Jazz for aficionados

O - I think you are right on the money with your assessment of this "collection". Definitely a preference for "newer jazz" reflected in the list vs more classic jazz jazz. It reflects buying things I’d read about or heard and liked without any deeper understanding of the kind of "jazz" they represented or the full scope of the music that is jazz. I was sampling another area of music without real intent of developing a bona fide jazz collection.

Hopefully some of these titles will be new to you and give you some things to "audition"...even if you don’t feel compelled to add them to your own collection. Also wanted to add a note: some of the Andy Summers might not be jazz of any sort (though I don’t think that is the case with Earth+Sky). Vora by Rauelsson is, on further reflection, definitely not jazz but still some wonderful music I recommend giving a try.

I feel a bit sheepish monopolizing the discussion here. Apologies to the real aficionados and I beg everyone’s indulgence. On the other hand, I do value any feedback and maybe after a good break for discussion of other topics unrelated to my interests, I can post my "digital downloads" (saved Spotify/Tidal jazz content) for your review. Thanks for your time (thanks to everyone for theirs) and do take your time reviewing the titles. I very much hope you find something new that you will enjoy.

The only suggestion that I have is to keep doing what you’re doing; the way that you’re doing it. You are a true music lover and your attitude reflects that. Imo, to be open to all that any music has to offer any listener needs to approach listening with, at least, a modicum of humility. How much there is to understand and appreciate is practically endless and the process needs to be about the music more so than about ourselven. You mention that you approached your foray into jazz without the intention of building a library. I also notice that you gave XX (like) to, among others, Coltrane’s "Giant Steps" and "A Love Supreme". I suspect that library will grow no matter what.

You are on the right path- ghosthouse.

Happy Listening!

This is a new CD by Rich Perry, that rated over 4 stars, which is an excellent rating. The review says it's never to be played before midnight; I could use some more of that.


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7naF8u2VUk&list=PLeMLh2SrfvbZhoWhqCIzU3PFT2mcY74zk


Mood music suits everybody's groove when the time is right, you can never have too much.

I wonder if Frogman knows Rich Perry?


Enjoy the music.