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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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***** Rok, I'm on a search for Leon on CD*****

A  lot of them on Amazon.   They are pretty proud of them, i.e. they are very expensive.   You did notice he is dressed like Sinbad, and is also from St Louis.  Remember Miles?

Cheers
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jafant
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rok-

I must ask, whom is "LEON" ?
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rok2id
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:@jafant 

Who is Leon?    SURELY YOU JEST!!   You're joking, right?   Can it be that in the year 2016, there are still people who don't know who Leon is?

Why, he is the most Famous Jazz player in the world, that no one has ever heard of!!   This be him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSYwGEiowHg

Cheers
frogman
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Well, gee, O-10, thank you for the kind words.  Now, what is it they say?  Oh, yes: "the smeller's the feller" 😝
But a sincere thank you for the explanation.  Personally, I love rainy, foggy days; looking through my window (stereo) that is.
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, very expensive counts me out. Look for cheap used Pharoah Sanders, I'll let you know which one's Leon is on, plus that's his best music.

Since both him and Miles are from St. Louis, their tailor shouldn't be to far from me. Whenever I decide to get that fashionable, I'll look him up. Leon is more ancient Egypt, maybe that's why he's playing with Pharoah.



Enjoy the music.
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