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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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stuartk
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@fastfreight

I keep a pdf of my many many favorites and playlists, so I can reconstruct (or even purchase) this music if all goes to hell.

 

That could be pretty expensive!. Are you aware of the cost of CDs at present? I’ve been shelling out $20 on average for most of my CD purchases. Granted, many are out of print, but still, compared to the pre-Covid era, discs are considerably more expensive and the titles I’m interested in are becoming increasingly difficult to find. I’m actually buying back-ups for some of my favorites, because I have no idea what will be available in a couple years. 

tyray
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Gene Russell - New Direction - Black Jazz Records 1971 Full Album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzyffb0Mweo&list=PLCOG87BSx6Azu5ge-lqIyiRSqhubCcc9K

fastfreight
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@stuartk hello!  Nah, I mean I can buy these downloads if I ever need.  Between Streaming and opportunity to purchase downloaded files, I am done buying CD's. I was spending way more purchasing CDs 5 years ago vs subscriptions to Qobuz and Tidal (about 20 each) and a wll placed lifetime subscription to Roon years ago. AND, I have discovered WAY more music as Roon does a fantastic job of playing similar music.

 

tyray
655 posts
 

@stuartk

That could be pretty expensive!

That’s why to this day I still crate dig for used albums and even used cd’s whether it’s a walk in record/cd store or perusing Discogs. Here’s a tip for my crate diggin folks out there, always use a record weight when playing used record albums just in case they may be a bit warped. I spend the bulk of my hifi/audio funds on my rig itself so’s I can buy more records and cd’s. But hey, different strokes...

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