Jacques Loussier Trio "Bach The Brandenburgs"
A Jazz interpretation
A Jazz interpretation
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.
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.
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Rok, thanks for the Andrew Davis link. No, I had not seen this, and he does a great job of dissecting (in a good sense) Berg's "Lulu". It is always interesting to hear how a composer may have first conceived the music on the piano before orchestrating it as it is more commonly known; while it may lack the complexity of the orchestral colors, there is a wonderful directness about it. Great call with Dorothy Donegan. What a pianist! Speaking of directness in music, lack of pretense, personality, whatever one wants to call it, she had it. There was something really infectious in her playing; a good dose of show(wo)manship, but also a sense of sincerity. Check out how she ends the tune at 2:16. Gotta love it! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D-JlF3cC538&feature=plpp |
Re: Paquito D'Rivera's 'Portraits of Cuba', I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with Rok2id's opinion of the record. PDR is one of my favorite musician's of all time, been an avid fan for over 3 decades and own over 90% of his catalog which is quite extensive. D'Rivera's one of those artists that's always exploring new directions and music styles, I love that in any musician. The problem with trying so many different types of projects (as opposed to just staying within a comfort zone) is that sometimes what looks good on paper doesn't quite pan out. 'Portraits of Cuba' was meant to be an homage to Miles's 'Sketches of Spain' but fell far short and somewhat flat. Although it won awards and praise I certainly wouldn't reccommend it to a 1st-timer. The only tune that's memorable (as a novelty) is the theme from 'I Love Lucy'. There's so many great PDR records to choose from. If there's any interest in some recommendations lemme know! |
Rok, music with me is never isolated, I always associate the music with what was going on in my life, and everything I would see at the time that music was popular. "Boogie Woogie" was popular when I was a child, and I can even visualize the Packard and Hudson automobiles that have long ceased to be manufactured, in the driveways. While checking Dorothy on "You tube", I discovered she played a lot more than just Boogie Woogie. She was one incredible pianist who never aged in regard to her ability to play the piano; she remained ever young, as demonstrated by this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXolx5XOH4 While I don't recall Dorothy in the past, I will most certainly add her to my collection in the present. Enjoy the music. |
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