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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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jafant
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Charles Lloyd.
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orpheus10 OP
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Jazz, your post was right on time; although we have covered Cuban music in the past from top to bottom, we're back into it again.

That clip presented the African, Spanish soul of Cuban music, and I liked it a lot.


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Acman, I think I have a few of her CD's, the one that comes to mind off hand is "Don't Smoke In Bed". I see her style has changed to more a "up beat" presentation, that's good.


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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When you say 'like' or 'dislike' it is a personal statement whether you choose to amplify it or not. When you say 'good' or 'bad' it suggests that this categorization has more of a universal application to the music absent your personal enjoyment or lack thereof, and most folks would expect you to amplify on how you reached that conclusion.

"Newbee", I'm reading your statement, but I don't quite know what it is you're trying to say; could you give an example of what it was that I said, that you think I should amplify. BTW, Frogman thought that was a fantastic post; maybe if you "amplified", I would think so as well.



Enjoy the music.
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