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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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****Rok, since you like vocals of the religious persuasion, here's one especially for you.******

Wunderbar!!! Maravilloso!!! Merveilleux!!! Wonderful!!!

Do you know how hard it is to find music like this, sung like this. Reminds me of the Fisk University folks.

And this appears to be a good source of other good music. I checked out the brass group also. Great stuff!!

I like the venue also. Intimate.

Our OP does not speak often, but when he does, wow!!

Thanks for the clip and site. I will visit it often.

And I suspect, I am not the only person here that likes "Vocals of the Religious Persuasion. :)

Cheers
frogman
7,562 posts
 
No, you're not. That was beautiful. I especially liked "Motherless Child". Lovely blend and intonation. Thanks, O-10.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Rok, glad you post you ravings on here,a fool like you would be dangerous in real time.
frogman
7,562 posts
 
Very first sounds I heard today when I woke up to this on WBGO this morning. What a way to start the day! There's groove and then there's GROOVE.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LNePe0E7KQ0
acman3
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Frogman, It just doesn't get any better than that. Red Garland is one of those talents you can listen to on many levels. Seems to be just playing simple song cords, but if you dig deeper into what he's doing you will always be rewarded. I've heard his stuff a hundred times and still hear new things.
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