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Jazz CD suggestions for evening ambience

I'm wondering what Audiogoners might suggest in terms of (fairly) widely available Jazz CDs for a tasteful restaurant (asian fusion cuisine, large metropolitan setting). I'm helping with the aural planning so to speak. At the moment we find Bill Evans well-suited to ideal; Thelonious Monk provides great ambience but is at times a bit too pensive and slow for this particular environment; Marvin Gaye supplies ample classic retro from time to time, but is a tad too recognizable. All comments/suggestions &/or pointers are greatly appreciated.
agonanon
hammergjh
156 posts
 
Jazz is an evening phenomenon. It just sounds best after the sun goes down. Just put on what you're in the mood for, mellow and cool or frenetic and intense. Do what feels right at the time.
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rja
2,112 posts
 
John Coltrane-Ballads
johnrob
76 posts
 
Both of these are nice in the background, but also excellent for focused listening. If your customers notice this music, it may bring a smile.

Pat Methany - One Quiet Night (or others by Methany)
Charlie Haden and Pat Methany - Beyond the Missouri Ski
bdgregory
1,580 posts
 
Ralph Towner/Gary Burton - "Matchbook" I would describe this as similar in ambiance to Pat Metheny - "One Quiet Night". And I haven't heard and better albums with vibes.
howie
230 posts
 
Jazz is such a wide genre now that one really shouldn't classify as one thing and not the other and restrict it.

Kind of Blue is such a frequently played album that it is good for all kind of moods. It doesn't stop being a reference for students, good music for the casual listener, and an album worth listening to for professional musicians.
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