The Top 10 Jazz Artists in My Collection

[@Jazz2Groove2]

A highly impressive collection.......without any doubt!!!! None whatsoever!!!! Thank you sincerely for posting.

[@210caulfield]

I just l watched your video and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your story and your low key approach. Thanks for not blasting out but for just telling us your jazz story. I especially enjoyed your honesty about 'Bitches Brew' and returning it. It was not my introduction to Miles thank goodness ('Something Else' was my intro) but I didn't get it either but mostly because it was such a departure from his beautiful body of work which preceded it. I will be checking out your other videos. Thanks again.

[@BladeRunner-23]

Fantastic Dream Collection. I like your assessment as well.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Great stuff. I'm just now (after decades of music collecting) fattening up my jazz collection. (Listened to "Bitches Brew" for the FIRST time last week and was blown away). Videos like this are incredible resources for people like me to help curate what to buy next. THANK YOU!!

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you for eating and commenting ✌🏼

[@critical-thought-4all561]

You had me at Art Blakey's "Indestructible" -- my all-time favorite Jazz album! Overall, great list, you!

[@MargauxMachek]

Excellent video. Thanks so much!

[@JimmyV1530]

Great post very enjoyable especially since I am very late to the Jazz party.....just exploring all these great musicians in the last 2 years....

[@juanayala4608]

Sick collection friend!!!

[@janpierzchala2004]

you killed it!!

[@jmal5390]

Very nice selection of artists. It refreshing to see an "influencer" showing something other than 60's Blue Note hard bop. Jazz has such a rich history and many recent newcomers are unfortunately (perhaps unknowingly) biased by the availability of the Blue Note reissues.

[@splintered6040]

Thank you, Mazzy… Marvellous vid. Makes me want to get a bunch of Jazz Classics slapped on the turntable…. You influencer you. Gonna have to wait tho, my TT has gone kaput and replacement prob a week away. Frustrating … but thanks for the vinyl and music fix you provide through your channel which is always dependable!

[@ChrissHill-im7kj]

Thanks for showing one of my musical heroes. Someday i hope that some recordings appear with Miles and Prince and they become available..Who knows?

[@OMW66]

Wow! Great. We have about the same favorites in jazz. I’m å big fan of Ornette Coleman and also Keith Jarrett is a favorite. So many. Loved watching this.

[@GeoCoppens]

Keith Jarrett is a poseur, a fake artist!!!

[@boydsargeant7496]

Thanks so much for this! Great collection. Love everything you showed. Yes I struggle with sketches of Spain which I own. Your LPs all look in mint condition. Are some of them re issue? What do you think of the quality of re issues? Ta! Loving the hat!

[@larrymann803]

Thanks for the uploads. Appreciate you. I got Coltranes albums “Live at The Village Vanguard” and “Crescent” on hold I’m gonna pick up today at the Silver Platters North of Seattle. Gonna throw them on tonight.

[@chrishughes5049]

Thanks Mazzy, gonna start looking for the Blues and the Abstract Truth, sampled it and it is a fucking great LP. I have a bunch of Bill Evans, Eric Dolphy, Freddie Hubbard but nothing with Oliver Nelson, got to get the Abstract Truth, what a title also. Big thanks. Cheers from Austin.

[@djtrishm]

Great Video Mazzy! Thumbs up! Trish

[@JohnJohnson-cn9fh]

you show great taste norman,peace and best wishes from england,it must have been amazing beiing in san fransisco in the late sixties seeing all those amazing bands,love those bands and great jazz on this video.jpj

[@rocky-o]

hey mazzy...congratulations again....i love your storytelling....as i have told you before, your 'growing up' was exactly like mine was, just on different coasts (i was new york, you were san francisco...)...the same years, the best times to appreciate and develop the passion we both have for music....we both played in bands, we both saw a ton of shows....and most of all...you're a great guy....i wish you the best on your next 20,000.....peace always my friend...rocky

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Miles Davis tops the jazz artist I own the most discs by - Live At Carnegie Hall is probably my all time favourite Miles Davis album - ferocious soloing! I love all of his eras of music - but especially the late 60s / early 70s transition from jazz to jazz fusion to jazz rock. Bill Evans’ Waltz For Debbie is a beautiful album - I have my dad’s vinyl copy. The Nat Cole Trio is incredible, and sadly overlooked - his piano playing is extraordinary. I’m also a big fan of Cannonball Adderley - I love his late 60s work with Joe Zawinul on electric piano. Final mention needs to go out to King Curtis Live at the Fillmore - a wonderful, soulful, jazz album.

