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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
frogman
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**** I have no Stravinsky on CD. :( Several on LP. Any recomendations on Rite of Spring performances?****

I knew I would eventually break you (down) :-)

****I think this music almost requires a visual component****

Hah! While it can certainly stand on its own, it was originally composed as music for a ballet. While the music is often credited for being the reason for the near-riot at the premier, it was the avant garde and very sexually suggestive (Lenny's comments) choreography that was mostly responsible.

For recordings:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?gmusi&1369359822&read&keyw&zzrite=of=spring
ghasley
2,507 posts
 
Like many who glance at this never ending dialogue, I enjoy the commentary. I am concerned though that the original poster Orpheus10 has not posted in over two months, I hope his health is ok.
frogman
7,478 posts
 
I share your concern; I hope O-10 is OK. Glad you enjoy the dialogue.
frogman
7,478 posts
 
Rok, you may find this interesting:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FSJQwkBKKBo

"Sacre" as the composer intended:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fsl3AGgHzGU
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rok2id
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The Frogman:

The documentary on Stravinski was very interesting. My overall, and lasting impression, was one of sadness. Europe Sucks! Think of how his life would have been different if he had been born here.

One of the the biggest advantages the Masters, (mozart, beethoven, etc....), have over 20th century composers, is that, we will never see, or hear them. They will remain idealized in our minds forever. We will only 'know' them thru their music.

He did not come across as the most sympathetic of persons in the documentary. But, he did like Johnnie Walker!!

I have the 'The Rite of Spring' on LP, by Colin Davis conducting the Concertgebouw Orchestra. That's the one with the naked, spray painted folks on the cover.

Thanks for the clips.

Cheers
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