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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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charles1dad
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I suspect a classical musician would be equally out of their element if asked to sit in with a group in a jazz venue. Two diiferent disciplines.Neither a piece of cake.Like pro athletes,a NBA player and NFL player would`nt automatically fill the other`s shoes.
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rok2id
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Charles1dad:

You are absolutely correct. I guess the answer is, know your lane, and stay in it.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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0nhwy61, maybe that would explain why Guatam Chatterjee is such a good jazz player.

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

That chick swings, and now I know why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WvQ7BMws1M

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, believe it or not, I agree with you on all counts, that's why I'm going to return this subject back where it belongs. Do you remember "Johnny Smith", who put out an album titled "Moonlight In Vermont". I was listening to that late last night, and it sounded every bit as mellow as when the first time I heard it.

Stan Getz sure sounds good on the title track. There are a total of 3 tenor sax men of this CD including Stan Getz. It's a must have, with Zoot Sims, and Paul Quinichette. (that's pronounced Quin-a-shay) also on tenor sax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xf3rAXoYjA

Enjoy the music.
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chazro
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"....but they did not practice..."

Orpheus, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying Jazz musicians don't practice, or just this group of guys you know personally? 'Cause I'm sure you know there are Jazz musicians that practice to the point of obssesion. John Coltrane had a rep for shedding that I've read bordered on annoying! We all know the legends about Sonny Rollins shedding on the Brooklyn Bridge. You obviously have an above average knowledge of Jazz so my guess is that I'm misunderstanding you. If you're saying that steady gigs is 'enough' practice, I'd disagree. Not if the musician is striving to heighten his art.
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