sudeep Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 hey there, im looking for some smooth jazz piano pieces to play, im thinking along the lines of David Benoits "Freedom at Midnight", and Dave Grusins "Mountain Dance". Can somebody suggest any more cool piano tunes similar to these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 As far as smooth jazz with substance, I'd recommend anything by Bob James (or his current band Fourplay) or Lyle Mays. (with or without Pat Metheney) I also like Joe Sample and Spyro Gyra a lot, but they might be more funky than "smooth". You're on the right track with Dave Grusin and David Benoit, though. Peace all, Steve ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graypencil Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 If you wanna delve back into the predecessors of "smmooth" ..and you really wanna check out the seminal predecessors of in the pocket stone cold groove playing .. Check out anything by" Stuff" .. the 70s priemier rhythym section: Richard Tee (RIP) Steve GaddEric GaleCornell DupreeGordon Edwards they made several albums on their own ..and accompanied everyone in the period from Paul Simon to Tom Scott ... if your butt don't move after hearing this , youre probably dead .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 My favorite is Vince Guaraldi. Pick up the CD titled "A Boy Named Charlie Brown". Yea. Yea. You can stop laughing now. Watch a Penuts special and listen to the piano jazz. Pebble Beach is a great song for a piano/bass/drum trio. I still have the old edition of Kayboard Magazine that has the transcription of "Linus and Lucy". This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudeep Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 cool thanks guys, definitely know Richard Tees work with others but havent heard any of the "Stuff's" stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccajay Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 Smooth jazz. . . Try - Alex Bugnon- As Promised Ramsey Lewis - Ivory Pyramid TROLL . . . ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 I certain wouldn't classify this piece as smooth jazz, but Chick Corea's "Spain" might fit right in with the genre. Keith Jarrett's "Long as You Know You're Living Yours" is a great tune and the inspiration for the Steely Dan tune "Gaucho". Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" would sound very fresh with a smooth jazz arrangement. All are found in the Real Book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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