Some old Cool jazz? Not looking for mainstream stuff..

Asked By: Riemann 18-21, M 7 months ago

Pls post some track names. I really liked Chet Baker songs - My funny Valentine, Almost Blue, What love is.. He had a great voice and was a good Trumpet player :) I don't know if he was mainstream.. Looking for good stuff.

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Posted by Hermey 1 Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:23AM

Here's some jazz that might be considered 'out there'
Spaceways Incorporated
Roland Kirk

For stuff that's less 'out there'.... try: Thelonius Monk, Medeski Martin Wood, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Bud Powell, Clifford Brown, Horace Silver.

And if you want the best in Jazz guitar, go with Grant Green or Wes Montgomery.

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Posted by LucilleLucilleLucille Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:52AM

I just got a book on him today through Amazon.His story is kind of sad.
As for his music.I like "Almost Blue" but that is not exactly old.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4PKzz81m5c
I like his version of "I'm A Fool To Want You" but Billie Holiday does it better,IMO.

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Reply by Riemann Nov 14th, 2012 at 12:26AM

Check the documentary 'Let's get lost'! Enjoyed it :)
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Reply by LucilleLucilleLucille Nov 14th, 2012 at 6:12AM

I watched it last week. :)
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Posted by LennonLover Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:45AM

Gerry Mulligan has always been a favorite of mine.

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Reply by Riemann Nov 14th, 2012 at 12:30AM

Give some track's name.
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Posted by carlingblacklabel Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:34AM

Charlie Parker, more freeform but still a bit commercial. Just remember daddio, the hepcats don't clap they click.

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Reply by Riemann Nov 14th, 2012 at 12:31AM

Write some track names.
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Posted by Makessense Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:22AM

Good choice . . . probably Herbie Mann is too mainstream but I liked him in the 60s.

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Reply by Riemann Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:27AM

:)
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