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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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nsp, I really enjoy "Timeless".  However I only listen to it late at night with the lights out and a wee dram in my hand. ;^)

I've recommended that album to several friends but most don't "get it".  Oh well, strokes and folks.  Maybe if I furnished the single malt too?

Here's a favorite song for me.  However, this is a much extended version and with different musicians than the LP, other than Silver.  Note all the discussion in the comments about who is in this band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFjmWI-d6d4

frogman
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Great stuff! Great solos from two underrated horn players, Hardman and Maupin; especially Maupin with a really inventive and pretty “outside” solo. Thanks!

orpheus10 OP
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh7aZ_Q6ibw
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jafant
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Emmet Cohen
nsp
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pryso
"Timeless" is not easy to introduce to anyone.  It's not jazz, it's not rock, it's both. And several songs are intense. Haha maybe the single malt would help. I've been known to go for the single malt whiskey during late night listening sessions.
In rotation on my stereo:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5rzdodR2NAM

One of Art Peppers last piano players

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gVMGL94H7vk


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