First time on the channel... guess that algorithm is hard at work. Thoroughly enjoyed what I've sampled so far of these recs. Bhakti Jazz - joyful and original vocal jazz, 'spiritual' without being pretentious or too free. And how have I never heard the Clive Zanda? More straight ahead than it presents itself I think, but really wonderful in its understated complexity. And what a recognizable and opening for Musa, taken for Latyrx "Bad Newz", so much soul, they just needed a few bars to paint a picture. Appreciate your work
New to your channel. Thoroughly enjoyed the album recos and your take on them. Sampled the 5 albums on the side while watching. Its good to get out of the usual bebop and horn driven albums i usually listen to. Thanks.
Usually I do nothing but SMH at vids like this - but for the first time ever I'm only nodding in agreement. YOU are a reviewer for people to pay attention to! And I've never even heard of Zanda. I'd add Fiuczynski & Medeski's "Lunar Crush". If ever you want to convert a rock fan to jazz - this album WILL NOT FAIL to do just that.
I really enjoyed this! I know "Equipoise" from Max Roach's album "Members Don't Git Weary" which is also worth a listen. Some quality recommendations here.
So glad to have discovered your channel, I like Jazz but I really don't know much when it comes down to the differences between the different countries and influences, and eras and everything. Also I'm really interested in adding some jazz records to my vinyl collection, you have a very soothing style of talking video which I like, earned yourself a new sub :)
Great list! Looking forward to checking out the Joanne Brackeen and Stanley Cowell. The only album I had listened to before is the Clifford Jordan. I would check out 1967 Glass Bead Games for his most polished work. It features that quartet, and another great quartet featuring Stanley Cowell and Bill Lee (Spike Lee's father). Your comments on originality of voice are consistent with your criticism of Clifford's playing, as he takes strong influence from the playing of Lester Young and Charlie Parker--something which elevated the group sound of the Magic Triangle band to something of a cult following status. Some other less common albums I own on LP that you might want to check out are Sonny Rollins' 1959 Stockholm recordings featuring Pete La Roca and Henry Grimes. And Miles Davis and Sonny Stitt in Stockholm 1960. Both of these were releases on the Dragon label. The original Rollins LP is only a few tracks, but a whole 3 CD set from that trip to europe have been released on CD be the Essential Jazz Classics label. Also Kenny Dorham's "Showboat" has a lot of charm, and is always overlooked for whatever reason.
Interesting posting, Lewis. I don't know any of those albums. I picked up a copy of 'Sahara' by McCoy Tyner on my recent trip to Japan. May be in your wheelhouse?🤔
'Musa' (pronounced as 'Moosa') is Arabic/Islamic name for Moses. It's interesting btw how so many 60s' 70s and later - jazz titles of tracks and albums had Arabic or Islamic wording. Which of course had to do with the pro black movement, Brother Malcolm, and so much more. But also 'Naima' of Coltrane and 'Turiya' etc
@@SelectCircle Hahaha I really like imagining how it was. Sun Ra was so sane and intelligent and so offbeat (which I love) at the same time. There in Egypt - offline/intimately - meeting Salah Ragab in jazz. I kinda like that it wasnt documented (more than the record they produced).
Love Brackeen. She really is an underrated pianist. Snooze is one of my faves by Brackeen, but my fave is Ancient Dynasty with the great Joe Henderson. It is so knotty and firey. Really hope you like it. Cheers 🎉
Big Brackeen fan. Snooze was her first solo record. It's good, but she got better with time. Jump ahead to Tring-A-Ling with Michael Brecker. The two records on Bob James' Tappen Zee label are phenomenal. Nothing like typical Tappen Zee releases. Her records on Concord Jazz are also quite exceptional, especially her solo Live at Maybeck Recital Hall. Fabulous artist!
The 10 minute talk at the start was really unnecessary. People know that a music review isn't objective fact. You don't need to reiterate it so much. Other than that. I'm very interested in the channel. Having some rather intimate discussion with a fellow jazz collector will certainly be a fun time. Thanks for reading!
Hey Benneb, welcome & thank you for your comments; however, I think it only fair to respond to a few of your points. Firstly, new viewers to the channel are arriving with each video, so it would be prudent on my part to greet them and provide them with some sense of what the channel represents (I attempt to include everyone from the novice to the seasoned veteran); secondly, I think you down play the objectivity/subjectivity angle, for it were as you say it is, then how would you explain that fact that the vast majority of the larger YT creator content [ex. Jazz genre] & peoples' music collection contain exactly the same material. I would strongly argue that there is a direct correlation between the opinions of those who are perceived as authorities on a subject & peoples' buying habits. Thirdly, my video release schedule is currently once a month, so any irritation you may derive from my style of presentation is only a fleeting one. I look forward to future discussions.
First time on the channel... guess that algorithm is hard at work. Thoroughly enjoyed what I've sampled so far of these recs. Bhakti Jazz - joyful and original vocal jazz, 'spiritual' without being pretentious or too free. And how have I never heard the Clive Zanda? More straight ahead than it presents itself I think, but really wonderful in its understated complexity. And what a recognizable and opening for Musa, taken for Latyrx "Bad Newz", so much soul, they just needed a few bars to paint a picture. Appreciate your work
Those are great albums to checkout. Another winner.
