AnzacSonata
Super Member
Enjoy your journey into jazz, it's going to be a fun one! Might get expensive though...
I'm sure it will, skraggs...
Like every other hobby, eh?
Beyond KOB...
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I'm sure it will, skraggs...
Like every other hobby, eh?
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Let me ask you gentlemen (and ladies?) this:
If you were to pick ONE title to recommend as a follow-up to Kind of Blue, which would it be? Just trying to narrow the parameters down, as I did when I first asked for a suggestion and got the KOB nod of approval from just about everyone...
If you were to pick ONE title to recommend as a follow-up to Kind of Blue, which would it be? Just trying to narrow the parameters down, as I did when I first asked for a suggestion and got the KOB nod of approval from just about everyone...
skraggs
Well-Known Member
True, you can spend your money a lot worse than delving into jazz though. Much much worse...
Personally I'd go with Blue Train, still my favourite jazz record.
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Thank you for the recommendation, skraggs!
KrisM
Lunatic Member
I have a HUGE bias for Blue Train. The opening notes were the first jazz that hooked me. I went from that to KoB. Can't go wrong there.
Adderley's Somethin' Else is another obvious choice. If you like KoB you'll most likely feel the same about Somethin' Else.
As for the $ issue, if you're going down that jazz vinyl path I'd suggest finding a way to sample stuff before buying. No need to be looking at some $20+ vinyl purchases that don't hit the spot with regret, despite what the 'lists' tell ya. Save that coin for the good stuff that you enjoy.
Places like the streaming sites, youtube, or even the library can be a great resource for this.
If you want to dig a bit deeper by sampling stuff a bit off the usual path our own @poppachubby has a cool series on Mixcloud, and a guy we hang with online (who is a jazz drummer) has a site with podcasts that are fantastic.
Search out the Lest We Forget episodes here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/poppachubby/
And go to this for some great podcasts. A warning, his language gets a little salty.
http://whodatsound.com/wdmusicpro/WDRadio/WDR.html
Adderley's Somethin' Else is another obvious choice. If you like KoB you'll most likely feel the same about Somethin' Else.
As for the $ issue, if you're going down that jazz vinyl path I'd suggest finding a way to sample stuff before buying. No need to be looking at some $20+ vinyl purchases that don't hit the spot with regret, despite what the 'lists' tell ya. Save that coin for the good stuff that you enjoy.
Places like the streaming sites, youtube, or even the library can be a great resource for this.
If you want to dig a bit deeper by sampling stuff a bit off the usual path our own @poppachubby has a cool series on Mixcloud, and a guy we hang with online (who is a jazz drummer) has a site with podcasts that are fantastic.
Search out the Lest We Forget episodes here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/poppachubby/
And go to this for some great podcasts. A warning, his language gets a little salty.
http://whodatsound.com/wdmusicpro/WDRadio/WDR.html
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Thanks Kris! I shall take into consideration Blue Train and Somethin' Else as a next purchase! 
captouch
Addicted Member
Kind of Blue
I think it really depends whether you want a follow-up that's somewhat similar, or you want something different. KOB is very accessible, also fairly mellow.
Blue Train is great, but has a higher energy level with more fast solos. So if you're looking for a more high energy, sax-focused album to change things up, that would be a good one.
Somethin' Else has slower tracks, though some also have some pretty good pace/energy. If you wanted to stay closer to KOB, this would be better than Blue Train IMO.
'Round About Midnight (Miles Davis) is also very accessible and has a good mix of slower tracks and some with more energy.
Along the lines of generally mellow, I think Bill Evans Trio's Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby are both great as well. But it's just piano, acoustic bass, and drums, so if you want horns, this won't be a great choice. But at some point, I would check these out.
I think it really depends whether you want a follow-up that's somewhat similar, or you want something different. KOB is very accessible, also fairly mellow.
Blue Train is great, but has a higher energy level with more fast solos. So if you're looking for a more high energy, sax-focused album to change things up, that would be a good one.
Somethin' Else has slower tracks, though some also have some pretty good pace/energy. If you wanted to stay closer to KOB, this would be better than Blue Train IMO.
'Round About Midnight (Miles Davis) is also very accessible and has a good mix of slower tracks and some with more energy.
Along the lines of generally mellow, I think Bill Evans Trio's Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby are both great as well. But it's just piano, acoustic bass, and drums, so if you want horns, this won't be a great choice. But at some point, I would check these out.
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Well, to be honest, I am looking for a more relaxed, laid-back style of jazz -- along the lines of Krall's "S'Wonderful" and "Face the Music and Dance." As I stated, I tend to gravitate to a more bossa nova-esque sound...
captouch
Addicted Member
I would consider Somethin' Else, Round About Midnight if you want more laid back generally, or if you really want to stick to bossa nova-esque, there's Miles Davis' Quiet Nights, which is boss-nova influenced and even though not considered one of his best/essential albums, it may be up your alley taste-wise. Also, Sketches of Spain (Miles Davis) is mellow throughout and though pre-dating the time period when many artists were hopping on the bossa-nova wagon, is actually not too different IMO.
All of these albums are probably available to be sampled or heard in their entirety on youtube.
Djcoolray
Addicted Member
Whatever you get, consider a better source of vinyl. Since your considering jazz, Europe has always had a big thing for jazz even when the US didn’t. So, the U.K. record companies are selling the best copies without being remastered because Brits won’t buy a remastered issue. Juno Records is probably the best source for jazz and not even the highest price.
AnzacSonata
Super Member
You are most helpful; thank you, cap!
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Thank you for the info!
qdrone
Music is my mistress
Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderley. Miles and Cannonball swing and don't get me started on the rhythm section. I mean if you liked KOB then you will like Somethin' Else.
If you want premium vinyl alhough pricey you can't go wrong with either Music Matters, Acoustech or Classic Records pressings.
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KrisM
Lunatic Member
I'm pretty sure there was a recent bossa nova thread. Do a search for that and you'll find some cool stuff.
Do you like male vocals? The John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman album is great. I'm guessing there are quite a few vinyl re-issue options out there, too.
flyz51
dipolar since 1990
That being the case, you probably should make RTFan's suggestion of Getz/Gilberto your next purchase. It's all of those things and a magnificent recording as well.
Buckle up and enjoy your dive into the rabbit hole.
captouch
Addicted Member
That's a great album. It's not clear whether the OP wants vocals or not though. If vocals are cool, I'd def go with G/G to start with.
poppachubby
Boo Yaka! Boo Yaka!
BLAH BLAH
Super Member
Second this fine selection...especially the first two would compliment KOB superbly...and a personal favourite of mine...Oliver Nelson's...The Blues and Absolute Truth...
Just enjoy the musical digressions...it's fun! (and a tad expensive!)
AnzacSonata
Super Member
Thanks all!
