What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

Asimov · « **Reply #2700 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 08:13 am »

Joe Henderson - Page One

Asimov · « **Reply #2701 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 08:55 am »

John Abercrombie - November

Asimov · « **Reply #2702 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 11:52 am »

Ron Carter - Uptown Conversation

Asimov · « **Reply #2703 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 12:56 pm »

Sabir Mateen Quintet - Secrets Of When

Asimov · « **Reply #2704 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 02:03 pm »

Sonny Stitt - Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio

Asimov · « **Reply #2705 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 02:55 pm »

Ted Curson - Plays Fire Down Below

Asimov · « **Reply #2706 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 04:17 pm »

Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Dance of Fire

Aziza Mustafa Zadeh was born on 19th December 1969 in Baku, Azerbaijan. She is a pianist, vocalist and composer who plays a fusion of jazz, classical, and mugham (a traditional improvisational style of Azerbaijan).

Zadeh began to sing at age of three and studied classical piano from an early age. She made her debut on stage with her father, Vagif Mustafa Zadeh, a famous pioneer of mugham-jazz fusion. Her first, self-titled album was released in 1991, followed by Aziza in 1993.

In 1994, she won the Phono Academy Prize, a prestigious German jazz award, for her second album, Always. She has since performed with many jazz and traditional luminaries and has released more albums including Dance Of Fire in 1995, Seventh Truth in 1996, Jazziza in 1997, Inspiration - Colors and Reflections in 2000, Shamans in 2002, and Contrasts in 2006.

The Azerbaijan pianist Aziza's Dance of Fire -- her second American record -- combines be-bop-derived jazz with elements Russian folk music. Supported by Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola, and Bill Evans, Aziza's playing is graceful and fluid, eclipsing her super-star backup musicians.

Asimov · « **Reply #2707 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 05:05 pm »

Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Always

Asimov · « **Reply #2708 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 05:48 pm »

Paul Chambers - Go

Asimov · « **Reply #2709 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 06:56 pm »

Ray Brown - Some of My Best Friends are... guitarists

Asimov · « **Reply #2710 on:** 1 Dec 2012, 04:08 am »

Bruce Hornsby, Christian McBride, Jack Dejohnette - Camp Meeting

Asimov · « **Reply #2711 on:** 1 Dec 2012, 05:31 am »

Danilo Perez - Across The Crystal Sea

Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez is a leader in a new generation of jazz musicians. An innovative and immensely talented player with a sophisticated grasp of jazz traditions, Danilo is never content to simply rehash the music of earlier masters. By combining distinctive Latin rhythms with his abiding love for jazz, he's earned a reputation as an artist who transcends conventional definitions of jazz. A dynamic force intent upon moving the music several steps forward, Danilo Pérez has already left a remarkably fresh imprint on contemporary music.

Universal acclaim for Danilo began with the 1994 release of The Journey, his second Novus recording, widely acknowledged as his breakthrough album. Panamonk, Danilo's 1996 debut on the Impulse! label, attracted even more attention. This irrepressibly spunky, yet highly polished, reinterpretation of Thelonious Monk's music secured Danilo's place as an outstanding player and original composer. The GRAMMY®-nominated Central Avenue (Impulse!, 1998), showcased Danilo's compositional prowess, kinetic technique, and a broad diversity of styles, while fully embracing his Panamanian roots. Danilo makes his debut on the legendary Verve label with 2000's Motherland, a heartfelt homage to the music of the Americas. The record, which focuses on the roots of Panamanian music as well as American, European, African, and Native Indian heritages, find the peerless pianist capturing the essence of America's complex personality through a masterful blend of musical elements.

Recently named Cultural Ambassador to Panama, Danilo Pérez absorbs and revitalizes a wide range of musical interests and passions. He says, "It is often said that Panama is 'the heart of the universe and the bridge to the world.' I wanted to celebrate Panama by showcasing its culture. Motherland will help show where our culture fits in with the rest of Latin America and with the rest of the world."

Danilo Perez has performed and/or recorded with Jon Hendricks, Terence Blanchard, Claudio Roditi, Paquito D'Rivera, Wayne Shorter, Steve Lacy, Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, Tito Puente, Wynton Marsalis, Billy Cobham, John Patitucci, Tom Harrell, Gary Burton, Avishai Cohen and Roy Haynes.