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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.
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Listening to Pandora today while working. A smokin' jam comes on, I walked over to the Roku to see who it was. The artist was Lynn Arriale, the album 'Nuance' and the cut was "Carry On" featuring Randy Brecker on trumpet.

I'd never heard of Lynne Arriale before. I'll look for more examples of her work. Randy Brecker was outstanding on this cut.
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Will wonders ever cease? A current day 'Jazz' player that actually plays Jazz. How refreshing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNkBjsL_M5s

Cheers
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Amazing arrangement! I have to chuckle because the only version of that song I've ever heard is the one by The Dixie Cups back in '65.
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acman3
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Randy Brecker has been on some good records lately. Maybe he can play a little.

O-10, I am a big fan of Mrs. Allyson. Great Call! Try Stacy Kent.

There are a lot of really good current players playing Jazz.
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Mitch4t:

I thought 'carry on' was too much Brecker and not enough Lynne. I thought Iko Iko (my post) was a much better showcase of her talents. I notice she plays a lot of the old classic tunes. Good for her.

I have always felt that a lot of the classic stuff can be done better. After all, the hard work has already been done. And maybe modern recording techniques, better instrumentmentation, and fresh insight, can actually improve a lot of the old recordings, if not the creation.

Now, if she would only dress a little less revealing, so we can concentrate of the music!

Thanks for introducing her.

Cheers
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