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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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I meant to write this 'review' last night, but I had this terrific headache. I NEVER have headaches! Then I thought, maybe The O-10 is messing with those Voodoo dolls of his. In the future, I will be more prudent when addressing The O-10. A hint to the wise!

Today's Listen:

Sonny Clark -- LEAPIN' AND LOPIN'

Clarke(p), Ike Quebec & Charlie Rouse (ts), Tommy Turrentine(t), Butch Warren(b), Billy Higgins(d)

Clark's last session as leader. Some feel his best effort.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable CD. The playing and the the tunes are just spot on.

Tommy Turrentine, older brother of Saxman stanley, is a find for me. Excellent trumpet playing and tone. Had not heard him before. And We all know about Rouse with Monk, but there is a lot more to him than that, as his soloing on this CD demonstrates.

I think Clarke died when he was 31/32. What a waste. I love his playing. When you think of all the greats we lost in their 20's and 30's, it's just a shame. What could have been.

Ike just sits in on the tune 'deep in a dream'. The only ballard and maybe the highlight of the CD. That and 'voodoo' were my favorites.

This is one of the better hard bop Blue Note sessions. Everything was just 'right'. Absolutely no irritants.

If you are a Sonny Clark fan, then you must have this. It is for sure him at the top of his game.

If you just like Jazz, then you ought to have it. Along with his, 'Sonny's Crib' and 'Cool struttin'

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, even Sonny Clark Knew about voodoo; but on a more serious note, "Deep In A Dream" is my favorite cut on that CD.

"Ike Quebec respects the beauty inherent in the song, at the same time investing it with his own personality. This perfect balance really brings the message across".
I repeat "Respects the beauty inherent in the song".

Here's my favorite tune by Ike, "Heavy Soul"; he was dying from terminal cancer when he recorded this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwc1bTn7Fd8

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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In my opinion "Sonny's Crib" is one of the best albums of all time, what more can I say.

Enjoy the music.
frogman
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Agree, classic Blue Note. And my favorite period for Coltrane, just a couple of years before "Giant Steps"; his sound was not yet quite as "edgy" as it would soon get. Great record.
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O-10:

I will check out the 'three wishes' book. I just love to read tidbits like that. I am also going to break down and finally buy a book of Jazz photos. Both of the players and the LP covers.

The Ike Quebec tune was great.

Cheers
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