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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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rok2id
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******Maybe you will feel more at home with the song "Jazz Police"!*******

hahahahah very good. My fellow "aficionados" can be thankful that my jurisdiction does not extend beyond Central Texas. Otherwise, arrest warrants, for bad taste in Jazz, would have been executed in NY and MO. :)

Cheers
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Rok, although I've heard the name, she's not in my collection. As fantastic a pianist as she was, she didn't play my kind of jazz, but, she could have if she wanted to. She was primarily an entertainer, and they had to display "showmanship" for the crowd; this is what paid the bills.

"Brazil" is such a beautiful and romantic tune, what is there not to like, and that version was especially so.

Enjoy the music.
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O-10:

Donegan:Dorothy is not an innovator. She does not attempt to push the envelope. She is what you said, an entertainer. Which is not a bad thing. You go to hear her and party at the same time. With someone like Silver, you would have to give him your undivided attention. Another recommendation from Stereo Review.

Brazil: The reason THIS Brazil is special, is because it is the theme from a very unique movie. I can't tell you exactly what happened in the movie, because, I am not sure I know. I have only seen it three times.

I do know it seems to be a futuristic, comical, horror story. This is not your run of the mill Brazil. That's why I love it. Because of the movie. Besides, there is a lot going on in this version.

Cheers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVTSnNLOBcI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmuuCyHIRw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kVaVQHQEH4

Cheers
frogman
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I have to agree with O-10 re Valaida Snow. A wonderful talent, great entertainer; entertainer in an era when "jazz" was SUPPOSED to be unabashedly entertaining. Of her many talents, I like her singing the best; the most convincing. Her trumpet playing was very good, but I don't think Pops had anything to worry about. "World's second best trumpet player"? I don't think so; a bit of hyperbole in the interest of entertainment and showmanship (showomanship?). Great and fascinating story!

I have to disagree, however, about that performance of "Brazil"; great classic tune. I have not seen the movie "Brazil", but I have a sneaky suspicion that this version of the tune is supposed to somehow complement the movie. Taken on its own, I find this rendition cheesy (like the movie?) and the singing downright awful; sorry.

BTW, I wrote the above just before reading Rok's comments about "Brazil". Eventhough mine appear to be much more negative, I think we are actually saying the same thing.

Here is the composer himself playing his composition with a typically Brazilian vibe; joyful (Carnaval) and just a touch of melancholy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V8goep7fVXk
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