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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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***** So sorry to burden you with an answer to your question:*****

Where would we be without the knowledge, expertise and wit of
THE FROGMAN??

Thanks for the information.   I had no idea anyone except the leader / players had any input on the artistic side of things.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Well Rok, for whatever reason, we both celebrated; let the Frogman figure that one out.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I know you're too young to remember this, but once upon a time there was a thing called a party line; this was when a number of people talked on the same line. If you picked up your phone and heard conversation, you simply hung up your phone. This is kind of the same thing; when somebody is addressing another person on this thread, you know that post isn't for you, and you simply ignore it; would that work for you. Just kidding, I know it won't, but I'm just trying to be creative, maybe you can come up with a better idea.
frogman
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O-10, I stand by what I said on the subject and believe your attitude about this is misguided and self-serving.  I was very clear about why I wrote what I did and I believe it was all very reasonable.  In the meantime, a friendly suggestion: put aside your apparent need to keep these little squabbles alive, drop the subject and let the thread get back to what it is supposed to be about.  
frogman
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Another example of a great job by a producer featuring the overlooked (on this thread) Sarah Vaughan. Sergio Mendes- producer. Amazing singer:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z-NmVTYThKQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gB3_wBSnNc
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