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

From the beginning this thread has had wide boundaries, that won't change. When an "Aficionado" gets completely out of those boundaries, as the OP, it's up to me to let them know about it; their options have already been spelled out. Since "They" know who they are, they don't have to stay gone; all is forgotten and forgiven, we don't even have to talk about the past; however ......................

This "Thread" has gone on for a very long time, we should all be well acquainted by now; meaning there is very little chance of misinterpretation; I don't say one thing and mean another, and by now I think we know where everyone is coming from. Ghosthouse, I know as soon as there is friction, you head for the door; that's a good policy, you'll live a long life, but don't stay gone.


Enjoy the music.

Since I've done nothing but "jabber", it's time that I submit some music; to illustrate how wide I can go, completely out of these musical bounds tho it may be; this is the real deal. "Get that camera out of my face!


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ID86UIivvk


Now we have the most beautiful version of "In A sentimental Mood".



            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r594pxUjcz4




Enjoy the music.









               
Would somebody try to explain why this subforum has more than 1mil. views, couple of thausand posts and less than ten participants, recently anyway?
Is it because of jazz itself or is it about people and the type of discussion?
Alex, this post is really all about orpheus 10, disguised as a thread about jazz. However, I think some of us follow this thread for the occasional discussion of jazz which involves music we have or would like or explore. It is fairly easy to overlook the chest thumping and pedantic contributors when they appear. 

There is a lot of knowledge extant to be gained and it's free so why not just read and learn a bit. Just don't feed the animals when you walk by. :-)

As for the others, I believe that many just like to slow down to view the damage as they pass the scene of an accident. Lots to see I guess.

Alex I don't believe Newbee has ever posted anything constructive on this thread, he only drops in when there's a "Bruha" and says the same thing; you can look up his posts if you like.

When there is any conflict on this thread, you can always count on dear old "Newbee" to make it worse.

In regard to your question, the answer is quite simple; we are the only "Jazz Aficionados" on this forum, the rest are "Newbees"



Enjoy the music.