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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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NOT scatting in the usual sense, but check this out. First you have to listen
to the original, followed by the vocal version:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RPfFhfSuUZ4

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ASFCs4IUolI

Biggest surprise for me was George Benson. He kills on this, sounding the most relaxed and less "practiced".
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rok2id
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O-10:

Nice clip of Rawls. Back in the day we would say, the boy is strung out! I felt sort of sorry for him.

I probably would not have received the tune the same, if I heard it without reading your comments. You have a good feel for the music.

I have learned a lot on this thread. Thanks for the clip.

Cheers
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rok2id
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The Frogman:

I have that CD by Jon Hendricks. Jon Hendricks and Friends. A lot of big time people on the set. Turrentine, Marsalis, Basie and of course McFerrin and Benson.

I remember the first time I heard him do 'cloudburst'. WOW! That was with Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross. One of the best Jazz LP covers. Just oozes New York sophistication. Love the mike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDbAsndZGW0

Cheers
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rok2id
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This is special.

A CARNEGIE HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT (DVD)
Kathleen Battle, Frederica von Stade, Wynton Marsalis (septet) Andre Previn.

You must have it. Not only will you be treated to a great performance, you will probably be smitten by the foxes doing the singing. They were so into it.

Marsalis was brilliant!! A young Wynton. This was done 22 years ago. His work, arrangements, are always so tastefully and appropriately done.

It is great. Had me and the wife tearing up. Don't pass on this one!! Make sure you have it. You won't regret it.

Cheers

Why is all the good stuff performed in NYC? I ain't trying to start nuttin', I'm just saying!

orpheus10 OP
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Jon Hendricks gets my vote for "The King of Scat". I bought "Jon Hendricks and Friends" after you recommended it Rok.

Ursula Dudziak is a very unusual vocalist I've been enjoying lately, and she's not new, I just discovered her again while browsing through my old LP's. Since she doesn't like words, this is Ursula.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1W-Tr5dzyI

Enjoy the music.
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