Collab's Top Ten Albums
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Topic: Collab's Top Ten Albums
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Subject: Collab's Top Ten Albums
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2012 at 8:53pm
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Not just for the ego, I suppose, but a space for the Top Ten Albums as seen by the Admins, Spec Collabs, Collabs etc Here's my list as it stands on Jan 6, 2012. I expect it to change of course - for instance, ten, five, two years ago this list would have been different. (And next month it might change again) Listed in no particular order and with some small discussion. Charles Mingus The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Impulse! 1963  A tremendous accomplishment in composition and arrangement; a post bop, big band mix of film noir and thematic variation. It commands your attention in a way that few albums do. It's restless and surprising. Miles Davis Kind of Blue Columbia 1959  There are probably a half dozen of his albums that would fit in my Top Ten, but usually it's KOB. Modal cool supreme. Very powerful music contained within, and not powerful in a raging bull kind of way. I wish I could hear this album again for the first time. Janko Nilovic Rythmes Contemporains Editions Montparnasse 2000 1974  Nilovic gathered 45 musicians for this monster session and its fruits are impressive - in fact, the term 'library music,' (when used in a derogatory sense) is unfair to Janko's Rythmes Contemporain. Rather, the record is a seething set of exotica that stretches from lush pop to big band, fusion and beyond. Cinematic. Herbie Hancock Empyrean Isles Blue Note 1964  Very much an improv-based exploration of ideas and themes, (taking its starting point from Greek myths) the music here ranges across styles of free, bop, funk and modal jazz. With a fine collection of sidemen (Williams & Carter for rhythm and Hubbard on cornet) the material Hancock has written is handled wonderfully. It's an especially warm-sounding album, with inspired soloing (standard for much jazz, I know) especially from Hubbard on tracks like 'Cantaloupe Island' and 'One Finger Snap' or my favourite, 'Oliloqui Valley' with its deceptively gentle introduction and lurking bursts of energy. Keith Jarrett The Köln Concert ECM 1975  Reportedly the piano was not too flash, which is part of why Jarrett played what he played, which is in itself impressive. A peak of improvised music and a third stream classic. It's another of those albums which can transform your mood the moment you play it. Freddie Hubbard First Light CTI 1971  Not just for two fantastic fusion albums, or the more considered and loose feel to Hubbard's soloing, but this one finds a spot in my Top Ten for his fine touch on the more romantic moments, the ballads here are beautiful. Bill Evans Everybody Digs Bill Evans Riverside 1958  The album Miles stole from for KOB. Just kidding, though if you were hoping that the man who, in all likelihood, wrote parts or all of 'Blue in Green' and 'Flamenco Sketches' was able to cut it as a leader, then look here. Everybody Digs... also includes some more upbeat numbers that display his great interpretative ability. Toshiko Akiyoshi Long Yellow Road BMG Japan 1975  From this progressive big band album, there is one highlight 'Children in the Temple Ground' which is simply a triumph - it uses the big band to support melody in such an effective way that you forget you're listening to a large cast of players. Aside from the brilliant meeting of musical traditions of east and west as heard in the song, it features wonderful extended soloing by Akiyoshi, something that I'd been craving. Way Out West Old Grooves for New Streets Jazzhead 2007  A fine blend of African and Vietnamese rhythms and instruments with more traditional Jazz, in one of the best World Fusion albums around. Peter Knight leads the more traditional jazz elements on this one with his trumpet, but the show stealer is often Dung Nguyen and his modified electric guitar, dan bau and dan tranh. John Coltrane Olé Coltrane Atlantic 1962  One of his more experimental (precluding his Free albums) Ole is sometimes credited as being influenced by Miles' Sketches of Spain and it has SOME of that feel to it, but combined with more Modal/African hints. It's easily one of his most satisfying releases and while not exactly overlooked, is rarely mentioned in the same breath as A Love Supreme or Giant Steps and Blue Trane. ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
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Posted By: idlero
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 8:09am
I'd expect a collab's yearly top ten, at leat starting with 2011
 ------------- I think the problem with a lot of the fusion music is that it's extremely predictable, it's a rock rhythm and the solos all play the same stuff and they play it over and over again ... Ken Burns |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 8:25am
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That's a great idea - I don't think I own enough from 2011 myself - but I bet some of the rest of the team could manage it no sweat
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 12:59pm
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I havent even heard enough of 2011 jazz albums to make a 2011 list. However, I'll definitely make a top 10 all time list.
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Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 4:26pm
don't count on me for that Only bought three 2011 albums, and heard another four... not by choice, though... just happened that way ------------- my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicted musicians to crazy ones....  |
idlero wrote:Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 1:43am
| I want to look at an opinion of everybody for a while. Because I am not great so as to give an advice. |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 1:47am
Ace, looking forward to seeing it, Mike
You don't have to go overboard like I did, Kazu I was going to just do a list at first, but I was having too much fun!------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 1:59am
In any case I did not become negative, but this topic feels that much pleasure is included. Because it was the top ten that a collaborator thought about, I only withered a little. To offer good suggestion. I intend to enjoy it about this topic, too. 
