Sax Gods

[Thelonious Funk]

So um... not that many people seem to post here... Hey Bluespower, Bigburner, Hanna, George, Dave......


Still I know this is my place. Heh. So I'm going to keep it up.

Sax Gods... Right now, right here. I'm listening to Hummin' by Cannonball Adderley.

It's in his soul jazz phase, not the hard bop. I like both, but I've been in a funky mood ever since we started talking about Root Down.

So yeah... support your jazz.

Hummin'


It hums like a live wire.

I'd like to keep this thread focused on the sax. if anyone out there has some players they think the world should know about, this probably isn't the place to shout it out, but I promise I will check out whatever is mentioned.

List the song or record you think best features the artist.

(by the way, Hummin' is not that song for Cannonball, Sticks off of Mercy Mercy Mercy might be... then again anything he did with Miles Davis might fit the bill too.)

[David Meek]

I like Jenna Jameson, Briana Banks. . . oh, you said sax :

Two of my favorites are the James'. Bob and Boney. They aren't the "hard" jazz types, but they push all the right buttons for me. Ronnie Laws is another favorite.

[Andrew M Ward]

Wayne Shorter...

Michael Breacker (May he rest in peace)

[bigburner]

David Sanborn. I saw him recently on the DVD "Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads". He and Clapton teamed up to do a sizzling version of "Little Wing".

[Thelonious Funk]

I have a few Wayne SHorter albums, which do you think is the best showcase, Andrew?

[Chris D]

I like Jenna Jameson, Briana Banks. . . oh, you said sax :

Ah, you beat me to the obvious joke setup.

[Thelonious Funk]

Tonight it's Sonny Rollins.. St. Thomas.

Great tune, great chops.

[bigburner]

Anyone heard of Tom Scott & the L.A. Express? Great sax. They were Joni Mitchell's backing band at one stage.

[Thelonious Funk]

Yep... If I remember correctly, they are her backing band on the live album Miles of Aisles. Her version of Woodstock is on there, (Which CSN&Y covered) and it's umm... nice? I like it but I like the cover better.

[wkhanna]

I have to 2nd Julian 'Cannonball' Adderlley.
And add: John Coltrane.
Still, not be cliche, but you have to mention Charlie "The Bird" Parker.

[wkhanna]

Wayne Shorter...

Michael Breacker (May he rest in peace)

Two of my favorites, no question.
Gee, you have 'taste' too......?
Nice to see you are still your still watching over us.

[Thelonious Funk]

Not to be a stickler or anything... but could you all name a song or album that showcases, to the best of your knowledge, the players talents?


I mean, I have the entire Coltrane Impulse recordings... I have a lot of Wayne Shorter..... I have tons of Parker, Hodges, Rollins, Stitts, Gonzalez, Young, Hawkins, Desmond, and Webster stuff.... but Ireally want to know what song or album turned you guys on to a sax player, or still turns you on when you listen to them.


Give me details people!!!!

[bigburner]

A bit of desperation showing there Eric, but seeing you're so keen...

The guy who turned me on to sax was Wilton Felder in The Crusaders. I'd go for "Scratch" which is a live album from 1974.

Nigel.

[Thelonious Funk]

Thank you sir... and I am desperate.

[Andrew M Ward]

I have a few Wayne SHorter albums, which do you think is the best showcase, Andrew?

Wayne Shorter = Etcetera (ETC) I love that album... Ju Ju is amazing, anything 1964 to 1974 is pretty spot on, even "native Dancer" which is a little lighter is cool

Michael Brecker = "Some Skunk Funk" is a must have (MUST HAVE)

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[Andrew M Ward]

Two of my favorites, no question.
Gee, you have 'taste' too......?
Nice to see you are still your still watching over us.

I swing by when I can, sometimes I miss you guys!

[Alloroc]

Hi,

Here's one for you. I was listening to this earlier and it reminded me to post it up here for you

One of my favourite sax albums is a magnificent piece of work.

It's called 'Gerry Mulligan meets Ben Webster'. Says it all really.

Now it's great on CD but you should source it on 180g vinyl (Speakers Corner Records, www.speakerscorner.de) , and if you do you're onto a winner.

In fact they have a great selection of 'audiophile' recordings. Not cheap but really worth it. Plenty more from Ben Webster too.

V.

[Thelonious Funk]

very cool... ever check out what Mosaic Records put out?