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

I’m listening to a new album (2024) by Marta Sanchez called Perpetual Void. It’s not an album that I will listen to again, but some of you might like it.

Switching to Herbie Hancock for a few albums as they the ones I have picked out are all 40 minutes or less. Starting with  Head Hunters.

@curiousjim

You might enjoy perusing the discography on Hancock’s own website -- it has the covers displayed graphically.  Click on each cover for notes. This is an entertaining and very easy way to research his recordings all in one place. Not only that, there are links to Spotify so you can listen, too. Pretty cool resource! 

https://www.herbiehancock.com/music/discography/

@acman3

I’d forgotten I’d seen the Heath Brothers until I saw this ! Must’ve been late seventies in Santa Barbara -- don’t recall the venue. Stanley Cowell was on piano. I seem to recall them being on a mission to demystify jazz, make it more accessible, at that time.

 

Currently listening to Gilad Hekselman - Life, at the Village Vanguard. Such a beautiful live LP, if one lives guitar jazz. I highly recommend it. It is a 2024 LP.