Mitch4t, "Ceora" is one of my favorites, by my favorite trumpet player.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECw3WAX41OA
Enjoy the music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECw3WAX41OA
Enjoy the music.
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.
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.
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This is one of the most beautiful albums ever made; Bill Evans, and Toots Thielman "Affinity". Toots said this is his best work, and as many fantastic works as he has produced, that's saying a lot. Here's my favorite cut on that fantastic album, "Sno Peas". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBM8h41w8i4 Enjoy the music. |
Today's Listen: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers -- 3 BLIND MICE VOL 1 Blakey(d), Freddie Hubbard(t), Curtis Fuller(tb), Wayne Shorter(ts), Cedar Walton(p), Jymie Merritt(b) One of the best Messenger lineups ever. Since Blakey always had some of the best players avalabile in the Messengers, it was almost impossible to make anything other than a very good record. As the liner note allude to, the personnel changed so often, the playing never got stale or boring. Some recordings are more essential than others, but all are worth having. This one is not a 'must have', but it is a very enjoyable CD. All the arrangements are by the band member themselves. All too good to choose a favorite. Recorded Live at the Renaissance Club, Hollywood in March 1962. Mercy me, they actually recorded music outside of NYC!!! Give it a listen. Good stuff. I will do Vol 2, later. Cheers |
Here's something for those who want gospel in their jazz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZzN3HZXHC4 Enjoy the music. |
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