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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
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Pictures: Lackluster is the word I would have used had this been an European or American Orchestra. In this case I think they played up to their ability. They are just not ready for prime time. I would have thought not ready for The BBC Proms, but I think their mission is to encourage and give exposure to classical groups like this. Even their body language was strange.

I have several Pictures. The Great Gate of Kiev was one of the first Classical pieces I grew to love.

I have Cleveland/Szell, Chicago/Solti and Chicago/Reiner. Because of these, I knew the Proms thingy was wrong.

I also Have Pictures played on piano by Evgeny Kissin. Didn't think I would like it, but I love it.

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Cannonball: The CD is "Cannonball Adderley Sextet, Lugano 1963".

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*****Maybe it was the suit and tie.*****

Maybe they didn't want a hung Jury. :)

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Today's Playlist:
My most recent Purchase of Dexter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N7J6Y6k4EE

Not my favorite cut, but the best SQ on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXtYuziSlUc

I like some of this. It could have been wonderful, ended up just good. It is still growing on me. Great Cover Photo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M3y1WdAv6U

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frogman
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****I also Have Pictures played on piano by Evgeny Kissin. Didn't think I would like it, but I love it.****

I am sure you know the piece was composed for piano and then orchestratrated by, among others, Ravel. As O-10 often points out, it's hard to beat the original; although, it has been pointed out and speculated that Mussorgsky always intended to orchestrate it and just never got around to it. Kissin's is great. Also try this one by Horowitz; he was born in Kiev after all:

https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=jXfJAup8W9w
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