Pete C Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 So, for the longest time I wasn't interested in any of the "smoother" forms of '70s and '80s soul music, but some years ago The Spinners and Stylistics broke through, and only very recently have I realized what an amazing singer Teddy Pendergrass was. I don't love the music all the time, but that voice... Quote
Eric Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Bob Marley, some of it on the Stylistics Edited May 2, 2012 by Eric Quote
Dave James Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 On 5/2/2012 at 1:52 AM, Pete C said: So, for the longest time I wasn't interested in any of the "smoother" forms of '70s and '80s soul music, but some years ago The Spinners and Stylistics broke through, and only very recently have I realized what an amazing singer Teddy Pendergrass was. I don't love the music all the time, but that voice... If you like Teddy Pendergrass, check out Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Before he went out on his own, Pendergrass was one of their lead singers. IMO, his work with Melvin far outstrips his later solo efforts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1q0Po-KCsg Also, spend some time with one of the lesser known smooth soul artists who's right up there with the best of them, Leroy Hutson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG_UtvC9JdM Quote
BFrank Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 About a year and a half ago I finally "got" Lucinda Williams. Since then, have seen her live twice and picked up a bunch of albums. Quote
AllenLowe Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 Ernest Hogan. Important composer and showman. Quote
AllenLowe Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 I actually would argue that Whiteman played lots of jazz. Quote
Pete C Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Posted May 2, 2012 On 5/2/2012 at 3:00 AM, Dave James said: If you like Teddy Pendergrass, check out Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Before he went out on his own, Pendergrass was one of their lead singers. IMO, his work with Melvin far outstrips his later solo efforts. I'm aware, and I agree. If you don't know me by now... Quote
skeith Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 I think The Stylistics are great!! My new find is the Small Faces. Quote
coooltrane Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 On 5/2/2012 at 6:11 AM, BFrank said: About a year and a half ago I finally "got" Lucinda Williams. Since then, have seen her live twice and picked up a bunch of albums. Quote
paul secor Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 Still waiting for someone to post the name of someone I don't know about and should. Quote
jazzbo Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 Debussey. Over the last several years Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, and Opeth, thanks to Shawn. Paying attention to a couple of rock figures I never paid very close attention to before: Elvis Presley and The Kinks. Quote
skeith Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) On 5/2/2012 at 4:54 PM, jazzbo said: Debussey. Over the last several years Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, and Opeth, thanks to Shawn. Paying attention to a couple of rock figures I never paid very close attention to before: Elvis Presley and The Kinks. I noticed that you posted recently you are listening to the Elvis Presley - Legacy Edition - his first album on RCA. I really love that reissue!! On 5/2/2012 at 3:48 PM, paul secor said: Still waiting for someone to post the name of someone I don't know about and should. How about Linda Perhacs "Parallelograms" from 1970? A folk album and one of the greatest lost albums I have ever heard. And one of the tracks was co-written with Oliver Nelson -yes that one. Edited May 2, 2012 by skeith Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) On 5/2/2012 at 4:54 PM, jazzbo said: Debussey. You should try Ravael too! (sorry, couldn't resist) Two musicians I've known inside larger groups have been frequently on my list of late: Mats Eden (fiddle, accordion)Jonas Simonson (flutes, bass clarinet and other reeds) Not remotely jazz - Swedish folk music - but I'd imagine some jazz listeners would be taken by their freewheeling ways with melody and rhythm. Best heard inside the wonderful (and possibly no longer active) Groupa before venturing into the more stripped down stuff. Solo Swedish fiddle is, perhaps, an acquired taste. Edited May 2, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 On 5/2/2012 at 6:08 PM, sidewinder said: Jamie Cullum That would have been braver if you'd said Herbie Hancock! Quote
jazzbo Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 Sorry, I mistyped Debussy. Very familiar with Ravel. Was familiar with Debussy as well, but his work has really clicked with me lately. Quote
.:.impossible Posted May 2, 2012 Report Posted May 2, 2012 In the past year, I have completely fallen in love with Harry Nilsson. After hearing Jeux D'eau for the first time this pat year, I have become obsessed. Quote
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