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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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frogman
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Btw, re my comment ****Dont know who it is that holds that belief, but I agree with the premise. One out of five ain't bad, I guess.****

I meant I agree with Rok's premise, not that all improvised music is jazz.  Like I said, one out of five ain't bad (I think).  ☺️

frogman
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NY Jazz Qt: great stuff.  Frank Wess' tone on tenor is probably my favorite of all time; velvet with just a hint of the modern.
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rok2id
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If we were arguing this question is court, as opposing attorneys,  YOUR Zappa clip would be MY 'exhibt #1".   A 'smoking gun' if ever there was one.  After playing it,  the People would rest.

Cheers
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rok2id
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***** so feel free to declare yourself the "authority*****

There you go with the straw man stuff.   Never said, or even implied, that I was an authority on anything.

Cheers


frogman
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C'mon Rok, first of all it was said in jest (mostly).  Now, look at your post again.  You decry the "absence" of an authority, then you follow it by saying that your point of view has not been listened to.  Can't have it both ways. 

****If we were arguing this question is court, as opposing attorneys, YOUR Zappa clip would be MY 'exhibt #1". A 'smoking gun' if ever there was one. After playing it, the People would rest****

Segue time again (even if unintentional): Smoking gun perhaps, but that gun would probably blow up and fire backwards.  The people do indeed rest.  Did you know that Frank Zappa was invited to testify in Congress and express his objection to censorship and the importance of freedom in the arts?  That alone makes him a pretty serious guy.  Now, let's try to not get mired (again) in the silliness:  I countered some your assertions and asked for facts; let's hear some substantive and provable rebuttals.

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