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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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Acman3, thanks for the Joe Sullivan links. Nice! New to me. Very harmonically interesting writing; he has a unique voice harmonically. I particularly liked Lofsky's guitar playing.

Here's a band composed of some of the best young NY jazz cats.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ_BjtbP_Lk
learsfool
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Rok, I must agree 100% with Frogman - your comments in your latest post are way off base. Laughable, even. Are you trying to troll us? Seriously?!
frogman
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Here's one of the most interesting and forward-looking young saxophone players around and making some very interesting music; and an amazing instrumentalist.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NKgvNKHCBdM

And here he is, along with Joshua Redman, as soloist "ringers" in a band comprised of HIGH SCHOOL (!) players. First of all, check out the expressions on the faces of the kids (!) in the saxophone section as they listen to McCaslin and Redman solo; check out that kid on bass playing his ass off. If that doesn't bode well for the future of jazz, I don't know what does.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvy4xbWJmp8

McCaslin's playing (even if a little too long) is an absolutely amazing display of ideas and virtuosity. Redman also plays very well and more melodically, and seems to have a look of worry as McCaslin plays, as if saying: "I have to follow THAT?" But, it's the kids that really impress. Yes, contrary to popular cliche, they can learn a lot in school. Don't worry folks, jazz is alive and well.
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rok2id
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Learsfool:

****Rok, I must agree 100% with Frogman - your comments in your latest post are way off base. Laughable, even. Are you trying to troll us? Seriously?!*****

I assume you are talking about the 'popularity' remarks. I don't get the humor. Do you disagree?

Name me one artist that is considered great, but not popular with his audience, intended or otherwise.

I have no idea what a 'Troll' is. Must be an 'Audiophile'
thingy.

Cheers
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rok2id
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The Frogman:

Donny McCaslin:
Both clips were good. The C-Jam Blues clip had a lot of energy and enthusiasm. The tune they chose to play didn't hurt matters at all. He did play longer than he should have. Sometimes, players continue to solo, after the solo is over. Youthful exuberance??

Casting for Gravity:
This guy does play Jazz. Would have been better without the electronic stuff. But it was Jazz. It would be silly to compare these young guys with the all time greats, I just expect them to play Jazz. This young man does. They will find their groove, and get even better with time and experience. I just hope he has the patience to stick to it. And, ditch the electronics.

Cheers
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