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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.
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ghosthouse
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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.     
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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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I am looking to buy the original 2-CD set of "Jazz at the Pawnshop"

from 1986.

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Thanks, Frogman.  Interesting stuff.  Wish I lived closer to the city.  Would be great to be able to get in on a Monday night to hear the Vangard Jazz Orchestra.  A bit of living history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thad_Jones/Mel_Lewis_Orchestra

I especially enjoyed Roland Hanna's piano work on Groove Merchant.  (Seem to enjoy playing that uses a lot of chords.)

Reading about Jones, there are connections to other names...Count Basie, Elvin Jones, Bob Brookmeyer and Tommy Flanagan.   Reflects the jazz "community", I suppose.  
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@jafant 

If you have not yet, check out Discogs.  See link below.  Looks like the original CD release year was 2004 in Sweden.  That release available from a US seller for $115.  A Canadian release (1986) is much more affordably priced.  US release date was 1996.  Of course, this assumes the Discogs release history is complete and accurate.  Good luck.

https://www.discogs.com/Arne-Domnérus-Jazz-At-The-Pawnshop/master/244008
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