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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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Learsfool, it's good to hear from you, constructive criticism is always welcomed, and it's coming at just the right time.

We are in the process of making this a better thread, and the fact that it has attracted highly esteemed posters such as yourself, speaks volumes for the thread.

When posters are honest, and truly believe whatever they have posted, even if it's wrong, that's a good post.

In regard to why we don't get new members, one of the reasons is the fact that people here are more interested in equipment than music.
While there are other reasons that I don't know, I would rather have high quality, than high quantity.


Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Jamal:  Poinciana in Poznan  1998:

It was my understanding that most artist get tired of, and resent playing their biggest hits over and over, due to public demand.   They want to move on and showcase their talents.  Not so with Jamal and 'Poinciana'.   He seems to relish playing it where ever he goes.

Besides, the date at The Pershing is the definitive version.  Spoiled only an indifferent audience.

Cheers


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rok2id
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Learsfool:

My comment was meant in the same sense as to why cameras were blocked in Courtrooms and The Congress for many decades.   The camera changes how people act / Speak.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Regardless as to how many different ways that it's played, the one that was made at the "Pershing" is the definitive "Poinciana", at least it's my favorite. No matter how many times he redoes things, the first one is the best, according to me.

Records and live appearances are different to the point, the live audience probably wants to hear his best hits redone, while as a record enthusiast, I want something new, but I would not have discovered that if I hadn't focused on his "discography".


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Learsfool, I would like for you to post your favorite classical music that features your instrument.

Thank you.


Enjoy the music.
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