Who of the youngish musicians does have a signature sound?

[Jim R]

For both his tone and phrasing/playing style, I've found Joshua Breakstone has continued to be a standout voice among straight-ahead jazz guitarists since the early 1980's... and with no effects or gimmicks- just a Gibson L5 and an amp.

[Clunky]

OOps! I have to add another fantastic drummer:

Alyn Cosker ( from Scotland)

Glad to see Alyn's reputation spread, his talent deserves it.

[.:.impossible]

Jason Scott (tenor), Bob Miller (trumpet), JC Kuhl (tenor), Pinson Chanselle (drums), Frank Rosaly (drums), Josh Berman (trumpet), Reggie Pace (trombone), Pandelis Karayoris (Rhodes), Matt Bauder (tenor- tone and stylistically), Nate Wooley (trumpet), Bryan Hooten (trombone), Scott Burton (guitar), Brian Jones (drums), Keefe Jackson (tenor), in no order off the top of my head.

Does Pandelis fit age requirement? If so, plenty more names spring up!

[jazztrain]

Jeff:

I continue to be impressed by Christopher and his ability to craft a distinctive and personal sound. I recently picked up this second duo with Tom McDermott (having apparently missed this post) and have been enjoying it immensely.

At your recommendation, I also picked up the live date from the Meridien and concur with your assessment.

2 trad players: Evan Christopher, of New Orleans, a sort of Creole Artie Shaw in sound and style.

I'm not sure I can hear a signature sound in Evan Christopher ( - not criticising at all, it's my ears that are not tuned enough). There are so few clarinet players around all I hear (as with Ken Peplowski) is glorious clarinet. Certainly a player whose records I look out for (thanks to Jeff's championing).

Evan was one name I thought of right away when I saw this thread. I hear his influences, but they're so varied and so thoroughly absorbed that I mostly just hear Evan. I was disappointed that he didn't seem to be in town when I was in New Orleans last week, but I did pick up a great new album by him and pianist Tom McDermott (also one of my favorites).

[Guy Berger]

Jason Moran

[Dave James]

Gotta go with Rudresh Mahanthappa.

[Hardbopjazz]

On piano I would add Renee Rosnes.

[Bright Moments]

christian scott

[Rooster_Ties]

Jason Moran

...and Greg Osby

[Simon8]

Eleven years later... I'd be keen to discover new signature sounds. Recommandations?

[jazzbo]

I'll toss in Immanuel Wilkins, and altoist who I think has a unique signature sound and whose playing and writing are worth checking out. I first discovered him via his work with Joel Ross and then his own leader dates.

And on piano, Lafayette Gilchrist. He has amazing hands and a clear personal vision for his music.

[Jack Pine]

Patrick Bartley on alto has pretty personal thing. I once commented that his tone reminded me of the SID(synthesizer on a chip) from the old Commodore64 computer. I then worried I might have offended him, but he replied quite positively as if that was precisely the sound he was going for.

 

[BillF]

6 hours ago, Jack Pine said:

Patrick Bartley on alto has a pretty personal thing. 

 

I agree. And Bartley's frequent partner, Emmet Cohen, plays a pretty distinctive piano.

Edited February 16, 2023 by BillF

[Jack Pine]

100% on Emmet!

[danasgoodstuff]

Darius Jones on alto 42

[Rabshakeh]

6 hours ago, danasgoodstuff said:

Darius Jones on alto 42

Nice one.

16 hours ago, Jack Pine said:

Patrick Bartley on alto has pretty personal thing. I once commented that his tone reminded me of the SID(synthesizer on a chip) from the old Commodore64 computer. I then worried I might have offended him, but he replied quite positively as if that was precisely the sound he was going for.

Where would you start with him?

[BillF]

2 hours ago, Rabshakeh said:

Nice one.

Where would you start with him?

He's on this one:

 

[Jack Pine]

3 hours ago, Rabshakeh said:

Nice one.

Where would you start with him?

He's not done anything as a leader as far as I know, but he's got a bunch of great stuff on youtube: