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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.
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I have a challenge.

Listen to this clip without moving any part of your body. No Cheating!! It's not quite impossible. The Polish audience almost did it!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgV-xKe6vGE

Cheers
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That's so sad. He's very well represented in my collection, although mostly flute. I'll play what I have tonight in tribute to Frank Wess. The one's who are most special to my concept of jazz seem to be leaving. He will be missed.
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I don't have anything by Wess as leader. I do have him on 'Basie at Newport' and 'April In Paris'. In fact he seems to be on all my Basie CDs.

Its always sad to lose these guys. Esp since their quality of musicianship won't be replaced.

If he reached 91, he must have lived a good and clean life, at least by Jazz standards. So many died so much younger. He looked like a true pro. Max substance, min show. Serious!

Cheers
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The Frogman:

BTW, my doctors tell me I will hear Wire in time. They say the 'burn-in' time of a brain without frontal lobes is quite long.

Cheers
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Today's Listen:

Christian McBride Trio -- OUT HERE
McBride(b), Christian Sands(p), Ulysses Owens jr(d)

Jazz Lives!! Old-timers like me live for these rare moments.

I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the first tunes were ' Ham Hocks & Cabbage ' and 'Hallelujah Time' :)

9 Tunes. No weak tracks. Who is this piano player, and where has he been hiding? His playing on 'hallelujah time' is just awesome. McBridge plays the Bass using the bow on this and other tracks.

I think even the Frogman would be impressed with the intonation and articulation of this bass playing.

They do an awesome 'My Favorite Things'. Is there any tune more suitable for Jazz improvisation?? It's almost impossible to screw up this tune. And they nailed this version. Love it!

A unique 'Cherokee' is also on the CD. They end the session with a killer 'who's making love'. Seems as if this set started and ended in the Delta!

Great playing all around. This bodes well for the future of Jazz.

The cover photo is great. Serious players, and young ones at that, playing serious music. No faded jeans with holes in the knees, here!

The recording quality equals the quality of the performance. Without fault.

You know you gotta have it. Check it out. I will have to see what else they have recorded.

Cheers
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