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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
orpheus10 OP
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This is a 'legendary' record from the past that I haven't heard for a long time; "No Room For Squares" Hank Mobley, where Lee Morgan produces some fine solos. You pick out the best one.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcq_zg-Zw5k&list=PL0C6579B036180F3A
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schubert
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In my quest for Piano simplicityI found a used CD today from a guy who seems forgotten but is a powerful and concise player who gets straight to the point and has something to say when he gets there, Lenny Tristano !
frogman
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Great call!  Very, very interesting player.  I understand, given what you have described as what you're looking for in piano players, why you like him; economy with authority.  He uses very interesting harmonies and there is a lot of melodic counterpoint in his solos, so I would bet that you are also a fan of the music of Bach.  

I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I didn't know this record.  I've been listening to it for the last couple of days.  Fantastic record!  Love the way this guy phrases.  Not as economical as Tristano and more obviously rooted in the blues, but what a great time feel!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hgN6rl6Kkyk
schubert
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If you’re not a fan of Bach you don’t like music !
Another find I made today of Ray on piano was with ’57 Carmen McRay recording , Decca DL8583 .
I always thought Sassy was my diva but this recording of Carmen changed my mind . Her young voice was as clear as a mountain spring , perfect diction and intelligence, beautiful beyond belief ! Gone was the whiskey and smoke voice I’d always associated with her , though the mighty soul of the woman still  made her always compelling .

Every time I hear Bryant I have one overwhelming feeling , he always plays with love . Can't beat that .

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