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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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schubert
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This is in honor of a VERY important Lady , Dame Vera Lynn on her passing at the age of 103 years .

I like to think God gave her so many years because she sang this song throughout WWII to the many millions of all the Allied Armies , Soldiers , Sailors
and Airman as well to the other millions of sweet-hearts waiting for them .

I kid you not , it meant more than the National Anthem .
I doubt if any song was ever was or ever will be sung or heard as many times over the air-waves .
A billion times would be a conservative estimate .

Several ex- Germans Soldiers I knew said they listened to her as well !
https://youtu.be/8Nzy1cfnKh4?t=1


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rok2id
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 Interesting in that Cannonball doesn’t play with his usual urgency and front of the beat vibe.


But, not surprising.  Strings makes everything smooth and mellow.  I hear strings, I think of how they ruined Nate Cole's music.   But beautiful Cannonball nevertheless.

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rok2id
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The Final Comedown:

Blaxploitation movies.  What a waste.   When I think of what could have been done.   Much of the music was a waste also.  Some good stuff outside of Jazz.  WAR for instance.   Great(est) pop band ever??   EW&F also.

Cheers
frogman
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https://youtu.be/CORJHP3Bmqg ☺️


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