New to your channel. Thoroughly enjoyed the album recos and your take on them. Sampled the 5 albums on the side while watching. Its good to get out of the usual bebop and horn driven albums i usually listen to. Thanks.
Great video, Lewis! I always learn something!
Usually I do nothing but SMH at vids like this - but for the first time ever I'm only nodding in agreement. YOU are a reviewer for people to pay attention to! And I've never even heard of Zanda.
I'd add Fiuczynski & Medeski's "Lunar Crush". If ever you want to convert a rock fan to jazz - this album WILL NOT FAIL to do just that.
Love your picks! Keep up the good work!
another great video, have added the 5 albums to my want list, can't wait to see your next video - Greetings from Australia 🙂👍
I really enjoyed this! I know "Equipoise" from Max Roach's album "Members Don't Git Weary" which is also worth a listen. Some quality recommendations here.
Great video! That Bhakti album is phenomenal. Thank you for showing it.
So glad to have discovered your channel, I like Jazz but I really don't know much when it comes down to the differences between the different countries and influences, and eras and everything. Also I'm really interested in adding some jazz records to my vinyl collection, you have a very soothing style of talking video which I like, earned yourself a new sub :)
Great list! Looking forward to checking out the Joanne Brackeen and Stanley Cowell. The only album I had listened to before is the Clifford Jordan. I would check out 1967 Glass Bead Games for his most polished work. It features that quartet, and another great quartet featuring Stanley Cowell and Bill Lee (Spike Lee's father). Your comments on originality of voice are consistent with your criticism of Clifford's playing, as he takes strong influence from the playing of Lester Young and Charlie Parker--something which elevated the group sound of the Magic Triangle band to something of a cult following status.
Some other less common albums I own on LP that you might want to check out are Sonny Rollins' 1959 Stockholm recordings featuring Pete La Roca and Henry Grimes. And Miles Davis and Sonny Stitt in Stockholm 1960. Both of these were releases on the Dragon label. The original Rollins LP is only a few tracks, but a whole 3 CD set from that trip to europe have been released on CD be the Essential Jazz Classics label. Also Kenny Dorham's "Showboat" has a lot of charm, and is always overlooked for whatever reason.
Interesting posting, Lewis. I don't know any of those albums. I picked up a copy of 'Sahara' by McCoy Tyner on my recent trip to Japan. May be in your wheelhouse?🤔
All five albums were interesting listens. Liked Clive Zada particularly.
'Musa' (pronounced as 'Moosa') is Arabic/Islamic name for Moses.
It's interesting btw how so many 60s' 70s and later - jazz titles of tracks and albums had Arabic or Islamic wording. Which of course had to do with the pro black movement, Brother Malcolm, and so much more.
But also 'Naima' of Coltrane and 'Turiya' etc
Ps. Clifford Jordan quartet- Glass bead games is amazing.
Sun Ra had a blast in Egypt. I wish it were better documented.
@@SelectCircle Hahaha I really like imagining how it was. Sun Ra was so sane and intelligent and so offbeat (which I love) at the same time. There in Egypt - offline/intimately - meeting Salah Ragab in jazz. I kinda like that it wasnt documented (more than the record they produced).
Love Brackeen. She really is an underrated pianist. Snooze is one of my faves by Brackeen, but my fave is Ancient Dynasty with the great Joe Henderson. It is so knotty and firey. Really hope you like it. Cheers 🎉
Brackeen did her best work with Kawasaki - and he with her!
I keep giving Joe Henderson chances to impress me. Okay - I'll give him one more. Thanks!
Big Brackeen fan. Snooze was her first solo record. It's good, but she got better with time. Jump ahead to Tring-A-Ling with Michael Brecker. The two records on Bob James' Tappen Zee label are phenomenal. Nothing like typical Tappen Zee releases. Her records on Concord Jazz are also quite exceptional, especially her solo Live at Maybeck Recital Hall. Fabulous artist!
The 10 minute talk at the start was really unnecessary. People know that a music review isn't objective fact. You don't need to reiterate it so much.
Other than that. I'm very interested in the channel. Having some rather intimate discussion with a fellow jazz collector will certainly be a fun time. Thanks for reading!
Hey Benneb, welcome & thank you for your comments; however, I think it only fair to respond to a few of your points. Firstly, new viewers to the channel are arriving with each video, so it would be prudent on my part to greet them and provide them with some sense of what the channel represents (I attempt to include everyone from the novice to the seasoned veteran); secondly, I think you down play the objectivity/subjectivity angle, for it were as you say it is, then how would you explain that fact that the vast majority of the larger YT creator content [ex. Jazz genre] & peoples' music collection contain exactly the same material. I would strongly argue that there is a direct correlation between the opinions of those who are perceived as authorities on a subject & peoples' buying habits. Thirdly, my video release schedule is currently once a month, so any irritation you may derive from my style of presentation is only a fleeting one.
I look forward to future discussions.