Comments - Greatest Jazz Instrumentals.
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Soulful Strut by Young Holt Unlimited should be in the top 10.
Grazing In Grass by Maskela should be higher.
Boogie Woogie by Tommy & Dorset needs to be added to the list.
Mega Man
- Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 23:19:59 (EST)
Rhapsody in Blue is officially the best jazz instrumental ever. Period.
Michael
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 18:25:50 (EST)
My favorites in order from Love Supreme are
Acknowledgment
Psalm
Resolution (Tie)
Pursuance (Tie)
Alvin
- Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 23:21:39 (EST)
If we're gonna add a song from "A Love Supreme," it has to be 'Psalm.'
'Acknowledgement' is good in its own right, but it truly is a mere
warm-up for what surges out during 'Psalm.' That track has it all:
Elvin Jones best thrashing to date, Tyner's smoothes strolling,
Garrison's rumbling, and of course Trane's exploding tenor. Every
member also gets a solo in the track as well, making it more balanced
in my opinion.
Peter the great
- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 17:56:37 (EST)
jimothy, no it's still an instrumental. I actually agree,
Acknowledgment should be added (sorry Rick, I don't wanna make you
think that I'm trying to get you to add every song I've heard, cuz
I'm not, most of the songs I've been recomending are for the 101-200
part just if you ever wanted to add that thing). But Acknowledgment
deserves mention somewhere on this list, whether it's in the top 100,
or top 200.
Harry, it's good. it's on the greatest album list too! glad you like
it.
Alvin
- Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 00:21:31 (EST)
Sketches of Spain By miles davis is probably my favourite jazz album
if you haven't got it then go and get it! Any one agree/disagree ?
Harry
- Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 13:53:50 (EST)
I would have thought that at least one of the songs off A Love Supreme would be on
this list, seeing as how on the "Best Jazz Albums" list it ranked #2, beaten only by Kind
of Blue, which has 3 songs in the top 30. I would suggest "Acknowledgement",
personally (unless the chanted 'a love supreme' part at the end makes it a vocal piece
instead of an instrumental).
jimothy
- Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 22:23:26 (EST)
(Note - I'm putting this on all of the jazz pages [even though it
ain't that big of a deal])
I've been doing a lot of the 'favorites of ddd' lists. So far I have
done
Miles Davis (Added to the site)
Charles Mingus (Added to the site)
Louis Armstrong
Milt Jackson
Duke Ellington
That's 5. We're aloud to do 6. I can't decide between these 2. Lee
Morgan and Clifford Brown. I was gonna ask you guys which one I
should do. What do you think?
Alvin
- Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 23:58:41 (EST)
I think it id the best song ever
A Night in Tunisha
MillerPlace , New York United States - Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 16:16:38 (EST)
Hey Rick, there's a post on my ballad page from your "good friend" Yurgis,
maybe you'd like to read it? (or maybe not).
Alvin
- Friday, March 04, 2005 at 19:53:29 (EST)
Retroflow is right, django deserves to has at least one song up there,
and also i think herbie hancock's jazz standard "cantaloupe island" is
definitely one of the best jazz tunes ever...
Man with Hood
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 14:37:50 (EST)
Take Five by Dave Brubeck.
Dagmar
- Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 23:44:26 (EST)
Art Tatum - "Tiger Rag"
BDC
- Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 10:51:01 (EST)
Alvin,
Actually I thought I had put Cherokee on but you're right.
RICK
- Monday, February 07, 2005 at 19:28:18 (EST)
I finally bought the three albums I've been wanting for a while
Brilliant Corners
Song for my Father
Study in Brown
I'm not saying it should be added, but what do you guys think about the song
Pannocia from Brilliant Corners? It's actually one of my favorites (although all
of them are my favorites). Did you like it more than Brilliant Corners? I love
Song for my Father, especially the song and I think you put it in a perfect place
Rick. But I do think Cherokee could be added.
Alvin
- Monday, February 07, 2005 at 13:10:43 (EST)
oh, sorry PTG. I've been reading a whole bunch of posts wrong.
Alvin
- Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 15:01:53 (EST)
I love Gooses
Joss
- Friday, February 04, 2005 at 15:46:08 (EST)
I love gooses
Hippo
San Diego, CA Texas - Friday, February 04, 2005 at 15:45:38 (EST)
Has anyone heared Chapdog by kegan its a nice istrumental
Kevin
- Friday, February 04, 2005 at 15:44:52 (EST)
Oh yeah, and most of the Django Reinhardt/Stephane Grappelli numbers
were pretty decent to say the least, but "Body and Soul" is my fave. I
understand how fans of later Jazz (Davis, Parker, Coltrane, Bird,
Mingus, etc.) may miss the opportunity to sample other artists and
styles of Jazz in their zeal. But c'mon guys...No Django at all on this
list? Shame. :D
Retroflow
USA - Friday, February 04, 2005 at 01:42:51 (EST)
A few suggestions: Instead of "Linus and Lucy" by Vince Guaraldi, why
not "Cast Your Fate To The Wind"?. Similar in sound, but "Cast Your
Fate To The Wind" was more of a "serious" piece. Both are great, though
it seems most people mistake one for the other. But if I had to choose
one to represent the Artist, I'd choose "Cast Your Fate.." so that
others may recall that he did more than the Peanuts theme.
And to place "In The Mood" over "Sing, Sing Sing"? "In The Mood" is
almost cliche regardless of how popular it remains. Is like the "make
or break" Swing tune for newbies - they'll either love or hate Swing
after hearing it as an example of the form. "Sing, Sing, Sing",
particularly the Carnegie version, would more likely light their fire
and show them that Swing had real passion... As a sarting example.
