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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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O-10:

Today's Listen:

Ella Fitzgerald -- SINGS THE DUKE ELLINGTON SONGBOOK

2 CD SET. CD1 is her singing with small group backing. CD2 is her with the Ellington Band. The small group was more to my liking, but both are flawless.

This woman has COMPLETE control of her voice. Every time she goes down into the lower register I brace for a Billie Holiday type moment. No cracking here, she gets down there with authority. No coming down to it, or up to it, she just nails it!

It's amazing how in the middle of a well known Ellington tune she will just change it, as if she is saying, "well Duke, you could have done this" and just change the pace and rhythm of the song. It's amazing.

On the number "Rockin' in Rhythm" with the Ellington band, she does not sing, she plays Sax. :) Amazing!

Everyone, who is anyone, is on board. Including:
Ben Webster, Paul Gonsalves, Snuff Smith, Johnny Hodges, Cat Anderson, Clark terry, Dizzy, Duke, Strayhorn, Oscar Peterson, Barney kessel, Ray brown and Sam Woodyard.

You gotta have it. Next up, is "Ella and Basie". Got them both today.

The entire CD is on youtube. Check it out

Cheers
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O-10:

I found the Herbie Mann CD. Thanks for the site.

Cheers
acman3
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Headphones are optional. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a1Ph-ioxoA
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Acman3:

I see that tune in a different light, now that we have O-10's information. Our OP is, and has always been, a wealth of interesting information.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Acman, although I wanted you to lead the parade this time, I know how stressful even a big move up can be to an audiophile, so I don't know if you can honor my request, but here's how it would have went; I believe you collect jazz from Africa, that would be in the category of new, or relatively unknown. Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba would be excluded in this category because they're so well known, and what we want are relatively unknown or new musicians.

Since you'll be leading the parade, other categories you like would be optional as well, but what I'm trying to do is keep us all in the same category, even if for a short while.

Rok, if you have any suggestions that will keep us in the same category for a short while, I would be glad to hear them.

Enjoy the music.
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