Kind of Blue Esoteric

Various Artists - Spiritual Jazz, Vol 3: Modal, Esoteric and Ethereal Jazz from The European Underground (1963-1972) (2012) {Jazzman ‎JMANCD 050}
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© 1963-72, 2012 Jazzman Records | ‎JMANCD 050
Jazz / Spiritual Jazz / Modal Jazz / Continental Jazz

At the end of the ‘50s, Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue heralded the revelatory arrival of modal jazz. As the vibrations of these giant steps resonated across the world, European jazz musicians reassessed their bearings and began to steer a new course. Across the continent they sent roots down into the rich soil of the European folk and Christian liturgical traditions, extended their music along ancient routes of communication and trade to the Middle East, and reached across the crumbling ramparts of the European empires to the music of Asia Africa and Latin America.

Mostly Other People Do the Killing - Blue (2014) {Hot Cup 141}
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© 2014 Hot Cup Records | HC 141
Jazz / Modal Music / Post-Bop / Avant-Garde Jazz

Mostly Other People Do the Killing have recreated one of the greatest and most important jazz albums of all time. By attempting to make an identical copy of the original recording, this album poses several interesting questions about music in the 21st century.

Bill Nelson - The Practice Of Everyday Life: Celebrating 40 Years Of Recordings (2011) {8CD BoxSet Esoteric COCDBOX 1002}
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© 2011 Esoteric / Cocteau Discs / Cherry Red | COCDBOX 1002
Rock / Avant-Garde / Electronic / Glam Rock / Ambient / Electro Jazz / Guitar

Lavish eight CD box set from the acclaimed guitarist, producer, singer and songwriter, released to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the beginning of Nelson's recording career. This is the most extensive and detailed anthology of Bill's astoundingly creative career to date. Over the past four decades Bill has consistently proved himself to be one of Britain's most original and creative musicians, exploring an astonishing diversity of musical styles, consistently pushing musical boundaries and earning the admiration of legions of fans throughout the world and enlightened critics alike. As a guitarist, Bill ranks as a great and uniquely gifted figure, but this eclectic selection of tracks also highlights his work as a singer/songwriter and instrumental composer. The set begins with his earliest recordings and includes previously unreleased material by Be Bop Deluxe, along with examples from Bill's extensive solo catalogue, exploring a wide range of styles. Esoteric.

Jackie McLean - Destination… Out! (1963) {Blue Note Japan RVG Cardboard Sleeve TOCJ-9555 rel 2003}
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© 1963, 2003 Blue Note / Toshiba-EMI Japan | TOCJ-9555
Jazz / Hard Bop / Post Bop / Alto Saxophone

Like Eric Dolphy before him, Jackie McLean sought to create a kind of vanguard "chamber jazz" that still had the blues feel and – occasionally – the groove of hard bop, though with rounded, moodier edges. Destination Out! was the album on which he found it. Still working with Grachan Moncur III and Bobby Hutcherson – his direct spiritual connection to Dolphy – McLean changed his rhythm section by employing drummer Roy Haynes and bassist Larry Ridley. This combination proved a perfect balance of the four elements. The program is four tunes, three of which were written by Moncur.

Touch's only album briefly enjoyed legendary status during its recording and again shortly after its release, but all too rapidly entered the realm of the well-kept secret. It may or may not be the very first progressive rock album, but what is indisputable is that few bands engineered a more satisfying collision of rock, jazz, psychedelia, and classical music during the genre's heyday…