Learsfool, thanks for chiming in re the musician/ audiophile. You are, of course, correct.
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.
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.
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Rok, although I have Casandra's CD's since the beginning, this is my first time getting acquainted with her; she's infinitely more impressive than ever entered my mind. Never heard of Gregory Porter, but the boy can "sang". I must say, Casandra is growing old quite gracefully; she's beautiful in many ways, I watched the entire 52:23 of that clip. Since I've been looking at "Miami Vice", that offshore bank account thing was right on time, I'll have to check it. Leersfool, when you say "musicians", you mean "Classical" musicians; the one's who can debate a "Basis super arm 9, versus "Vector" versus "Graham" tone arms. John Lee Hooker had 3 identical Adcom systems in his three homes; Max Roach had a most unimpressive system in his apartment over looking Central Park when he was interviewed by "Stereophile". If the musicians I've known were filthy rich, they would not be "Audiophiles"; setting up a brand new, high end analog rig, is too much like playing with electric trains; "When am I going to listen to some music, I'm tired of fiddling with this cartridge and tone arm, somebody call an engineer or Jeeves the butler." Enjoy the music. |
http://jazztimes.com/articles/17407-the-making-of-a-jazz-audiophile Along with the mentioned: Keith Jarret Billy Drummond Steve Khun Carla Bley and others, I would like to add: Bob Mintzer Mike Migliore Chick Corea Christian McBride Ted Nash Jim Pugh Gary Smulyan Lawrence Feldman Larry Carlton Fred Hersch Randy Brecker I could go on, but I think I made my point. |
Probably my very favorite tenor sound ever. Great blend of the traditional and the new. Not to mention an incredibly funky swing feel. Very bad dude! https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL37BEB0C7D6F3EFF4&v=IEd7dGVI4vs |
Stanley Turrentine was probably the first Jazz Saxophone player I got into. These are the first two of his LPs / CDs I purchased. They both made the cut to CD, which means I like them. But I have to confess, I was highly influenced by the album covers. :) Still two of the best in Jazz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLaIrVB1av4 This one has Shirley Scott, his wife, on organ. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARe_8tttygQ&list=PLDB8855951105B228 Cheers |
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