[@Vinyl20]

Love Art Blakey!! There are some albums you shared that I would love to add to my collection. Great video and thank you for sharing your collection.

[@everythingreviewsandnews1229]

Did I miss the video of your hat collection. Cause you need to do one. I love them.

[@MD-wk3gj]

Your jazz collection is amazing. My interest with jazz is very new and it’s taking me down a rabbit hole that includes buying a digital piano and lessons. (All very positive to keep me grounded for our busy and crazy world.) I’d appreciate your suggestions for similar artists you think I may enjoy. For obvious reasons I’m focusing on piano artists. Here are the ones I’ve bought vinyl of so you can see my preference: *Vince Guaraldi (my initial entry to jazz all began with his Peanuts work but I love so many of his other albums too.) *Bill Evans *Dave Brubeck *Keith Jarrett *Thelonious Monk

[@jeshurunabinadab6560]

Ahmad Jamal Oscar Peterson John Hicks Herbie Hancock McCoy Tyner Hasaan Ibn Ali Horace Parlan Horace Silver Duke Pearson Duke Jordan Duke Ellington

[@davidkerr613]

A superb snipet of your jazz collection. I only have about 50 jazz lps, with 8 Miles Davis lps being the most. I also like my Coltrane lps, various Blue Note artists lps, Gerry Mulligan lps and my Tubby Hayes lps.

[@djjoeykmusic]

My man Mazzy, Great video, so deep in the dig..... I am going to watch this a few times and write down some of the albums you mention. I love your take and info... I like your taste... GREAT ViDEO! AWESOME JOB! Thank you so much!!!!! I LOVE YOU

[@archiemacdonald553]

Thanks mazzy herbie hancock my go too man my favorite album of his is this is da drum awesome 😊😊😊

[@FlatulEssence]

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR LP ALBUMS COVER SHINY AND IN FANTASTIC SHAPE? GREAT COLLECTION. I LOVE JAZZ. SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED. THANKS!

[@ianjohnson458]

Got to have Mingus. He makes the Most fascinating artistic choices

[@Joseph_Greco]

I remember seeing the iconic painting of "The Rose" by beat artist Jay DeFeo at the Beat Culture exhibition (De Young Museum) in San Francisco in 1996. The eleven foot tall 3D painting was in a special darkened room with special lighting and the sound of Sketches of Spain by Miles. It was an unforgettable transcendental experience to say the least.

[@ursula3438]

The Riverside release "Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane", that you showed is probably my favourite Monk record. Coltrane improvises masterfully over Monk's angular compositions, and Monk was probably stoked to have Trane in his band at that time, and, I think, you can hear that in Monk's own playing. The whole band is just cooking and the record sounds great and has a "live" feel. It also features Wilbur Ware on bass. Regarding Nat King Cole: Mazzy, what's your opinion on the album he did with George Shearing?

[@musiclover9361]

Quick little anecdote. My wife and I were having dinner at our boss's house one evening. Ella was singing over our chat and after dinner we listened to her properly. The next day, her death was announced to a saddened world. Turns out we were listening to her at the moment she passed. True story. Bless Ella: the greatest, just in front of 'Lady Day'.