I also notice that you didn't give much consideration to Artie Shaw's
"Nightmare", "Jungle Drums" or "Temptation". You totally skipped over
Spike Jones who did occasionally play real music, "Minka", "Harlem
Nocturne" and "The Charleston" comes to mind. Spike was not only an
exceptional Drummer and Percussionist, but George Rock was an
exceptional Trumpeter as well as lending his "kids voice" to the better
known recordings.
And I don't see any work by Charlie Barnett. "Emperor Jones" is an
amazing number, though some of you may prefer the mellower "Cherokee"
or "Skyliner".
And lastly, Girl From Impanema: C'mon...#45? It's one of the few Jazz
based songs that everyone I've met knows and seems to like. I even
heard some college girls in WI sing it in Portugese in front of a bar.
I've never met anyone who seriously hates the song. Hum or whistle it
in public and it may turn into a sing-along. Not the greatest song
ever, but certainly ranks higher than #45.
Retroflow
USA - Friday, February 04, 2005 at 00:02:46 (EST)
Woah woah waoh,
NOT ONE JACO PASTORIUS SONG?????????????? I mean add something,
anything by him! And solo, not with Weather Report, i love them, but
his solo work is grade a shit! how about Donna Lee, or Punk Jazz, i
mean come on!
Sammy
- Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 20:11:24 (EST)
What about Moanin' by Charlie Mingus (incidentally, does anybody know
of any good cover versions of that piece?)
Ed
- Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 07:27:26 (EST)
im not huge into jazz, but i think The Chicken should be added to the
top 100, Jaco Pastorius wrote one of the best bass lines ive ever
heard in all aspects of music. the song made me listen to more jazz
music because it was so unique and just awesome
doomed
- Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 17:05:11 (EST)
You read my post wrong Alvin! C'mon!!! I love New Orleans Jazz, I'm
just gonna get that out of the way first. Now, look at my post Alvin.
I quote, "guys like Miles and Coltrane may SEEM better/cooler." SEEM
Alvin, I said SEEM!!!
Peter the great
- Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 17:34:02 (EST)
A couple of suggestions;-Joe Henderson Mode for Joe
John Coltrane A love Supreme (Part 1)
martin grupman
bury, lancashire england - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 08:06:57 (EST)
Soulful Strut should be higher.
George
- Friday, January 21, 2005 at 09:29:55 (EST)
Just a few extra suggestions for songs possibly deserving this list:
1) As I mentioned a long time ago, any of the songs from A Love
Supreme.
2) The Eternal Triangle-Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt/Dizzy Gillespie,
Sonny Side Up
3) Part 1-Keith Jarrett, Koln Concert
4) Channel One Suite- Buddy Rich
Louie
Oakland, CA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 05:25:37 (EST)
no jaco?
lint
- Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 18:54:18 (EST)
Cousin Mary?
Troy
- Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 22:31:51 (EST)
Peter, I'm glad to hear some good things bout Satchmo Peter. Although there's
still somethin I disagree with you, and that's the thing you said about Miles and
Trane being better than the great Satchmo. That's kinda why I came on this
page right now, and that was to say I'd like to see more New Orleans jazz
music on here. It doesn't all have to be Louis Armstrong, it can be music by Al
Hirt, Paul Barbarin, Joe 'King' Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, and the Preservation
Hall Jazz Band. Here's some recommendations I make.
New Orleans Stomp - Louis Armstrong
Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
When the Saints Go Marching In (!!!!) - Anybody
Doctor Jazz - Joe 'King' Oliver (Or Jelly Roll Morton)
Bourbon Street Parade - Paul Barbarin (Or Al Hirt)
Southern Stomp - Joe "King" Oliver w/ Louis Armstrong
Amen - Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Those are just my favorites! You should think about adding other New Orleans
songs, by different artists too! I just think that there isn't enough mention of this
kind of music on this site, so I've been making New Orleans jazz lists! But I still
think some of those should be on this one as well. Thanks.
Alvin
- Sunday, January 09, 2005 at 12:49:40 (EST)
I think it's just you jo. It takes some understanding to see just how
influential Louis Armstrong was. It's impossible to imagine Jazz
without him. Take 'West End Blues' for example. What Louis did in his
opening solo had NEVER been done. I agree with you that guys like
Miles and Coltrane may seem better/cooler, but in reality, when the
facts are observed, nobody was in Louis' league. He is to Jazz as the
Beatles are to rock. Time two!
Peter the great
- Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 23:45:48 (EST)
just you
Alvin
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 21:51:03 (EST)
giant steps, numero uno. greatest jazz song... ever...
so what #2
is it me, or do i think louis armstrong is a wee bit overrated?
jo
- Saturday, December 25, 2004 at 02:33:28 (EST)
the entretainer
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- Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 23:54:36 (EST)
just gonna nominate So What for #1, it's just my favourite jazz song ever
jimothy
- Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 11:30:32 (EST)
rick, nice work man, cool list.
zeno
- Friday, December 17, 2004 at 20:18:50 (EST)
Hey Mr. Rick,
thanks for the add. I think I read on the trumpet post that you're
going to be really busy for a while. I wish you the best on your new
endeavors my friend. I know that you'll pop in from time to time.
Thanks again dude. You're jazz lists are a labor of love.
jeff alexander
new york, usa - Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 22:13:23 (EST)
Alright! Nice revision Rick!
Peter the great
- Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 23:42:00 (EST)
Jeff Alexander,
"Remark" is in.
RICK
- Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 19:35:26 (EST)
Not a single Joe Pass song? What kind of list is this?
Mike
Chicago, - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 10:03:56 (EST)
Jeff Alexander,
Apologies......I thought I had added 'Remark' after we had discussed
it & 'Birdland'.
