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

Rok, you are missed, and as co-founder of this thread your contributions of the best you have by Toots Thielemans would be most appreciated.

Post, if for no other reason than to let us know you are alive and well.


Enjoy the music.

Alex, thanks for a wonderful contribution that includes the discography of Bobby Hutcherson. I didn't realize I had so many albums by him as sideman, where his contributions made that album so memorable.


Enjoy the music.
Orpheus10, I didn't know Toots played guitar until this morning ... riding in, listening to the local jazz station. They were featuring a cut from something he did in 1953 as George Shearing side man. BTW, vibe player in that group - Cal Tjader.

Many thanks to you and Frogman for sharing those "Toots" recordings. Good stuff!