81563, Chris is a baby-sitter compared to my post . Listen and weep .
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.
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.
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Schubert if you are insinuating that Grace Kelly is equally talented with an axe as Chris Potter I must respectfully disagree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfuW_Q7LfCY I do like Grace Kelly however, and watched your recent video's of her in full. |
I'm insinuating nothing . I am saying she is among the most alive persons in jazz and one of the best guides as to where and how it needs to proceed if jazz is to thrive and perhaps even survive . I don't really care who is the best player , music is not for music's sake .It exists to uplift humanity and make this valley of tears easier to bear . Grace is a great musician, she composes, teaches and brings sunshine wherever she goes . Very few have as much to say in her voice or from her saxophone (to my knowledge she has no axe ). She says I'm alive, you are alive, lets LIVE ! That's talent of the highest order . Phil Woods didn't pass his hat to her for nothing .
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Schubert I think that Grace Kelly is everything you stated and more. Her enthusiasm and happiness is easily apparent. I was not aware that she was a student of Phil Woods. She reminds me of the great Japanese piano player and composer Hiromi Uehara whom I have seen live in person. Same happy exuberance when playing her instrument. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXsuPkyFQuQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5h35t86T0 Another great Japanese musician. She does not wear her happiness on her sleeve like Hiromi or Kelly. Erena Terakubo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qncDawVs-o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHfuh3K9s8 Erena’s mannerism on stage reminds me of, well, Chris Potter! Although on this album cover she looks great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x740WEWMQRQ |
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