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I'm looking for some mellow stuff. Jazz, Blues, that kind of thing. Any recommendations?
Smurf said:I'm looking for some mellow stuff. Jazz, Blues, that kind of thing. Any recommendations?
I think his very first album Six and Twelve String Guitar with the armadillo on the jacket qualifies as "great". I was there, so to speak, when it came out, and people were reccomending it and passing it around exitedly all over the place. It was an original, stunning sound, and accessible to anyone who likes music.Chi Meson said:While on the subject of NPR segues, another musician that I like (not Jazz) that regularly appears "between stories" is Leo Kottke. I'm not sure if any single album is "great"...
Knavish said:It doesn't get any more "mellow" than ambient electronic music.. Look into this stuff; it's awesome.
Astronuc said:Just about anything on the Windham Hill Label - guitarists Will Ackerman and Michael Hedges, and pianist George Winston and Liz Story, and many others play some soft jazz and new age music.
Windham Hill - http://www.windham.com/index.jsp [Broken]
Yanni!honestrosewater said:Kenny G :tongue2:
I LIKE Yanni! :grumpy: My kids like Yanni. :grumpy: My animals like Yanni. :grumpy:Chi Meson said:Yanni!
That's funny, I thought it was spelled Yawny.Evo said:I LIKE Yanni! :grumpy: My kids like Yanni. :grumpy: My animals like Yanni. :grumpy:
I'm looking for some mellow stuff. Jazz, Blues, that kind of thing. Any recommendations?
Put a feral cat in your car, trying to take them to the vet, the cat is ripping the inside of the car apart, trying to get out. Pop in a Yanni cd and the cat will start slowly swaying back and forth and humming to the music. Works on small children also.honestrosewater said:That's funny, I thought it was spelled Yawny.
I'm looking for some mellow stuff. Jazz, Blues, that kind of thing. Any recommendations?
you,your kids and animals have got company...I Like Yanni too !Evo said:I LIKE Yanni! :grumpy: My kids like Yanni. :grumpy: My animals like Yanni. :grumpy:
I'm sorry.Evo said:I LIKE Yanni! :grumpy: My kids like Yanni. :grumpy: My animals like Yanni. :grumpy:
Yanni, Tesh, and David Lanz fall into the same genre - New Age (Contemporary Instrumental, Progressive Electronic).Chi Meson said:I'm sorry. Really. For so many reasons.
How about John Tesh?
Astronuc said:I don't know much about Tesh.
Mellow jazz and blues music is a genre of music that combines elements of jazz and blues to create a smooth and laid-back sound. It typically features slow tempos, expressive melodies, and minimal instrumentation.
Some famous artists in the mellow jazz and blues genre include Billie Holiday, Norah Jones, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. Other notable artists include Etta James, Chet Baker, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Some recommended songs and albums in this genre include "Blue in Green" by Miles Davis, "At Last" by Etta James, "The Girl from Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto, and "Kind of Blue" by John Coltrane. Other popular albums include "Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones and "Sketches of Spain" by Miles Davis.
Yes, mellow jazz and blues music is often considered suitable for relaxation and background music. Its soothing and calming qualities make it a popular choice for unwinding after a long day or setting a relaxed ambiance.
Yes, there are many newer artists and songs in the mellow jazz and blues genre. Some newer artists include Gregory Porter, Melody Gardot, and Jose James. Some popular newer songs include "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones and "Honeycomb" by Kadhja Bonet.