Ammons been berrry berrry good to me.
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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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. |
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 |
Ghosthouse, John Hassel, different approach to the trumpet indeed. I actually liked the Brian Eno/Hassel "Fourth World" record quite a bit. Some of the best conceptually strong "ambient" music that I have heard. Not something that I would like to listen to all the time, but definitely interesting compositionally and conceptually and worthy of a listen. Thanks for those. |
Alex, you are without a doubt, the best friend of the under appreciated musician. What a nice player Lenny Hambro was. One of those guys who truly could have been a "star" but for whatever reasons never became one. He was a star among his peers as he is a NYC legend among players.. Beautiful singing quality in his playing and beautiful tone as you point out; surprisingly bright tone for a player of his generation. Great clips! Thanks. |
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