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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
orpheus10 OP
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While I don't have Rok's same appreciation for the "traditional" such as "Nawlins" jazz, I share his appreciation for the "classic" jazz musicians. And that came about since this thread, which means before this thread, I was in constant search for something "new".

"You Tube" has exposed how much "classic" jazz that's not in my collection, and technology has been able to improve the recording of those records. Now I have a choice of going forward, or remaining stationary in regard to time. (meaning records).

"You Tube" has also exposed the fact that some of those musicians were so advanced, that their most advanced music didn't sell, and went out of print. (meaning they quit making those records, but still have the tapes) With such a wide range of choices, and the ability to go back in time, I can review this wealth of "new old" music and decide how to use my limited resources in both time and money. Presently, the "new old" music is keeping me in my listening room a whole lot more.


Enjoy the music.
acman3
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Looked at some reviews today, just to make sure I wasn't the only one who liked the Danny Green Trio's record. Doesn't necessarily mean I am right, but at least not the only one, except Frogman. 

Frogman sure has a lot of Minion's! I bet it is a conspiracy.

http://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22128

not as glowing , but not bad

http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=news&subsect=news_detail&nid=3326


orpheus10 OP
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Apparently Acman, your listening, and hearing is like Miles playing, "very advanced".

I listened to them  again, and found the sound agreeable, just not enough to put money on, but I'm still listening.

Now that I'm looking and listening, I can see how enjoyable watching them on a live set could be. I went back to my first evaluation to see how, or if my thoughts on them had changed, and it has; for the better.

Enjoy the music.
acman3
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I am glad they are no longer " Bland, dirivative, and ( almost) totally pointless music". 
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rok2id
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The Frogman:

The players you mentioned in your post was like comparing Apples to Apples, and Oranges to Oranges.   Let's get those guys in the blue jeans and tank tops in here.   That's what we are talking about.   But of course, you know that.

A good place to start would be 'fusion' or 'Free' or 'modern' or 'avant-garde'.   Those are the labels the noise makers usually hide behind.

Henderson and young both played Jazz.   So did Bird and Coltrane.  Your post was true, but didn't make the comparisons we are talking about.

The unwashed continue their quest for the truth.

Cheers
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