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Posted on January 24, 2019 at 10:17:42
Aristarchus
 I have been tasked with coming up with suggestions for this type of mood for a neophyte jazz fan. So any suggestions for something somewhat similar, extraneous from Chet Baker and Bill Evans would be appreciated. I have lots of lyrical stuff but not much that presents itself is such a way as this recording by the late, great Gerry Mulligan.

 

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Not Mulligan or Evans, but this one might fit the bill., posted on January 24, 2019 at 11:32:46
Rick W
 Really nice and mellow Paul Desmond recording with beautiful arrangements by Bob Prince that anyone could enjoy. See link.

The track you posted is a bossa nova so you might also consider "Jazz Samba" by Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd, "Getz/Gilberto", "Stan Getz With Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida". They're all kinda mellow bossa nova albums with great playing and none require being a serious jazz fan to enjoy.

BTW - Mulligan's *older* big band recordings (Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band) are fantastic. His bands were full of great players, the tunes/arrangements were killer and the recording sound on all of 'em is superb. There is no Bill Evans trio album that isn't worth recommending.

 

RE: Not Mulligan or Evans, but this one might fit the bill., posted on January 24, 2019 at 12:48:42
Aristarchus
 Thanks Rick. I just listened to Desmond Blue which I'm oddly enough not familiar with. Great music and suggestion. I'll be listening to more of it. I am very familiar with Baker and Evans and he is and will continue to get more of them as suggested listening.

 

Something Like This, posted on January 24, 2019 at 13:22:01
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 This is easy on the ears. Nice record. Very nice. Also look for Stan Getz Anniversary or Serenity.

 

Big +1. nt, posted on January 25, 2019 at 08:09:12
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You might try..., posted on January 25, 2019 at 10:50:31
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 Gene Ammons, "Boss Tenor"

The Red Garland Trio, "MoodsVille Vol."

 

Love Harold. Had to buy that cd just now, thanks. nt, posted on January 27, 2019 at 09:51:07
Rick W
 nt

 

Suggestions , posted on January 27, 2019 at 10:46:25
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 Paul Desmond - sax
Jim Hall - guitar
Kenny Burrell - guitar
Miles Davis - his earlier recordings

 

RE: Love Harold. Had to buy that cd just now, thanks. nt, posted on January 28, 2019 at 06:23:18
GEO
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 Very pretty record.

 

RE: Love Harold. Had to buy that cd just now, thanks. nt, posted on January 28, 2019 at 10:14:03
Aristarchus
 Which Harold and what Harold cd are you talking about. I seemed to have missed something.

 

This one....., posted on January 28, 2019 at 11:02:03
Rick W
 Its the one with the tune GEO linked. I bought it from Amazon - see my link.

 

RE: This one....., posted on January 28, 2019 at 11:34:19
Aristarchus
 Must be getting old. Don't know what I was thinking or not thinking. Thanks

 

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