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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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orpheus10 OP
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acman3
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pjw81563
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That was really nice pjw, thank you for that. Hug
And a big hug back at ya. Where is our friend Alek?

Great selections from Chet Baker. "Time After Time" especially hits home with me. And especially that particular live version.

I hope all is well with you across the pond.

(1) Norah Jones - Flipside (Live At Ronnie Scotts) - YouTube




pjw81563
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Hey rok I know you have the new Lee Morgan Live At The Lighthouse complete 8 CD set. I was holding off to see if Amazons price went down which it usually does about a month after the release.

I kept checking since the release and the price went down about 10% so I was going to wait and see if it would continue to drop.

Needless to say I found out that the first release of the new complete 8 CD box set was limited to 2000 copies which I was not aware of until I read a review of the set this past weekend.

2000!!  I ORDERED IT IMEDIATELY WHEN I SAW THAT.

Anyone else interested better order ASAP because 2000 is not a lot and they may or may not do a second pressing.

I will leave a review of the complete sets here after I listen to all the discs.

I have listened to discs 1 and 2 and the sonics are incredible.

From the 63 page booklet that comes with it

"This release was made a reality by a dedicated team of tremendously talented individuals. I want to thank Steve Genewick at Capital Studios, who painstakingly remixed the sound from the original 16 reels of 1/2" tape. For 2 weeks, studio A felt like a gateway to Hermosa Beach in 1970, a trip enhanced by the presence of the great Bernie Maupin at every session."

"I am appreciative of the expert mastering in this project by Robert Vosgian for the digital and Kevin Gray for the LP edition."





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