RICK
- Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 01:02:32 (EST)
Whoa! Huge snub on this list! and it's 'Linus and Lucy!' C'mon, you
all know it deserves to be here, and high at that. Still instantly
recognizable today, it introduced millions to Jazz in the 60s with
it's exposure through the peanuts cartoons, and it's a pretty damn
good composition to boot. C'mon. We both know it deserves a place.
Peter the great
- Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 23:39:25 (EST)
Have you ever heard "Tank!" by the Seatbelts? It is an amazing
instrumental. And for impact, it has huge. I oigianlly heard it when
I was switching channels and i crossed Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.
The song is being used as a theme for an anime called Cowboy Bebop.
That song is amazing, and since I noticed it was the theme, I've heard
jazz bands around the country performing this amazing song.
Will H
- Friday, December 03, 2004 at 16:12:58 (EST)
days of wine and roses should be number 1
johnny lam
- Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 08:59:33 (EST)
Rick,
My thought when looking at the list is this; many of the songs are
standards, and because of the popularity of these songs (in terms of
jazz repitore and in terms of listener appreciation) one may find it
hard to eliminate any one of these great tunes. There are other songs
on this list (for the most part) that seem to be more
contemparary, and are not as tried and true. While I
appreciate "Birds of Fire" the title cut from McLaughlin's break-thru
album, I don't think that song has as much strength. And here's my
reasoning; that album is as much a rock oriented album as it is a
jazz oriented album. That particular cut, like many on that record,
uses an odd time signature. While one would have to give the composer
credit, especially when this record was from 1973 (I think) I feel as
if Mr. McLaughlin used this trick so often... that it may appear that
he subtitutes musicality for technicality. His song "Lila's Dance" is
in 10/8 and yet it seems such an apropriate time signature for the
overall composition. What I mean to imply is that John McLaughlin is
a compositional genius, however, there are songs that are completely
simple and yet are purely genius BECAUSE they are so simple. Such
compositions rely on feel and soul rather than innovative time
signatures, abstract melody/harmonic structure and lightning fast
chops. The song "A Remark You Made" has both complexity and
simplicity. It has the beauty of the combining both. Like the fusion
of "Flight Over Rio" with "West End Blues". Put "A Remark You Made"
on the list and take off "Birds of Fire". To me that seems a
reasonable substitution. McLaughlin is represented well enough
already. What do you think?... My respect to Mr. McLaughlin...one of
jazz-rock's greatest pioneers.
jeff alexander
- Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 14:45:02 (EST)
1. Birdland (Weather Report)
2. Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing) Benny Goodman
3. Take The A Train (Duke Ellington)
4. April In Paris (Count Basie)
5. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Charles Mingus)
zach
lincoln, nebraska usa - Monday, November 22, 2004 at 19:43:23 (EST)
Hey Rick:
I'm glad you like the song, I don't know where you would place the
song. "Birdland" was a commercial success and crossed over onto the
adult contemporary charts. That alone gives the song a certian amount
of notoriety, however, I do think that by comparison "Birdland" is
more of a diddy. Don't get me wrong. "Birdland" is a great piece of
music. It's just that "A Remark You Made" is (in my humble opinion) a
masterpiece. Your call.
jeff alexander
new york, usa - Monday, November 22, 2004 at 19:21:22 (EST)
Add for Jeff A,
The question seems to be, do I place 'Remark' higher than 'Birdland'
& or does 'Birdland' need to be higher also ?
RICK
- Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 11:58:21 (EST)
Jeff Alexander,
Listening to 'A Remark You Made' as I type this. Thanks so much.
On such an influential album as "Heavy Weather" (#19 on my Greatest
Jazz album list) I honestly had overlooked this one. Shorter's
playing is exquiste. Now begins the task of list placement & which
worthy song it must replace.
RICK
- Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 11:54:04 (EST)
Rick,
It's all good! The song "A Remark You Made" is on the album "Heavy
Weather" by Weather report...at least I'm pretty sure. It may be
written by Wayne Shorter. I listened to that song back in the 80's
when it first came out, I lost that recording but then heard the song
on a radio station in Canada last week. I hope that I'm correct so
that I don't lead you down the wrong path, but I'm almost certian
that the song is on the "Heavy Weather" recording. Good luck and
enjoy one of the very greatest jazz recordings ever!
Jeff Alexander
- Friday, November 19, 2004 at 13:51:57 (EST)
Jeff Alexander,
No offense intended, just loved the thought behing your comment.
Did a search with no results for 'A Remark You Made'. Any additional
info would be helpful. BTW, my search was thru Zawinul's discography.
RICK
- Friday, November 19, 2004 at 11:21:12 (EST)
Cute.
Jeff Alexander
- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 20:52:28 (EST)
Editor's Note;
Polka Jazz ! Now that's a list to consider.
RICK
- Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 12:21:26 (EST)
I should mention that the song can not be covered. I don't believe
anyone can do it justice. I dont even think that Weather Report could
duplicate it again.
Jeff Alexander
- Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 00:21:20 (EST)
Please listen to "A Remark You Made" I think it's by Joe Zawinal.
That is one of the most incredible pieces of music. All the
musician's performances are brilliant and the composition is so deep
it will move you to tears! If that beautiful work of art is not
concidered for this list, I shall join a polka band and take gigs at
the JCCA for 5 bucks a pop.
Jeff Alexander
- Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 00:17:00 (EST)
Where's The Chicken on this list?
Stevo
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 17:08:15 (EST)
Ok I totally understand why, I just came on to say I forgot two more, 245 by Eric
Dolphy, and Chelsea Bridge by Ben Webster, but I know you got things to do
and stuff. Thanks.
Alvin
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 01:06:08 (EST)
Alvin,
Thanks for the suggestion...Sounds O.K. to me but my time is totally
taken until January so give me some time & I'll add more.
