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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
7,489 posts
 
Acman3, as you know, some of the best Gonsalves is with the Ellington band. Amazing Gonsalves:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GkElnIiE4U4
frogman
7,489 posts
 
Since we are on the subject of tone:  kind of strange to follow the velvet of Gonsalves with the torn denim of this player, but 1978 saw the release of Blythe's debut recording.  One of the most unusual and strange alto sounds I've ever heard; but interesting in its own way:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kwcKm-5Qsy4
alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Acman, if you dont mind, I can recommennd couple of albums of Gonsalves, that I have, along with 'Gettin together'
First, a later one, from 1972.s with Earl Fatha Hines,simply caled 'P.G.meets E.F.H.'

https://youtu.be/TZM2ApjFcvM

https://youtu.be/pzRg0LZZvTE

Than, maybe this album, 'Wonderful world of jazz',its of John Lewis, but there is a realy nice version of 'Body and Soul' with Gonsalves playing.


https://youtu.be/7pBYCxTXNgk











alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Frogman, I know for HalMckusick,so far what I have heard I like it, but still do not have any of his albums, will search for some.
I could not open some of the clips you posted, will try on some others ytube chanels.
As for Frank Morgan, he recorded quite a few albums, the one I posted is my favourite, but you can check the others to see is there any other that you like.
jzzmusician
156 posts
 
You guys sent me on a weekend binge with your recommendations for some fat Afro Cuban Jazz.  I had a terrific weekend. 

Last night my wife and I wedged ourselves into the "sweet spot," held hands and listened to Stan Getz, (one of my top 5 ballad players), Al Cohn, Zoot Zims, and then wandered over to Bill Evans, "Conversations with myself." 

All was good.  Late night, beautiful woman, kinda romantic, know what I mean?

And then I put on what I consider to be the absolute top smokin hot off the charts you're shittin' me rendition of "Mack the Knife." 

I started bouncing around the room lip syncing and making stupid shark pantomimes and the mood shifted.

Oh well. 

Love this version.  Seriously, I love this.  Seeing her live checked one off my bucket list.

Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYRSm5bgp_Q
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