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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.
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frogman
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The Grumiaux/Haskil is excellent and would have been another recommendation were it not for Rok’s preference for more “modern” audio quality.

Carnegie Hall just announced that it is officially closed until mid January of next year....subject to further closure. The NY Phil and Met Opera have cancelled all performances through January....subject to further closures. As a result the Met Opera will suffer a financial loss of $150 Million. It is expected that the orchestra will see the retirement of 20% of its players.

Just a couple of examples. It’s not good.
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rok2id
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rok , what LvB String Sonatas do you have now?

Henryk Szeryng / Ingrid Haebler   with Concertgebouw - Haitink
Philips Classics Label   vols 1&2

I ordered the Faust / Melnikov and the Argerich / Kremer
Hope I'm still alive when they arrive.

Cheers


frogman
7,487 posts
 
Give us your impressions when you have a chance to hear both.
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Jackie McLean  --  LET FREEDOM RING
with / Walter Davis(p), Herbie Lewis(b) Billy Higgins(d)

Microscopic Notes.   Talks about, "getting away from the conventional and much overused chord changes was my personal dilemma."

Another one 'Chasin' the Trane'?  But, he never actually breaks the orbit of bop.

Only 4 Tunes.   Packaged as CD-vinyl replica.  Dimensions are larger than the CD plastic case.  LP-like sleeve, and the CD itself is completely black on both sides, save the Blue Note Label.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RCeHiVLDlA   

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

The more I hear McLean, the more I like him.

Cheers


schubert
7,386 posts
 
Well I love my mono Gumiaux / Haskil , I like mono for 2-5 players .
Fact , the Naxos Nishizaki/ Jando are very good , a given in that she is
Japanese and he Hungarian .Can buy for few bucks vs the hundred bucks for Gumiaux / Haskil .
If the Naxos was All I had , I could live with it and be happy .I have about a hundred Naxos , not a dog in the bunch .


Re the mess , there are no words that can tell how bad I feel knowing I will never put my feet on German soil again . Or see my German buddy from our days at the U of Munster .
An International Disaster for music and musicians is beyond all comprehension .

"The best laid plans of mice and men .....................



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