This tune comes off the second album by Slovenian band Predmestje (English: "Suburbs"), which was released in 1978. Its title, "Igra" (English: "Dance"), is essentially a showcase for the lambent tones of Andrej Pompe's electric piano, accentuated by the drums of Janez Hvale and the bass of Gabriel Lah; they gave a lush accompaniment to Aleksander Malahovsky's saxophone. "Igra" is indeed incredibly dreamy and proggy on its own.

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moshkito wrote:

Hi,

There was in the mid 70's a jazz piece that had someone playing solo along side a sitar sound ... I don't think it is Miles, although the style of the solo would likely be considered very much like him.

I know this is not saying much, or explaining much but anyone have any ideas of where to look? That piece was really far out, btw, and I have a bit of it, which was at the end of a jazz show just before the Space Pirate Radio show one time. I think it was between 1974/1976 or there abouts.

And thx if we can find it ... I have never found it, but I would almost say that the way it was played was less "jazz" and a bit more "ecm'ish".

If you have a bit of it, you might be able to find it.. I used to use a site where you'd upload a few seconds, and it usually would find it.. Or maybe upload it onto YouTube? I'm sure someone in here would know.

Hi,

Got lucky ... it was Miles in the BIG FUN album ... Great Expectations ... magnificent piece of music.

Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told!
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I actually know/like Gilgamesh. I always associate them with bands like Nektar and Catapilla for some reason.

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One of my favorite players.....all his lps are really nice.

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a TON of stuff by Gilgamesh, including "Lady and a Friend". A lot of slow-tempo, electric piano, with beautiful jazzy licks, with a few ride cymbal touches.

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"Lullaby for a Lonely Child" by Nucleus is a captivating and emotive track that showcases the unique blend of jazz and rock influences characteristic of the band. The track combines elements of free jazz with a haunting melody, creating a sense of melancholy and introspection. The use of various instruments, including meditative horn line from Ian Carr and Brian Smith, and Chris Spedding on bouzouki, adds layers of texture to the music, enhancing its depth and complexity and resulting in a highly expressive and evocative sound that continues to resonate with audiences even today.

Another discovery - thank you! Everything I want in this thread plus the haunting melody, which I love! Speaking of, I never express my desire for "dramatic" like Supertramp's "Crime of the Century" and "Rudy" (among others).
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I think you're going to LOVE Side 1 of Eberhard Weber's The Following Morning. That side, with its two songs, "T. on a White Horse" and "Moana I," has been a go-to of mine since I first heard it in 1979!

Also, Brian Eno's production of Harold Budd's The Pavilion of Dreams should knock your socks off. Very jazzy and very meditative.

Agree with some of the Oregon/CoDoNa suggestions. The Paul Winter Consort has a lot of meditative stuff as does cellist David Darling.

Also, John McLaughlin's Time Remembered: a Tribute to Bill Evans (as well as many Bill Evans songs) might work for you.

The work that Herbie Hancock and an all-star cast did behind Dexter Gordon for the film 'Round Midnight's 1985 soundtrack might also satisfy you. I find a lot of Dexter to be quite relaxing, but he's definitely not a jazz-rock fusion artist.

Also, Hubert Laws, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Mann, and Gary Burton were all at the fore of the J-R Fuse movement in the late 60s and 1970s and all have many very gentle, relaxing songs.

Windham Hill founder and guitarist William Ackerman might be a bit too pastoral but he definitely satisfies with some gorgeous melodies.

Oh! And I mustn't forget Will Boulware and Bob James. Will's ten minute version of "Feel Like Makin' Love" will make you melt, and there are many BJ albums that I still love--Four being my all-time favorite.

And, damn! You've got to have heard Diana Krall! Her Live in Paris with Claus Ogerman and a full orchestra is to die for!

Your definitely interested in an area that was very dear to me ... 35 years ago.

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Most ECM records by most artist, however I will recommend these musicians specially, Jan Garbarek, Eberhard Weber, Oregon, Codona, Ralph Towner, John Surman and many more, but start with these.

70s Dreamy/Meditative Prog-Jazz Songs

Doctor Honoris Causa (zawinul)

National Health feat. Amanda Parsons - Clocks and Clouds [Prog Rock - Canterbury Scene] (1976)

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