RICK
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 20:25:48 (EST)
Rick, I think you should put this list to 200. I'm currently doing the same on my
ballad page. If you want I can give you some recomendations for the 200 part.
There not in any order, just mixed up songs that should mentioned on the web
site.
Flyin Home - Lionel Hampton
I Remember Clifford - Lee Morgan
Straight, No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
Whims of Chambers - Paul Chambers
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Someday My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis
Lonely Woman - Ornette Coleman
St. Louis Blues - Louis Armstrong
Now's the Time - Charlie Parker
Moanin' - Art Blakey
Hocus Pocus - Lee Morgan (If you don't want to add it than I would do Boy
What a Night)
Eventually - Ornette Coleman
A Love Supreme Part I : Acknowledgment - John Coltrane
Doxy - Sonny Rollins
When I Fall in Love - Miles Davis
Easy Living - Clifford Brown
Rockit - Herbie Hancock
Fables of Faubus - Charles Mingus
Salt Peanuts - Dizzy Gillespie
Ceora - Lee Morgan
Omicron - Paul Chambers
Three O' Clock in the Morning - Dexter Gordon
Mango Mangue - Charlie Parker
Bag's Groove - Modern Jazz Quartet/Lou Donaldson
Too Marvelous For Words - JJ Johnson
Time After Time - JJ Johnson (Sonny Stitt did good too)
In A Silent Way - Miles Davis
Drum Boogie - Gene Krupa
9:20 Speacial - Count Basie
Kathy's Waltz - Dave Brubeck
Groovin' Hard - Buddy Rich
Girl of My Dreams - Charles Mingus (Dizzy Gillespie did good too)
Sugar - Stanley Turrentine
Parker's Mood - Charlie Parker
Confirmation - Charlie Parker
Speedball - Lee Morgan
Brilliant Corners - Thelonious Monk
Better Git it in Your Soul - Charles Mingus
Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis
Moment's Notice - John Coltrane
Sister Sadie - Horace Silver
The Drum Thunder Suite - Art Blakey
My Romance - Stan Getz
Syeeda's Song Flute - John Coltrane
Black Beauty - Duke Ellington
D.B. Blues - Lester Young
Shhh/Peacful - Miles Davis
Remember those are just for 101-200 choices, you can add a lot more too of
course, but I actually think "Better Git it in Your Soul" - Charles Mingus should
be in the 100. Thanks.
Alvin
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 20:03:50 (EST)
Yep, Lonely Woman by Coleman definitely belongs on here.
Liam
- Saturday, November 06, 2004 at 21:49:12 (EST)
Oh I see Law Years on here, but I still think you should have one of "The Shape of Jazz to
Come" songs on here.
Alvin
- Friday, November 05, 2004 at 00:39:12 (EST)
I think you should have some Ornette Coleman on here, his best is from "The Shape of
Jazz to Come". Lonely Woman, Eventually, and Chronology are some that I would
reccomend to add.
To All : I would highly apreciate it if you made your top 10 - 20 favorite trumpet solos in
order or at least close order. Thanks.
Alvin
- Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 22:12:56 (EST)
Birdland IS on here: #84 but it is the Weather Report version. I'd like to
hear the Maynard version though. I love the Weather Report version, but I
also like Maynard Ferguson. Sounds interesting!
Deep Treble
- Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 18:32:39 (EST)
-Birdland needs to be put on here
-Maynard Fergusons version is AMAZING!!!
Isabella
halifax, prov: n.s. canada - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 20:43:02 (EDT)
impossible! There are about a million songs that didn't even make this list,
and the funny thing, is every song that did make the list is damn good!
tgnd
- Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 01:36:39 (EDT)
So What is number one. Then Take the A-Train. Then A Love Supreme.
Dan
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 23:04:47 (EDT)
Rhapsody In Blue in the top five.
Dagmar
- Monday, October 18, 2004 at 22:46:22 (EDT)
oops that last post should be Alvin and not Rick, but you probably already know that. I can't belive I just now noticed that
Alvin
- Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 15:06:14 (EDT)
I know you used to have it on here, because I looked at your previous lists, but you should add "Better Get it in Yo' Soul" back on. It's personally my favorite Mingus song, I like the other three you have on here, but Get It in Yo Soul is more my style. It should be somewhere with "Totem Pole" "Bumpin" "Stolen Moments" you know somewhere in that range. Thanks
Rick
- Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 10:45:28 (EDT)
also, al di meola's flight over rio should be moved WAY UP! and if were talkin elegantgypsy album, then "race with devil on a spanish highway" should be added.
Mike
- Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:14:30 (EDT)
punk jazz was better...weather report was the greatest
Mike
- Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:08:19 (EDT)
Birdland is great, but not number one.
Troy
- Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 00:06:26 (EDT)
birdland is #1. You know it is. Everytime someone mentions the word "jazz", i hear birdland. its the best song in the world. my ipod has counted 64 times i have listened to that song. (2nd place has 22)
big bird
birdland, CA usa - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 21:45:16 (EDT)
I think Omicron - Paul Chambers should be up there
Alvin
- Friday, September 24, 2004 at 00:15:32 (EDT)
birdland
jaco's corpse reanitmated as a slave to the necromancer
- Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 22:30:47 (EDT)
There is great shortage of Wayne Shorter on this list. Footprints, Adams Apple should be in the top 50.
Arni Freyr Stefansson
Reykjavik, Gullbringusysla Iceland - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 07:27:08 (EDT)
also "St. Louis Blues" - Louis Armstrong and "Straight, No Chaser" - Thelonious Monk should be added. For now thats it.
Alvin
- Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 22:30:02 (EDT)
Even though you have plenty of Mingus on here, I think "Fables of Faubus" on here.
Alvin
- Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 19:35:18 (EDT)
Alvin,
Jazz Ballads sounds good & informational but you might want to check with Chris on the Jazz vocalist page who may already have a list in the works.
