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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Now could not be a better time to be a combination "audiophile jazz aficionado"; even this "Lockdown" thing is working perfectly, everything ugly is sealed out, and all the beautiful music is sealed in. The music on my old records is sounding brand new as a result of upgrades on the analog rig; this enables me to travel back in time without delay, to a much better time. "Speak Low" is one of my favorite songs, and thanks to my play list I can hear several different versions in series. Speak low. When you speak, love Our summer day Withers away Too soon, too soon Speak low. When you speak, love Our moment is swift Like ships adrift We're swept apart too soon Speak low, darling, speak low Love is a spark Lost in the dark       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4-TDkdu5ds      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiIb0TZbLOg      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BW2ACd6w2U Each version conveys different aspects of the same song. Now for a different song "Close Your Eyes"   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnTdGw9jDVI   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NkT5GZpQYU Happiness is an elusive element, I intend to get my share, and I hope you get yours. |
You are all tough cookies, I'll say. I am very glad you are all ok. This is jazz: "In the summer noon, The doves cooing, The world heeds its heart, And I alone I too have lent my heart an ear, Lost in the ocean ... - Ghani Khan |
Lazy summer has reached us Eager to please us with the sun Who did not choose to enjoy Will wait for another to come The waiting is for fools And for some among us Better not be a fool Better stay in the summer PP in the mood for rational poetry. Charlie in the summer mood. Charlie Parker - Summertime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7CHDscLREk |
o10, I had an interesting reaction to "Speak Low", although I've certainly experienced it before. This applies to songs with lyrics since that establishes the context.  To me, "Speak Low" suggests no more than a moderate level (duh!) and a slow rhythm.  Sonny's version was too quick paced, so lost the meaning of the song. I appreciate this may be a personal thing, so may not a problem for others.  But for me that is an important part of the "interpretation" of any song.  The tempo sets the mood and the mood should match the song, particularly when there are lyrics to guide us. Another example, can you imagine any real, heart-felt blues played at a fast tempo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SP5JHLqXM8 |
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