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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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Jimmy Scott -- MOOD INDIGO

A truly unique talent. The epitome of a Song Stylist. 10 songs, all well known standards, from Mood Indigo to How Deep is the Ocean.

Backing group includes Hank Crawford, Cyrus Chestnut, Joe Beck etc....Gregoire Maret does great work on Harmonica.

Crawford and Chestnut are the perfect type players for Scott's style of singing.

Scott had a rough time of it in the music business. He often times didn't even get paid. His trusting and honest nature seems to come thru in his voice. Great for his art, but very bad when dealing with the sharks in the music business.

Every Jazz fan should own some Jimmy Scott. I have several CDs and they are all exceptional performances without a weak track in the lot.

Give him a listen.

Cheers
learsfool
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Orpheus, that was definitely on the bizarre side. Even more so, though, would be the recording with that group plus four trombones that was mentioned in the comment below!!

I'll have to ask our harp player if she has ever heard of Dorothy Ashby. I'm partial to Harpo Marx, myself. :)
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rok2id
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Roland Kirk -- BLACKNUSS

What can one say? Some soul, some Blues, some R&B, some gospel, some other stuff and a whole lot of Roland kirk.

The man is a magical genuis. All of the songs except the title track are covers of well known songs.

All are done in a manner that could only be done by Roland. "ain't no sunshine" and "old rugged cross" are my favorites.

This youtube is an example of the 'other stuff'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV4CBG6I58g
Done by Princess Patience Burton.

Cissy Houston also sings on "never can say goodbye".

It may not be Jazz as we expect it, but it is Roland Kirk, and that's good enough for me, and should be enough for any Jazz Fan.

Watch the youtube thingy. You'll like it.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok this is the first time I ever even heard of a "euphonium", and if it was the last time, my feelings wouldn't be hurt.

"Birdlike", certainly reminds me of Bird. Sometime ago, I told you I was looking for new music, this music is new all over again. My search has ended, let's find some more "new music".

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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