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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
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Schubert, glad you enjoyed that J Henderson recording. I agree, as good as it gets. Top NY guys. It’s an interesting thing how, just as we speak of the differences between East Coast vs West Coast players as soloists, those differences give the ensemble playing a certain flavor and attitude. Wonderful arrangements. Very intelligent and informed by the techniques of modern Classical composers; and they swing! You may find the notes in the CD insert interesting:

http://jazzprofiles.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-joe-henderson-big-band.html

schubert
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Yes, I caught on to the classical bent right away . Listen to all 3 times to try and figure out whether the guys or the arrangements were the reason ,came to conclusion must be some of both .Much as I love the big swing-era bands , none of them had anything like the skills of the Henderson players . Should be mandatory listening in ALL American schools of music !
schubert
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Bartok 4 sure .
nsp
653 posts
 
Jafant & alexatpos
I found an excellent interview W/ D Friedman and y es he did know& admire B Evans . And yes he went his own way which is why I started listening to him years ago.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NRgSqW_VxOA
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jafant
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Absolutely! 1959- was the best year for Jazz music, IMO.

Charles Mingus, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman formed the (4) cornerstones of that foundation. Really remarkable releases from so many artists that year.

Happy Listening!

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