Jazz recommendations?

I am looking for recommendations for smooth piano jazz; something not busy, something to listen to while reading or just sitting calmly still.
Thanks

valinar11-16-2005 9:58pm

valinar OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 473 posts 11-17-2005 at 05:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks, I have The Ground by Gustavsen, one of my favorites. I will check into the other recommendations.
chriskeating Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 189 posts 11-17-2005 at 06:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try: Kenny Baron and Charlie Haden- The Night and You.
lvk47 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 11-17-2005 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete KETIL BJORNSTAD KEITH JARRETT BOJAN Z- solo yes I know the following are not pianists oregon ralph towner solo guitar ANOUAR BRAHEM [ oud player from TUNISA XU FENGXIA check tower records or google for audio samples
shersta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 11-23-2005 at 01:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For a more "classic" style of smooth piano jazz, I'd recommend just about any bill evans disk, also solo works or small ensemble works by errol garner. Evans, though, should really float your boat--though he's so good, you might find yourself listening instead of reading.
usblues Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,217 posts 11-23-2005 at 11:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lonnie Liston Smith,Bob James,Dr John all live here sometimes,Bob