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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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Since Bassmen are primarily sidemen, except for OP and Mingus, their best work can be found on records headed by others. For example Milt Hintons best work, in my opinion, is on "Heavy Soul" with Ike Quebec.

                           
                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1cTgZDUsSc

They made this record when Ike was dying and they knew it, hence the title "Heavy Soul". Milt Hinton's bass contributes so very much to this cut; but all of them played their hearts out on this album.
         

According to Frogman, Duke Ellington's bassist, Jimmy Blanton was very influential. Also Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Milt Hinton, Charles Mingus, Wilbur Ware and, Oscar Pettiford. LaFaro was a pivotal figure in the bass world but hardly the first important bass player.

Jafant, perhaps you can find Jimmy Blanton's best work. Wilbur Ware is another bassist I don't think we've explored.




Enjoy the music.
acman3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFTqVHEJZ0A
frogman
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Acman3, I had the pleasure of performing Britten's "Sinfonia Da Requiem" with Van Sweden a few weeks ago here in NY.  He was well liked by the orchestra.  He was very personable, clear techniqe, very energetic, and no "vibe"; very straight forward guy.  Should be a good marriage.  Whether it will be a good long term match remains to be seen.
acman3
4,275 posts
 
Thanks Frogman.

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Jafant, as I recall, checking out the bassist was your idea, and we're still waiting on your "first" investigation of a basist. It was suggested that you give us a report on Jimmy Blanton.

After getting a description from "Wikipedia", next you go to "you tube", select the music you want us to hear, copy and past; it's just that simple.

By spreading these investigations around to everyone who shares in the rewards of new music, no one is overworked.

Thank you.



Enjoy the music.


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