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Jazz - For all the jazz lovers

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In my early teens I stumbled upon Charlie Parker, stuff like Salt Peanuts made a big impact.

The past decade or so I've been enjoying Pharaoh Sanders, John Gilmour & others......only just stating to really appreciate the genius of John.

The past few years Albert Ayler has made me smile even more than Charlie, John (Coltrane or Gilmour), or Pharaoh did with this & this sorta stuff.

I'm a big fan of John Coltrane but the noises Albert makes on his horn seem to often be a wonderful step beyond John.

Who are your sax heroes and which tracks do you love and return to?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

When I first got into jazz, I didn't really like any sax players; I dug piano and trumpet and drums. More recently though, I really get/ dig Trane and older guys like Cannonball Adderly Ben Webster And occasionally, Sonny Rollins.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Two of my favorite alto sax players: Cannonball Adderley https://youtu.be/L3UwJkncE-U and Arthur Blythe https://youtu.be/x-F5O369cwQ The solos on those two tracks amaze me at every listen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Seconded on Milestones. My favorite sax solo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Nubya Garcia, she's part of the blossoming London scene right now. She's the real deal, no doubt about it. I had the incredible experience of seeing her play live last summer in Chicago and its was phenomenal.

Her Tiny Desk is one of the best. Source, the lead track, is probably my favorite of her's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTIZikaOTDE

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks, that's a great set :)

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