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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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It was in the late 50's that a woman turned me on to Miles. Although I had heard Miles, I liked him better on "Somethin' Else" better than I did on KOB; that was an album led by Cannonball Adderly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UUziUYXlZQ

I was stranded and up the proverbial creek, when a very attractive lady offered me shelter; absolutely nothing romantic, just shelter. If there was ever anyone into Miles, it was her; she must have had every album he put out up until that time. I especially remember "Round Midnight", every time I hear it, I can see that photograph of him on the cover with shades, you know the one;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIgLt7LAZF0

When I hear "On Green Street", I can see her face, and hear her voice; it was soft and lilting, never in a hurry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGVdAlxlp18

We spent the day playing nothing but Miles albums. Her pad was dark, except for a red light that shined on the record player. We became close friends after that encounter; platonic friends I might add.

Since that time, I've observed that women who're into jazz always like Miles; they find the sound of his trumpet very alluring.

Enjoy the music.
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****This is music Christ and the Apostles were listening to, all the way live, not some Baptist music out of Nawlins or Mississippi, ******

And after listening to a few tunes like this, The Good Lord inserted into the Good Book, "Make a JOYFUL noise unto the Lord". Which is what them Baptist Churches do!!

I find your tone towards Baptist churches in Mississippi and Nawlins rather dismissive. :) Know Baptist Church, Know Jazz. No Baptist Church, No Jazz. Lest we forget.

Cheers
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rok2id
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****Sometimes in music, it can sound even better when you don't understand the language; *****

This is true. Esp in Opera. Where quite often, all they are saying is "keep your cotton pickin' paws off my woman". But they say it so beautifully.

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rok2id
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****I especially remember "Round Midnight", every time I hear it, I can see that photograph of him on the cover with shades, you know the one;*****

Yes indeed!! The baddest cover in Jazz, or at least one of the baddest. In fact, my most recent purchase by Miles. 2 CD set.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Susana Baca -- Very nice. The bass line sort of reminds me of BVSC.

So much of this type music is so melancholic, esp from Argentina and Peru. Can't these folks swing?? Don't worry, be Happy?

Cheers
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