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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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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.

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*****I hope his health is ok.*****

So do I. His last posts did not indicate he was having any problems. He did leave during a 'ruckus' period, so he may just be sick of me! :)

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****My overall, and lasting impression, was one of sadness****

Indeed! Can you imagine having to leave your country for artistic freedom?! Actually, I know all about having to leave one's country for freedom; but, that has nothing to do with jazz and is way too personal for this thread. Europe during the early part of the twentieth century was indeed a very sad place with a great deal of social and political turmoil that makes much (not all) of our American "turmoil" seem petty by comparison. One silver lining was that the sadness inspired some incredible, if difficult and dark, music. In typical American fashion we tend to forget how blessed we are in this country; problems and all.
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Today's Playlist:

Bebop & Beyond -- PLAYS THELONIOUS MONK
It's Monk's Music! Nuff said.

Jazz Futures -- LIVE IN CONCERT

Good to see and hear 'Young lions' in action and playing real Jazz.
Players include: Roy Hargrove, Antonio Hart, Christian McBride, Mark Whitfield, BENNY green, Marion Jordan, Tim Warfield and Carl Allen.

Various Artists -- THE BEST OF KEN BURNS JAZZ

This just one single CD. Takes us from Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton up through Miles, Coltrane and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Great selection of tunes.

Cheers
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I read today that Stravinsky's, 'The Soldier's Tale', has Jazz elements or influence. Has anyone heard it, or have any comments?

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