Free For All Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 I'm amazed nobody mentioned Gil Evans. I really dig the Individualism Of Gil Evans recorded in 1964. Discussed here Quote
Ted O'Reilly Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Dont forget the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra (who later became the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra). This band had its own unique style. Caught them earlier, as "And let us not forget the Thad Jones - Mel Lewis band, and its later re-generations... " Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Dont forget the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra (who later became the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra). This band had its own unique style. Caught them earlier, as "And let us not forget the Thad Jones - Mel Lewis band, and its later re-generations... " Sorry Ted, I think I need another coffee this morning... Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 See "What live music ..." #2155. Bill, you should give us a link... Quote
BillF Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 See "What live music ..." #2155. Bill, you should give us a link... Thanks for doing that for me. Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Just checking that the Brotherhood of Breath has been mentioned Would also like to recommend the Manchester-based 'Beats n' Pieces' big band...great stuff here, for sure... Quote
king ubu Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Well, I thought from the opening post bands like Gil Evans, Jones/Lewis etc weren't "modern" enough for what you're looking for... if that's not the case, add Gerry Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band. And add the Clarke-Boland Big Band! Further worth mentioning are the various editions of Dizzy Gillespie's big bands (with the forties one being the most amazing, of course, but the 1956/57 and the 1968 ones were mighty fine as well). And big from me for the BoB of course! Also for the previously mentioned ICP Orchestra and the Italian Instabile Orchestra - those two may well be the favourites among the currently performing ones! Brötzmann's Tentet as well! And Michiel Braam's Bik Bent Braam is worth listening to as well! Then there's Barry Guy's New Orchestra (and before his London Jazz Composer's Orchestra). Further, Alexander von Schlippenbach & Globe Unity George Gruntz with "The Band" (co-founded by him and Daniel Humair as well as Flavio and Franco Ambrosetti), later known as George Gruntz' Concert Jazz Band. Then until recently, there was the Vienna Art Orchestra. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted May 30, 2011 Report Posted May 30, 2011 Well, I thought from the opening post bands like Gil Evans, Jones/Lewis etc weren't "modern" enough for what you're looking for... They are MORE MODERN than many contemporary bands. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted May 30, 2011 Report Posted May 30, 2011 Well, I thought from the opening post bands like Gil Evans, Jones/Lewis etc weren't "modern" enough for what you're looking for... They are MORE MODERN than many contemporary bands. Amen to that!! ...and Gerald Wilson too, for that matter. Quote
king ubu Posted May 30, 2011 Report Posted May 30, 2011 I know, of course! But then we can add Boyd Raeburn, Stan Kenton, Duane Tatro... just thought that wasn't what the thread-starter had in mind, originally!And of course the not yet mentioned George Russell! Quote
Tom 1960 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Has anyone mentioned the John Fedchock New York Big Band? I'm presently enjoying the album Up & Running on Resevoir Music. Any other fans??? Edited May 30, 2011 by Tom 1960 Quote
Free For All Posted May 30, 2011 Report Posted May 30, 2011 Has anyone mentioned the John Fedchock New York Big Band? I'm presently enjoying the album Up & Running on Resevoir Music. Any other fans??? Quote
John Tapscott Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 Has anyone mentioned the John Fedchock New York Big Band? I'm presently enjoying the album Up & Running on Resevoir Music. Any other fans??? Me too. That's a good one, maybe my favorite, but all 4 Fedchock NYBB CD's are worth hearing and owning. There's some good YouTube clips of Fechock's band, as well. Quote
BillF Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 Has anyone mentioned the John Fedchock New York Big Band? I'm presently enjoying the album Up & Running on Resevoir Music. Any other fans??? Me too. That's a good one, maybe my favorite, but all 4 Fedchock NYBB CD's are worth hearing and owning. There's some good YouTube clips of Fechock's band, as well. On the strength of the samples (and your recommendations, of course! ), I've just ordered Up and Running. Quote
Ted O'Reilly Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 I guess he never "led" a band in the traditional sense, but there are a couple of recordings by Gary McFarland that are pretty damn good, and contemporary: How To Succeed In Business... and the live recording Profiles. He was a wonderful writer, a bit of an adult prodigy because of his late start as a musician. Quote
mr jazz Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 Whenever Jimmy Heath and McCoy Tyner can afford a big band, there's a groove. Arturo O'Farrell Afro-Cuban BB is also wonderful. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Well, I thought from the opening post bands like Gil Evans, Jones/Lewis etc weren't "modern" enough for what you're looking for... They are MORE MODERN than many contemporary bands. Amen to that!! ...and Gerald Wilson too, for that matter. ...CBBB... Quote
mjazzg Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Charles Tolliver - recent and older, 'Impact' for maximum effect also just listening to grachan Moncur III and Jazz Composers orch. - they been namechecked yet? Quote
sidewinder Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Anyone mentioned Kenny Wheeler's Big Band yet? Hopefully he re-convenes it soon ! Quote
jlhoots Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 I know Christine Jensen has been mentioned. Just wanted to say that Treelines is holding up well after many listenings. Ingrid's solos are superb IMHO. Quote
.:.impossible Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 Have any of you heard Fight The Big Bull with Steven Bernstein "All Is Gladness In The Kingdom" on Clean Feed? Although it does not fit the description based on most of the big bands listed here, I think it is worth a mention. Quote
mracz Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 Lots to agree with here. Can I add Hans Koller (not the Austrian tenor player but German-born, London-based pianist/composer. Try London Ear, with Steve Lacy (I think this was Steve's last recording, and he plays wonderfully; fascinating to hear him blowing on Filles de Killamanjaro and Warne Marsh's Marshmallow). Cry, Want; Bill Frisell and Evan Parker play together (really) on a brilliant rethinking of the Jimmy Giuffre title tune. Quote
Chicago Expat Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Second the votes for Guillermo Klein and Darcy James Argue. Some I'd add to the list, all recording currently... James Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, which you can stream here... Bancamp page Thomas Barber's Janus Bloc, which you can stream here... Artist site Anat Cohen's orchestra, which you can stream here... Bandcamp page Emil Brandqvist Orkester, which you can hear a bit of here... Myspace Dave Chisholm, which you can stream here... Artist site I also like Steve Bernstein's MTO, which I can't seem to find streaming anywhere. I also like the Kamikaze Ground Crew (not a traditional big band, really), but I'm not sure if they're even recording anymore. I can tell by looking at this list that I forgot a few, just can't remember what. I'll pop back on when I do. Cheers. Edited June 2, 2011 by Chicago Expat Quote
Chicago Expat Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 Have any of you heard Fight The Big Bull with Steven Bernstein "All Is Gladness In The Kingdom" on Clean Feed? Although it does not fit the description based on most of the big bands listed here, I think it is worth a mention. Very worth the mention. It's not quite my thing, but I can say that about most of Clean Feed. My ears are in a different place these days, but there's no disputing that Clean Feed's release history is as strong as any label over the last couple years. Quote
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