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
Lost childhood, lost friends and regrets - certainly not unique to you alone, O. Thanks for sharing those memories.

I hope the words in this song are true...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdtAfUtOEWA

I don’t believe it’s all for nothing
It’s not just written in the sand
Sometimes I thought you felt too much
And you crossed into the shadow land

And the river was overflowing
And the sky was fiery red
You gotta play the hand that’s dealt ya
That’s what the old man always said

Fallen angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one

In my dream the pipes were playing
In my dream I lost a friend
Come down Gabriel and blow your horn
’Cause some day we will meet again
Hang in there Orpheus10-

as above, our next Jazz Bassist is Mingus. Discuss...

Ghosthouse, I really appreciated your thoughtful post. When you get to be an old man, there is nothing more precious than childhood memories; this was at a time when everyday revealed something new and magical, that you shared with "a childhood friend".

Thank you.




Enjoy the music.

Jafant, although Charles Mingus plays bass, I don't think of him as a bassist because of all the music he's composed, and fantastic records he's made.

I hope that's not too confusing, but when you get to be an old jazz "aficionado" you'll understand.



                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfe_8RAaJ0



Enjoy the music.
Today's Listen:   


Modern Jazz Quartet -- MJQ & FRIENDS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH0eZSqIris&index=13&list=PLkvefAESc4RE0cEeElzmWTv9NzC33R7VM    

Blue Mitchell -- BIG 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5XzaL2K20&list=PLGdgbOOYV_kV027psKqOP2aDj-lDBxuCN

Both Discs are just wonderful.


The Frogman:  One of the Composers of 'Billy's Bounce' was a guy named Billy Kyle, hence the name.  I guess.

Cheers