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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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rok2id
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'Ray Charles & Milt Jackson -- Soul Brothers / Soul meeting'

After listening to this CD at a more appropriate volume, It's even better than I previously stated.

Cheers
isochronism
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My sights are set on Fingerpainting. With that lineup it can't miss. Thanks.
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rok2id
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Regina Carter -- Rhythms of the Heart

One of the few Violin players in Jazz. Very enjoyable CD. 'Oh, Lady, Be Good' / 'Mojito' and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone, with Cassandra Wilson on vocals, are the standouts. But, ALL is good. Supported by Kenny Barron, Rodney Jones and others.

After hearing this, it's hard to understand why the violin is not more common in jazz. Check it out!

Stephane who?

Cheers
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charles1dad
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Hi Frogman,
I`m glad you enjoyed it.I play it fairly regularly. I love "Chan`s Song" with that beautiful con arco bass introduction by Mcbride.The duet "Kiss" just catches my ears every time.Herbie could write some beautiful music.
Regards,
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, as good as your reviews have been, this is the best yet. Although it's almost impossible to know who's playing what, it's all good. Ray has not played jazz this good before, nor since; he had so much soul, and he was young then.

The blues, jazz comment is right on. This music mixes them so well, that bluesjazz is the only appropriate word for it. In regard to who's playing what, I just found out that Skeeter Best is the guitar soloist on "Blue Funk".

Enjoy the music.
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