Though not Jazz, but rather some sort of fusion with middle eastern and world music, Dhaffer Youssef is nothing short of amazing. His last album is beatiful and all his musicians are incredible jazz players. I can't recommend it enough.
I saw him in Cologne a few years ago - pure luck, as I didn't know he was playing when I booked my trip. He was in a trio with drums and electric bass, and the venue was a small room in some academic institution (The Institute for French Studies?). Anyway, it was an awesome concert - literally jaw-dropping at times - full of the wild energy and fierce intelligence of jazz at its very finest. Not bad for 10 euros.I love Sclavis. He's probably the first jazz player i saw perform live, about 30 years ago, and his sound made a deep impression.
Interesting thread. I've come to jazz quite late and I've been exploring the great albums of 50s, 60s and 70s. I'm curious now to explore some newer jazz as I've only a few contemporary albums - enjoyed Portico Quartet.
I'd recommend Marcin Wasilewski - Spark of Life.
I came across this list, I don't know any of the albums but recognised that The Bad Plus seems to be favoured by some.
http://blog.oup.com/2014/04/25-jazz-albums-ted-gioia-recommends/
Another one to add to the list is Erik Truffaz, try the album Bending New Corners on Blue Note, awesome stuff
Interesting thread. I've come to jazz quite late and I've been exploring the great albums of 50s, 60s and 70s. I'm curious now to explore some newer jazz as I've only a few contemporary albums - enjoyed Portico Quartet.
I'd recommend Marcin Wasilewski - Spark of Life.
I came across this list, I don't know any of the albums but recognised that The Bad Plus seems to be favoured by some.
http://blog.oup.com/2014/04/25-jazz-albums-ted-gioia-recommends/
Interesting thread. I've come to jazz quite late and I've been exploring the great albums of 50s, 60s and 70s. I'm curious now to explore some newer jazz as I've only a few contemporary albums - enjoyed Portico Quartet.
I'd recommend Marcin Wasilewski - Spark of Life.
I came across this list, I don't know any of the albums but recognised that The Bad Plus seems to be favoured by some.
http://blog.oup.com/2014/04/25-jazz-albums-ted-gioia-recommends/
I suspect covering, for example ,Nirvana and Black Sabbath songs as a jazz piano trio attracts more attention that they might otherwise deserve.