[@mazzysmusic]

Wow. Cool story 🎤

[@musiclover9361]

@@mazzysmusic, why thank you kind sir. I'm a Brit who just discovered you and subscribed today. 🙂

[@heribertovalentin1563]

Wonderful video Mazzy....I have many of the same collection of records....I enjoy the Chet Baker sings which is rare to find original, great reissue and I have so many of Ella on Verve and the song books and also the Nate King Cole on Capitol, but the black and white box set I missed I think on Mosiac records if I'm correct....got to hear the Herbie Hancock Sextent....and of course I have have the most of Miles on Prestige and Columbia records...great to hear you got to see and hear Bill Evans....also have so many of his records on Riverside...great story about the Keystone Korner ....🎼🎵🎶🎵....Ed in New York....🌃🌃🌃🌃

[@michaelfromcanada4743]

Wonderful post, as usual. I’d be curious to know how many Keith Jarrett titles you have. I say this as a result of he having such an extensive catalogue (ECM, Impulse, … ). An ECM “best of” from would be interesting, assuming you are partial to the catalogue.

[@mazzysmusic]

Probably 5 or 6

[@sergiocolombo8846]

Excelent selection. I will start looking for the ones i dont have. Thanks

[@thomasrobinson182]

Five favorites of mine: Kind of Blue, Head Hunters - Herbie Hancock, Birds of Fire - Mahavishnu Orchestra, Touchdown - Bob James, Marscape - Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley (of Brand X).

[@buxtonofficial4280]

Awesome! I have always loved blakey. He had some amazing underrated work. 'Indestructible' is awesome, and has some of my favorite songs from him. 'Album of the Year' is also really good, but it was released in the 80s and we know how jazzed was interpreted during that decade.

[@bobbybrooks4826]

My favorite ALBULM, The janitor RECORDEDED it ....so much for The worth of record producers

[@timsrecords7987]

What Coltrane pressings are those on Atlantic? They look beautiful! Great video Mazzy. One of my favorite Nat Cole records is “Just One Of Those Things” its got such an attitude and swing to it!

[@chrisnicol1644]

Maz... This Dave Brubeck is excellent... And even the CD is in mono... The Lost Recordings; Netherlands 1958

[@frankcantelmi245]

Hi Mazzy currently i am listening to Stan Tracy i think he is underated do you have his music at all just Wondering i was intrdoced to his music by his Daughter who has now Passed away she was living here in Australia city where i live ADELAIDE she was really good friends with my Sister in law thats how i came across Stans music she gave me some CDs of his great video stay safe

[@mazzysmusic]

Don’t know him but will try to check him out ✌🏽

[@dcrook232323]

Mazzy, Thanks for your vid. We're simpatico on several artists. 👍 Often for me the desire for other releases from an artist would began w/ word of mouth in the 70s (high school) or from magazine reviews, charting, etc. & of course recommendations from friends & musician peers (college). Once invested, I'd follow up w/ their other LPs as long as they were 🎶 enjoyable for me. I used to drum so Blakey is too way up their for me. Others: Miles, Mingus, Brubeck, Coltrane, D. Gordon, B. Evans, J. Smith, Hancock, Getz, Armstrong & Ellington....to name a few. 🙄 One somewhat relatable quirk w/ ME for buying LPs over the few decades is collecting albums due to the ARTWORK of the artist's & label's design efforts but I only do so w/ Jazz 🎶. Good stuff Mazzy.

[@MondosBongos]

... don't feel bad, I can certainly relate - when I was 15 I bought "Are You Experienced?" based solely on the psychedelic cover - I didn't "get it", it sat there for about a month until I gave it another shot, then after 2 or 3 more listens I finally understood and grew to love everything by Jimi - same with Bitches Brew, took quite a few listens there too, hahahaha!

[@audiotomb]

Have you found ANY good sounding Charlie Parker recordings?

[@thomaslister]

Love your channel.

[@mazzysmusic]

Glad you enjoy it!✌🏼

[@SmartDave60]

You have Coltrane: Live at the Village Vanguard Again? Hadn’t listened in years until a few days ago. So intense.

[@spudwas]

Charles Lloyd at Monterey, Charles Lloyd at the Fillmore West and The Suisse Movement with Les McCann and Eddie Harris. Were memorable to me. And a special nod to 1969 with Eddie Harris album "Silver Cycles."

[@LambentOrt]

What a wonderful collection of jazz records. I'm not a hardcore fan of jazz music so I only have a small collection... but probably the ones that I treasure the most is a pair of albums by Dorothy Ashby.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

brilliant corners is just a stone cold masterpiece

[@edleifer6719]

Will echo the remarks about Lush Life from John Coltrane, often overlooked for some of his more spiritual recordings which were some very serious recordings, but in the end Lush Life is his recording that I play most often of the many that I have.