RICK
- Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 12:36:11 (EDT)
Rick
You're a jazz scholar and a gentleman. Miles Davis (who wrote Donna Lee and not Bird as many people think) would approve of all the people who learn this tune cause they saw it here. Besides it's good for them. Thanks
woody
- Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 00:14:21 (EDT)
Rick,
I have noticed that there are a lot of tunes missing on this list. I have also noticed that they are all ballads. I know that you edit a lot of lists (almost all the jazz, a few blues, and I think a rock list) so if you want I can try and make a ballad list for the jazz page. I dont know how it will be, but if I do end up making one then Im just going to mix it up vocal and instrumental, if it isnt any good then I could try spliting them up. What do you think?
Alvin
- Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 18:01:00 (EDT)
what about pat metheny's "if i could"?
drago
- Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 15:03:15 (EDT)
Who originally composed the tune "Girl of my Dreams" wasnt it Cole Porter? I have heard versions by Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. Any others that any of you have heard?
Alvin
- Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 21:55:51 (EDT)
I thought Donna Lee was by Charlie Parker, unless you mean the best version.
Alvin
- Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 21:52:41 (EDT)
Rick- Donna Lee (Clifford Brown) In The Beginning- Columbia
woody
- Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 17:48:27 (EDT)
Woody,
re:Donna Lee, which version by which artist ?
RICK
- Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 22:44:11 (EDT)
Lovely
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- Monday, August 23, 2004 at 21:43:36 (EDT)
Rick
How are we doing with Donna Lee?
woody
- Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 22:41:16 (EDT)
I dont know if you would consider Lover Man or I Remember Clifford instrumentals because they do have words, so if I have too many tunes then you can cut off those two
Alvin
- Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 22:53:04 (EDT)
Some songs that I think are good enough for this list
1. Moments Notice - John Coltrane
2. What Am I Here For? - Clifford Brown and Max Roach
3. Lover Man - Charlie Parker
4. I Remember Clifford - Benny Golson
5. Syeeda's Song Flute - John Coltrane
6. The Lion and the Wolff - Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean
7. Killer Joe - Benny Golson
8. Tahiti - Milt Jackson
9. Salt Penuts - Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker
10. Something I Dreamed Last Night - Miles Davis
11. Ceora - Lee Morgan and Herbie Hancock
Sorry if I have too many tunes on this list
Alvin
- Friday, August 20, 2004 at 21:17:29 (EDT)
Once again the top 10 is perfect and it shouldn't change, Rhapsody in Blue is at a deserving number 12 spot and shouldn't be number 1 because West End Blues is number 1 and I dont think it will ever be removed from there. If you all want Rhapsody in Blue moved higher than it should be at number 11 but no higher.
Alvin
- Friday, August 20, 2004 at 13:34:12 (EDT)
I wouldn't mind seeing "Rhapsody in Blue" at #1... it iss a masterpiece.
Great to see Lenny Breau's "Visions" on the list.
George #2
- Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 19:55:46 (EDT)
Dagmar,
It's almost inconceivable not having Rhapsody In Blue up there
and I'm for that, but see my earlier discussions with Rick and
let me know why you think it should be up there.
Guy Qc. Canada
- Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 12:56:04 (EDT)
Rhapsody In Blue should be in the Top Five.
Dagmar
- Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 22:25:06 (EDT)
Theres a Clifford Brown and Max Roach song that has become a favorite of mine title "What am I here For?" I think its good enough for this list.
Alvin
- Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 01:29:16 (EDT)
Guy,
On a roadtrip so revisions are on hold but I will drop "Rhapsody" into an honorable mention type thing, it's such a memorable piece.
RICK
- Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:16:40 (EDT)
Alvin
It could be in any key, it depends what key "So What" is in. I don't
know what's the original key of that tune, sorry.
Guy
- Monday, August 16, 2004 at 10:33:56 (EDT)
Sorry, RHAPSODY IN BLUES
Rick,
- Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 22:06:51 (EDT)
Rick,
You never got back at me. An American In Paris...
Guy
- Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 22:05:29 (EDT)
Would anybody happen to know what key "So What" is in for B flat and E Flat instruments? Please tell me ASAP
Alvin
- Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 00:12:52 (EDT)
Would anybody happen to know what key "So What" is in for B flat and E Flat instruments? Please tell me ASAP
Alvin
- Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 00:12:51 (EDT)
Sandie Griffiths,
Editor's note: Check out the Organist sidebar on the Jazz Pianist's page where John Patton gets his reward.
RICK
- Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 17:28:08 (EDT)
Let em Roll John Patton on Hammond Organ. Wow!
Sandie Griffiths
England - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 16:03:24 (EDT)
Rick,
I understand your point, but back then jazz and blues weren't so different
in terms of distictive genres, and what was said to be jazz was actually
a classical piece using the blues medium. Just listening to it, it's very
bluesy, it may have influence jazz composers at that time but Gerswin's
unique style was classical-blues. And although the piece may have some
jazz chords such as (+9) they are also very common in blues. None of
his music has that jazz trademark sound. I need to be more convinced.
Guy
- Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 13:20:20 (EDT)
Guy,
For your answer to "Rhapsody in Blue" scroll down to Thursday July 8th, thanks.
RICK
- Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 10:48:11 (EDT)
Rick,
As much as Rhapsody In Blue is a masterpiece, I don't see how
that could be considered as a jazz piece. If anything, blues-classical,
but that aint' no jazz.
Guy
- Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 20:26:18 (EDT)
Most popular contempory version is by Jaco Pastorius.
woody
- Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 09:38:11 (EDT)
Rick- best version I heard is Clifford Brown on the Columbia album called The Beginning And The End. The classic version is by Bird and Miles.
woody
- Monday, August 09, 2004 at 22:20:54 (EDT)
So what do you think about the jazz vocal and instrumental ballad lists?
