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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
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rok2id
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Gorgeous day here in Central Texas. Stopped by Barnes & Noble to check out the latest music magazines. When I looked at the latest issue of Downbeat, I thought they had received the issue destined for Eastern Europe instead of the USA. Not a recognizable name in sight. I guess it is all passing me by. Oh well, I was here, and young, during the best and most creative part.


Jammed to this:     Love the trumpet playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojAUGPZ39Dk

Cheers





pryso
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pjw, I believe this was the second time you referenced current (newbie?) artists not selling many records.  "As far as jazz artists post 1970 - Do they sell a lot or records? No."

Well, I've read that not even rock or pop artists make much from record (including CD) sales anymore.  Some of that may be due to poor contracts, but I suspect most is because of the decline in software sales, meaning actual LPs and CDs.  And apparently payment from downloads is miniscule.  The decent money nowadays comes from touring.  The whole scenario has changed so much in the last 10 to 20 years, let alone going back to 1970.

I do see a lot of interest by and for young (<30) jazz artists locally which pleases me.  Whether any of them become influential, well, only time will tell.
pryso
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Did someone ask about Young Lions?  Other than Gilbert (who was their producer) everyone here is under 20.  How about a 13 year-old bass player?!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rw9S2VQ1pU&list=PLvAKXY9HywaQTz-CRd2hJJ1wII61u9SpJ
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rok2id
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Stuck in the 50's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ_bkuAZD8A

Cheers

pjw81563
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BTW i've seen Stanley Clarke live and he can play the hell out of the upright bass
But I do agree with rok2id about Charles Mingus. I do not think bass player but I do think composer,& bandleader .

Agreed nsp. I saw the Return to Forever reunion tour about 10 years back with Clarke on bass of course plus 2 more x at the Iridium and Blue Note. He can compose and does have many originals but he is no Charles Mingus when it comes to composing/band leader! 
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