MOODY JAZZ TO THINK BY...
VA - Contemplation, Moody Jazz Masterpieces (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3
REPOST
Whilst in the life of the intellect 'contemplation' refers to thinking profoundly about something, in the religious life contemplation is a kind of inner vision or seeing, transcendent of the intellect, facilitated by means of practices such as prayer or meditation. In music, it's about that quality that makes you listen with intent and evokes a kind of thoughtfulness around its musical phrasings. Jazz music is very good at making you think about what might be next.
Presented here are 60 tracks that reflects jazz music that is typically slow, moody, brooding and thoughtful. I find this type of jazz, meditative, contemplative and thought provoking. The music itself has a storytelling component that is made illustrative through the masterful use of sounds that draws you to think about the music being weaved into your mind. Many of these tune's transport one to some gloomy, desolate, and dimly lit lounge, well after midnight. We contemplate what is being said by the language and phrasing that these improvisational, free-form jazz master's use. Then you get it! It is hard to describe, but you will know it when you hear it... And you will think of the future.
Listen thoughtfully, think deeply about what you will hear. Let the nature of this music open your mind and heart.
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Track lists
CD1
01 Miles Davis It Never Entered My Mind 5:24
02 Chet Baker September Song 3:04
03 Paul Desmond Glad to Be Unhappy 5:44
04 Wayne Shorter Virgo 7:06
05 Chick Corea Crystal Silence 6:59
06 Matthew Halsall The Sun in September 7:50
07 Terje Rypdal Speil 8:23
08 Lee Morgan I Remeber Clifford 7:08
09 Steve Turre Quietude 5:42
10 Freddie Hubbard Mirrors 6:08
11 Avishai Cohen Life and Death 9:18
12 Kenny Dorham Alone Together 3:12
13 Blue Mitchell Alone, Alone and Alone 7:45
14 Steffano and Battista Little Red Ribbon 3:19
15 Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton The Shadow of Your Smile 5:00
16 Stanley Turrentine In Memory Of 7:00
17 Miles Davis Summer Night 6:04
18 Henri Texier Don't Buy Ivory, Anymore 5:17
19 Hank Mobley Carolyn 5:30
20 Michael Brecker Midnight Mood 6:23
CD2
21 Miles Davis Generique 2:50
22 Keith Jarrett One Day I'll Fly Away 4:18
23 Donald Byrd Night Flower 6:48
24 Big O Brick Ballades Houston Street 2:25
25 Roy Hargrove Ruby My Dear 6:13
26 Ben Webster Xxxx in the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 3:10
27 John Wright Trio 47th and Calumet 3:51
28 Chip Wickham Pushed Too Far 6:19
29 Pharoah Sanders My One and Only Love 8:09
30 Branford Marsalis Hope 11:02
31 McCoy Tyner Revelations 5:30
32 Bobby Hutcherson Montara 4:58
33 Duke Ellington & John Coltrane In a Sentimental Mood 4:18
34 Pete La Roca Lazy Afternoon 5:32
35 Vince Guaraldi Trio Since I Fell for You 4:22
36 Ron Carter All Blues 8:43
37 Freddie Hubbard First Light 11:05
38 Art Pepper Lost Life 8:39
39 Erik Satie Gnossienne No. 3 2:12
40 Angelo Badalamenti Fire Walk With Me 6:46
CD3
41 Bennie Maupin The Jewel in the Lotus 9:58
42 Ibrahim Maalouf Beirut 10:42
43 Bill Evans Spartacus Love Theme 5:11
44 Dave Holland Quartet Conference of the Birds 4:33
45 Weather Report A Remark You Made 6:55
46 Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Invitation 7:28
47 Dizzy Reece A Ghost of a Chance 5:05
48 Jim Hall & Charlie Haden Night Fall 7:34
49 Pat Metheny The Sound of Silence 6:33
50 Nils Petter Molvaer Khmer 4:59
51 J.Coltrane-The Complete Villag Naima 7:08
52 52 Emil Brandqvist Trio Emil Brandqvist Trio - While We Are Here 5:06
53 Bud Powell Autumn in New York 2:51
54 Horace Silver Quintet Lonely Woman 7:02
55 Geraldine Laurent Feat. Yoni Zelnik, Donald Kontomanou, Paul Lay Chora Coracao 5:32
56 Rich Perry But Beautiful 7:56
57 Duke Ellington Haupe (Polly's Theme) 2:39
58 Gary Burton Question and Answer 6:26
59 Marcin Wasilewski Trio Diamonds and Pearls 5:48
60 Dizzy Gillespie Matrix 10:06
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Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, copacetic47.
DeleteCheers.
Looks like a great collection -- thanks BB!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Dave.
DeleteIt's one worth listening to when you find a quiet moment to soak it in.
Cheers.
Thanks for this, BB. My favorite type of jazz.
ReplyDeleteHi BG.
DeleteI have been listening to this so felt it was time for a repost and zippy was dead.
I hope you will enjoy it.
Cheers.
Just the kind of music I was looking for!!! Something slow and meditative!!! Thanks a lot
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This is for relaxing and thinking, Il Commendatore.
DeleteSurprising we can do both at the same time.
Cheers.
Really well thought out compilation. Great job curating this, BB. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi pmac,
DeleteThank you for your comment. It is appreciated. A lot goes into making these compilations and finding the right balance with multiple artists is a challenge. I am really happy with these selections. I hope you will enjoy it.
Cheers.
so great. got it first time around & have it on every few saturdays. the Mrs. loves it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, ripley.
DeleteIt brings me great pleasure to know this is someone's favorite and continues to get played.
Cheers.