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
****BTW, there are much worst places to be musically, than a Baptist church. Some good stuff there.****

GREAT stuff there. That was not the point.

Cheers.
******That was not the point*******

I know it was not your point. Just getting in a plug for the good folks at Mt Horeb. :)

Cheers
Frogman,
"Affinity" with Bill & Toots. I am a huge fan!
Toots recently turned 91 on 4/29.
Music Lovers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWIGu6-r67Y

Not Jazz, but a great song by a great singer, that some how evaded my sensory net until now.

Listen from the beginning and pat attention to the piano at 2:18 - 2:19. I always smile and say YES!!!!!.

It's little things like this that make music so wonderful to me. The small nuances.

Cheers