What jazz music are you listening to?

[bart]

Originally Posted by Tranquil

Happy jazz appreciation month to you'll. April is Jazz appreciation month. Take the kids to a JAZZ concert or simply invite them into the listening room for a Jazz listening session. Enjoy!

Was not aware of this.
Thank you for posting!

[bart]

Louis Armstrong - Pops is Tops - The Verve Studio Albums
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I just feel happy listening to this.
With alternate takes and even talking in the studio in between the takes, this is also nice for completists.

With a music based on African-American folklore rooted in gospel and traditional blues, Louis Armstrong created a popular musical current of international, even universal appeal! His talent as a trumpeter, his charisma, his qualities as an entertainer and his generous personality forged his reputation. The reputation of a giant. Of a legend, far beyond the arts. Rooted in the tradition of New Orleans, Armstrong propelled the soloist on the paths of improvisation, which would eventually become the backbone of jazz. With Charlie Parker and Duke Ellington, he formed the Holy Trinity of modern jazz…
Released in the spring of 2018, Pops Is Tops: The Verve Studio Albums features four CDs: I’ve Got The World On A String, Louis Under The Stars (both with Russell Garcia’s orchestra), A Day With Satchmo and Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson, along with bonus tracks on each album. A set of tracks recorded in just a few days in August and October 1957. Back then, Armstrong was already considered as one of the most important musicians of the century. Even his discography was already gargantuan. These records were captured right after his duo albums with Ella Fitzgerald. Norman Granz had just taken over the Verve label and oversaw these sessions. The legendary producer was wise enough to provide his star with virtuoso musicians – great orchestras and small formations – and a five-star repertoire, giving his voice and his solos an unrivalled background. With Armstrong’s unmistakable raspy voice, any melody could reach sublime heights, and Pops Is Tops: The Verve Studio Albums is a constant reminder of that! © MD/Qobuz

[bart]

Ella Fitzgerald - The Complete Decca Singles 1950-1955
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Continuing streaming with CD 3 & 4 of this box.
It's not all great music but she has oh such a nice voice.

[Tranquil]

Branford Marsalis ‎– Random Abstract
Label: Columbia ‎– OC 44055, Columbia ‎– C 44055

[Tranquil]

Branford Marsalis Quartet ‎– Crazy People Music
Label: Columbia ‎– C 46072

[crwilli]

Arne Domnerus - Antiphone Blues (SACD)
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(Interesting recording. I feel placed about 15-20 pews back inside what sounds like a large church. The ambience is very real.)

[Tranquil]

JAZZ MOMENT
Apr 11, 2018 · Dianne Reeves, Pat Metheny, Joanne Brackeen and Todd Barkan are recipients of the 2018 Jazz Masters award — the highest honor the U.S. gives to a Jazz Musician or Advocate.

Joanne Brackeen – Pianist, Composer, Educator
Pat Metheny – Guitarist, Composer, Educator
Dianne Reeves – Vocalist
Todd Barkan – Club Owner, Producer, Artistic Programmer

[bart]

Ella Fitzgerald - The Complete Decca Singles 1942-1949
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Nostalgia of the sweetest kind...

[aardvarkbark]

Not enough piano/vibraphone duet music, but these guys do it best, IMO...

[aardvarkbark]

Originally Posted by bart

Louis Armstrong - Pops is Tops - The Verve Studio Albums
via Qobuz

Originally Posted by bart

Ella Fitzgerald - The Complete Decca Singles 1950-1955
via Qobuz

Have you seen this release from earlier this month? I have most of it on previously remastered releases. Exceptional, of course...