Learsfool, great comments. I couldn't agree more with your comments re live performances vs. studio "performances"; that is precisely the reason that at least half of the links that I have posted here are live perfs. A while ago I made a comment in a thread (don't remember which) about the fact that some musicians (mostly older guys) feel that the advent of recording technology was "the beginning of the end". I was berated by some for that comment, which while overly pessimistic has truth in it; as you point out. Now, the beautiful thing about many of the classic recordings that we are talking about (classic Blue Notes, Prestige, etc.) is that digital editing was not part of the process back then, and in spite of some manipulation (balance, multiple takes etc.) they give us a much better representation of what the players could do than most of the recordings today. As you point out, many would be shocked at how, in some cases today, a solo is "composed" in the mixing room by taking the first four bars of the first take, the middle twelve from the third take, the bridge from the fourth take, and then back to the first take for the last sixteen; not to mention "fixing" fracks and squeaks. Even a singer's faulty pitch can be fixed in the booth with today's technology. Of course, the artists with the most integrity refuse to do much of this sort of thing, if at all.
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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