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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
frogman
7,446 posts
 
Good point and I agree.  
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymbcq5RW0ho&list=PLn2RzTNvfUD_cGMrgkNGRBDHC1zGFwAMs
frogman
7,446 posts
 
Loved it!  Interesting stuff from a vibist who has gotten short shrift here.  Not exactly Jazz as usually discussed here but interesting music with a little bit of humor thrown which can be put in the "Third Stream" category.  It sounds like a Carla Bley arrangement.  Interesting lineup of players and hard to miss Gato's huge tenor tone in the mix.  I particularly like from about 4:00 to the end; reminiscent of Kurt Weill's "Three Penny Opera" music.  Thanks!
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Speaking of short shrift I’ve not seen any love for Jackie Terrasson(?).
A fine original piano player who gets air time on Mpls. Jazz FM .
Where can I go to learn how to make these You Tube posts ?
frogman
7,446 posts
 
An admitted Luddite and computer idiot that my kids laugh at for this reason, I can offer limited help. On my iPad, and presumably other devices as well, it’s as simple as going to the top of the YouTube page and copying the URL (address beginning with https:// ) in the box and simply pasting it into the text of your Audiogon post.
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