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Post by mansie on Mar 17, 2022 12:46:54 GMT
I bought this book in January. Published by Jazzwise magazine, this "top 100" claims to be  While it is always debatable what should go into a top 100, many of the Jazz albums that I enjoy are not in the list, I do enjoy reading the articles in this book. I use it as a starting point for exploration, the artists listed made more great albums worth listening to. I wonder who else here on this forum is into Jazz? |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 13:17:09 GMT
Is the list not available online?
I have a few jazz favourites but I could not count myself as into jazz.
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Post by Clive on Mar 17, 2022 13:54:52 GMT
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Post by karatestu on Mar 17, 2022 14:04:40 GMT
I'm a bit of a jazz head. I haven't got that book but as I listen to Jazz FM (a digital radio station  ) I must hear at least one advert about it every day I am more of a contemporary jazzer than traditional, but like both. I still have lots of discovering to do but one thing I can say is that a lot of albums I have researched and listened to via streaming I have not liked. I lean towards instrumental stuff. Lots of good jazz music has been ruined by dodgy lyrics, singing or both. I also come across a few jazz versions of pop and rock songs on Jazz FM. The majority are absolutely dire but some are worth listening to. My favourite at the moment seems to be Donald Byrd followed closely by Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley. I go through phases and at some point I will go back to all the others that I like (even Buddy Rich  ). I also like jazz crossed with other genres like funk, rock, latin, world music etc. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 14:11:15 GMT
Well, I had a sprinkle on that list including, of course, #1 but now, courtesy of Qobuz, I have them all!
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Post by John on Mar 17, 2022 14:12:33 GMT
I go through phases of listening to Jazz, and for someone wanting to explore Jazz, this is a good way to start the journey
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Post by petea on Mar 17, 2022 14:22:11 GMT
Interesting, thanks.
There are quite a few in there that I will be following up and also a lot of firm favourites. Tomasz Stanko has long been a favourite and even Polar Bear make the list. I too am not a fan of jazz with vocals and prefer instrumental and I'm definitely not really a 'trad. jazz' fan.
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Post by petea on Mar 17, 2022 14:28:45 GMT
Looking through, I have at least a third of those albums in some form or other. A fair few are on vinyl and CD and most are as files on the server as well. I suspect that is going to grow now!
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Post by mansie on Mar 17, 2022 14:38:14 GMT
This link mentions the book and also has the original top 100 from 2006. In between 2006 and 2022 there are some differences in what is included in the top 100 and what's not, and the relative ranking of albums changes, possibly due to different tastes of the various Jazzwise reviewers. All the album reviews in the 2022 book are different from the 2006 list on the website. Both are good starting points for exploring Jazz. Would anyone object to having a separate thread to discuss the Jazz albums we are listening to? |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 15:33:49 GMT
Would anyone object to having a separate thread to discuss the Jazz albums we are listening to? Not at all. Go right ahead, those of us behind the curve on jazz may get some listening ideas. |
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Post by Slinger on Mar 17, 2022 15:44:56 GMT
I'm a bit of a jazz head. I haven't got that book but as I listen to Jazz FM (a digital radio station ) I must hear at least one advert about it every day I am more of a contemporary jazzer than traditional, but like both. I still have lots of discovering to do but one thing I can say is that a lot of albums I have researched and listened to via streaming I have not liked. I lean towards instrumental stuff. Lots of good jazz music has been ruined by dodgy lyrics, singing or both. I also come across a few jazz versions of pop and rock songs on Jazz FM. The majority are absolutely dire but some are worth listening to. My favourite at the moment seems to be Donald Byrd followed closely by Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley. I go through phases and at some point I will go back to all the others that I like (even Buddy Rich  ). I also like jazz crossed with other genres like funk, rock, latin, world music etc. When I was with BT I had Jazz FM playing on my desk all day. I assume it hasn't changed much; it was always a great station to have in the background, but listen to a bit more intently when something caught my ear. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 17, 2022 16:05:32 GMT
Considering how much I love Fusion it could be expected I'd like jazz
Most of the 100 I don't know but have heard of a few
I have, love and play often
Mahavishnu Orchestra: Inner Mounting Flame
- that's jazz ?
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Post by karatestu on Mar 17, 2022 16:41:03 GMT
Considering how much I love Fusion it could be expected I'd like jazz Most of the 100 I don't know but have heard of a few I have, love and play often Mahavishnu Orchestra: Inner Mounting Flame - that's jazz ? That is what I would call a fusion of jazz and rock . Loosely still jazz but with an electric guitar up it's arse. I prefer The Lost Trident Sessions to Inner Mounting Flame. Can't seem to like Birds of Fire  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 17, 2022 16:48:27 GMT
Considering how much I love Fusion it could be expected I'd like jazz Most of the 100 I don't know but have heard of a few I have, love and play often Mahavishnu Orchestra: Inner Mounting Flame - that's jazz ? That is what I would call a fusion of jazz and rock . Loosely still jazz but with an electric guitar up it's arse. I prefer The Lost Trident Sessions to Inner Mounting Flame. Can't seem to like Birds of Fire If you like The Lost Trident Sessions you have to listen to Between Nothingness & Eternity more or less the live version Even better IMO |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 17, 2022 21:49:05 GMT
Oh, genres! Don't you love 'em?
Like Pete, I have perhaps a third of the list that's been linked to. I know a fair few more of them. It's had me thinking of checking one or two more out. To be honest though, I don't think all that many of those albums have shaken the world!!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 21:55:49 GMT
In any given list of albums that "shook the world", there would be many that leave me unmoved.
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 17, 2022 22:16:14 GMT
From that list, if I had to pick the best 10, I would select (in the reverse order the list presents them in):
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
Bill Evans Trio: Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um
Dave Brubeck: Time Out
Cannonball Adderley: Somethin’ Else
Miles Davis: Sketches Of Spain
Coleman Hawkins: Body And Soul
Count Basie: The Atomic Mr Basie
Oscar Peterson: Night Train
Oliver Nelson: The Blues And The Abstract Truth
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 23:10:52 GMT
Interesting. I'd have...
Miles Davis: Bitches Brew
... in there and put the Brubeck at #2.
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 17, 2022 23:18:15 GMT
It's not in my order of preference Martin, just following the one from the list
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 17, 2022 23:22:49 GMT
If I were to order them, I'd go:
1. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
2. Cannonball Adderley: Somethin’ Else
3. Miles Davis: Sketches Of Spain
4. Oscar Peterson: Night Train
5. Dave Brubeck: Time Out
6. Count Basie: The Atomic Mr Basie
7. Coleman Hawkins: Body And Soul
8. Oliver Nelson: The Blues And The Abstract Truth
9. Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um
10. Bill Evans Trio: Sunday At The Village Vanguard
...but that wouldn't be my top ten jazz albums!
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). I also like jazz crossed with other genres like funk, rock, latin, world music etc.
). I also like jazz crossed with other genres like funk, rock, latin, world music etc.
