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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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Speaking of Organ. German girl. I know she is the best looking and she can play. I have her on my to buy list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPqYZNqg15g

Jimmy smith is my main man on B-3. Followed by Jack McDuff and Jimmy McGriff.

The stuff smith recorded with blue note was his best.

I never understood why the organ and trombone were not more prevalent is Jazz. I have several by J.J. Johnson and a few by Al Grey.

A CD with Johnson and Kai Winding is very good. (sweet georgia brown alert!!)

Cheers
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Jimmy Smith, "Walking On The Wildside"!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy8dZEpEYrA

Here's Jimmy live in 65.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gobKu4UlxSA

Enjoy the music.
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This is the original "Killer Joe". As always, there are beautiful memories attached to my favorite tunes. This tune reminds me of a time when onions smelled like the finest French Perfume, but that's a long story; nevertheless, we played this tune over, and over, it's just too short.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u23Etcb-L9M

Mox Nix was on the same jukebox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns5m-OleLVI

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Leersfool, here's a composer we could get into for weeks, and never get bored. I'm sure you're familiar with "Lalo Schifrin", he's best known for his TV and film scores, like "Mission Impossible" and "Bullitt". Here are a couple from the album "Black Widow".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNINWAIx4Q


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKx15uDqtd4

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Mission Impossible is The greatest theme ever!!

Two themes I had to have, so I downloaded them: Mission Impossible and Peter Gunn.

Cheers
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