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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
acman3
4,337 posts
 
I've had my ears on these guy's for a while. The new record is very good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdoXC6Ia8oI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0z79-z5-vs
frogman
7,561 posts
 
Re Blakey: In spite of all his talents and very important place in the history of Jazz, Art Blakey had the reputation of being a hustler and a voracious junkie.  This is well documented and verified by the accounts of his sidemen; many of whom were users themselves.  Sometimes it's difficult to reconcile the positive images that we have of some of our Jazz heroes with the simple reality that some of them lived according to questionable ethical standards and did some questionable things.  While it's tempting to attribute it all to the grip of the drugs and influence of the nightlife, it should be noted that not all jazz players who were junkies behaved the same way and some even made a point of advising young players to stay away from drugs; as opposed to paying them with bags of the stuff.  

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8KL1pbN9Gj0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma-E5GudCzA
schubert
7,386 posts
 
More coke goes down on Wall Street than ever went down on Jazz St.
Young guys in 20's have bored me with their bitching about 3 million a year
+ bonus ain't enough to live in NYC .

acman3
4,337 posts
 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBp0Lo2CTD8
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

"Charles "Yard bird" Parker": I heard him on scratchy records, played on cheap rigs, and I was still drawn to his music. Now I suggest to you who have not appreciated this man's music, to at least listen to it on "you tube"; no other jazz musician who has ever lived has been idolized by more jazz musicians than Charles "Yard bird" Parker. I've selected one of his records I like for your approval.


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t23bDoaNug



Here is a vocal version of the Gypsey.



                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yovIyTnUr5I


We all believe what ever we want to believe, that's what makes life more livable.



Enjoy the music.


 
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