Alvin
- Monday, August 09, 2004 at 21:03:36 (EDT)
Yes! St Thomas! Excellent call Alvin----smooth catch, Rick!
Nat Whilk
NY NY, - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 18:26:46 (EDT)
I am very suprised on what I see, correct me if Im wrong, but no Sonny Rollins...how about adding just one of his best..."Doxy" , "St. Thomas, or "Solid".
Alvin
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 20:58:43 (EDT)
I know I always ask about a new list a lot but do you think you can do a Greatest Jazz Ballad list, so that way you got all the fast songs like "A Night in Tunisia" on here and slow songs like "I Remember Clifford" on the Ballads list.
Alvin
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 17:59:44 (EDT)
woody,
Which version of Donna Lee do you recommend ?
RICK
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 10:36:35 (EDT)
As much as I admire Erroll Garner, "Groove" Holmes' version of Misty is about as good as it gets!
Andy
- Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 21:39:02 (EDT)
This tune straddles the line between jazz and R & B, so it may not fit the criteria for inclusion on the list, but it's one of my favorites, a recognized standard, and more importantly, good enough to serve Art Blakey as the theme for the Messengers for a bunch of years: Bobby Timmons' "Moanin."
Tony
- Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 16:53:50 (EDT)
BIRDLAND!!!!
mark
- Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 22:38:37 (EDT)
Nat,
Thanks & I hope everyone understands that their suggestions are given
serious consideration.
RICK
- Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 13:05:52 (EDT)
Ohhh the list gets beautifuller and beautifuller! Nat-o-licious! Rick, your status has been raised to VBG (Very Beautiful Genius). Everybody be hummin some Cherokee!
Nat Whilk
from the very center of the Big Apple, - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 22:03:59 (EDT)
How about adding Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Cannonball Adderly
Alvin
- Friday, July 30, 2004 at 12:18:36 (EDT)
Rick- hope you're not getting fed up seeing my name but I would love to see a list for Composers Of Standards. The guys who wrote "The Book" like Gershwin, Kern, Porter, Arlen etc. I guess the hard part would be the criteria but you're the expert on that. If you're short on time I'll gladly lend a hand. thanks
woody
- Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11:37:28 (EDT)
chompy
Ornithology's agood tune but if you're gonna pick just one of those original bebop tunes wouldn't you pick Anthropology? I think they should be rated by how much fragments from the tunes ended up in players blowing lines.
woody
- Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 17:38:38 (EDT)
BLUE MONK HIGHER
SAM
- Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 14:37:44 (EDT)
wow, no Ornithology? i think that's a big mistake personally.
chompy
- Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 00:06:53 (EDT)
Beautiful list Rick
The only tune I'd add is Donna Lee cause it's the bridge from be bop to hard bop and I don't know one player in my generation who didn't consider it necessary learning. thanks
woody
- Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 20:49:11 (EDT)
Rick,
Beautiful additions, man! Much thanks.
Nat Whilk
NY NY, - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 09:12:37 (EDT)
I think "Race with Devil on Spanish Highway" by Al Dimeola should be on here. It is an amazing song and I think it is better than "Flight Over Rio"(48).
Andy
- Friday, July 23, 2004 at 14:14:23 (EDT)
I think Giant Steps should be moved up over Take Five. Sure, Take Five is a great song written by a genius, but we can not deny the fact that it is not as complex as Giant Steps in a whole. I mean, there are so many people who play this song, not in jazz bands, which shows how complex it is, but by the greatest professional players such as Mike Stern, John Scofield (I think), Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Tommy Flanagan, and John Sneider (who is with Chris Potter). Take Five, on the other hand, has been played by Quincy Jones, the Manhattan Jazz Quintet, No Strings Attached, and George Benson. Also, the complexity of the song is much more in Giant Steps. Many argue that the rhythm Joe Morello keeps in Dave Brubeck's version of Take Five is very hard, which I do not doubt, but Elvin Jones does time-keeping that is difficult as well! Also, it is a lot harder to solo over such a chord progression as Giant Steps in comparison to Take Five. This is a very impressive site, I just recently discovered it. I agree with everything else. Thanks.
Jon L.
ME USA - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 18:30:48 (EDT)
Birdland from Weather Report??? I disagree, I am been in a jazz band for a long time, and I have never heard this song played, the only song that I have heard played by jazz bands that have that word in it is Lullaby of Birdland.
Jon. L
ME - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 18:16:26 (EDT)
birdland should be in the top 5 because so many jazz bands around the country play it
tot
sactown, ca usa - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 13:14:22 (EDT)
Rick,
"Stompin" is a good choice if only because Benny co-wrote the tune. But the most immediate things that come to my mind are Benny's multiple recordings of "After You've Gone"--very virtuosic---every bit as impressive in it's own way as Clifford on Cherokee--and "Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)". He recorded this with his band in the studio as well as the famous live recording at Carnegie Hall. Though the Carnegie Hall recording is the greater one, the studio version is great too. He was also a great player of ballads---"Moonglow" is famous and great(even though it's simple, try getting a clarinet player to try and phrase it the way Benny does---it's impossible!!! I spent ten years trying!!!)
I'd also cast a vote for Benny's greatest rival: Artie Shaw's "Begin the Beguine". I hope that the political climate of the jazz world shifts enough over the next decade or so that these guys are given more credit--at least enough to expose younger people to their music again. It's so beautiful and vibrant....
Nat Whilk
NY NY, - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 12:32:18 (EDT)
Nat,
In your opinion was "Stompin" an appropriate choice ? I will see what I can do with "Footprints".
