Jazz for aficionados

*****There is no god or gods. All religions are BS.*****

A lot of people, sometimes referred to as 'armed mobs', have given their lives so you can believe as you please.

But, this is a music thread, and a Jazz one at that, and as we all know, the utilmate source of Jazz is religious music.

Therefore: keep it to yourself.

And if the countries that have renounced God are any indication, i.e. Nazi germany, Soviet Russia, Communist China, Castro's Cuba and North Korea, You should be on your knees thanking God there are God fearing people in this country.

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Acman3:

I have that CD. Now I will have to listen to it. Nice clip.

The Blind Boys of Alabama really shine on "The Gospel At Colonus" I have that CD and the DVD. Check it out.

Thanks for sharing.

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The 0-10:

Singers like these are my absolute favorite form of Jazz. But good ones are hard to find. I was hooked on LH&R from the day I first heard "Cloudburst". I was amazed because I heard and understood every word!!

The clip you sent with Bavan, sounds better than the stuff with Ross. Ross could get shrill at times. Hard on the ears. I think she ruined "sing a song of basie" by singing in an octave too high. I don't blame her, the arranger is at fault.

I knew of the arrival of Bavan, and I think I have one CD with her. I will search out the tune you sent. very nice.

The manhattan Transfer is my current favorite. The last one of theirs I bought was "swing". Excellent. They are with 'Stephane Grappelli' and 'Asleep at the Wheel'. I think the Swing refers to Texas Swing. Good Stuff. And last but not least, Janis Siegel is a FOX!

'The New York voices' are just a little bit too New Yorkish for my taste. Great voices, but the arrangements are too 'sophisticated'. I hesitate to use that word, might give The Frogman the big head.

The only other group like these that I am familiar with is 'The Swingle Singers'. Have them with MJQ and another with Oscar Peterson. Didn't like either. I think they are based in Europe.

Thanks for the lead on LH&B.

BTW, I get "Andy Bey and the Bey Sisters" tomorrow. Maybe I will have good news.

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*****She's maybe a little more grimy, ***** I assume you meant to say 'Gritty'. I would hate to think of Nina as grimy. :)

I love the woman. Nina Simone is a unique talent. I would recommend the 4 CD set "Four Women" if you want to get into her music.

I don't consider London a Jazz singer. She is awesome at what she does, but I would not consider it Jazz.

I am not familiar with Johnny Dyani, but I will search him out. Thanks for the tip.

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