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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
stuartk
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mikeydee;

I first encountered Vic Juris' playing on Charlie Mariano's "Savannah Samurai". I love the guitarist's contributions to that session but disappointingly, haven't found recordings featuring him as a leader nearly as stimulating.  

What titles would you recommend ?

Thanks! 


orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Inna, my musical friend, I have not forgotten about you; here's something for us to enjoy.


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1QST4cJrzs


Some people hear music in a vacuum, but with me, it alwats evokes pictures; "I remember her, or at least someone who looked like her".


The nice thing about memories is the fact that they are frozen in time.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

"Somethin Else" is still the best jazz album ever.
inna
7,296 posts
 
Orpheus10, this is a great video. Thank you.
I would say that memories are timeless, forever alive, regardless of the passage of time.
stuartk
2,831 posts
 
Any love here for George Coleman?  

He preceded W. Shorter in M. Davs' "Second Great Quintet" and can be heard on the following :

"My Funny Valentine"
"Four and More"
"Live at Antibes"
"Live at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival"

Of course, he played on "Maiden Voyage".

 A particularly strong showcase for his playing is the first release by Cedar Walton's Eastern Rebellion Group.

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


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