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

@the frogman 

the true original version this time. Pepper, not Ronnie

What's the Ronnie reference?

Cheers

 

 

O-10 once posted this recent version by the Mingus “tribute” Big Band thinking it was the original version which I posted above.  The original version features Pepper Adams on baritone.  The tribute big band version features Ronnie Cuber on baritone.  The pic for the link is deceptive.
 

 

The past few days have been the only times I have ever called him.  Including twice today.  The number came from google so I hope it's the correct number.  I assume an 80+ year old would be at home most of the time.

Well I guess you could call once every week and hope for the best.

I prayed for O10 last night and lit a candle for him under my Mother Mary statue.

Frogman there is a relatively new live release from Pepper Adams titled Pepper Adams And The Tommy Banks Trio: Live At Room At The Top

See here Pepper Adams and the Tommy Banks Trio: Live at Room at the Top album review @ All About Jazz

And its available on vinyl so knowing your preference to vinyl and your fondness for Pepper Adams I thought you would be interested.