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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
orpheus10 OP
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Charles1dad, no one ever said Wynton couldn't play the trumpet, he just can't make music. I wouldn't disagree with someone who said he was the worlds best "trumpet player", that's different than making music. Whatever it takes, he aint got it.

He could be the most incredible "sideman" that ever lived, but by consensus of the "aficionados", his music is too "stereotypical".

Enjoy the music.
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charles1dad
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Rok,
Well said regarding Wynton.
O-10.Look, I respect your stance, we'll just respectfully disagree, he can play and also make music in my opinion.I sincerely appreciate all the contributions to this thread.We are all lovers of jazz but with individual viewpoints (as it should be).Rok and I just happen to see Wynton in the same light.

To change topics, does anyone here listen to Shirley Scott? Last night I played three CDs of her and it was pure communication taking place. Man, can she play that B3 organ wow! She swings as good as anybody regardless of the instrument.What a musician she is.
Regards,
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charles1dad
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Rok,
I think you'll like Ray and Milt "Soul Brothers/Meeting", pure blues beauty. Ray's chords are just so right (that's what I always Ioved about Barry Harris accompanying also).
Regards,
acman3
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Charles1dad, I have been listening to Shirley Scott with Lockjaw Davis, on a " Cookbook'' compilation. Great playing from everyone. Jerome Richardson adds a lot of great flute playing.

I think I have the original recordings somewhere???
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rok2id
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I agree with all the positive comments about the Ray Charles / Milt Jackson recording. Very good. No filler.

I also pulled out the Lee Morgan CD, 'The Cooker'. Agree with O-10's review. But, I would have given a special shout out to Bobby Timmons and the rhythm section. They almost stole the show.

I only have Shirley Scott on one CD. That's with her husband Stanley Turrentine. CD entitled Hustlin'. I have a lot more of her on LP. She was gifted.

But since you mentioned the B-3, I will have to inflict a Jimmmy Smith 'review' on you people.

Cheers

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