Some things are simply too perfect to not be left alone to speak for themselves.
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.
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.
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Newbee, if you like the clarinet in an acoustic small ensemble setting you may like these: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kfgVPIa_bq8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ITRGhzSOQI |
Frogman, Thanks for the recommendations. I really enjoy the Rivera & Brazil Guitar Duo album and intend to purchase it as a beginning view of Rivera's music. FWIW, as I age I find myself far more interested in small ensembles and solo instruments, in both classical and jazz (especially in music for the solo piano and have enjoyed the Concord Jazz 'Live at Maybeck Hall' series. Lots of excellent jazz pianists you never hear much about.) |
Ghosthouse (and others too) check this album. It is Les McCann, but in different mood, ballad style. It is called 'Pretty Lady', from 1961. This link is from Lp, but it is issued on cd as well https://youtu.be/CyRfX-VK_Dg Also, if you liked the Montreux concert, you may like this album even more, live from Nyc, recorded at Village Gate, with Blue Mitchell, Stanley Turrentine and others, great line up.... https://youtu.be/EiAwECko9dI https://youtu.be/nnmvn9DGQIQ In fact, Les Mc Cann made many good albums, but somehow, he is not the pianist that is mentioned often. Here he plays together with Joe Pass, they made few together, on album that is called 'On time' from 1962 .https://youtu.be/Nc687x_6fXY https://youtu.be/XsuGSfJAZYE |
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