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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
frogman
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****swept away by the awesome greatness of the man****

Beautiful way of describing the effect that many say they feel when listening to his playing; especially live. I have been told by the handful of lucky individuals (mostly other musicians) who, like yourself, heard him live that he had and almost other-worldly way about his presence on stage; spiritual, even. "Giant" is almost not good enough to describe his status among the greats. "Naima" is the ballad that he is most known for:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LLAq0XhXG8E

And then there is this one: one of the most amazing performances, any genre, that I have ever heard. Coltrane is definitely more exploratory, but the expressiveness is unbelievable. Elvin's brush work is amazing.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R416VHIL514
frogman
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I meant to write: "Elvin's cymbal work ....."
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I can thank you and Frogman for my new appreciation of this old music. When I was making forays into new genres, you pointed out that there was old music I hadn't yet discovered. Now that we have Frogman to enlighten us in regard to music from a musicians point of view, we can hear things we never heard before. I don't think we'll ever run out of this "new" old music.

Try Curtis Counce "Nica's Dream"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trjO7TWe6ME

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Speaking of making a joyful noise. Does anyone else think the female singers of Brasil 66 are uniquely wonderful, or is it just me. I could listen to them all day. If 'Pais Tropical' does not make you move with a smile on your face, then, sell your gear.

Sergio Mendes And Brasil '66 -- Foursider

21 tracks. All, very good, to great. Very good recording also. Most should be familiar with Mendes' music. This is an excellent complilation.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, just thinking about those days takes my breath away. Each and every one of those songs has a special meaning for me. I just can not believe that life was that grand once upon a time, but it was.

Enjoy the music.
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