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

Wonderful!!! New sub….

[@mazzysmusic]

Welcome. Thank you ✌🏼

[@johndoyle7644]

Great fun , got me to dig out Nat King Cole , After Midnight

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Enjoyed your jazz collection and the background. I’ve been slowly getting into the jazz scene. I have a few of the usual suspects. Miles Davis etc. but I’ve been liking the Pittsburgh native Erroll Garner. I don’t see him out in the wild much but that’s the fun in collecting. I’ll keep searching. Cheers my friend.

[@lordofthemound3890]

We share a lot of the same tastes. I’m going to have to dig a little deeper into the Nat Cole discog. I’m in just about as deep as you with the others. Random: Duke Ellington is one that comes to mind that shares quite a bit of my shelf space. Mingus too. Art Pepper. MJQ. The whole Lennie Tristano clique (Konitz, Marsh, etc.). And Sonny Rollins of course.

[@SonicSafari]

Apert from the 'obvious' usual suspects, Lee Morgan and Horace Parlan are two artists that have really grown to become some of my favorite jazz musicians.

[@lor3605]

Did you see that Fran Lebowitz doc from last year called Pretend It’s a City ?? It turns out Fran was pretty good friends with Charles Mingus in his later years....who knew? She tells some great Mingus stories to Spike Lee, along with other jazz musician tales I wouldn’t have expected. Also, anyone here who’s into jazz, and hasn’t come across the film “A Great Day in Harlem” definitely should check it out - it’s been uploaded to KZbin for a while & I believe is still here. It’s one of the all time best documentaries about musicians. Thanks for never forgetting Nat King Cole in your jazz videos! People need to get those trio records and see what they’re missing. And a suggestion for future promotion, if you’re into him - the amazing King Pleasure.

[@mazzysmusic]

I did see that and was gobsmacked by those stories ✌🏽

[@markeggins890]

Check out Lee Morgan the Rajah, top flight hard bop with amazing chemistry between the players including drummer Billy Higgins and Cedar Walton on piano.

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

All great - one of my favourites not on your list. Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue. Masterpiece! 😊

[@mazzysmusic]

Midnight Blue is fantastic ❣️

[@garyrobinson8665]

Great stuff I love Bill Evans too. Undercurrent is a masterpiece. What about Antonio Carlos Jobim do you have any of his work? He's a particular favourite of mine.

[@mazzysmusic]

I do have Jobim. With and without Stan Getz.

[@garyrobinson8665]

@@mazzysmusic awesome. ive just discovered your channel. I look forward to watching more videos.

[@Tom-r1r]

it is always quality over quantity. good choices, btw.

[@brucevair-turnbull8082]

Glad you showed 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie'. I actually prefer it to the 'Mac the Knife' live in Germany LP. I'm a little confused over that Charlie Parker with Machito LP you showed. I have a UK 10" with the same cover. Perhaps they reissued it?

[@djjoeykmusic]

Awesome Job

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

To be or not to be I agree. Im a quality over quantity guy. Thank you Mr. Mazzy!!!

[@MargauxMachek]

Really really really want In A Silent Way....

[@clouddog2393]

Love Miles but he, ' 70's albums never clicked with me { apart from " We want Miles" ] . The 50,s and 60's were he,s best 2 decades especially the sublime " Kind of Blue " . Cannonball Adderley would have featured in my top 10 ," Live in San Francisco" and " Live in Chicago " being my two personal favourites . Art Blakeys" Free for all " is a stormer of an album with the band firing on all sixes and John Coltranes " My favourite things" is he,s best L.p. in my humble opinion . Monks " April in Paris Live" is another fave featuring the great Charlie Rouse and "Soul Station " by Hank Mobley , Chet Bakers " Smokin" , Mingus's " Blues and Roots" and lastly Jackie Mclean with" Let freedom ring ". Cheers Mazzy . An enjoyable video .

[@thesurfacespins]

Ella is the best Jazz vocalist, period. 😀 thanks for sharing!

