He sure does look different; but who's the dude in the suit and tie?
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.
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 never heard of Larry either O-10 . Only reason I bought his CD at Goodwill was it was a Mapleshade , even with no liner . Listened to " Solo Spirit " half-dozen times. Mr. Willis is a big deal to me, tons of soul in the most general sense of that term . Just ordered 2 more of his CD’s on Amazon ."This Dreams on Me" and" My Funny Valentine " |
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Another recent arrival: I feel that current Jazz artist are a lot more versatile, or multifaceted than the greats of back in the day. When you look back and think about it, they seemed to, with few exceptions, stay in their comfort zone. This woman may not be the greatest ever, but she may be the most enjoyable to listen to, ever. She is like Wynton, in that she does everything, and does it at the highest level. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSeXzeQK7pk[/url] [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2MVmC55T5s[/url] No filler. All the tunes on the CD are listed on the youtube page. Check them out. You won't mistake this Orchestra as being from Cuba, NYC, or the West Coast. No uncertainly as to where this is coming from. Of course Dr John is a dead give-a-way.. These various 'orchestras' or Big Bands, seem to be a lot more nimble than they once were. They pretty much play like small groups, just with a fuller sound. Cheers |
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