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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:

My Finns were cooking!! Your Norwegian did not!!

The music was pleasant, soothing, and possibly even sleep inducing? I think this is called soundscape stuff. The word JAZZ just does not seem to fit in any description.

I thought of the first Star Trek Movie. A lot of visual stuff(too much really) accompanied by this type music. I got the impression it was all just filler to make the movie a certain length.

The last tune had no dynamic range, and seem to end when they just stopped playing. No beginning, no middle, no end. Also no melody. At least to my ear. This stuff is popular so i will concede it must be me. After all, 263 Norwegians can't be wrong. :)

I loved HEAT. I will have to watch it again and listen to the soundtrack. For such an intense movie I would not have thought this type music would be the soundtrack.

I have several ECM albums. Mostly Jarrett. DeJohnette seems to be on all these type albums. Is he some sort of specialist in this type music?

How did you get the 'o' thingy in Bjørnstad??

BTW, I was listening to Grieg's Symphonic Dances, when I opened your post. Norway in the air.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Acman3:

African Jazz was a trick question! :) There is none! However, I will next comment on 'CONGO JAZZ'. The country, not the square.

I can stand this as long as you and O-10 can!

Cheers
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rok2id
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O-10:

*****and I'm allergic to what I call "High Class Culture".*****

Well, you may call it 'high Class', but there is nothing 'high class' about it. Just a different genre of music. Of course the snobs have tried to make it their own, and keep the masses out. They are begining to see the folly of that attitude.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I'll accept your comments for my Norwegian, and move right along.
orpheus10 OP
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How about a little French jazz, like "Last Tango In Paris"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl214Pq2OfU&list=PL109085F224DAAD97&index=2

Enjoy the music.
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