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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
nsp
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pjw
Correct Bruford's RAoH is pricey I paid $15.00 for it. Just ordered Bruford's
Stamping Ground, trio cd with bass and sax for $11.99. Just curious if you have any experience with Hiromi's sacd titles. Noticed she has numerous hybrids available was wondering if better sound/price differential is worth it? I always like the sound of sacd over redbook when I compare.

nsp
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acman3
Thanks for the Stanley Clarke/Hiromi post. I intend to buy that cd. Just trying to catch up with your posts of 6/29/18. Joey Alexander is a real prodigy. I can't believe the length of his fingers . He was born to play piano with those hands. I will seek out some of his music.
nsp
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orpheus10
Your post of "Soulful Strut" took me back to memories of my youth.I remember hearing  that song on the radio and never knowing the name or artist. It must have been a crossover hit as it has both catchy  hooks with the piano and the horn section . This song had to be one of those that created an interest in jazz for me along with music from Blood Sweat & Tears and others.
One of my favorite songs from that time (and still is today) is from the famous album "Supersession". This is true jazz and creates a mood which takes me to other places. A timeless gem:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUT_NQ4tbTI
orpheus10 OP
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nsp, I liked "Harvey's Tune" but it was way too short, just as I was getting into it, it was over.

We both share a love for "Soulful Strut"; I have so many memories of good times in "Bistros" with that song in the background.
orpheus10 OP
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On "Alberts Shuffle", I thought that was "Albert King"; my favorite blues man.

I remember when I thought the South Side of Chicago was heaven on earth.
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