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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
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, you were right in regard to your assessment of Leontyne Price and "Summertime"; it was from a Negro opera that came out in 1940, her version was perfect, but it was not the one that swept me away.

Remember when me and Frogman jumped all over you about "Moonlight In Vermont"; this is the same thing in reverse, you preferred a version that didn't stick to the script. Music is SUBJECTIVE and what sounds good to you is all that counts.

In no way am I saying that you should change anything; however, I am saying that we must accept one another as we are. Whatever petty point of contention between you and Frogman, that went on and on, should have been dropped before it reached this stage.

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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******In no way am I saying that you should change anything; however, I am saying that we must accept one another as we are. Whatever petty point of contention between you and Frogman, that went on and on, should have been dropped before it reached this stage.******

O-10, as always, you are a voice of reason. I agree with all you said. Maybe I will learn someday, not to sweat the small stuff.

BTW, after playing The Fairfield Four's 'Standing In The Safety Zone', at the appropiate volume this morning, all is right in my Kingdom! Makes one feel glad to be alive. Puts all other things in their proper petty place.

I have two new(to me), Ellington CDs. 'Three Suites'(includes his take on 'The Nutcracker') and 'The Ellington Suites'. Are you familiar with them?

What is your opinion on buying 'refurbished' speakers?

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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I buy raw speakers from Parts Express and tailer them to my taste. If you got a really good buy, and you like the cabinet, YES. After you purchased them, the people at Parts Express could help make them the perfect speaker for you; ask a lot of questions about the crossover. By replacing existent capacitors for better caps will give you an audiophile speaker.

I hope that helps.
orpheus10 OP
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If you don't know anything about crossovers, tell them you were hoping for a 3 way 4th order T type with polypropylene capacitors. If the speaker doesn't have that particular crossover, could they update the existing capacitors?
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rok2id
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O-10:

I found this while trying to bring order to my book case.

" 1,000 Recordings To Hear before You Die "
by Tom Moon.

Very good reading. Well written. Excellent synopsis on each recording. All Genres. Includes 'world' music.

I have found a few over-looked gems, and I am also surprised at how many I already have. The historical aspect of the writing is the most interesting.

This does not pretend to be a list of 'the best', just ones you must hear. Important Recordings.

Check it out.

Cheers
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