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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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Reached for 'Blues and The Abstract Truth', and grabbed this instead.  Great record.  Eric Dolphy is in the group.  If I were leader, and played Sax, i wouldn't let Eric within a mile of my recording session. :)

In addition to being a great record, it will also irritate the Modernists and their Minions.   Just imagine, Blues and Jazz!!!   Outrage!!!   Listen closely you will hear the howls coming out of NYC.

Listen to all the tracks.   All are killer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6B8ZEZNP7w&index=1&list=PLMYJI0hHMCKK-sY0m_xiS7fvxFgbuuCCa


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apo2Md6NRw0&list=PLMYJI0hHMCKK-sY0m_xiS7fvxFgbuuCCa&index=6

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Acman, I know what Frogman said, and he knows what I said; it had nothing to do with "Sahara", and neither one of us are the least bit confused.



Enjoy the music.
acman3
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http://www.allmusic.com/subgenre/fusion-ma0000002607
frogman
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About as good an explanation of how fusion came to be as I've read.  

Btw, my comments re McCoy had everything to do with "Sahara" and Trane's influence on McCoy (and just about everyone that came after, as you pointed out).  

I don't understand why it's necessary to misrepresent how the so called "modernists" feel about the blues; and with sarcasm at that.  There has not been a single derogatory blanket comment about the Blues by anyone here who also happens to like modern jazz.  The issue is not that anyone doesn't like or respect the blues (it would be absurd not to), it's simply that there are other styles to like as well; and, it's the traditionalists who tend to be less open to other styles.  
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jafant
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Stanley Clarke Trio.
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