libri vermis Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Mine's a bit boring compared to what I've read on here. My favourite style is classic, esp Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Elgar. I also love jazz like Oscar Petersen, Jamie Callum (when he's not singing) and Miles Davis. My fav composer is Gershwin and I can listen to his stuff all day. I have recently discovered a love for piano jazz. Could you recommend me something, as I don't really have a clue what to look for. Quote
chesilbeach Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Another jazz fan here too (amongst other things!). I have recently discovered a love for piano jazz. Could you recommend me something, as I don't really have a clue what to look for. For me, Harry Connick Jr was my introduction to jazz piano, but not all of his albums are jazz piano - he's branched out into other genres at times, and he sings as well, so go for the early recordings when he was a child/teenager for just piano pieces. Oscar Peterson is a absolute legend on piano, so he would definitely be worth looking into. If you don't mind a vocal accompaniment to the piano, one of my other favourites is Blossom Dearie who was unique but simply wonderful in my book, and Nina Simone is an incredible piano player as well. If you want something less traditional and more modern, you could try The Bad Plus, who are a trio who compose their own pieces as well as rework some modern pop/rock songs. My absolute favourite singers are Ella Fitzgerald, who is simply the best singer I've ever had the pleasure to listen to (the only thing that makes me wish I'd be born earlier so I could have heard her live), and Claire Martin who is stunning both recorded and live. Quote
Kimmy619 Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Mine's a bit boring compared to what I've read on here. My favourite style is classic, esp Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Elgar. I also love jazz like Oscar Petersen, Jamie Callum (when he's not singing) and Miles Davis. My fav composer is Gershwin and I can listen to his stuff all day. I love Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. I like a bit of classical although I am no buff on the subject. I like the Enigma Variations by Elgar. I like all sorts of music, but mainly lean towards indie and rock. Quote
libri vermis Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Another jazz fan here too (amongst other things!). For me, Harry Connick Jr was my introduction to jazz piano, but not all of his albums are jazz piano - he's branched out into other genres at times, and he sings as well, so go for the early recordings when he was a child/teenager for just piano pieces. Oscar Peterson is a absolute legend on piano, so he would definitely be worth looking into. If you don't mind a vocal accompaniment to the piano, one of my other favourites is Blossom Dearie who was unique but simply wonderful in my book, and Nina Simone is an incredible piano player as well. If you want something less traditional and more modern, you could try The Bad Plus, who are a trio who compose their own pieces as well as rework some modern pop/rock songs. My absolute favourite singers are Ella Fitzgerald, who is simply the best singer I've ever had the pleasure to listen to (the only thing that makes me wish I'd be born earlier so I could have heard her live), and Claire Martin who is stunning both recorded and live. Thank you so much! I will look into all of these. Quote
chesilbeach Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Mine's a bit boring compared to what I've read on here. My favourite style is classic, esp Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Elgar. I also love jazz like Oscar Petersen, Jamie Callum (when he's not singing) and Miles Davis. My fav composer is Gershwin and I can listen to his stuff all day. There is nothing boring about your favourites Sue! I don't really know much about classical music, so every now and again, I treat myself to a new CD - just pick one out from a composer I don't have and see how I get on! It's been pretty good so far, but I've reverted to type and just bought a book to try and find out more My favourite composers at the moment are Chopin, Debussey, Mozart and Beethoven. I really like piano pieces, so I've been trying to find some more to add to that collection, and I think Rachmaninoff will fit the bill nicely, so that may be my next foray into the classical section I also like choral works, my favourites being William Byrd's Mass for 5 Voices, and words just fail me as to how good it is. Quote
Peacefield Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I'm a big fan of jazz pianists like Ahmad Jamal, Vince Guaraldi, Bill Evans and my fave, Dave Brubeck. I especially love them as part of a trio or quartet . I love Ella too, Chesilbeach. She's my mom's faves as well, and always loves to tell me stories of when she saw her perform back in the 50's. I think I could listen to her version of 'Skylark' over and over and never get tired. But any Johnny Mercer that Ella sings is heavenly . Quote