RICK
- Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 20:51:38 (EDT)
Rick,
I think Eric is right about 'Footprints' being on Miles Smiles. Also I second the vote for Cherokee. Charlie Barnet and Wynton Marsalis als have great versions of the tune, but I can't argue with Clifford's.
Also have you checked out Copland's 3rd Symphony? The fanfare for the common man comes from the 4th mvt and if you haven't heard it already, you might like the whole thing....
THANK YOU for putting Benny Goodman up there! The dude is SO under-appreciated these days. He was a beautiful playing genius.
Nat Whilk
from a dirty concrete island called NY, - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 19:58:54 (EDT)
Rick,
What about a trumpet list?
Larry Scott
Athens, GA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 15:29:36 (EDT)
Rick,
You've got to add "Cherokee" to the list by Ray Noble. Clifford Brown did the definitive version and until "Giant Steps" came along, it was the tune that seperated the men from the boys at most jazz jam sessions. Speaking of Clifford Brown, I would also add "Joy Spring" to the list. It was one of his best.
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 06:51:53 (EDT)
Hey Rick,
To my knowledge the original recording of Footprints was on "Miles Smiles", which is a studio album. Then Wayne made a studio cut of it on "Adams Apple" about a year later. Then some 35 years later Wayne recorded "Footprints Live", which featured that tune. It's arguably Wayne's most famous and greatest song. It deserves a high ranking.
Eric
- Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:35:19 (EDT)
Nat,
Funny you mentioned Copland, I keep coming back to 'Fanfare For The Common Man' another piece I prefer.
RICK
- Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 13:20:00 (EDT)
Rick,
Incredible, revolutionary, and a sadly under-followed example. I honestly believe that Gershwin accomplished what no other American composer (save maybe Ives) has accomplished: a totally american style independant of european conventions (even COpland relied on Stravinsky and Shoenberg). Any way the word gets out about him is a public service.
Nat Whilk
from skyscraper national park, NY, - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 09:53:57 (EDT)
Nat,
When all is said & done 'Rhapsody' is an incredible piece of music.
RICK
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 20:43:11 (EDT)
Rick,
Your info is good enough for me, and if it IS jazz (that is, if it is to remain on a jazz list) it ought to be high (cuz it oughtta be high on whatever list it's on). I rescind my former objections.
Nat Whilk
NY NY, - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 19:34:31 (EDT)
Nat,
The 'Rhapsody' as Jazz came directly from Gershwin's bio. It may seem borderline but that's good enough for me. If you or anyone else still
has a problem I might consider dropping it to a lower placement but will remain on the list.
RICK
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 16:57:31 (EDT)
ooops. I didn't read your earlier responses. But I disagree with the Rhapsody as jazz. Anyhow, we don't even have the original performace on record, do we?
Nat again
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 13:06:49 (EDT)
I hate to be a pest, but much as I love Gershwin (and no one loves Gershwin like Nat loves Gershwin), Rhapsody in Blue ain't jazz: it's entirely scored like a classical piece. Without any element of improv, I don't a piece can be properly referred to as jazz... Also, The Girl from Ipanema is a Jobim tune, I think, not a Getz tune (though it's on the Getz/Gilberto album---Jobim plays piano on the album). Great list, though. I'd put "A Train" at the top, but you can't really argue with "West End Blues" and "Round Midnight" is a beautiful sonic sensation.
Nat Whilk
NY (i think), - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 13:03:10 (EDT)
Eric,
Shorter is a favorite of mine but unless I'm mistaken 'Footprints' is a live cut. I should have included in the criteria those compositions that are omited for one reason or another & that will be corrected. A live Jazz song list is being considered.
RICK
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 00:49:52 (EDT)
Kwame,
Obviously I could place dozens of songs by Miles, Duke & Trane on this list but the ones chosen seem to fit the criteria best & of course leave room for many many quality songs as well.
RICK
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 00:47:00 (EDT)
Kwame,
All good choices which will be considered. Thanks.
RICK
- Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 02:02:21 (EDT)
where's "Rockit" from Herbie?????
Jeff
- Monday, July 12, 2004 at 19:40:02 (EDT)
I didn't finish:
Flamenco Sketches-- Miles
In a Sentimental Mood -- Duke Ellington
A Love Supreme -- Coltrane
Kwame
Philadelphia, PA 19904 - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 18:53:27 (EDT)
where is Yehudi Menuhin and Grappelli????
Machoman
TAMPERE, Finland - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 17:43:39 (EDT)
Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" should be in the top 50.
Eric
- Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 10:58:15 (EDT)
Rick,
That's the majority of the music here especially in casinos. As the city keeps growing, a local scene is emerging with jazz unfortunately bringing up the rear. What's ironic is that we have some of the best musicians in the world living here because of all the shows. Live music is making a little bit of a comeback in the showrooms. "Blue Man Group", "Mama Mia", all the Cirque Du Soleil shows use live musicians. Up until a few years ago, everyone was using canned music. I hope the jazz scene gets better but The Blue Note opened a club here and failed miserably. We do have a good jazz station though, KUNV 91.5 comes out of UNLV and plays jazz almost 24/7.
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 03:17:33 (EDT)
Mr Vegas,
Every visit to your town has resulted in (other than a loss of cash)casino or club music being of the top 40 or dance variety. Is that a rule of thumb dictated by the club/casino owners ?
RICK
- Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 19:21:26 (EDT)
Renaldo,
I know a few people who teach at UNLV. Joe Lano, one of the best jazz guitarists in the world teaches there. The music program at UNLV seems to be getting stronger every year. There are definitely gigs to be had in Veges but you've got to hustle. If you network and get out alot, you can usually come up with something. Forget about jazz though. There are very few if any jazz gigs out here.
