Acman, those were very good contributions, if they were women, I wouldn't throw any of them out of bed (Rok put that thought in my head, did you see that link he posted?)
Enjoy the music.
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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****you're splitting hairs in regard to how technically "good" music affects other people adversely; the difference between whether or not that person considers good music to be bad, or bad music to be good, are irrelevant, unless you are a music teacher, or musician.**** Couldn't disagree more. Simon & Gardunkel "Scarborough Fair". Good music? Of course. Beautiful melody and nice singing. What's not to like? Would I go out of my way to listen to it or buy it? No; not my thing. As I said, "music is not subjective; our reaction to it is". Recent posts make the case perfectly: Nigel Kennedy "S F": very nice orchestral arrangement. Violin playing is not quite as good as I expected. But, overall, much better than: Billy Ocean: Yikes! Probably my least favorite style of music. She does look good, 'though. Sergio Mendes: Only slightly better than Billy Ocean. I'll take Simon & Garfunkel any day. Caterina Valente: now we're talking! Very exciting arrangement. Beautiful singing. Paul Desmond: he could do no wrong in my book. That sound! THAT'S the best. Thanks all for the clips. |
Let me ask you something O-10. That you don’t care what I think about any given music is fine and I don’t expect anyone to care. I have always said that everyone has their own likes and dislikes and are entitled to them. However, why then are you so quick to tell us what music YOU like and don’t like; and do so without reservation. Why should anyone care? I guess a different way of wording the question is: why is your disagreement or your reaction to MY disagreement (not others’) always laced with unpleasantness. I've got a pretty good idea why; but, wondered what you thought. My Math skills are just fine, thank you. |
A friend sent me this last night. Interesting inside look at one of the giants of the tenor saxophone. Interesting on a few counts. There is a saying that poses that a musician plays the way he is in his private life. It's fascinating to me how seamless the transition is between Joe's demeanor during the interview and his performance (beautiful). Also interesting and new to me is John Scofield on acoustic guitar. http://youtu.be/v6X4RIAolsY |
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