That period of time was Dave Brubeck's, and Joe Morello's time; I remember it ever so well; every time you turned on the radio, you heard something new by Dave and Joe.
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.
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.
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I remember when I was a child with my Grandmother who was in pain, and I asked her why was she aching, did she hurt herself; "No child, I've got arthritis" she responded. "Grandma, I ain't gonna never get old, and get arthritis" I told her, she just smiled; it's all in the genes. One of these days it's going to be all over. |
“Lyrical” is the perfect way to describe Morello’s playing. That clip of “Castilian Drums” is fantastic, pryso and makes the case beautifully. Wonderful drummer with a beautiful ease to his playing. He never banged on the drums nor forced the rhythm. It should be noted that an important aspect of his playing which contributed to his lyricism was the attention he payed to the tuning of his drums to specific pitches; easily heard in his solos. In my book the only other drummer who could equal him and arguably surpass his sense of lyricism was Max Roach: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F_voXNIsobs |
Ella wishes you a swinging Christmas; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xvZhJFQRQ&list=PL5A20A6534F2F8200 |
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