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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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Speaking of jamming, this is unbelievable! How does one explain genius?

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-on4qQYDGVA

Rahsaan is on fire. Tete, brilliant as usual.
rnm4
308 posts
 
Frogman,

Thanks for the great clip. Sizzling stuff.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

John Handy is an artist I don't think we've mentioned. Consistency is not his dominant trait; I'm not referring to whether or not he was good this time and bad the next, but his choice of what music to play seemed to be all over the map. Here are some of his works in my collection that get a lot of play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQv3cWJnxA

Here's a spiritual tune by John; although not as in the gospel sense, it's spiritual still. The title "if Only We Knew" convey's the intention of this music. It's best listened to in the middle of the night after waking up and trying to go back to sleep. It's long and deep, in that eastern spiritual sense; too long for the Gon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJhp43v-yd8

As far as where he ranked as a reed man, we'll leave that to the Frogman.

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Rahsaan and Tete:

What type of instrument was Roland playing? Did he make it himself?

And SOMEBODY please tell me I didn't see him play the last note on that little wooden thingy with his NOSE!!!

Cheers
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rok2id
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O-10:

John Handy:

Both clips were very good. The 'If Only We Knew' was the better of the two. The rhythm section on the clip 'Love Rejoycing' was a little too monotonous for my taste.

The 'if only we knew'clip was just irresistible. I came to these with an attitude, but the second clip just over powered my preconceptions. Great buildup. You can't wait to hear what happens next.

The violin was great. Sometimes that instrument can sound out of place, here, it seemed to be the most natural thing in the world. Electric!

What kind of reedman is he?? He played with MINGUS!!
Next Question.

I only have one CD by John Handy, "Excursion In Blue". I have more on LP. I will get the 'live at monterey' if it is still available.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
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