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
Sorry you are sick O-10, that old-ageitis must be going around , I have it as well.
Its a hard fight .

Schubert, today's doctors and hospitals are most impressive; in my case they're dealing with unknown stuff related to the US Government (VA, besides old age), and they seem to be making a remarkable amount of progress; reminds me of "Star Trek", the way they do analysis.

Your concern helps Schubert, and I appreciate it.


Enjoy the music.


I hear you O-10 , I go to VA myself for problems related to small pieces of lead , agent orange and the trauma thereof.
VA is much maligned, mainly because there are powerful forces that don’t want public to see Socialist Medicine works or that a drug bought by VA at 30% of what Medicare Part D pays for same is just as effective .
In truth VA outcomes are similar to those of Mayo Clinic and I’ve been to both . Never had a complaint in any of 5 VA hospitals I’ve been in.
When my French private insurance was iffy on a procedure, Mpls. VA hospital give me a operation slot within 7 days over the phone .

" A story often told......." is my fav Sir Roland piece as well .