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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
orpheus10 OP
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This is the second, or third time I posted Gene Ammons, and no response; there is the implication that "communications" be two way; other wise we only have an "attempt" at communicating.

In regard to the "music critic" type of response; it might be appropriate in a music school or class, but comes off as condescending here, where one is more concerned about how the music affects you; "Do you like it"? As opposed to what kind of grade you give the music.

I'm sure those of us who simply listen without analyzing, enjoy the music more than the analytical critic, which is why I always say;


Enjoy the music.
frogman
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****In regard to the "music critic" type of response; it might be appropriate in a music school or class, but comes off as condescending here,****

With all due respect, O-10, I think you left out two key words at the end of that statement....."to me".  There is no condescension in expressing truth and points of interest expressed without condescension in the context of a discussion about music; condescension of the type as in the "dissect it like a frog" comment.  

Hey, speaking of condescension:

****I'm sure those of us who simply listen without analyzing, enjoy the music more than the analytical critic****

Absolutely not true; but, if you need to feel that you enjoy music more than I do, please, by all means do so its cool with me.  

As far as commentary that not only is unsubstantiated, but that is more suitable for a classroom:

****"Enigma" is the most creative musical group to come along in decades; they have presented a new form of artistic expression with mystic and experimental components which enabled them to sell 700 million records world wide.

Their music fits all the various definitions of the word in regard to "genre"; therefor it is music of the world without any specific definition, or genre, although we demand that all things be classified.****

Ahem! 

acman3
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Ammons been berrry berrry good to me.

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 
Frogman, the beauty of this thread is that we are all uniquely different individuals; I don't expect that to change.  Since we all have sizable collections, it's apparent we all enjoy  music to the highest degree.

In regard to "condescending" ; I often exaggerate, and occasionally use the wrong word, but it's not meant to be as offensive as you make it sound.

As you know, tonight it's "Enigma", tomorrow it might be something from the outback, but I just go with the flow and the moment, which is forever changing.


Enjoy the music.


frogman
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Very funny, Acman3.  Btw, very nice clips with Chris Potter; been meaning to comment.   Monster player and carrier of the tenor torch at the moment I think.  Listened to this today; what a great loss when he passed not long ago.  State of the art "new jazz", imo:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLKnVe9VCtNOkzCNcePTCjUa1w2ZsCz-Cd&v=iruMwrn0PIQ
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