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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
pryso
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Wow!  $100 for a used CD?  I had no idea as I've only checked value for a few LPs.

I'm going through my CD collection now and will be reducing my LPs next.  I was going to post an invitation to any aficionados here to contact me if they'd like to see a list of what I want get rid of.  Maybe I should check eBay first for an idea about pricing. ;^)

Really, I'm not looking to make lots of money, but at my age I'm certain I won't listen to everything I own again so need to clear out all the non-favorites.
nsp
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rok2id

You are right .Liner notes and booklets can history and perspective to a musical performance and are important. $100 for Monk's London Collection? I own thst box set can't believe it's gone up in price that much.

pryso

You can go to Discogs.com, a major internet site for buying and selling lps and cds to get an idea of items value you are looking to sell.
I looked at about 15 blue notes in my collection purchased at different times and NONE had a scorpio stamp. 
My copy of "the Congregation" is a french pressing and sounds fine. My copy of "Out To Lunch" is a Music Masters 2 lp 45rpm . I have 2 copies of "Newk's Time" the 1st is a completely blue label pressed when United Artists owned Blue Note and sounds like crap. The other reissue is in stereo w ith wide s oundstage, precisely located instruments, clear sound. 
I would be interested in what you a re looking to sell, although my collection is pretty full already.

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jafant
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jkittlesen
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Clifford Brown...............NO DRUGS
nsp
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orpheus10
Liked the "Walkin"clip you posted. How did I miss this Miles album. I have most of his other prestige output. I also overlooked Lucky Thompson. Knew his name but not his music. Thanks for bringing him to my attention.I like this song from Lucky Strikes:


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