Party Jazz

Bamig · January 30th, 2013, 08:13 AM

Hello all. I'm a relative newcomer to these boards, but I've already found several helpful suggestions for great new records - so thanks.

Perhaps you could put on your thinking caps and help me with this:

I've got a pretty big jazz collection, and I'm occasionally asked to DJ at bars in town. A lot of the (particularly more recent) music I enjoy would clear a place in 2 minutes, but there's still loads I can get away with. The crowds tend to be fairly broadminded musically, without knowing much about jazz - often they're quite keen to know more.

So, I suppose what I'm after are suggestions of tunes/albums you'd love to hear in a pub or bar, but which won't frighten the horses, and are still great party jazz....

Thanks.

DraperiesOfNight · January 30th, 2013, 11:46 AM

I would definantly play John Zorns Naked City album, everyone will love and dance to it lmao. Honestly brother, I mean anything big band will probly make people look, but dance in novelty. I mean you could play some Bennie Goodman, or Duke Ellington. As far as new stuff, I can always suggest Big Bad Voodoo Daddie, its more of a punk swing kinda thing. If you want stuff with alittle more techno, electronic edge Killimanjaro Darkjazz Essemble is pretty awsome, there track Lobby is awsome. If you want a just chill setting I can suggest going with classics with "Coltrane plays the blues" and "Kind of Blue" Allot of the guitarist had some chill outings like Jim hall, Pat Martino, Grant green, and also if you wanna throw in some cool jazz stylings I would throw in some Freddie Hubbard. But when I throwin a get together, and I want things all chill, or you wanna impress the lady folk with nice vocals. I would suggest throwing on some Kurt Elling man. This guy should be way more famous then the jazz world alone. He could be bigger then Buble by a long shot.

Doghouse Riley · January 30th, 2013, 01:21 PM

"This is danceable."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHjb-oN-IA8

Bamig · January 30th, 2013, 01:37 PM

Ta. They don't have to dance, though. Headnodding is fine, too.

phil@opmd.com · February 3rd, 2013, 01:36 PM

Try listening to my webradio station http://www.TheBocX.com, we play a great deal of party jazz. You will learn many songs to choose from!

Phil D

JoellyK · February 7th, 2013, 12:50 AM

How about Heath Brothers, Smilin' Billy Suite? People will recognise the sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEV62AAZTw4

Another one on Strata East, Charles Rouse, Hopscotch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1mysxN1Y0

Mike Westbrook, Love Song No.1 might be good for a Sunday session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIc9rjZ9jM

Sleep Walker - Ai No Kawa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN_Hz_zppEs

Woody Shaw - Sanyas (maybe start it a few minutes in)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5ZenFjddE

I'd be happy to hear any of those!

Bamig · February 8th, 2013, 05:14 AM

Thanks very much. Will have a listen - I only know the Woody Shaw - I've played tracks off 'Rosewood' and 'Lotus Flower' before.

January 30th, 2013, 08:13 AM	#1
Bamig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 7	Party Jazz Hello all. I'm a relative newcomer to these boards, but I've already found several helpful suggestions for great new records - so thanks. Perhaps you could put on your thinking caps and help me with this: I've got a pretty big jazz collection, and I'm occasionally asked to DJ at bars in town. A lot of the (particularly more recent) music I enjoy would clear a place in 2 minutes, but there's still loads I can get away with. The crowds tend to be fairly broadminded musically, without knowing much about jazz - often they're quite keen to know more. So, I suppose what I'm after are suggestions of tunes/albums you'd love to hear in a pub or bar, but which won't frighten the horses, and are still great party jazz.... Thanks.

January 30th, 2013, 11:46 AM	#2
DraperiesOfNight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 372	I would definantly play John Zorns Naked City album, everyone will love and dance to it lmao. Honestly brother, I mean anything big band will probly make people look, but dance in novelty. I mean you could play some Bennie Goodman, or Duke Ellington. As far as new stuff, I can always suggest Big Bad Voodoo Daddie, its more of a punk swing kinda thing. If you want stuff with alittle more techno, electronic edge Killimanjaro Darkjazz Essemble is pretty awsome, there track Lobby is awsome. If you want a just chill setting I can suggest going with classics with "Coltrane plays the blues" and "Kind of Blue" Allot of the guitarist had some chill outings like Jim hall, Pat Martino, Grant green, and also if you wanna throw in some cool jazz stylings I would throw in some Freddie Hubbard. But when I throwin a get together, and I want things all chill, or you wanna impress the lady folk with nice vocals. I would suggest throwing on some Kurt Elling man. This guy should be way more famous then the jazz world alone. He could be bigger then Buble by a long shot. __________________ "The worst thing in life is waisted talent" -From a Bronx tale.

January 30th, 2013, 01:21 PM	#3
Doghouse Riley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North-West England Posts: 200	"This is danceable." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHjb-oN-IA8 __________________ "I don't mind if you don't like my manners! I don't like 'em myself, they're pretty bad. I grieve over them on long winter evenings."

February 3rd, 2013, 01:36 PM	#5
phil@opmd.com Phil D Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 16	Pary Jazz! Try listening to my webradio station http://www.TheBocX.com, we play a great deal of party jazz. You will learn many songs to choose from! Phil D __________________ Listen to our 24/7 Jazz/Chill/Eclectic Funk & R&B station http://www.TheBocX.com

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January 30th, 2013, 01:37 PM	#4
Bamig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 7	Ta. They don't have to dance, though. Headnodding is fine, too.

February 7th, 2013, 12:50 AM	#6
JoellyK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	How about Heath Brothers, Smilin' Billy Suite? People will recognise the sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEV62AAZTw4 Another one on Strata East, Charles Rouse, Hopscotch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1mysxN1Y0 Mike Westbrook, Love Song No.1 might be good for a Sunday session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIc9rjZ9jM Sleep Walker - Ai No Kawa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN_Hz_zppEs Woody Shaw - Sanyas (maybe start it a few minutes in) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5ZenFjddE I'd be happy to hear any of those!

February 8th, 2013, 05:14 AM	#7
Bamig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 7	Thanks very much. Will have a listen - I only know the Woody Shaw - I've played tracks off 'Rosewood' and 'Lotus Flower' before.

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