[@shadowstealer2790]

Sextant. Amazing sound, so innovative. Don't hear people talk about this album so much. Definitive Afro- Futurism.

[@bastianszjohn574]

Do you have Deodato. I have 3 albums of Deodato. Im from Sri Lanka

[@mazzysmusic]

I only have the first one he did on CTI with the green cover ❣️

[@shadowstealer2790]

I know you're a Sun Ra Fan Norman, do you know "Strange Celestial Rd"? It's a similar vibe to "Sextant", released by what was a very hip post-punk label, Y records, in 1980..

[@rocky-o]

i love the fact that you chose to display quantity, over quality...how can you split hairs between trane and monk and chet and miles...not to forget ella and nat (love 'sweet lorraine'...)....they are all sublime in their own ways...and depending on the mood you're in, every note can seem so right at the right time....so great my friend...i love your knowledge, i love your taste, i love your friendship...stay well...peace always...rocky

[@mistery-ed7900]

Keystone Korner was the finest jazz club! In my collection Coltrane and Sun Ra top 30 albums each. Great albums!

[@sclogse1]

I hit Keystone many many times. Saw Mikes there after Get Up With It came out. He had moved from blue to a ring purple...very intoxicating show. Ever hit Bach Dancing and Dynamite in Miramar? I filmed Dave Liebman there..It's in my channel.

[@mazzysmusic]

@@sclogse1 Went to Back Dynamite many times. Saw Bill Evan there too.

[@MetalTheologian]

"Of course" Miles Davis? Hahahaha....... I'm really tempted to make a response video, this is a great topic!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

When you think about the influence of VC videos I believe it has made a huge difference with jazz. So many people that their only knowledge of jazz was Kenny G playing in a elevator have found that this is a new and exciting world. So many have suddenly become great jazz fans. Obviously for me Miles Davis hits me on an emotional scale and I have by far the most from him. Herbie Hancock, his early work is a favorite and then Morgan. I need to push more into other labels, too easy to be swallowed up by Blue Note. Great list

[@mazzysmusic]

Miles' catalogue is so vast!!

[@charold3]

Thanks for sharing your list. Interesting! A few I hadn’t heard of and some are too expensive for me! (I don’t understand how a Miles fan wouldn’t like Sketches, but it’s true. Beautiful album.) I own a LOT of Miles and Ellington (CDs). Not sure which of those is my no. 1.

[@anthonycorda7720]

Bill Evans plays on Blues and the Abstract Truth but it is actually an Oliver Nelson record.

[@MrBluoct]

Bill Evans. A giant

[@chrisbyrne5358]

No Kind of Blue or Time Out?

[@AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb]

9:59-20:24-23:11

[@marktupper2375]

I have two versions of Kind of Blue - The original and the digital remaster both LP - The original sounds best by a mile !

[@critical-thought-4all561]

You referenced Hugo Montenegro covering Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man." I believe you meant Mongo Santamaria. Understandable mistake that takes nothing from this great presentation of yours! Thanks!

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes thank you. Slip up ✌🏼

[@gerardhakmoun9772]

Great vidéo I agree all this artits specially Art Blakey,Miles Davis ,Ella Fitgerald ,John Coltrane and Nat King Cole but I will add Nina Simone,Bessie Smith is it blues only? Louis Armstrong and for me the immense Charlie Mingus But one on my favorite is Django Reinhardt maybe too european for America,Do you like Django and this period of swing manouche?

[@mazzysmusic]

Al those are faves of mine too, I just don't have as many LPs as these ten artists. Thank you for mentioning them.

[@BarnabyBarry]

Django was the main influence of Glen Campbell and many others in the 50-60-70’s

[@GordonLF]

Norman: 57 Miles Davis albums. Me (thinking I have amassed a serious Miles Davis collection): 18 Miles Davis albums.

[@EddieJazzFan]

I always wondered what direction the later Miles groups would have gone if Ron Carter had remained. Carter is supposed to have left because Miles wanted him to play electric but he wanted to keep playing stand-up bass. Two scenarios could have unfolded, Carter could have switched to electric or Miles could have let him continue playing stand-up. Either way, the history of jazz bass playing could have been very different indeed.

