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

It’s fabulous to see this thread getting so much love here on AG. I would have never guessed there were so many jazz listeners here. Keep the flame burning, and on vinyl if you’ve got it!

Sitting back in the big mission rocker with an iced coffee in my hand and the ceiling fan spinning overhead, listening to what is my idea of perfect summer music: "Sweet Rain" by Stan Getz, with Chick Corea on piano. . .

 

I confess, there are some albums that I am not posting before I buy them.So, this one is quite obscure, I know that he made one album, there is some mentioning that he did two.

Earl Anderza ’Outa Sight’ from 1962.

https://youtu.be/LYKmm3tXX7I?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/XT7PPE2RXOM?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/tv71OI2PtxA?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/dEftjqt9_uU?feature=shared

 

 

 

 

I just realized I haven't listened to any F. Hubbard for a long time. Will rectify that today!