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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
7,525 posts
 
Acman3, yeah, a shame that the Sullivan clip is only getting 50 views. You're right about the NTS, a lot of great young players have come out of that program and the One O'clock Lab Band. Do you ever hear about or know a trumpet player (also plays saxophone, incredibly enough) named Bob Meyer? When I was going to school at U of Miami in the late '70's there was a guy from Texas (Austin, I think) who was living and teaching at U of M. I remember that he was a rough-around-the edges player, but with fantastic jazz feel and style. I have often wondered what happened to him; I had heard he moved back to Texas.

I will checkout Chris Parker; thanks for the tip.
acman3
4,322 posts
 
Found this online. Sorry if it is the same man. Seems to have done a lot. I have some Beto and the Fairlanes somewhere, and will see if he plays on it.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?pid=165564976
acman3
4,322 posts
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=745BBBN0hk8
acman3
4,322 posts
 
Nate Smith the drummer is not to shabby! Nice Group!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QPTosXHYk8
frogman
7,525 posts
 
That is the same Bob Meyer. Sad news. Thanks for the clip. He was well past his prime in that clip, he used to be an interesting and fiery player. May he rest in peace.
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