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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Fabulous! Definitely whore-house material....as if I knew...not! Great chart and great feel. Fabulous plunger solo on trumpet. Once again, don't know where the "no more good new jazz" crowd is coming from. Dee Dee sounds great and I never heard heard such an obvious Biily Holiday influence and even a bit of Leon Thomas type "yodeling" thrown in. Good stuff! All this talk about ladies of the night made me think of this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVo5mjK4eg https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLO2wh9neLtRY6HqOq7kozUzaTKc1t4TRm&v=rctESG7Ht84 Ghosthouse, I agree with your comments re SD but I do think that Fagen's solo projects go even deeper into the sensibility that I am trying to describe and somewhat away from the R&R sensibility that, even with all the Jazz and other "inform"ation, was still at the heart of SD's music (Becker?). My reaction is just a personal one and, to be clear, it has nothing to do with any knowledge of Fagen's personality as described in that interview; the vibe of his personality seems more obvious in the music of his solo projects, as expected. Not sure about the MJ reference. I get it in broad terms, but for me MJ is not in the gategory of great musicians so comparison to someone like DF seems a bit strained and, for me, different "rules" apply to MJ. MJ was a fabulous entertainer in a genre unapolagetically "pop" and whose final product depended on the producer's (Quincy Jones) hand to a great extent; not the case with DF. |
Frogman - okay! I do think I get it. Not disputing anything you've said. We can let it rest. Just brought up MJ as an example of a personal case somewhat analogous to yours (yes, imperfect) where someone's professional credentials (whether pop, R&B, musician or entertainer) just don't get me past subjective issues with that individual...not to mention taste (absence of) for the music style. You bring up QJ...I'll repeat again the great admiration I have for the "behind the scenes" talents in the studio...arrangers, producers, engineers (anything else?). That would be a good thread: a listing of the standouts in each of these 3 areas. |
Speaking of arrangers, one of the greatest arrangers and band leaders of all time and one who doesn't get enough recognition. Of course, it helps to have a band like this; incredible lineup. Amazing groove from a rhythm section that doesn't have to play loud and amazing precision and warmth from the brass. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZLvqXFddu0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hTFhcL-YrDU |
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