by SomehowJazz | Mar 1, 2018 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Billy Cobham – Crosswinds (Atlantic/1974) The second album of Billy Cobham with his exquisite compositions is a jazz funk and jazz fusion masterpiece, a must have for every music collector. All pieces are arranged by Cobham, and the fantastic studio performance...
by SomehowJazz | May 28, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
David Matthews – Super Funky Sax ( GNP Crescendo / 1984 ) Here comes the former James Brown arranger David Matthews with a jazz funk masterpiece that hits the heart of SomehowJazz’ music taste and makes it to the top 10 of our favorite album collection....
by SomehowJazz | May 21, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz, Jazz Funk |
Donald Byrd – Street Lady ( Blue Note / 1973 ) Out of once in a life time collaboration of Donald Byrd and Larry Mizell, emerged this unique jazz, funk and groove experience that only gets better with time. All the pieces are original compositions, of which...
by SomehowJazz | May 14, 2017 | Brazilian Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Flora Purim – Stories To Tell ( Milestone / 1974 ) In her second solo album, Flora Purim perfects her unique style, mixing Brazilian music and jazz, together with great musicians like George Duke and Airto Moreira. “Insensatez” (How Insensitive) is...
by SomehowJazz | May 7, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz |
Horace Silver – Sterling Silver ( Blue Note / 1979 ) A collectors album. 1979 Blue Note LP features previously unissued tunes of Horace Silver except for Señor Blues (Vocal version and Alternate take) and Tippin. Trio version of “Que Pasa” was...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Chick Corea – Secret Agent ( Polydor / 1978 ) With three studio recordings and two live albums, 1978 was a record breaking year for Chick Corea in terms of productivity. Secret Agent is one of these studio albums with a rich orchestration featuring a horn...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 9, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Return To Forever – Romantic Warrior ( Columbia / 1976 ) The best-selling 6 th album of the progressive jazz band, that features rather an avant-garde style. The musical inspiration from the medieval themes is also marked by the unforgettable album cover. Lenny...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Rock |
Blood, Sweat & Tears ( Columbia / 1968 ) The amazing voice of David Clayton-Thomas, a fantastic brass arrangement, jazz meets rock, a milestone in music history. “Spinning Wheel”, “You Made Me So Very Happy” and especially “God Bless...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 17, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Yellowjackets – Yellowjackets ( Warner Bros. / 1981 ) This fantastic debut album of the jazz fusion band was first totally underrated, only to be rediscovered after their second release. Robben Ford’s great guitar solo on “Rush Hour” remains...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 12, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Carla Bley – Heavy Heart ( Watt-ECM / 1984 ) This great contemporary jazz record from 1984, still sounding fresh after so many years, is our favorite Carla Bley album, melodic and light and yet carrying a dark undertone. A jazz orchestration masterpiece as well,...
