Octets, Nonets, & Tentets
Posted: September 28th, 2013, 10:08 pm
Can't sleep and have been thinking about this topic. I've always dug the sound of Octets, Nonets, & Tentets. Larger than a usual band but smaller than a Big Band. I've always enjoyed the different sounds available from such combos, especially if the music is well-arranged and written. Starting with Davis/Evans 'Birth Of The Cool'. But I find that even though I own somewhere between 4-5000 LP/CD's I really don't own that many records that I'd consider fits in this particular grouping. I'm going to list the ones that immediately come to mind and I'm hoping to get recommendations from you guys. Mind you, I own tons of records of bands that consist of 8, 9, or 10 players, but I'm not talking about percussionists or multiple electric instrumentation!;) I'm talking basic rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) plus horns. I'm chuckling to myself as a few random records I'm looking at, that I thought fell into this group are actually larger than I realized! So here's another question, what's considered the minimum amount of musicians that would be considered a Big Band. My guess is at least 12 horns plus rhythm section but.....AND some records I thought fell into this category are actually smaller! Like Oliver Nelson's.
Phil Woods Little Big Band
Joe Lovano Nonet
Jim McNeely Tentet
Always thought Dexter Gordon's 'Sophisticated Giant' was a tentet but it's actually 12!
Rob McConnell Tentet
Howard Johnson & Gravity
Ok guys, looking forward to yr recs!
Phil Woods Little Big Band
Joe Lovano Nonet
Jim McNeely Tentet
Always thought Dexter Gordon's 'Sophisticated Giant' was a tentet but it's actually 12!
Rob McConnell Tentet
Howard Johnson & Gravity
Ok guys, looking forward to yr recs!
