I was a teenager in high school in the mid 70s when I really got turned onto jazz. One of the first artist I listen to was West Montgomery. An aunt gave me an album. I was hooked. I got into a lot of the artists you are now into like Pat Metheny, Jon Luc Ponty And most of all Duke Ellington. One of the other Albums I got exposed to early was Ella Fitzgerald sings the Duke Ellington songbook. He is her back up band and some Non-vocal tunes on it. I am so glad young guys like you are keeping the fire alive!!
Nice you have an Ellington on your list. So many young cats do not value him as highly. My 3 favorites are Brilliant Corners, Thelonious Himself and Monk's Music all by the sane beautiful soul
Very nice. I am more of a “classical” jazz type of guy, but I will definitely check out your suggestions. You should check out rubberband by Miles. I think you will enjoy it too.
I was a teenager in high school in the mid 70s when I really got turned onto jazz. One of the first artist I listen to was West Montgomery. An aunt gave me an album. I was hooked. I got into a lot of the artists you are now into like Pat Metheny, Jon Luc Ponty And most of all Duke Ellington. One of the other Albums I got exposed to early was Ella Fitzgerald sings the Duke Ellington songbook. He is her back up band and some Non-vocal tunes on it. I am so glad young guys like you are keeping the fire alive!!
PS I am also an audiophile and I’m requesting a show n tell of your turntable and cartridge. That’s part of it you know!
They’re nothing special. Sony turntable with the cartridge it came with.
Nice you have an Ellington on your list. So many young cats do not value him as highly. My 3 favorites are Brilliant Corners, Thelonious Himself and Monk's Music all by the sane beautiful soul
Those are all good! I enjoy some Monk- hoping to get some on vinyl soon!
Very nice. I am more of a “classical” jazz type of guy, but I will definitely check out your suggestions. You should check out rubberband by Miles. I think you will enjoy it too.
Thanks! Yeah give them a listen. I love Miles- so many good albums. I will definitely check out Rubberband!