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
To Anyone:

What can you tell me about MOSAIC Records box sets?

Sound quality, Alternate takes etc..... 7 to 9 CDs seems to be a lot of music from one artist.

Cheers

Rok, the sound quality is good, but that's more music than you would want by almost any artist; however, that's the only way you'll get some of the music. Take the bitter with the sweet.

Enjoy the music.
O-10:
Thanks for the info. I have found several highly rated CDs by Shaw on Amazon. I got 10 CDs, by various artists, including several by Shaw, for the price of the Box Set on Mosaic.

Cheers

While no one associates "Ray Charles" with jazz, I have two jazz albums by Ray that are on par with some of my best.

"Soul Brothers" with Ray and Milt Jackson, has already been reviewed, so I'll go to Ray Charles, "My Kind of Jazz". He gives us his unique interpretations of jazz standards. There is a reason they call the man "genius", and it can be heard on this album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiZg5pvRT8k

Enjoy the music.