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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
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rok2id
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Not Jazz, but one of those rare albums where every track is killer, and I mean EVERY track.  I think I posted this years ago, but you "aficionados" ignored it.  Listened to it today while on the Interstate, and thought you people might like it also.  Listen to all the tunes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtMmuXoNsoY&list=PL0fA4aAteWJG5aULbizGK8PgT5HIBalZf&index=2

Cheers
frogman
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Bought this for my wife after hearing "This Is (Not) A Protest Song" on WBGO a couple of days ago (Acman3 posted a live version of the tune recently) thinking she would really like this singer. This is without a doubt one of the best, most complete, albums that I have heard in some time; new or old. This woman is an amazing talent; great singer who writes her own material. Her writing is killer; great tunes with interesting and unexpected melodic and harmonic twists and turns that cover quite a wide range of styles. Mostly jazz but also strong shades of gospel and even country. The rare singer who can do a torch song justice and can also sing a ballad with tenderness and nuance; oh, she can swing like the best and can be sexy as hell. Did I say I like this singer? The band is killer. Check out Sherman Irby (alto) on the title cut; amazing solo and a perfect example of telling a story with the fewest notes and the most "pocket".

My new favorite record. Can’t say enough good things about it and an absolute must have; especially for anyone who still has any doubts whether there is good jazz being created today or whether it has a future. For my money this record belongs on the list of the best jazz vocals records ever; it is that good.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLMc5W-p_zXiIIKFYmVTxmacQYQ9zNbYjF&v=FO5yVP-BcM8
newbee
4,822 posts
 
Thanks for the post. I will order this record immediately. FWIW she has been my favorite jazz singer for over 10 years now - I don’t know how I missed this CD.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, after that write up, wild horses couldn't stop me from listening to this album all the way through. Without a doubt, it is one of the best vocal jazz albums ever. In addition to all that you mentioned, I like the fact that she writes her own material. Some other vocalists with fantastic voices should take note of that; especially those who scat inappropriately on certain standards.

Enjoy the music.






acman3
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Another Female vocalist I have liked lately is Sari Kessler. Hopefully someone will play something from her new recording on youtube soon.
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