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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
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I'm more curious about "Miles the person". I talked to his childhood friends, the ones he went to school with, played football and basketball with, went swimming with; I wanted to know about Miles the person, not Miles the musician.

All of the people I talked to loved him like a brother. I know for a fact that when he invited these people to his home for a party, none of his musician colleagues were allowed; those parties were just that private. They (colleagues) verified that.
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rok2id
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Everything you need to know about Miles can be found in Nica's book.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Are used FM Tuners the bargain they appear to be??

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orpheus10 OP
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Yes they are the bargain they appear to be. You will also need a antenna, preferably one that goes on the roof.

Since the station I listen to is on the computer, I never use mine anymore, and that's why they are such a bargain.
pryso
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rok, I think the first question to ask is "are there any stations still broadcasting material I like within my reception area?".  No turner is a bargain if it does not pull in what you'd enjoy listening to.

After that, remember to old-timer advice: an average tuner with a good antenna will outperform a good tuner with a poor antenna.
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