Quote Originally Posted by JohnMichael View Post
I would love to learn more about jazz. What I would appreciate would be a top twenty must haves of jazz. I have some Mingus, Coltrane, Ellington, Oscar Peterson and Oliver Nelson but it is time to spread my wings. I also love many of the jazz vocalists. Educate me jazzman. Oh the jazz selection in Paris was incredible. I could have shopped for hours.
Lists are always tough. Tel me some specific things you like and dont like. For example, which instruments do you favour, which drive you nuts if any? Do you enjoy the really intense and intricate avante garde or do you prefer something more bluesy and familiar perhaps?

The "mode" I am in right now is a great one John. Nothing but full on, hard swing with superb upbeat feel. Basically this is what jazz should have more of...fun!! Actually I think alot of artists set out to convey that, but it doesn't translate easily sometimes.

Oh I wish I had sent it, I had a CD set up for you. Perhaps I will send it anyhow. You will love it.

Anyhow I have to sleep for a bit as I am on midnight shift. Answer some of my questions and hopefully some others will chime in as well. I am not trying to be Yoda here, just a guy havin fun listening to my tunes.