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
O-10:

I once told you computers don't go on the fritz these days. Well, computers might not, but internet providers certainly do. Just got back online.

Previn: Very nice clips. I love that type of playing. Like a slightly less bombastic version of Oscar.

I have several Classical pieces with him as conductor or accompanist. At least one with his wife, the great German violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter.

I also have the DVD of "Christmas at Carnegie Hall" with Battle, von Sade and Wynton. He conducts the Orchestra. Towards the end of the concert, they gather around his piano for some solo singing of Jazzy Christmas tunes. The look of Previn's face said it all. This was the part he had been waiting for all night. The good stuff!! I think Jazz might still be his first love.

I only have one Jazz CD with him as leader. "After Hours" with Joe Pass and Ray Brown. It is excellent. If you like Previn, you gotta have this one!

The man is a prime example of what is meant by the phrase, 'accomplished musician'. Any genre he can not only play, but excel at playing. "After Hours" was his first Jazz recording in 27 years. You couldn't tell. Here is a clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8KSBxVoF2M

There are several more from this CD on youtube.
O-10:

I can't think of any other Jazz guy that went totally Classical.

The Frogman? Well, as Wynton might put it, "he left Jazz and went into Classical". He pulled a Miles on us.

Cheers

Rok, I really appreciate that rundown on your exposure to Previn. I'm going to give everything you mentioned a serious listen and get back to you.

Enjoy the music.
O-10:
Today's Listen:

Lee Morgan -- CORNBREAD

All the tracks are great. With this line-up, they should be.
This one, "Ceora", is mo' better great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECw3WAX41OA

Cheers

Rok, Ceora is also one of my favorites by Lee, as well as anything with him and Pepper Adams. That deep baritone sax really compliments his trumpet.

Enjoy the music.