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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
frogman
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Sounds like a great book, and I commend you for your passion and interest in the art. I agree with all that is stated in those quotes. I would only point out that art is, in fact, linear in the sense that what came before influences what will follow; but, I do agree that it is not linear in the sense that what follows is not necessarily better. I agree that Stravinsky and Schoenberg is not "better" than Mozart or Brahms; only a fool would claim that. Great art is, indeed, timeless. However, it would also be foolish to claim that there has been nothing after Mozart or Brahms that is of equal value. What distinguishes great art is not the value of what it attempts to portray (the times and society), but how well it portrays it; no matter how we may feel about the times and society.

BTW, what is the book?
frogman
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O-10, great to see (read) you posting again. This is one of the most talented acapella vocal groups around. Most of their material is of a religious nature and their arrangements are extremely sophisticated with very tight harmonies and an almost instrumental approach.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BP_Cqo-bteY

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVRgoNv1lk0
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rok2id
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The Frogman:

The book:

"How to listen to Great Music"
"A Guide to its History, Culture, and Heart"
by Robert Greenberg

The title bothers me. Conceited bastard. He assumes we all agree on which music is GREAT.

Got it from Amazon.

The reviews were great, so I thought I would give it a try.
So far I like it.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Received and listened to today:

Anne Akiko Meyers -- THE FOUR SEASONS

I needed another Seasons like I need a hole in the head. BUT, she is a FOX, and lives in Austin. What's a Gentleman to do? Also her, AIR, The Bach Album, CD is absolutely awesome. And this one is great also. With the English Chamber Orch.

Nat King Cole Trio -- HIT THAT JIVE JACK
Good music ruined by tape hiss.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Good call on Take 6. I have that CD and never thought of it earlier when I sent my recommendations.

They didn't live up to their potential. IMO. But 'MARY' is great. I expected them to be a better version of BOYZ II MEN.

Cheers
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