans Trio - Sunday At The Village Vanguard,Portrait in Jazz.The Oscar Peterson Trio - Live At The Blue Note,Night Train.
Miles Davis - Round About Midnight , while not a trio has some excellent Piano playing on it.McCoy Tyner With Stanley Clarke & Al Foster - Untitled.Is another great one....