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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
orpheus10 OP
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I discovered Stacey Kent quite by accident, and was totally captivated by her, the song, and the music.

The song was "Close Your Eyes", and when I heard the words, I wanted to close my eyes, while leaning on Stacey Kent's shoulder. That's when you know the vocalist has something very special; when she can pull you into the song, and you are with her body and soul.

If you have a vivid imagination, you can see yourself next to her living out the words to the song.

Stacey Kent has the power to cast her spell on all who listen.


  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kThnXY2yaZw


Enjoy the music.


acman3
4,239 posts
 
Ran across this the other day. Noticed in the comments that Getz and Byrd were enemies. Did anyone like Getz?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1OxyUaw2nA
acman3
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O-10 Good call on the Stacy Kent. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUg9RB1uhqM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K9vT6wvfSc
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Acman, glad you liked it; she really makes a song come to life, and the music blends in so perfectly, I could listen to her all night.

I'm listening to "Isn't This A Lovely Day", and I can hear what I just stated above. It's for sure I'm going to have to follow up on Stacey Kent.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K9vT6wvfSc&list=RD9K9vT6wvfSc#t=130


I like this French song and I don't even speak the language.



Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Stacey Kent is married to British tenor saxophonist Jim Tomlinson. Apparently her and Mr. Jim Tomlinson have been making beautiful music on and off the set. I'm going to follow through on her discography.


Enjoy the music.

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