The Good Stuff



There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ... the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it's successful; if it doesn't it has failed. --  Duke Ellington

This purpose of this thread is to provide a place to post outstanding examples of the Good Music. 
Genre Immaterial.

On the Old Kentucky Shore // Joan Osborne & Ricky Skaggs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liTdpTz7g5A

My CD has a different cover art, but it is the same album.

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rok2id

Nuts and bolts

 

It's been a while since I've heard that.  Brings to mind my boy Wynton.

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Jackie McLean

BLUESNIK

Freddie Hubbard(trumpet), Jackie McLean(alto sax), Kenny Drew(piano), Doug Watkins(bass), Pete La Roca(drums)

Blue Note 1961 / 1989

Notes: "The Blues are here to stay. They pre-dated Jazz, helped form it and have been present through all it’s periods. Jazz without the Blues would be a body minus it’s spine. In retrospect, it is ironic to remember that Charlie Parker was derided by his many critics for having no feeling and accused of leaving Jazz to play another music, when all the time he was basically a powerful Blues player."

 

Bluesnik : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUyEC5tE6Y

Blues Function : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vgcymkt8eI

Torchin’ : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTxcNOwdDK8

Goin’ Way Blues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_5tyZXh1g

 

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World Saxophone Quartet

PLAYS DUKE ELLINGTON

Julius Hemphill(alto sax), Oliver Lake(alto sax), David Murray(tenor sax), Hamiet Bluiett(baritone sax)

Nonesuch    1986

 

Take the A Train : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIUgou2lrf8

Lush Life : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Pdar9HLtE

Sophisticated Lady : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ohV5tuI4qE

In a Sentimental Mood : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLz45tFzEnA

 

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Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery

BAGS MEETS WES (Keepnews Collection)

Riverside    1961 / 2008

Keepnews Collection : The series follows a specific set of ground rules.  In each case the original product is preserved -- cover art, the notes, and the entire initial recorded content, in the exact original sequence -- and it is now presented with the sonic benefits of 24-bit remastering from the original master tapes.  Alternate takes or originally unissued numbers, when available, appear as bonus tracks.

 

Sam Sack : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJXN86sjuhk

Blue Roz : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09KJQ2lUbYY

S.K.J. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4B3y-GIpp4

Jingles : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wJ9gEONkQE

Stablemates : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-pReJCN9xI

 

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