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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
alexatpos
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Orpheus, the first album that I have posted is compilation of his recordings made for Okeh and Epic labels, from 1951, 1952. and 1955.
Also, there are songs from 'The piano scenes of A.J' and 'The A.J.Trio'.
I would recommend finding all selections in that trio format, but that could prove to be demanding, so that album is quite enough for majority of listeners, along with second posted, 'Chamber music of new jazz'.
As early from 1956, he started recording with his 'second' trio, drums included. I like those early recordings more...

orpheus10 OP
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Alex, we'll rely on you for anything significant before 58. He recorded quite a bit in 58, and I don't know how much of it is redundant; meaning some of the tunes were recorded earlier, he might have decided to re-do them. That's the case we have already ran into regarding Michelzay's choice of albums. Next on my list is "Portfolio Of Ahmad Jamal".


Enjoy the music.
acman3
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Michelzay, thanks for the heads up on the vinyl vs CD info. Helps one know which way to go.

Welcome to the thread!

orpheus10 OP
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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=portfolio+of+Ahmad+Jamal


This is "Portfolio Of Ahmad Jamal"; these are the tunes:


1 Ole Devil Moon 4:07
2 Seleritus 3:09
3 It Could Happen To You 4:16
4 Ivy 2:55
5 Tater Pie 3:05
6 This Can't Be Love 4:56
7 Autumn Leaves 7:33
8 Ahmad's Blues 4:16
9 Let's Fall In Love 5:04
10 Aki Ukthay 'Brother And Sister' 3:19


"Autumn Leaves" is my favorite on this album, let us hear which ones you like the best.



                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_jftTWQZ3g&index=7&list=PLf54dkJsWJ3MCWrux-KHwBHqh9zbVgwX0


Enjoy the music.


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jafant
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Big fan of Ahmad Jamal as well.
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