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Post by Terry J on Jan 10, 2020 19:08:59 GMT
The 'Track of the Day' is currently running down a list of the 'Top 300 Jazz Artists' rateyourmusic.com/list/noname219/top_300_jazz_artists/3/ . The list is based upon the number of entries and positions that an artist has achieved in a published list of most popular Jazz albums. Because it based upon album popularity, there is necessarily a bias towards more recent artists. Louis Armstrong may have sold umpteen different 'Greatest Hits' album but unless one or more particular 'Greatest Hits' album is rated, then none of them count towards his standing in the 'Top 300 Jazz Artists'. Despite this limitation, it is an interesting list that is worth exploring. Next at 75, it is organ player Larry Young. It is a shame that the two principal organ players should be consecutive in the chart rundown, but it does at least give us a chance to compare and contrast.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 11, 2020 12:43:32 GMT
Here is Larry Young (playing under the name Lawrence Olds) with Thornel Schwartz.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 12, 2020 11:49:54 GMT
A very different track from Larry Young.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 13, 2020 10:31:13 GMT
Larry Young shows another interesting aspect for the electric organ.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 14, 2020 11:27:41 GMT
There is a nice ethereal sound on this track.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 15, 2020 11:07:39 GMT
One last track from Larry Young
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Post by Terry J on Jan 16, 2020 17:16:11 GMT
Before moving on to the next position in the charts, here is another track that should have been covered under John Mclaughlin. One can argue whether this is Jazz or not but there is no denying that this is one of the most heavy metal guitar performances ever.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 17, 2020 11:04:56 GMT
At 74, saxophonist Archie Shepp. This track is absolutely stunning.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 18, 2020 12:50:38 GMT
Archie Shepp had a funk side.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 19, 2020 12:26:46 GMT
A lovely performance here by Archie Shepp
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Post by Terry J on Jan 20, 2020 11:12:09 GMT
A slight deviation from the charts to acknowledge the death of saxophonist Jimmy Heath ast the age of 93.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 21, 2020 17:45:43 GMT
Back to the chart rundown with more Archie Shepp.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 22, 2020 11:55:30 GMT
Archie Shepp plays with Dollar Brand.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 23, 2020 17:52:30 GMT
A last track from Archie Shepp. I love this tune and this is a great rendition.
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Post by Terry J on Jan 25, 2020 18:26:23 GMT
At 73, the great Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson. He was the first Jazz musician I saw live .... a looong time ago!
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