The coolest video ever! See how many people you recognize.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCzfPhdd2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCzfPhdd2M
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.
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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*****The coolest video ever!***** It could be!!! Great atmosphere, singing and playing. The Band was awesome. I think I recognized everyone the camera zoomed in on. Just don't ask me to name them. Comes with age. Good to see Ella. They are all gone now. :( Frank looked amazingly like Herbert von Karajan did in his later years. After his, Karajan's, pompadour collapsed. :) Good clip. Cheers |
Today's Playlist: Ornette Coleman -- SOUND MUSEUM HIDDEN MAN Not nearly as irritating as I thought it would be. This stuff must be growing on me. BUT, I do think music like this should be 'explained' in the liner notes. Coleman played Sax, Violin and Trumpet!! His playing was so compelling to me, I just forgot all my preconceived notions about his music. I did recognize "what a friend we have in Jesus" There is a 'companion' CD to this one entitled 'Sound Museum Three Women'. It contains the same tunes plus one more!?!? Enough for one day, I will listen to the Three Women later. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis / Harry "Sweets" Adison / Al Grey -- JAZZ AT THE PHILHARMONIC 1983 These greats are not so much playing as having a nice, relaxed (perfect tempo), conversation. The interplay between them is just awesome. Just great! Perfect? Nothing to say, you must hear it. A must have! This is Jazz at it's best. Chico Freeman -- DESTINY'S DANCE This is as 'modern' as Jazz needs to be. Modern but still Jazz. Wynton Marsalis on trumpet. A young Wynton, the notes say. Recorded in 1981, so I googled Wynton to see how old that would make him. Born 1961 so he was 20 on this recording. While I was on the Wiki page I read his entry. WOW!!! Is there any award or honor this man has not received?? I mean world wide. Please take a moment ro read this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wynton_Marsalis For a good laugh, don't miss the section entitled CRITICISMS. I was laughing out loud for real. What a bunch of jerks. The envy and jealousy is almost palpable. Required reading for all Wynton Bashers!! Cheers |
Nice clip Acman3; lots of famous faces in that crowd. In order of appearence: Frank (juiced and showing surprisingly bad time clapping his hands :-) Betty White Skitch Henderson Ernest Borgnine Ella Tony Bennett Jean Stapleton Barry Manilow Merv Griffin Chris Isaak Frankie Valli (?) Carol Channing Sidney Poitier Bea Arthur Those were the famous ones that I spotted. Now for the important ones :-) Henry Mancini (piano/leader) Jack Sperling (drums) Cootie Williams (trumpet) Conrad Gozzo (trumpet) Pete Candoli (trumpet) Dick Nash (trombone) Bill Watrous (trombone) Dan Block (alto sax) Plas Johnson ? (tenor) |
I love Lester Bowie! Some funny stuff, but listen till the end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX24Ry3HxhM |
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