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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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When you sent me the post on Mardra & Reggie Thomas, you sort of made a comparison of her style with McRae and Ella.

It occurred to me how tough it must be to be successful in the music business. One of the major reasons being, the Great artists never really go away. They are still here, on LP and CD.

So if a current player is talented enough and lucky enough to record for a major label, their CD goes in the bin right next to the Ella's and Coltrane's' of the Jazz world. A new artist is always in direct competition with the greats of the past.

I guess classical composers suffer the same way. Of course this is stating the obvious, but your post just brought it home for me.

BTW, I am not sure that 'ESSENCE' is the Timeless All-Stars' best work. But it is good. 'These Sellers' want mega bucks for their other stuff.

Cheers
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Rok, although I'm a big Bobby Hutcherson, and Harold Land fan, I didn't like the "Timeless" I found; however, I did find "Delilah" by the Bobby Hutcherson quartet. This music is absolutely amazing. It's current, that's what makes it so amazing. While the bass player is young, he's making his own unique sound and contributing to the whole. Although Bobby Hutcherson is old, he sounds young and fresh. My albums by him go all the way back to when he was young with curly hair. He sounds as good now as he did then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amgLychKCMY

Enjoy the music.
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"I didn't like the "Timeless" I found;"

The title of the CD is 'Essence' the group is called the timeless all-stars. Hope you followed the link.

You are right about these guys getting old. I always think of them as they appear on the CD covers, some of which are almost 30 years old. All my Hutcherson CDs show him which a full head of hair. Not gray either.

Cheers
isochronism
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Frogman: Why isn't Freddie Hubbard mentioned more often"
The CTI recordings introduced me to Freddie. Some feel that the CTI recordings do not represent "real" jazz. They do in my book and in front of my speakers.
He is my favorite trumpeteer'. (yes,I just made up that word for him)
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Live broadcast from the New orleans Jazz fest:
Wayne Shorter, Dee Dee Bridgewater and otherss are on today. Check it out. Last day I think.

WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans.

http://www.wwoz.org/blog/218226

Cheers
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