SueK Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I have recently discovered a love for piano jazz. Could you recommend me something, as I don't really have a clue what to look for. I think that something by Oscar Petersen would be good, Libri. Any one of his collections are still on sale. If you like your jazz slightly "bluesier" then maybe try someone like Dudley Moore - he was such a good pianist and I know you can still get his music. Diane Krall is also an excellent pianist and I love her new CD. There is nothing boring about your favourites Sue! I don't really know much about classical music, so every now and again, I treat myself to a new CD - just pick one out from a composer I don't have and see how I get on! It's been pretty good so far, but I've reverted to type and just bought a book to try and find out more My favourite composers at the moment are Chopin, Debussey, Mozart and Beethoven. I really like piano pieces, so I've been trying to find some more to add to that collection, and I think Rachmaninoff will fit the bill nicely, so that may be my next foray into the classical section I also like choral works, my favourites being William Byrd's Mass for 5 Voices, and words just fail me as to how good it is. Great choices there Chesilbeach. My favourite Rach is 2nd and 3rd Piano concertos. They can reduce me to tears as he wrote with such passion. Debussy I like because of the imagery - I imagine poppy and Lavender fields in France! Same with Eric Satie. Quote
libri vermis Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Thank you so much, everyone, for the recommendations. I just purchased Night Train by the Oscar Peterson Trio, Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Midwinter Graces, the new Christmas CD by Tori Amos. They won't arrive until mid-November, but I got the free shipping on amazon.com. Looking forward to expanding my jazz listening experiences. Quote
Peacefield Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet Woo-hoo, Libri Vermis!! A most excellent Brubeck choice and my fave! Well done, and prepare to chillax! Quote
Nollaig Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Listening to a lot of Westlife at the moment in anticipation of their new album after a year's hiatus Quote
libri vermis Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Woo-hoo, Libri Vermis!! A most excellent Brubeck choice and my fave! Well done, and prepare to chillax! *prepares to chillax* Quote
Katrina1968 Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Contemporary Gospel (Kirk Frankin, Mary Mary, The Williams Brothers) Anything Jazz Anita Baker Sade India Ari (sp) Josh Stone Erika Badu Enya Anything that has a mystical newagy sound to it Soundtracks to LOTR!!! Celtic Women Native American music Quote
lexiepiper Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Listening to a lot of Westlife at the moment in anticipation of their new album after a year's hiatus Ooo didn't know that, when's it released? Quote
Nollaig Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 I don't know, but they have a new single out already Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 It feels like ages since Westlife had a single out. Paloma Faith is one of my new favourites Quote
Peacefield Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Do you have any fave jazz artists, Katrina? A friend of mine and her husband just went and saw Celtic Women live and they loved it . I am all about Chet Baker today. 'Chet Baker Sings' has been on repeat, and when I'm done with that I'll pop the New Moon soundtrack back in... Quote
Chrissy Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 I've been listening to Blondie quite a bit recently. Their stuff is really varied and ear tingly! Quote
Janet Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Their stuff is really varied and ear tingly! I *love* that expression! I've had the album Waking Hours by Del Amitri on in the car for the last few days. I haven't listened to it for about 2 years so I'm enjoying revisiting it. Quote
Peacefield Posted November 1, 2009 Posted November 1, 2009 Did Del Amitri sing 'Roll to Me' Janet? I used to love that song... Quote
Jack Dawkins Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 I try and keep an open mind and will give anything a listen, but my favourite bands are: The Smiths/Morrissey Siouxsie and the Banshees Stiff Little Fingers The Cure Echo and the Bunnymen David Bowie More modern stuff I quite like at the moment are things like Blood Red Shoes Future of the Left Gallows Belle and Sebastian Quote
Peacefield Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 Smiths, Cure, Echo and Siouxsie were big bands for me back in high school, Jack. Great bands! I think I lived and breathed Robert Smith and company my senior year, in fact. Quote
Nollaig Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 I've had the album Waking Hours by Del Amitri on in the car for the last few days. I haven't listened to it for about 2 years so I'm enjoying revisiting it. I only know one song by them. Thank you for reminding me to check out more of their material. Quote
Anika Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Azam Ali, Vivaldi, Gloria Estefan, Bobby Caldwell, Albinoni, Scorpians, Enya, Depeche Mode, Vas, Correlli, Kate Price, Bach, Clannad, Nyaz & Secret Garden. Quote
aquarius91 Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I haven't heard of most of the bands or artists people have mentioned! Might have a listen to a few of them. I'm mostly an RnB, Pop, Hip Hop fan, but there are bands/artists that don't fit into these categories, such as Kings of Leon, James Morrison, Imogen Heap, Hope, Nickelback, Placebo, Sia, Snow Patrol, Coldplay. My RnB/Pop/Hip Hop faves are: Akon Beyonce Black eyed peas Pussycat dolls Jls Jay Sean Kano Rihanna Taio Cruz N Dubz Tinchy Stryder DJ Ironik Trey Songs Usher Quote
rachel kay Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 I like to listen to pretty much anything really and frequently just let last.fm choose random stuff, but my favourite bands are Incubus, Foo Fighters, Mindless Self Indulgence, System of a Down, Deftones, Faith No More... I could go on for ages I guess. Quote
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