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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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I have no problem with the word "Soul" as pertaining to music. Just like any other word, the meaning depends on how it's used.

Sam and Dave "I'm a Soul Man";


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVx2i6jGzf8

That pertained to an altogether different genre of music other than jazz, it was quite specific, and it was called "Soul music".

"Soul" in jazz is in reference to deep emotion that is generated by the music;


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhgUUe5czxc

"Sandra's Blues"


Dave Brubeck's music falls into neither category; it has more of an intellectual appeal, but if you find it "soulful", you're one of a kind, and I will never dispute your perception.
frogman
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**** My, my, how the mighty have fallen ****

You once wrote those very words about Wayne Shorter. If I cared, I might say “Thanks, not too shabby”. Still a pro, btw, and more so than ever. Every other label is your doing. Once again, in the absence of a meaningful comeback, resort to sarcasm or personal attacks. Still waiting for those specifics re Brubeck/“culture war”.



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jafant
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Brubeck gave us jazz hounds more than a mega hit, he gave us a cornerstone Jazz album "Time Out".  Happy Listening!
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jafant
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Circa 1959, the other (3) Jazz cornerstones are rounded out by;

Kind of Blue, Ah Um and The Shape of Jazz To Come, IMO.


Happy Listening!

mary_jo
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An interesting conversation has been taking part here ...so will just shortly jump in here and jump out (it’s good for muscles), just to say hello.

First, Orpheus, I am sorry to hear of what you are going through. But I am glad that you are receiving the treatment for I have witnessed that proper treatment can do a lot.

Besides, judging by your conversation with Fro, I am certain that you are a tough cookie in this one too. ; ) I wish you all, all well.

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Thank you all for sharing great music.

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Little bit of Django and Debussy...

Django Reinhardt - Anouman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tDkaRvNHl8


Django Reinhardt - Claire De Lune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdjPZQnPGHA

Debussy plays Debussy - Clair de Lune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yri2JNhyG4k

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