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 16:10:39 (EDT)
Mr. Vegas,
I was thinking about UNLV as one of my choices for Grad School. Do you know much about it, and also, are there lots of oppurtunities to gig out there in Vegas??
Renaldo
- Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:47:00 (EDT)
Liam,
"Rhapsody in Blue" is a composition which combines classical music with jazz influenced elements. In 1924 Paul Whiteman the self described King Of Jazz commissioned Gershwin to write a piece for a concert to be billed as 'An Experiment in Modern Music' in NYC.
The event has since become historic with the premiere of Rhapsody in Blue. The concert was presented under such headings as 'True Form Of Jazz' with Gershwin himself on piano & in which his solo was entirely improvised now a common trait of nearly all jazz.
So the answer to your question is that "Blue" can be seen as both Jazz & Classical but with it's place in history assured it makes this list easily.
RICK
- Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 12:12:48 (EDT)
Is Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue a jazz piece? I always thought it was considered classical music, but I could be wrong.
Liam
- Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 04:17:16 (EDT)
To all,
Thanks, your suggestions ARE being considered. Personal matters have any new revisions on hold temporarily.
RICK
- Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 00:24:02 (EDT)
If I could add a few songs to the list, it would be these:
"Epistrophy"-Thelonious Monk
"Acknowledgement" or any of the "A Love Supreme" songs-John Coltrane
"Salt Peanuts"-Charlie Parker
"St. Thomas"-Sonny Rollins
Those are the main ones that I could think of at the moment. Either way, it's a great list.
Louie
Oakland, CA USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 00:17:16 (EDT)
Take Five was a good song except for the drum solo, it kinda ruined it. Anyway I still think "Sing Sing Sing" by Benny Goodman should be up there along with some others...
"Now's the Time" - Charlie Parker
"Confirmation" - Charlie Parker
"Bags Groove" - Milt Jackson
"Bellarosa" - Elmo Hope
"Tahiti" - Milt Jackson
"Killer Joe" - Benny Golson
"Night Train" - Oscar Peterson
I understand that this is a tough list to make but I think those are some of the best tunes I've ever heard.
Alvin
Fresno, CA USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 20:29:14 (EDT)
Recommend "Hatian Fight Song" by Charlie Mingus. Absolutely kickin' bass and trombone interplay.
hubert
- Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 09:52:39 (EDT)
- - - - - The List Was Revised At This Point - 7/1/04 - - - - -
a couple of further suggestions- night train -oscar peterson, Django - The Modern Jazz Quartet.
Rupert
New Zealand - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 19:10:57 (EDT)
Does anybody think that Now's the Time and Confirmation should be up there?
Alvin
Fresno, CA USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 17:41:33 (EDT)
Ya Killer Joe should be up there thats a pretty kick ass tune
Alvin
Fresno, CA USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 17:37:59 (EDT)
Juice,
You're right about "Sing, Sing, Sing. It meets all the criteria to make the list. Also I forgot to mention "Killer Joe" by Benny Golsen in my previous posts. You've got your work cut out for you with this list Rick. Good Start!
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 03:37:17 (EDT)
Rick,
Since you've got Europa and Birdland on the list, I've got to make a pitch for "Breezin" by George Benson. Maybe even "Morning Dance" by Spyro Gyra, "Feels So Good" by Chuck Mangione and one of my all time favorite songs that almost all jazz musicians know; "Spain" by Chick Corea.
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 03:30:25 (EDT)
Rick,
This could have been the toughest list of all of them to compile since it is so subjective. Here are 2 jazz instrumentals that I'm sick of playing but would have to be numbers 1 and 2 if the main criteria were lasting popularity. They were also very innovative and original for their time. I'm speaking of "The Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Stan Getz' did the definitive version, and "Misty" by Erroll Garner. You can't do a jazz or standards gig without knowing these 2 songs as well as "Satin Doll", "All The Things You Are", and the list goes on and on.
Mr. Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 03:21:46 (EDT)
I agree with the fact that Coltrane, Mingus, and Ellington are the most promient names on this page. They created so many great memories with thier musical gifts. The world of Jazz has and always will miss these three.
JuiceJuffer
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 21:18:28 (EDT)
Dear Rick, Great list as usual. I think that Mood Indigo should be in the top 5. By the way where is Sing Sing that song kicks major ass. Is it because it wasn't that inovative? I still think it should be on here. I mean many people ears perk up (with usually pleased comments of I have heard this before when ever that song is played.
JuiceJuffer
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 21:14:10 (EDT)
Nevermind I see A Night in Tunisia
Alvin
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 22:57:55 (EDT)
Dont see these up there but if they arent can you add them please.
A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
Alvin
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 22:57:21 (EDT)
Move Birds of Fire up. Several places.
Jimmy Jones
- Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 09:12:42 (EDT)
Where's Jimmy Smith's "Back At The Chicken Shack" and Kenny Burrell's "Chitlins Concarne"?
Wog
- Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 03:10:30 (EDT)
George,
This website has expanded so much so quickly that anything is possible.
RICK
- Friday, June 25, 2004 at 15:59:15 (EDT)
Great list Rick! Now if you could add sound clips from each song....Just kidding. Great list!
George
Greensboro, - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 09:18:29 (EDT)
I think "Maiden Voyage" should be higher... herbie hancock is so underrated on this site
Chris
- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 03:00:08 (EDT)
Chameleon is too low that song is great!
John
- Monday, June 21, 2004 at 20:44:22 (EDT)
Rick,
Kudos on another great list. I only have one quibble-
I can't believe that Mahavishnu's "Birds Of Fire" isn't on here. I know it's basically fusion, but so is "Meeting Of The Spirits" and you have that on here. Any particular reason? I know that 'Birds is considered to be a masterwork of guitar playing.
Josh
- Friday, June 18, 2004 at 19:27:40 (EDT)
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