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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.

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orpheus10
orpheus10 OP
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Acman, I don't know if I could say I'm not his biggest fan, because I knew him personally, but since I like his Yodeling best, I can live without the conventional. I think most people like one or the other, but if he did nothing but unconventional, I would be his biggest fan.



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acman3
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O-10, It does make a huge difference if we knew or heard someone personally. I hope they are good memories. Leon was a unique singer, and I meant no harm; maybe I need to get adjusted to him, And give him another chance.

orpheus10 OP
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Acman, I have a hard time listening to his voice. He died in 99 and only recently can I listen to him. Since knee high; when he sings song for my father, every word is gospel truth, and I can feel it; of course I knew his father.


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orpheus10 OP
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Here's a beautiful tune by John Handy that I could listen to all night.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IZb8AJQ7ac


Here's another tune from that same LP.



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q-vKschzos





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orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I wonder If I could borrow Gregory Porter's head gear? It's real cold and snowing where I am. I can hear why he's so popular, although it's been said before, I'm going to say it again "The guy got a whole lot of soul".

That piano player is boss and the band is a tight as a band can get. I'm not a big band fan, but that could change.

The music behind Cecile is "Nawlins" all the way; it's so "retro", that it takes us back to another era; "Pops" is looking down smiling.

As you pointed out many times, looking makes a lot of difference than just listening. It wouldn't be as good alone in my listening room without seeing, but since I'm doing both, I'm really enjoying it.



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