[@Octopi623]

Mingus not being there smh😂

[@robinjones6999]

More interesting info for us plebs! No Pharaoh Saunders??

[@mazzysmusic]

I do have several Of his records but this video showcased the artists I have the most of 🎶

[@wylieroth3145]

Sanders.

[@casablanca2745]

Appreciate the mention of Duke Ellington perhaps the greatest of the 20th century. Every artist you cite is indebted to the man. Mt. Rushmore = Louis Armstrong.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes the three are Ellington Armstrong and Parker imho.

[@casablanca2745]

Spot on.

[@spirovallis7936]

followed by Prez, Miles & Trane@@mazzysmusic

[@renetrachet]

My favorite Miles Davis record still is Milestones

[@BarnabyBarry]

Your the jazzer Mazzy but where is Buddy Rich-maybe one of those album you showed he played on one of them-not sure!

[@walterevans5658]

Great video, Mazzie. Impressive. You ever get into Modern Jazz Quartet? One of my favorite jazz artists. All of those guys in that group were brilliant.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes Love MJQ I think I have about six of their albums.

[@Venus_Isle]

From wanking to ranking..What's next?🙂 Keep up the great content, perfect for these winter blues...

[@edwardong8660]

Regarding Coltrane, I've listened to some of his major records, but nothing hits the spot quite like 'John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman.' In my book, there's no greater vocal jazz album, and I rarely let a week go by without playing it once.

[@mazzysmusic]

@@edwardong8660 that’s a good one

[@tomgardner8825]

rhe number of albums one has of s particular artist is not a great indicator of their greatness.

[@jetpuffguy]

These glasses are better!

[@njwtube]

Man i dont like seeing cling film on my records, its like its not mine if i havent unwrapped it and you cant enjoy the artwork properly 😢 i also inherited some records and all the ones with shrink-wrap then film had clung to the artwork and creased, so if you pulled it off it would stick amd damage the cover. So sad.

[@Gonegonegone977]

Chet Baker sings!

[@KneeAches]

I’ve rejected LPs before just to later hear them, say “what’s that” and then to revisit and GET it. Bitches Brew was one. Young Americans another…..a few others.

[@Russellsvinylcafe]

You need more Sonny Rollins, brother. 😉

[@greghawkins229]

Thanks for the list

[@earl007]

Yes please do one on CDs. I love your show but do not love vinyl.Crackles and pops were not recorded by the artists in the studio so I don’t believe I should have to hear them when listening.

[@mazzysmusic]

It’s on my list to do ✌🏽

[@henrikhartig238]

When you all (of us) are mentioning Bill Evans Waltz for Debby. You are all neglect to mention the version with the beautiful Swedish singer, Monica Zetterlund. It is Bill Evans but added wonderfull swedish song. It is a shame. /henrik (from Denmark) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIW6cn-Qmtiki9E

[@davidbryanbartlett4071]

MASY: have a heard of the RE RE RE RE Release of new Blue Note collection

[@twostikks1]

Oh, MAN Mazzy! I need more Art Blakey! But I do have Herbie’s Maiden Voyage - Gary Boyle does a really nice cover of that title track on The Dancer - and I have Sextant (on CD, but I have it)! But if you know Patrick Gleeson, I have a link to share with you: it’s a Music & Chat livestream archive, with Don Preston (yes, from The Mothers) and Patrick Gleeson, discussing the Apocalypse Now soundtrack, with the host, Shueh-li Ong. She’s a musician who knows these guys and started M&C to keep in touch with people during the pandemic. This livestream stands out as particularly interesting, and the two guys and Shueh-li are really funny, with a LOTTA stories behind the scenes of the production of the movie, and peripheral topics. If you’re interested, here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Ldm5l4pt2WfNE Peace and love!

[@mazzysmusic]

Oh yeah. Thank you ✌🏽

[@twostikks1]

@@mazzysmusic Cool! Dig it! 👍 The fun begins almost immediately when Don Preston mentions Trump, and everyone has a good laugh. This really was a fun show. 😊