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Jazz for aficionados

Jazz for aficionados

I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.

Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".

"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.

While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10
alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Frogman, I know for HalMckusick,so far what I have heard I like it, but still do not have any of his albums, will search for some.
I could not open some of the clips you posted, will try on some others ytube chanels.
As for Frank Morgan, he recorded quite a few albums, the one I posted is my favourite, but you can check the others to see is there any other that you like.
jzzmusician
156 posts
 
You guys sent me on a weekend binge with your recommendations for some fat Afro Cuban Jazz.  I had a terrific weekend. 

Last night my wife and I wedged ourselves into the "sweet spot," held hands and listened to Stan Getz, (one of my top 5 ballad players), Al Cohn, Zoot Zims, and then wandered over to Bill Evans, "Conversations with myself." 

All was good.  Late night, beautiful woman, kinda romantic, know what I mean?

And then I put on what I consider to be the absolute top smokin hot off the charts you're shittin' me rendition of "Mack the Knife." 

I started bouncing around the room lip syncing and making stupid shark pantomimes and the mood shifted.

Oh well. 

Love this version.  Seriously, I love this.  Seeing her live checked one off my bucket list.

Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYRSm5bgp_Q
alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Bob, another version, same song. (probably you have this album as well)
Clark Terry with Oscar Peterson Trio from 1964. album 'Op.plus One'

https://youtu.be/s4sAff0PLlQ?list=PLzs_UuEC63l4oC2g-o8VyRl9mWL9Hgyd1

Couple of albums with 'pretty sounds', more horns, not only saxes.

'Bill Harris and friends', from 1957.
Harris is on trombone, friends are Webster,Rowles,Mitchell and Levy

https://youtu.be/C37skp4NLeY
https://youtu.be/WjJnAzaLhxg

'Bob Brookmeyer and friends' from 1964.
B.B. trombone, friends are Getz,Hancock,Carter,Burton and Jones

https://youtu.be/vcu6EigZrWs
https://youtu.be/NvE4WEOJ9dY


jzzmusician
156 posts
 
alesatops,

Damn... Bill Harris, It Might as Well Be Spring...... Damn. He, (and his friends) are just so damn good. This is a superb example of a ballad grooving very hard. Thank you for posting.

I’ve never heard the Oscar Peterson version of Mac the Knife. I’ve got another window open and am ordering the cd. Thank you again.

And finally, Bob Brookmeyer. I haven’t listened to any of his stuff in 25 years. I even own the record!

Thanks for posting.

Bob

Here's Scott Hamilton performing "Estate," one of my favorite bossas. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYubevZJkk
frogman
7,489 posts
 
Very nice posts, Alex and jzzmusician; thanks.

Interesting rendition of that classic ballad by Bill Harris. Here is an uptempo version of the same tune by an amazing player with one of the prettiest trombone tones ever:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL1hBuC-dSCS1ZAFpnyxBGYZ8K5x-B4cIu&v=4iAofqYvB4E

Have always loved Bob Brookmeyer. It should be pointed out that he plays the valve trombone which plays like a trumpet but an octave lower.

Beautiful tenor tone by Scott Hamilton. This is my all time favorite (vocal) version of "Estate" from one of my favorite records in my collection.  Gorgeous music  and beautiful tones all around; a must have record, imo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7OtpZe_HSNg
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