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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.
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O-10:

The Bush symphony was interesting. I call this 'video' music. It has no connection to the people in the images. It's designed to make the common seem sublime.

Same for the other piece. When I hear this type stuff, I think, Made up. Based on nothing. Requires a little weed to make a person think they appreciate it.

I will listen to 'Pithecanthropus Erectus' today to get refreshed. Report later.

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The Frogman:
I understand your comments, but a person has to be able to know it when they hear it. Think about it.

I think this clip could meet your definition.

BTW, I love this stuff. I have the CD and the DVD. Highly recommended! Recorded at Fisk University in Nashville. Is it Jazz?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRi6yhqmuxU

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I can't help it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLCuhwHuEvU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6UDEkqCPE4

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Music Lovers:

A Great song! All you folks from down home will surely appreciate it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdPGDBZdXuk

We don't need no stinking philharmonic!! Some proper acoustics maybe. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTd3ZsvqDiQ

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I found the herbie hancock music lacking in dynamic range. Sounded 'muffled'. I think they are better examples of the this type music. Too long also. It has to have that dynamic contrast.

Just one member of the unwashed masses opinion. :)

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