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Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 2:11am
Then we'll soon see a 'Kazuhiro Top Ten' I hope? 
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Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 2:26am
Yes. I thought about the top ten of own to see this topic immediately. It may not be a thing of 2011. However, it will come here immediately.
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Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 5:13am
On your request (my 2011 top,could be changed with time though):         few more to come....
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Posted By: idlero
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 5:22am
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------------- I think the problem with a lot of the fusion music is that it's extremely predictable, it's a rock rhythm and the solos all play the same stuff and they play it over and over again ... Ken Burns |
Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 5:33am
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OK. The preference will vary. Anyway, I will be good if this is helpful. However, the comment of each album is not helpful.
Art Blakey
Ugetsu
Riverside 1963  Dynamic. Harmony. Luster.
Duke Jordan
Flight to Jordan
Blue Note 1961  Lyrism. An ease. A melody.
Walt Weiskopf
Exact Science
Iris 1989  Hard. A maze. Science.
Allan Holdsworth
I.O.U.
self-release 1982  Originally. Opening. Fusion.
Thelonious Monk
Brilliant Corners
Riverside 1957  Pleasure. Pleasure. A positive.
Return to Forever
Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy
Polydor 1973  A change. An attack. Space.
Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Reprise 1970  Mind. Feelings. Heresy.
Marcos Valle
Previsao do Tempo
EMI/Odeon 1973  Sensitivity. Struggling on. Sensitivity.
David Sancious
Just as I Thought
One Way Records 1979  Self. A peak. Flowering.
Bill Evans / Jim Hall
Undercurrent
Blue Note 1962  Equality. Dignity. Quality.
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Posted By: Matt
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 2:52pm
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Now you all must realise this is changing thing. What are my top ten albums today may change tomorrow but the majority will remain. You never know I may hear a new album that will knock one out . New means one I have not heard, might be recorded in 1910 on cylinder but if I have not heard it is new for me.
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 http://www.amazon.com/Louis-Armstrong-Plays-W-C-Handy/dp/B000002ADP/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055440&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">
 http://www.amazon.com/My-Favorite-Things-John-Coltrane/dp/B000002I53/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055133&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">
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 http://www.amazon.com/Worktime-Sonny-Rollins/dp/B000000Y08/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055255&sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">
 http://www.amazon.com/Out-Lunch-Rudy-Van-Gelder/dp/B000SZEXN2/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055291&sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">
 http://www.amazon.com/Moanin-Art-Blakey-Jazz-Messengers/dp/B000005H4X/ref=sr_1_5?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055330&sr=1-5" rel="nofollow">
 http://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Spectacular/dp/B0013AT4J4/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055634&sr=1-4" rel="nofollow">
 http://www.amazon.com/Salsa-Orchestra-Harlow/dp/B00004TWE2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1326055678&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">
 I need a top hundred and still would be going to fit them all in. There are other albums by artists above that I could have easily included as there are four Miles albums alone, let alone Coltrane. Could have filled the top ten with just them.
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 9:14pm
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in no particular order (let me know if I should make a specific order). These are not necessarily my favorites by these artists, a few are not even my favorite jazz albums in general; but these I feel are the most important albums for the genre (that I know of). Miles Davis - Kind of Blue John Coltrane - Giant Steps Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles Jaco Pastorius - Jaco Pastorius Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music Return to Forever - Romantic Warrior Sun Ra - Jazz in Silhouette Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - A Night in Tunisia Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out Honorary Mentions: Miles Davis - In A Silent Way Ornette Coleman - The Shape of Jazz To Come John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Miles Davis - Bitches Brew Dave Holland - Extended Play: Live at Birdland Herbie Hancock - Thrust Herbie Hancock - Crossings Pat Metheny Group - The Road To You Miles Davis - Miles Smiles ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 5:23am
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Awesome - much for me to check out here! Favs/Importance, all good, Mike ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
Posted By: js
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 6:50am
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Some all-time faves: Miles Davis "Get Up With It" Herbie Hancock "Speak like a Child" Sun Ra "Angels and Demons at Play" Sun Ra "Atlantis" Don Ellis "Live at Monterrey" "Best of Jimmy Smith" Blue Note
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Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 8:15pm
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Excellent reminder, John - I still haven't got 'Get Up With It' . Added to The List ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 11:46pm
| Oh. I forgot to recommend "Mizrab" of Gabor Szabo. I like performances such as George Benson. And I feel that Gabor Szabo has superior talent again. |
Posted By: Frederic_Alderon
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2018 at 4:22pm
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Really good list Thanks, added to the list! |