New Artist Discovery Thread

[PHC1]

Share an artist you have discovered and are exploring.

This evening I came across a new artist (to me) that has captured my attention.

Christy Moore.


Christopher Andrew "Christy" Moore (born 7 May 1945) is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts. His first album, Paddy on the Road was recorded with Dominic Behan in 1969. In 2007, he was named as Ireland's greatest living musician in RTÉ's People of the Year Awards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Moore


Try these albums. "Ride On" and "This is the Day". Available on Tidal.

[jzzmusician]

Serge,

More than likely I would have never stumbled upon Christy Moore while surfing Youtube or any of the streaming networks. He has a lovely and soulful voice to be sure, and coupled with lyrics that mean something, I found his music quite enjoyable.

Thank you for starting this thread.

- Bob

Here's a guy I discovered about 3 months ago and now have almost all of his cds.

Richard Bona. Vocals, killer bass player and hits all genres. Here's a link to a live performance.

Regards,

Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAZdTchQePc

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Originally Posted by jzzmusician

Serge,

More than likely I would have never stumbled upon Christy Moore while surfing Youtube or any of the streaming networks. He has a lovely and soulful voice to be sure, and coupled with lyrics that mean something, I found his music quite enjoyable.

Thank you for starting this thread.

- Bob

Here's a guy I discovered about 3 months ago and now have almost all of his cds.

Richard Bona. Vocals, killer bass player and hits all genres. Here's a link to a live performance.

Regards,

Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAZdTchQePc

Thanks for the suggestion Bob. I will give Richard Bona a try.

[Antonmb]

Good idea for a thread. I’ll look into these artists.

I’ve been listening recently to an album by Irish folk singer Cara Dillon called “A Thousand Hearts.” It’s her 5th solo album and was released in 2014, so she’s been around a while but is new to me.

https://youtu.be/FdUqcz4h7MA

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This evening I will be exploring the work of Gregory Porter.

Gregory Porter (born November 4, 1971)[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014 for Liquid Spirit and in 2017 for Take Me to the Alley.


Since his 2010 debut on the Motéma label, Porter has been well received in the music press.

His debut album, Water, was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. He was also a member of the original Broadway cast of It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues. His second album, Be Good, which contains many of Porter's compositions, garnered critical acclaim for both his distinctive singing and his compositions, such as "Be Good (Lion's Song)", "Real Good Hands", and "On My Way to Harlem". The title track was also nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. In his review of Water, Kevin Le Gendre of the BBC wrote that "Gregory Porter has a voice and musicality to be reckoned with."


The New York Times described Porter as "a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift" in its review of Liquid Spirit.

Michael G. Nastos of AllMusic wrote a mixed review of Water, stating: "In hard bop trim, Shorter's 'Black Nile' has Porter shouting out a lyric line that was done many years ago by Chicago's Luba Raashiek, but Porter's voice is strained and breaks up. While on every track Porter sings with great conviction, he's more effective on lower-key compositions", but went on to say that "he's right up there with José James as the next big male vocal jazz star

[PMCH]

Serge, I am a Gregory Porter fan. I recently saw him in concert and have tickets to see him again at the Jazz Fest in Saratoga this summer. My wife had me play his album, Take Me To The Alley as one of our first full MQA albums last night.

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Originally Posted by PMCH

Serge, I am a Gregory Porter fan. I recently saw him in concert and have tickets to see him again at the Jazz Fest in Saratoga this summer. My wife had me play his album, Take Me To The Alley as one of our first full MQA albums last night.

I have heard some of his songs over the years but tonight decided to dive deeper. Some of his work does appeal to me so far.

[Sharp 1080]

I discovered Gregory Porter on YouTube while looking at audio systems posted on that website. Another male vocalist I really enjoy is Mario Biondi. I am sure someone besides me has heard of him? Jacob Collier is another good artist I was introduced to by Bill (metaphacts) when he had me play the CD. Great thread by the way.

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Originally Posted by Sharp 1080

I discovered Gregory Porter on YouTube while looking at audio systems posted on that website. Another male vocalist I really enjoy is Mario Biondi. I am sure someone besides me has heard of him? Jacob Collier is another good artist I was introduced to by Bill (metaphacts) when he had me play the CD. Great thread by the way.

Gave Mario Biondi a listen. Added to my Tags in Roon. Thanks for the suggestion. I will give Jacob Collier a listen as well tonight.

[bart]

Serge, good idea!

José James was mentioned here, and I concur wholeheartedly.
He's one of the best male jazz vocalists of our time.
Try this: