I really want to get into jazz music, I already love Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong and I want to broaden my horizons. Give me some examples of your favorite artists Escapees!

Also, for discussion:

Why do you like that particular artist? How did you learn about them?

EDIT: I should also mention that I like "Midnight the stars and you" by Ray Noble and "Sitting on top of the World" by Al Jolson but I've yet to find any other good songs by them.

I also like "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter.

xmetatr0nx:
Look into brasilian jazz, doesnt really matter which artist its bound to be amazing.

I couldn't find any good examples on Youtube have any specific songs that you like?

why my threads always die? :(

Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's some examples.

Here's a few to get you started...
Mongo Santamaria
Duke Ellington
Count Basie

xmetatr0nx:
Look into brasilian jazz, doesnt really matter which artist its bound to be amazing.

Yes. Very yes.

Count Basie is a good 'un. Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, generally latin jazz and benny goodman are all favorites of mine.

I get into Koop, it's jazz made from sampling instruments etc. Sounds good though.

Also Quantic/Quantic Soul Orchestra.

Wes Montgomery, great jazz guitarist. Get "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery", it's my very favorite jazz album.

BonsaiK:
*KA-SNIP*

I meant to listen to, not as a career choice, I have no musical talent whatsoever. :P

Bofus Teefus:
Here's a few to get you started...
Mongo Santamaria
Duke Ellington
Count Basie

Looked them up, not really my thing, I suppose that's not my type of jazz.

zen5887:
Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

Eh...again not my thing really, I like energetic jazz with a lot of fiddle, god I love a good fiddle player.

orannis62:
Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's some examples.

Something about their songs is so relaxing, I like them. :)

If you're into Django. Try "Hot Club of Cowtown" or "Bela Fleck and and Flecktones" I'm really into some of the more modern synth stuff too like "Yellowjackets" (yeah 80's not really modern) and "Turning Point".

Here ya go.

It's in 5/4 time signature.

I've been slowly getting into some jazz fusion if that counts
so far my favorite group would be this little supergroup Vital Tech Tones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkvp42cGJM

Edit: didn't notice the second part
My bass teacher actually turned me on to em and I tend to fall in love with the sheer musicianship of the genre

Echer123:
It's in 5/4 time signature, if you care.

I'm familiar with that song and it shall be promptly added to my playlist, I thank you. NO idea what a time signature is. :P

fluffybacon:
Listen to some jazzcore. Yes, it actually exists, and yes, it is awesome.

I was totally ready to be blown away when the "Core" part of the song came in halfway and fucked up the song with a general noisy clusterfuck.

ThePoodonkis:
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy isn't bad. Count Basie is another good one.

Very interesting, I may grow to like him. Strange music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmpmjsq8Z70

wouldyoukindly99:

orannis62:
Alright, I don't really think of them as Jazz, but iTunes disagrees, so whatever: The Derek Trucks Band. Here's some examples.

Something about their songs is so relaxing, I like them. :)

Yeah. Fun fact: Derek Trucks toured with the Allman Brothers for over a decade, and is now an official member of the band.

Do a Wikipedia search for all the classics. If they're classic, they're good (you may not like them, but they're still good).

Now, there are a few people/groups/genres that I would like to bring to your attention.
1. Cuban Jazz. Man can this island do jazz. Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRJP8rVg-4&feature=related
Also look to Tito Puente.

2. Acid Jazz. Groove Collective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3lQ3TtZoI
Praful "Sigh" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNTZVckrYIk&feature=related (ignore the video on this one)

I realized upon hearing "Sigh" that I love the things that go beyond standard jazz.

EnzoHonda:
Do a Wikipedia search for all the classics. If they're classic, they're good (you may not like them, but they're still good).

Now, there are a few people/groups/genres that I would like to bring to your attention.
1. Cuban Jazz. Man can this island do jazz. Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRJP8rVg-4&feature=related
Also look to Tito Puente.

I like "Candela" the rest just seems like generic hispanic folk music. :/

2. Acid Jazz. Groove Collective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3lQ3TtZoI
Praful "Sigh" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNTZVckrYIk&feature=related (ignore the video on this one)

I realized upon hearing "Sigh" that I love the things that go beyond standard jazz.

Reminds me a lot of techno, again not really my cup o' tea, seems I'm impossible to please. Not too bad though.

wouldyoukindly99:

zen5887:
Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

Eh...again not my thing really, I like energetic jazz with a lot of fiddle, god I love a good fiddle player.)

Fiddle?

You sure you're not after bluegrass?

zen5887:

wouldyoukindly99:

zen5887:
Miles Davis! Kind of Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time, you should check it you =D

Eh...again not my thing really, I like energetic jazz with a lot of fiddle, god I love a good fiddle player.)

Fiddle?

You sure you're not after bluegrass?

Well the fiddle player in Django's band is terrific (He makes the band I think) and he isn't considered bluegrass is he? He is also a great guitar player and the trumpet player isn't half bad, so it's not just the fiddle player.

Keiko Matsui. Smooth jazz. Some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

One of my favorites is Cab Calloway especially "Minne the Moocher" and "Refer Man".

Also Coltrane, it seems everyone loves him

wouldyoukindly99:

Bofus Teefus:
Here's a few to get you started...
Mongo Santamaria
Duke Ellington
Count Basie

Looked them up, not really my thing, I suppose that's not my type of jazz.

Yeah, I'm a bit of a purist, but it looks like there's a lot of good artists/groups being thrown around on this thread. Hope you find some more to listen to.

drisky:
One of my favorites is Cab Calloway especially "Minne the Moocher" and "Refer Man".

Also Coltrane, it seems everyone loves him

"Minne" is good, but it gets on my nerves sometimes.

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I should also mention that I like "Midnight the stars and you" by Ray Noble and "Sitting on top of the World" by Al Jolson but I've yet to find any other good songs by them.

EDIT: And I also like "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter.

I blame Fallout3 for me now liking the swing/jazz style of music.

revjay:

McKay:
I blame Fallout3 for me now liking the swing/jazz style of music.

He's hackin' and wackin' and smackin'
He's hackin' and wackin' and smackin'
He's hackin' and wackin' and smackin'
He just hacks, wacks, choppin' that meat!

That song was so weird!

I love the Ink Spots too, thanks to Fallout 3, and I sort of like Bing Crosby as well.

Depends on what kinda era you're really into.
However, you can't beat a bit of:

Charlie Parker (Alto Sax)
John Coltrane (Tenor Sax)
Sonny Rollins (Tenor Sax)
Bill Evans (Piano)
Benny Goodman (Clarinet)
Freddie Hubbard (Trumpet)
Miles Davis (Trumpet, seriously recommend as his style underwent VERY distinct changes through his life)

I'm sure people have already mentioned these but hey.

Some newer guys:

Uri Caine (Piano)
Brad Meldhau (Piano)
Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet (Awesome)
Terence Blanchard (Trumpet)

Arrghh there's so much, I would end up going forever if I kept putting the ones that came into my head.

Pretty much everyone I've put is, or has played, pretty straight-ahead bop jazz I realise, and there's lots more players out there of various styles but that would take far too much effort. Hope it helped.

wouldyoukindly99:
I love the Ink Spots too, thanks to Fallout 3, and I sort of like Bing Crosby as well.

I downloaded a file that has 80 jazz/swing songs on it (including all the songs from Fallout3).

Glen Miller's Over the Rainbow is much better than the Wizard of Oz version.