Bilbo Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Some marvellous recommendations for Big Band listening: Bob Mintzer – Camoflague Duke Ellington – And His Mother Called Him Bill Kenny Wheeler –Music For Large And Small Ensemble Dave Holland – Overtime Dave Murray Latin Big Band – Now Is Another Time Dave Grusin – West Side Story Loose Tubes – Delightful Precipice Miles Davis/Gil Evans – Miles Ahead Count Basie – w. Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese Mingus Big Band – Live In Time Michel Camilo – One More Once Anyone got any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Always loved Ellington. I had the pleasure of seeing him and his band on his last european tour. How about [url="http://www.myspace.com/laurencecottle"]Laurence Cottle[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Dave Grusin doing Westside story, It has been getting some serious pounding on my CD player of late. Gordon Goodwin big band - Swingin' for the fences Gordon Goodwin big band - XXL. are both worth checking out. Garry Edited April 2, 2009 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I only have a handful of big band albums but I love these two almost polar opposites: Frank Sinatra & The Count Basie Orchestra - Sinatra at The Sands Jaco Pastorius - Invitation Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='452167' date='Apr 2 2009, 09:48 AM']Some marvellous recommendations for Big Band listening: Anyone got any more?[/quote] Yes, hear it live. An unforgettable accoustical experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Playing in a Big Band (or Dance Band - slightly different) can be good fun and a nice little earner, and often featuring totty within the ranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I saw the National Youth Jazz Orchestra a few years ago. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) I love big band or swing bands. Not so much from a bass point of view but just for the overall sound and feel. Love it. Count Basie rocks :) Edited April 2, 2009 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 For me, Louis Jordan is the king of swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryharold Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 yes for one more once, that album blew me away. can't think of many better examples, though anything off of complete birth of the cool is brilliant - boplicity is such a beautiful piece of music. i know its not exactly a big band - a thirteen piece i think. also some of maynard fergusons stuff ventures into big band territory - his version of birdland is worth listening to. another yes for seeing it live - as with all music. have had many a night of joy at various swing dancing clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Some great toons mentioned above, guys. If I could add a couple more to the list: Buddy Rich - Birdland plus The album 'It Might As Well Be Swing' - Frank Sinatra with Count Basie Alex already beat me to it with Sinatra/Basie 'Live at The Sands' and also Jaco's 'Invitation' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) For the people who like FS... The album LA is my lady - is superb. There is a studio DVD of the session, well worth a watch, With the great Ray Brown on Bass. There is some very serious players on show. Garry Edited April 2, 2009 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 who is this God chappy that everyone keeps highlighting there post to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Im into the dorseys and al bowlly on that front at the moment from way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Don't ever mention mindless noodling again! This is exquisite (the Maria Schneider Orchestra) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJPFVF2j3ok&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJPFVF2j3ok...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I had the great fortune to play in a big band for a couple of years when I was in my late teens. All the other guys in the band were aged between 60-80 and had such amazing stories to tell as they had been playing in various bands for years. I totally admire people that can score arrangements for an entire 16 piece band. Some of the 'younger' ones are still playing but there is little doing round my way now. I wish I had had the chance to play upright with these guys. I did manage to get a convincing tone with dead strings and plenty of muting. I played upright with a junior orchestra but that was only up until I was 18 as I used the school's upright. Anyway, I digress. My favourites were Satin Doll, Tangerine & Caribbean Clipper although I did also like most of the Glen Miller and Count Basie stuff, especially Bones For Basie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 For me...Maria Schneider is it! I was reminded of the fact just before I played last night...the tune before we went on was her version of Giant Steps. I love the sound of her orchestrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Maria Schneider is great. I also love pretty much everything Gil Evans ever did. Also recommended for left-of-center big band stuff: Colin Towns Mask Orchestra (yes, THAT Colin Towns of Ian Gillan fame) George Gruntz Concert Jazz Big Band Geir Lysne Listening Ensemble and - of course, coming from me - the Vienna Art Orchestra (although they sound a bit stiff and formulaic these days. I much prefer the earlier material). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick80 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have a particular fondness for my dad's "the big 18" record. Don't know if anyone else has heard of them. Also Claude Bolling is pretty good. My love of jazz is influenced by my dad. While his brother was listening to the stones and beatles, he grew up listening to his dad's big band records. Stuff like Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Jimmie Lunceford, the Duke, Benny Goodman etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have a great VAO cd of arrangements of Strauss tunes - brilliantly mad. And I also really rate their guitarist Alegre Correa as a composer (his Terra Musica cd is a real favourite). I have not been able to hear a lot of Maria Schneider music as her cds are so hard to find (and v. expensive on Amazon). I really rate what she does (although I think her first teacher. Bob Brookmeyer, resonates in her arrangements more than Gil Evans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick80 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='452176' date='Apr 2 2009, 10:06 AM']Always loved Ellington. I had the pleasure of seeing him and his band on his last european tour.[/quote] That must have been rather special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Local to me, with Edinburgh supremo bassist (and now London resident) Kevin Glasgow: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26834"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26834[/url] Drop me a PM and I can sort you out with a copy of the album. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Around 76-77 I was taking double-bass lessons and my teacher at the time advised me to buy 'The Bob Haggart Bass Method' which I duly did. I learned that Haggart was a founder member of the Bob (brother of Bing) Crosby Orchestra and Bob Crosby & The Bobcats (1935). Years later (mid-80's) I got to see Bob Haggart & Yank Lawson -- aka The Worlds Greatest Jazz Band! -- play the University of East London and I was able to chat with Bob after the gig. Of course, I brought the book along with me and he was happy to sign it for me. He was a real gentleman, probably about 70-something at the time. He died in 1998. There's a tune going round at the moment being used on a TV/radio ad (can't remember which one) called 'Big Noise From Winnetka'. Features someone whistling through their teeth over a bass line. This was originally a hit for Bob Haggart and drummer Ray Bauduc back in the late 30's. And I bet you thought Drum 'n' Bass was a more recent thing! Check out the 'sticks on strings' near the end: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4vlmYd9KYY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4vlmYd9KYY[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='452167' date='Apr 2 2009, 09:48 AM']Some marvellous recommendations for Big Band listening: Bob Mintzer – Camoflague Duke Ellington – And His Mother Called Him Bill Kenny Wheeler –Music For Large And Small Ensemble Dave Holland – Overtime Dave Murray Latin Big Band – Now Is Another Time Dave Grusin – West Side Story Loose Tubes – Delightful Precipice Miles Davis/Gil Evans – Miles Ahead Count Basie – w. Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese Mingus Big Band – Live In Time Michel Camilo – One More Once Anyone got any more?[/quote] any stan kenton the atomic mr basie for me the duke is king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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