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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
jzzmusician
156 posts
 
frogman,

I gotta tell you I like you even more. There was a time in my life that if it wasn’t Frank Zappa, it didn’t sound normal. That time lasted 2-3 years from about 1971-73 or so. I had every recording, knew the lyrics, understood the humor and was blown away by how his music opened up a whole new world of classical, opera, jazz and of course, fusion.

I love this tune. As you know, Frank Zappa considered himself a composer and a wonderful, biting and was an honest and insightful commentator on the state of affairs in the world.

You rock.

I think I’m gonna listen to Inca Roads. (It might even be considered a form a jazz)

-- Bob
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frogman
7,478 posts
 
Bad a*s indeed!

Speaking of bad a*s and drumming, for me, no other drummer better exemplifies the attitude that "there are only two kinds of music...." (you know the rest) than Jack DeJohnette. He has recorded in just about every jazz and -jazz genre. One of the greatest jazz drummers ever with a TONE very much his own on an instrument not usually thought of in terms of tone. Prettiest cymbal sound I’ve ever heard (Tony Williams is up there), and the rare ability to be melodic (!) when he solos (@4:53). Masterful drumming on another of my favorite live recordings. Great lineup and beautiful tune:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnYoFF8DHu0
acman3
4,275 posts
 
Robert Glasper AND a bada$$ drummer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kScYtiy4PEs
acman3
4,275 posts
 
And when Chris Dave left you are stuck with a drum machine. Oh, sorry thats Mark Colenberg.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jcNPTVwVtA
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