On the Surface
Style: Cool Jazz, Third Stream, Progressive Big Band
Vibes: Elegant, Aquatic, Romantic, Spring, Joyful, Mellow, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Orchestral, Acoustic, Suite, Lush, Melodic, Instrumental
Miles Davis & Gil Evans – Miles Ahead Read More »
with Reggie Workman, James Black & George Arvanitas
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Warm, Joyful, Flowing, Romantic, Soothing, Bluesy, Sentimental
Yusef Lateef – Psychicemotus Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Sunny, Warm, Flowing, Bright, Spiritual, Searching
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Improvisation, Modal, Instrumental, Live
Instrumentation: Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Drums, Piano, Upright Bass
The Charles Lloyd Quartet – Journey Within Read More »
Style: Chamber-Jazz
Moods: Elegant, Peaceful, Airy, Flowing, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Improvisation, Technical, Melodic, Soft
Personnel
James Newton – Flute; John Blake – Violin; Anthony Davis – Piano; Slide Hampton – Trombone; Billy Hart – Drums; Jay Haggard – Vibraphone; Cecil McBee – Upright Bass
James Newton – James Newton Read More »
Vibe: Anthemic, Communal, Uplifting, Colorful, Celebratory, Spiritual, Mournful, Healing, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Thematic, Percussive, Acoustic, Lush, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Percussion, Drums, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Cello, Upright Bass, Violin, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, String Quartet
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble – America the Beautiful Read More »
Personnel: Sathima Bea Benjamin – Vocals; Kenny Barron – Piano; Buster Williams – Upright Bass; Billy Higgins – Drums
Style: Vocal Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Ballads, Traditional
Vibe: Healing, Flowing, Warm, Airy, Spiritual, Soothing, Sombre, Heartfelt, Elegant, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Intimate, Morning, Peaceful, Reflective, Rootsy, Sentimental,
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Improvisation, Slow, Polished, Lyrical, Lush
Sathima Bea Benjamin – Windsong Read More »
Style: Post-Bop
Vibe: Joyful, Energized, Driving, Rootsy
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Improvisation, Acoustic, Technical
Anthony Braxton – In the Tradition Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Uplifting, Straight Ahead
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Technical, Modal, Improvisation
Billy Higgins – Mr. Billy Higgins Read More »
Style: Modal Jazz, Hard Bop
Vibe: Sentimental, Joyful, Sunny, Uplifting
Yusef Lateef – The Golden Flute Read More »
Released in 1975 on Milestone Records Compilation featuring tracks recorded between 1960 and 1962 that were originally released on albums such as Ezz-Thetics and Stratusphunk Format: LPx2
George Russell – Outer Thoughts Read More »
Released in 1963 on Columbia Records Format: LP
Thelonious Monk – Criss-Cross Read More »
Released in 2005 on Thrill Jockey Records Recorded 2004 Format: LP
Jeff Parker – The Relatives Read More »
Released in 1972 on Blue Note Records Format: LP
McCoy Tyner – Extensions Read More »
Released in 1961 on Impulse Records Og Stereo RVG pressing in Mono Jacket Format: LP
Art Blakey – !!!!!Impulse!!!!! Art Blakey !!!!! Jazz Messengers !!!!! Read More »
