Harry James and his Orchestra
Big Jazz Band Music with Great Sound
I don’t listen to much jazz but I was at a concert over the weekend that had some new pieces in the style of big band/swing music. The recordings that I do own from that era were made on 78s or mono LPs and while I have nothing against older technology, and since this is an audiophile site, I was wondering if someone could recommend some albums in more up to date sound (stereo will do) for me to explore
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I’ve read your uncle’s book, @simonmoon. A very enjoyable read and love the title. He was a very fine pianist (and composer) in the style of that era. |
I will recommend some big band jazz albums. But please note, despite having an uncle that played in a famous, traditional big band, I am not really a fan. Therefore, my recommendations will be contemporary, progressive, and maybe a bit avant-garde. Most of these will be in the "deep end" of jazz. Darcy James Argue's Secret Society - Dynamic Maximum Tension
Darcy James Argue's Secret Society - Real Enemies
Steve Coleman and the Council of Balance - Synovial Joints Coleman has several different ensembles he leads, most are sextets and quintets. He's quite brilliant actually. Michael Formanek with Ensemble Kolossus - The Distance Kenny Wheeler - Music for Large and Small Ensembles
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