2012 releases-opinions and recommendations - Jazz Music Forum

combination of ancient Latin texts with modern music, for ECM fans

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

Originally posted by Ricochet

Originally posted by idlero

nice but unessential

my favourite 'Mozart Goes Dancing'

Well, I've went to see them live and they basically just presented the album (apart from two pieces off Native Sense to kick off, then, at the end, the beloved Armando's Rhumba) and I definitely thought the CD will turn out less rewarding and I'll even accuse it of being unoriginal (in an oh-why-are-they-not-working-on-something-new way) and standards-splashy. The Bud, the Brubeck and Jobim's Bossa sounded really great, so I guess they'll be my picks here as well.

Generally I really like Chick Corea, he released more great albums than many expect, but some last years works are quite boring if not disappointing. "Hot House" is one between them for me. Corea was really adventurous quite a short time some decades ago, but he was able to play quality enjoyable music for years. His last few releases are mostly material for collectors - too often uninspired, repetitive and openly boring

not much jazz , pretty enjoyable Balkans music

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

contemporary chamber music

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

I liked their previous album, I'll find some time to check this one out, ... more power to the 21 year olds!

mix of experimental and mellow tracks, dark mood music,interesting

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

Originally posted by Abraxas

Badbadnotgood - BBNG2

Sorry for insisting with this, but this new band is just one of the most interesting musical groups to appear in this century! Ok, many will think I'm exagerrating, but they really are offering something new and in a great way, and they're 21 years old!

Not only that, their music is free for download... I mean, what??
http://badbadnotgood.bandcamp.com/

I'm enjoying this one too - thanks for reminding me of it! :) I remember seeing the cover when it first came out and being interested

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Glad you like it guys, don't forget their debut.

Curtis Mayfield fans may want to check out hard bop covers of his tunes on Jazz Soul Seven's "Impressions of Curtis Mayfield". If you are a fan you will get the play on words.

New album by Omer Avital

http://www.zonadejazz.com/2012/05/14/omer-avital-suite-of-the-east/#more-4162